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Pinocchio

 A story of a young trans man’s joy, as the façade of a progressive and queer positive society falls apart.
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Pinocchio is the story of a young transman, Silas, who shares his life story in hopes to add a new perspective to the trans experience. One that center's his pride and joy in his identity rather than the hardships he's faced. Its a personal tale about love, joy and growth, meant to bring hope to a community in dire need of support and positivity.

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Behind The Scenes

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The Crew

Silas (S) Howse

Isabelle Li

Penn Chen

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My name is Silas (S) Howse (he/they). I am the Co-Producer, Director, Writer & Star of Pinocchio/JOY (my ego goes through the roof every time I write that down). There are many things that bring me joy, but you’re gonna have to watch Pinocchio to find out what they are ;) The one teaser I’ll give is that making Pinocchio, and getting to tell my story has brought me lot of joy. I can not wait to share it with the world.
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My name is Isabelle Li (she/her). I am Pinocchio/JOY’s Director of Photography (read: cam op in need of apple box 24/7). Sunsets and stars are two of the great loves of my life. I spend many of those stretched-out, taffy-long summer evenings just watching the colours change in the sky, and do so for hours at a time; even now, you might catch me gazing heavenward.
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​My name is Penn Chen (he/him). I am the 1st Assistant Camera for Pinocchio/JOY. Terrible indie music is something that brings me joy. It sucks but I love it.

El Mielke

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My name El Mielke (she/they). I am location sound for Pinocchio/JOY. The thing that brings me the most joy is my collection of highly immersive and dynamic leaf rustle sound effects.

Emma Looman

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My name is Emma Looman (she/her). I am the Transmedia Producer for Pinocchio/JOY. As cliche as it is to say, the people who I love and are comfortable around experiencing alongside me is what brings me the most joy. I always want to feel like I’m making the most out of the time I have with those I care for.

Kathleen Hutten​

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My name is Kathleen Hutten (she/her). I am the composer for Pinocchio/JOY. What brings me the most joy is music whether I’m songwriting or scoring films like this one.

Anastasia Sakellis,

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My name is Anastasia Sakellis (she/her). I am the picture editor for Pinocchio/JOY. The thing that brings me the most joy is getting some good sleep.

Safiyyah Khan

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My name is Safiyyah Khan (she/her). I am the post-sound editor for Pinocchio/JOY. What brings me the most joy is when it is raining and sunny at the dame time.

Sheridan College. Bachelor of Film and TV Program. 2025.

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