Baby Boy - A Short Film by Denisse Ponce

Baby Boy - A Short Film by Denisse Ponce

Director's Statement: Baby Boy was created to depict the surreal reality of a woman’s limits as she navigates the depths of loneliness.

Where is the money going?:

To cover the production of Baby Boy, we are asking for $1,400 CAD. Here’s how the funds will be allocated:

Each Donation Comes with its Reward:

Special Thanks in the Credits - $10 CAD

For your donation of $10, Your name will be listed in the credits at the end of the film.

Early Access Link to the Film - $20 CAD

Before the festival submission, you'll receive an early access link to the film.

Includes: Special Thanks in the Credits and Early Access link to the film

Poster Signed by Cast and Crew - $40 CAD

For $40, You'll receive a Poster Signed by Cast and Crew of Baby Boy

Includes: Poster Signed by Cast and Crew + Previous Rewards

Blu-Ray DVD of Film & Personalized Video - $75 CAD

For $75, You'll receive a Blu-Ray Copy of the Film and a Personalized Video from the Directors of the film.

Includes: Blu-Ray DVD of Film & Personalized Video + Previous Rewards

Executive Producer Credit - $100 CAD

For your donation of $100, You will be credited as executive producer of the film. Watch as your name scrolls by and enjoy all of your other rewards! We will also put this credit onto the film's IMDb page (if you so wish).

Includes: Executive Producer Credit + Previous Rewards

Key Creative Team:

Denisse Ponce - Director/Writer

Denisse Ponce was raised in Hidalgo, Mexico, and resides in Toronto since 2022. She graduated from the Acting for Film, TV, and Theatre program at Toronto Film School. While in Mexico, Denisse attended The School of Performing Arts, “ArteStudio,” where she trained in contemporary dance, getting the opportunity to have a place in the scholar productions The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Grease as part of the ensemble.

At school, she had the opportunity to be part of student films such as Calaverita a la Muerte, Anonymous Aliens Anonymous, and The Appraiser, which have solidified her passion for storytelling.

Luis Pacheco - Co-Director

Luis Pacheco is a Toronto-based Writer and Director. Originally from Mexico, he’s been involved in music videos, TV Shows, Feature films, and Documentaries. He graduated from the Asociación Mexicana de Cineastas Independientes, and ever since he has found himself in every position in the industry, from Director to Actor. Luis started making films for fun since High School and has delved into all genres, from animation to comedy to horror.

Learning under some of the greatest in the Mexican industry, like Raúl Quintanilla and Enrique Rentería. Learning which helped him create small production companies for Commercials and Short films like LaTina Productions and Cortese el Pelo Films. Currently he’s studying Film production at Toronto Film School and directing small Commercials on the side with his new production company, The Film Collective.

Adrian Reyes - Producer

Adrian is a Toronto-based producer, director and writer. His works consist of music videos, short films, commercials, and documentaries.

Currently a film production student at Toronto Film School. As he works on his thesis film Perversidad Vengativa, he hopes to work on more groundbreaking, energetic, and emotional projects.

Jon Osei - Line Producer

Jon Osei is a filmmaker born and based in Toronto, currently studying at Toronto Film School. Jon has been creating short films and directing commercials, with a special love for Drama, Comedy and Horror. He strives to tell stories that are not only entertaining but also educational and philosophical.

His short film A Recipe for Romance won Best Student Film North America at the Alternative Film Festival and Best Romance at the Couch Film Festival.

Alexander Kuepfer - Director of Photography

Alexander Kuepfer is a well established Director of Photography at Toronto Film School, who has experience working with many different genres of film and different pieces of equipment including, different cameras, lights and locations

Natalia Muñoz - 1st AD

Mauricio Tamez - Production Designer