8/10 Toolshed Splash

To celebrate, André and his husband Tom are hosting a Meet and Greet celebration at Tool Shed Bar on Saturday, August 10 from 6-8pm. No need to RSVP. Just show up – and tell your friends to join us.

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2024 Champs-Élysées Film Festival

The Champs-Élysées Film Festival is a major international film festival featuring the best of French and American cinema. Merman won the Grand Jury Prize for the Best Independent American Short Film on June 25, 2024. André and his husband Tom traveled to Paris and personally accepted the award.

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  • The Broad Los Angeles / July 25th 2024

    Showing of Merman as a part of Queer Rhapsody, a program taking place across Los Angeles honoring the powerful influence of queer storytelling through an immersive selection of short films that celebrate Black queer experiences.

    The Broad Museum 
  • 2024 Sundance Film Festival

    Andre appeared at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, where "Merman" was showcased among 53 short films selected from 12,098 submissions. He participated in a Q&A, leaving a strong impression at the esteemed festival.

    Sundance 
  • 2023 Tribeca Film Festival

    At the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the short documentary "Merman" premiered worldwide, igniting the story that launched it all. This marked the beginning of its impactful presence on the festival circuit and win at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival.

    Tribeca 
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