ABOUT

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Joseph Demaria is a filmmaker from Ventura, California. 

At seventeen he wrapped production on his first feature film, and has since worked on 

numerous short films, commercials, and music videos. An advocate for equality, he

enjoys tackling projects that bring awareness and acceptance to the

LGBTQ+ community. He is known for his work on Bonnie (2017),

Anywhere But Here (2018) and My Life with Proteus (2018).

 

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Awards

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Best Short Film - LA Shorts Awards  

(My Life with Proteus)

Best Editing - Top Shorts Film Festival  

(Anywhere But Here)

Best Documentary Short - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival 

(My Life with Proteus)

Best Film, Best Editing, Best Documentary, Best Music Video - SBCC Film Awards

(Bonnie, Thinking Bout You, My Life with Proteus)

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Official Selections ​

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25 Under 25 Film Fest

Docs Without Borders Film Festival

Top Shorts Film Festival 

Santa Barbara International Film Festival 

LA Shorts Awards

Los Angeles Independent Film Festival

Los Angeles Cinefest

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