"Father Figures," by Alessandro Chillé, officially selected for the prestigious Dances With Films festival

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June 14, 2023 – “Father Figures,” a short film written and directed by Alessandro Chillé, has been officially selected for the prestigious Dances With Films festival. The festival, which has been a cornerstone of independent cinema since 1998, will take place at the historic TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles. The film will screen June 26th, at 5 PM. Tickets are available at www.danceswithfilms.com/father-figures/

“Father Figures” is a touching story about Harold, a man who works as a professional father figure for young men who’ve lost their dads. To help these shattered souls heal, he must confront his own tragic loss. The film was inspired by Chillé’s experience of being separated from his father during lockdowns and international travel restrictions.

Featuring a stellar cast, including Steven Hauck from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Matt Delamater from “The Tender Bar,” Isabelle Van Vleet (“FBI: Most Wanted”), and Timothy Hackney (Artistic Director of the Bardo Theatre Company), with talented child actor Taylor Pezza, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the meaning of family.

Chillé has directed talent such as Lamorne Morris, Hailee Steinfeld, Usher, and others for Amazon Fire TV, Roki Pictures, ATTN:, and Shots Studios. His films have earned over 2 billion collective views across the web, and past projects have been finalists for HBO’s directing competition Project Greenlight and Doritos Crash The Superbowl.

The Dances With Films festival, now in its 26th year, was formed with the vision of celebrating the quality of work in film, rather than relying on “who you know.” Over the years, DWF has grown substantially and is now considered a significant discovery festival with a reputation for fostering relationships among filmmakers.

We invite you to join us at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles to enjoy this poignant story of human resilience and the power of connection.

For more information about “Father Figures,” please visit www.fatherfiguresfilm.com.

For screening tickets: www.danceswithfilms.com/father-figures/

For more information about the Dances With Films festival, please visit www.danceswithfilms.com.

About Alessandro Chille:

Alessandro Chille has written, produced, and directed for Amazon Fire TV, Roki Pictures, Think Aesthetic, ATTN:, Shots Studios, and more, directing talents such as Matthew Delamater, Steven D. Hauck, Lamorne Morris, Hailee Steinfeld, Usher, Alesso, Jay Pharoah, and others. His films have collectively earned over 2 billion views across the web.