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ShortAward Winner
Aiden & Dean Don't Fall in Love
The delicate tension between best friends overwhelmed by the weight of unspoken feelings.
A coming-of-age story about navigating unspoken romantic tension, choosing authenticity and honoring genuine connection, from filmmaker John La Costa and PupBear Productions.
Cast lead Aven Campau plays Dean/Aiden, with costume design by Michael Kouskolekas.
- Winner, Best LGBTQ+ Film — Athens International Monthly Film Festival; recognized via Indie Short Fest; streaming on the Love Wins channel.