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Hidden Gems Collection GBFF2025 "Uncover a world full of self-discovery, sex and escape"
Before I Met You (2016)
This short silent film depicts two queer women coming together and making a connection.
Director - Diana Foronda
Directo - Diana Foronda
Director Biography - Diana Foronda
Diana Foronda is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York. Throughout her years in the film industry, she worked as a Set PA for several short films, web series, and TV networks, including CBS, HGTV, and CNBC. Diana's films and scripts have been recognized worldwide (including academy-award qualifying) and won 15+ awards. With its successful festival run, her award-winning horror/sci-fi short screenplay, CANDYBYTE, was ranked on the 2023 Coverfly's RED List for Horror Shorts and is available on all publishing sites.
Diana's professional journey is marked by diverse experiences that showcase her versatility and adaptability. She has worked at various film companies, including Pano (formerly NYCWF), Left/Right LLC, and Imagine Entertainment. Additionally, she is a pre-screener for numerous prestigious film festivals across America. Currently, Diana is a co-founder of The Film Nerd Challenges, an independent out-of-pocket weekend film challenge that creates short films during the 48 hours.
She is a proud New Yorker and member of Pano (formerly NYCWF) and Impact/ARRAY Crew. She has trained with Sundance Co//ab, NYU Tisch Film & TV Industry Essentials, Manhattan Edit Workshop, and USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts. She holds a BA in Film Studies with Departmental Honors from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. Visit her website: www.dianaforonda.com
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
The goal was to bring two queer women together through storyline and cinematically as it tells visually by using split screens.
What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:
#loveislove and from working on this project, it was mainly about two queer women going through their lives and then eventually finding the one.
Please list ANY possible CONTENT / TRIGGER Warnings:
N/A
What Release Year would you like GBFF to use for your film? And do you have any further comments or notes about your submission?:
This was made in 2016, and it has not been selected for any festivals because this project was meant to be for a grad school application
Before I Met You (2016) Credits:
Diana Foronda
Director
Attachment & Love Is On The Line
Diana Foronda
Writer
Dancing Queens, t-day, Chasing Love, Attachment, Before I Met You
Diana Foronda
Producer
t-day, Attachment, Before I Met You, and Love Is On The Line
Nour Bahri
Key Cast
"Girl #2"
Nikki Hill
Key Cast
"Girl #1"
Before I Met You (2016) Specs:
Project Type:
Short
Genres:
LGBTQIA+, Queer, Romance, Silent Film
Runtime:
1 minute 59 seconds
Completion Date:
November 11, 2016
Country of Origin:
United States, United States
Country of Filming:
United States, United States
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
No
Hidden Gems Collection GBFF2025 "Uncover a world full of self-discovery, sex and escape"
Before I Met You (2016)
This short silent film depicts two queer women coming together and making a connection.
Director - Diana Foronda
Directo - Diana Foronda
Director Biography - Diana Foronda
Diana Foronda is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York. Throughout her years in the film industry, she worked as a Set PA for several short films, web series, and TV networks, including CBS, HGTV, and CNBC. Diana's films and scripts have been recognized worldwide (including academy-award qualifying) and won 15+ awards. With its successful festival run, her award-winning horror/sci-fi short screenplay, CANDYBYTE, was ranked on the 2023 Coverfly's RED List for Horror Shorts and is available on all publishing sites.
Diana's professional journey is marked by diverse experiences that showcase her versatility and adaptability. She has worked at various film companies, including Pano (formerly NYCWF), Left/Right LLC, and Imagine Entertainment. Additionally, she is a pre-screener for numerous prestigious film festivals across America. Currently, Diana is a co-founder of The Film Nerd Challenges, an independent out-of-pocket weekend film challenge that creates short films during the 48 hours.
She is a proud New Yorker and member of Pano (formerly NYCWF) and Impact/ARRAY Crew. She has trained with Sundance Co//ab, NYU Tisch Film & TV Industry Essentials, Manhattan Edit Workshop, and USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts. She holds a BA in Film Studies with Departmental Honors from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. Visit her website: www.dianaforonda.com
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
The goal was to bring two queer women together through storyline and cinematically as it tells visually by using split screens.
What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:
#loveislove and from working on this project, it was mainly about two queer women going through their lives and then eventually finding the one.
Please list ANY possible CONTENT / TRIGGER Warnings:
N/A
What Release Year would you like GBFF to use for your film? And do you have any further comments or notes about your submission?:
This was made in 2016, and it has not been selected for any festivals because this project was meant to be for a grad school application
Before I Met You (2016) Credits:
Diana Foronda
Director
Attachment & Love Is On The Line
Diana Foronda
Writer
Dancing Queens, t-day, Chasing Love, Attachment, Before I Met You
Diana Foronda
Producer
t-day, Attachment, Before I Met You, and Love Is On The Line
Nour Bahri
Key Cast
"Girl #2"
Nikki Hill
Key Cast
"Girl #1"
Before I Met You (2016) Specs:
Project Type:
Short
Genres:
LGBTQIA+, Queer, Romance, Silent Film
Runtime:
1 minute 59 seconds
Completion Date:
November 11, 2016
Country of Origin:
United States, United States
Country of Filming:
United States, United States
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
No
