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Love, Sick

A couple with an unbreakable bond have to make a devastating decision when they discover they both suffer from a rare genetic condition that makes them allergic to each other, do they endure the agony of staying together or suffer the heartbreak of being apart?

  • Klimovski
    Director
  • Mia Conway
    Assistant Director
  • Klimovski
    Writer
  • Mia Francois
    Producer
  • Kendra McNulty
    Key Cast
    "Leila Mallum"
  • Keean Sabbah
    Key Cast
    "Diego Amare"
  • Terrence Montgomery
    Key Cast
    "Doc"
  • Steven Mastorelli
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance, Medical
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 9, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 16mm, Super 8
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Klimovski

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Klimovski is an Emmy award-winning Producer and a Webby and Telly award-winning content director who has developed some of the highest scaling digital content series for legacy brands such as Vanity Fair and Vogue.

Klimovski directorial debut 'Love, Sick' played at a number of Oscar-qualifying film festivals as well as playing at SoHo House locations globally as part of their new wave cinema program.

He produced a documentary film series along with the ACLU and Little by Little Pictures called "Trans in America" which chronicles the trans experience across region and age demographics. The episode "Kai Shappley: Texas Strong" won a 2018 News and Documentary Emmy Award.

Klimovski's work is informed by the intersectional nature of his experiences across his Queer identity and continental upbringing.

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Director Statement

Through the journey of Leila and Diego, a seemingly typical couple navigating a mysterious illness, the film mirrors the harrowing experiences of Queer individuals during the AIDS epidemic in New York City during the 1980s. By telling a Queer story through a heterosexual lens, 'Love, Sick' aims to bridge the gaps in understanding, inviting viewers to empathize deeply with the Queer experience. The film honors the past by intertwining historical allegory with contemporary relevance while advocating for a more compassionate and inclusive future.