“Aye, Boy”
In this coming-of-age story inspired by true events, Mads, an exuberant tomboy in the 90’s struggles to balance relationships with friends, family, and her own sexuality.
After receiving a feature screenplay development grant in 2018, MTLACfilms embarked on the production of this concept piece. The short is just a sliver of Mads’ turbulent path in finding herself.
Wrapping production in the summer of 2019, the short was crewed up by some of the Bay Area’s best independent creatives. The short is currently making its rounds in the festival circuit.
Awards | QPIFF | Silver Award Winner | Best Short - Love is Love // Indie Short Fest | Best Female Director // Indie Short Fest | Best LGBTQ Short // MoovieHub | Top Pick // New Wave Short Film Festival | Special Jury Selection
Nominations | QPIFF | Best Writer | Best Actress | Best Production Design // Indie Short Fest | Best Indie Short | Best LGBTQ Short | Best Female Director // Walla Walla Movie Crush | Best Screenplay // Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival | Best Film: Queer Cinema
TRAILER
Meet Mads
Lead Actor · Yhana Sibelle
Becoming “Mads”
Meet the Crew
Director of Photography · Sarah Jaffe
Production Designer · Sara Alix
Composer · Arnie Rodriguez
Behind the Scenes
Auditions
BTS Videography · Emil Gallardo | BTS Stills and Poster Photography · Elaine Benisano