Toni Blando
Proud trans filmmaker and screenwriter, born in Illinois, I’ve been telling elaborate stories since before I could spell. My award-winning short film, Disfigura, starring Doug Jones (Hellboy 1 & 2, Pan's Labyrinth, Shape of Water) toured the country and has gained over 70,000 views on YouTube with hundreds of glowing comments. I've also sold a horror feature screenplay. You want me on your team (Jedi mind trick)!
Disfigura
Period Piece | Horror |Thriller
Anya Bowens is investigating her husband’s strange new behaviors when she’s forced to protect her home from mysterious forces and learn the terrifying truth behind the word “Disfigura.”
Written by Toni Blando
Directed by Toni Blando & Jake Bradbury
Featured in: ScreamFest, Chattanooga Film Festival, FIlmQuest, Eerie Horror Fest, Portland Horror Film Festival, and Winner of Best Horror Short Film at Tampa Bay Underground
Deadline & Dread Central
TUCKING
Queer | Comedy | Drama
TUCKING is a 6-minute short film following the date-turned-disaster for a newly out transwoman trying to feel more feminine by using duct tape to tuck… her stuff (a BIG mistake!).
Written and directed by Toni Blando
Coming soon to the internet
Featured in: Out on Film Festival Atlanta, Reel Pride Film Festival Fresno
Script Accolades
Quarterfinalist, Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition 2023
Quarterfinalist, Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2022
Quarterfinalist, WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab 2022
Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Comedy Competition 2022
Quarterfinalist, Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition 2021
Semifinalist, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition Fall 2021
TV Pilot, Comedy
Luella- An ambitious young woman chases her dream as a dressmaker in a desolate frontier town full of sexism, dullness, and jealousy.
Graphic Novel Writing
Drip & Ragnar - A young treasure hunter makes a pact with an ancient king to help him escape from his crystal ball prison in exchange for guidance to the rarest magical items in the realm.
Scripts and pitch decks are available on request.
Concept art by Keiko Weins
Contact Me
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