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King Louie is a Queer, Filipino-Canadian, producer-director committed to uncompromising visions that challenge conventional paradigms. He works to encourage dialogue and foster community through his films. Over the years, King has produced projects that have been screened at local and international film festivals. He is an alumna of the 2024 CFC Norman Jewison Film Program: Director’s Lab.

As a writer-director, King's credits include NENE (Standout Director at the 21st Reelworld Film Festival) and STAY (Runner-up for the Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at Out on Film: Atlanta’s LGBTQ Film Fest). His latest directorial work is INANG REYNA, which was created during his residency at the Canadian Film Center.

As a producer, King's credits include CROSSROADS, which was acquired by Viddsee, LOST BENEATH THE STARS (Warsaw 2018, Edmonton 2018), which was bought at Cannes Film Market by RTE Ireland for network and online distribution and secured European theatrical and online distribution with Sofy TV. He also produced THE LONELIEST BOY IN THE WORLD (featured on Directors Notes).  His latest produced short, AUGANIC, won ‘Best Live-Action Short’ at the deadCenter Film Festival and is in consideration for the 97th Oscars. 

King Louie works in the visual effects industry as a Production Manager. Recent credits include THE LAST OF US S1 (HBO), which won the 75th Emmys for Outstanding Special Visual Effects. 

King is currently developing his first feature-length film. 

CONTACT
Luca Moretti (Assistant to King Palomo) | lucarobmoretti@gmail.com
Production Inquiry | klfilmsprods@gmail.com