Mitch deQuilettes
Directing
Biography
Mitchell deQuilettes is a mixed-race American director whose work focuses on social commentary music videos and films. Mitchell attended Brooks Institute, and received a Bachelor's degree in Film Production with a specialization in directing and storytelling in 2009. Mitchell's music videos have garnered millions of views, and his short form narrative work has gained festival attention. He's currently working towards making his first feature film and will release a some new narrative work in 2025.
Known For
Today is Jimmy's last day alive. His Alzheimer's is worsening, so he's decided to die like he has lived - with intention, humor, and zest. In his last day on Earth, Jimmy will show an obituary writer, his death doula, his estranged brother, his caretaker, a surreal being, and the guests at his fabulous FUN-eral, that perhaps the art of living is the art of dying.
Moon Manor
A strange satirical look into a male filmmaker's creation. And the repercussions of his narcissistic behaviors that span across four realities.
Staff Pick
A group of disillusioned couples compete in an obscure sport to obtain money and status.
Hill Hikers
Emmelyn, an aspiring actress living in East Los Angeles arrives at the crossroads of her morality while struggling to pay her dues...and her rent.
keep your chin up
A troubled writer drags a close friend into her latest obsession.
Cowards
One primal need overtakes the next as C writes a remorseful letter to her ex.
Dear Maslow
A young man travels out to the desert to find his vagabond father. A lie soon unravels and our hero must decide to side with his family, or the truth. Based on actual events.
Into The Desert
A young woman retreats to a cabin in the mountains to recover from an abortion. During her recovery, a secret unravels, causing her to confuse reality from dreams, right from wrong.
Retreat
Navigating a nihilist millennial world where sugar-dating apps, hashtags and designer drugs are king, two sugar babies begin a murderous vendetta against Daddy. Attempting to stamp out patriarchal evils, Teddy and Rose must confront their own morality, or lack thereof. Daddy's Playground positions notions of power and feminine agency within the context of sex work and survivalism.