Seeking female / non-binary / trans director - a job post by Cole Lovell

About the job

Hello! I’m Cole Lovell, a queer writer/producer based in Nova Scotia. I’m developing a feature-length psychological survival thriller called CHASEHER — a story following Dylan, a solitary trans forestry worker, who becomes the target of a relentless hunter in the wilderness. Over the course of a single day, the forest transforms from refuge to crucible, and Dylan discovers a transcendent, elemental power within herself.

Tone & Visual Style:

• Painterly, visceral, festival-focused

• References: ANEMONE, The VVITCH, NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS

• Sensory-first: forest as character, tactile textures, immersive sound design

What I’m Looking For:

• Emerging or mid-career director with strong visual storytelling skills

• Female, non-binary, trans, or Indigenous preferred

• Comfortable delivering a Telefilm-scale production with a festival-first strategy

• Someone excited to collaborate closely with the writer/producer

Next Steps:

• If interested, please reach out via Stage32 DM or email coleplovell@gmail.com

• I can provide a director’s packet: partial script, one-page visual breakdown, and mood reel.

• Let’s schedule a short chat to discuss your vision and fit.

Budget: Telefilm-level / microbudget; festival-oriented production

Let’s create something visually striking, emotionally powerful, and unforgettable.

— Cole Lovell