Closet Monster
By Stephen Dunn
2015 | 86 min | Drama
Oscar is young, creative and artistically talented, and has a huge problem: he lives in the middle of nowhere in Newfoundland and he is gay.
Stephen Dunn
DirectorStephen Dunn is a Canadian director and screenwriter known for his work in independent films. He gained recognition for his debut feature film "Closet Monster," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015 and received critical acclaim. Dunn has also directed several short films and music videos. While there is limited information available about awards specifically for Dunn, his work has garnered praise for its unique storytelling and visual style.
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