Born Into This
Logline
Jazz musician Benjamin arrives home after being kicked out of his prestigious music school. His life takes an unexpected turn when his 80-year-old grandfather gives him the family business and becomes a lively roommate.
Emmanuel Shirinian - Director
Emmanuel Shirinian is a screenwriter, actor and award-winning director whose short films have played in festivals around the world. He's a graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Director’s Lab.
David Miller - Co-Producer
David Miller is an internationally established producer who has overseen independent productions both within Canada and abroad. He recently received six Genie nominations for Amal, including Best Motion Picture.
Darren Portelli - Co-Producer
Most recently known as co-producer on the Gemini award-winning travel series Departures, Darren Portelli's work producing short films has resulted in screenings including TIFF, AFI Dallas, Venice and Barcelona, winning numerous awards.
"Behind the dysfunction and questionable ethics of Born Into This's characters, there's a layer of humanity and loneliness. They are funny because they are real and because they are flawed."
