Born Into This

TFI Suppport

Tribeca All Access® 2011

Logline

Jazz musician Benjamin arrives home after being kicked out of his prestigious music school. His life takes an unexpected turn when his 80-year-old grandfather gives him the family business and becomes a lively roommate.

Born Into This

Emmanuel Shirinian

Director

Emmanuel Shirinian is a screenwriter, actor, and award-winning director whose short films have played in festivals around the world. He's a graduate of the Canadian Film Centre's Director's Lab.

Born Into This

David Miller

Producer

David Miller is an internationally established producer who has overseen independent productions both within Canada and abroad. He recently received six Genie nominations for Amal, including Best Motion Picture.

Born Into This

Darren Portelli

Producer

Most recently known as a co-producer on the Gemini award-winning travel series Departures, Darren Portelli's work producing short films has resulted in screenings including TIFF, AFI Dallas, Venice, and Barcelona, winning numerous awards.