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United States Sarah Rotella and Adrianna DiLonardo are a filmmaking duo, recognized for their contributions to LGBTQ+ storytelling through digital platforms and independent cinema.
Rotella and DiLonardo raised their own funds to produce this film, maintaining full creative control. Adrianna DiLonardo is the writer and Sarah Rotella is the director.
Adrianna DiLonardo and Sarah Rotella were recognized as Founders of The Unsolicited Project in Adweek's 2022 Young Influentials list for their impact in media, marketing, tech, and the creator economy.
Adrianna DiLonardo and Sarah Rotella are the writer and director, respectively, of The Gay Women Channel, also known as the UnsolicitedProject on YouTube.
Fans of Sarah Rotella and Adrianna DiLonardo's YouTube channel, which had 250K subscribers, helped finance their feature film "Almost Adults."
Adrianna DiLonardo's debut feature film, ALMOST ADULTS ('16), premiered at Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival.
Discussions on how Adrianna DiLonardo and Sarah Rotella continue to push LGBTQ stories into the mainstream, focusing on their film "Almost Adults" and its themes.
Review for 'Last Exmas', a film directed by Sarah Rotella and written by Adrianna DiLonardo, both known for "Almost Adults."
Sarah Rotella and Adriana DiLonardo from Unsolicited Project were participants in Aneesh Chaganty's short film contest.
Review of 'Almost Adults', listing Sarah Rotella and Adrianna DiLonardo as executive producers.
Mention of Adrianna DiLonardo and Sarah Rotella releasing "Almost Adults" directly to VOD, bypassing a theatrical run.
Sarah Rotella and Adrianna DiLonardo have established themselves as a creative team known for their work in digital content creation and independent filmmaking. Their collaboration began with the establishment of The Unsolicited Project, also referred to as The Gay Women Channel on YouTube. Through this platform, they accumulated a significant following, which later proved instrumental in funding their feature film projects. Rotella typically takes on directing roles, while DiLonardo is primarily the writer, a division of labor that has defined their collaborative process across various projects.
In 2016, Rotella and DiLonardo released their debut feature film, “Almost Adults.” This project was notably crowdfunded through the support of their online fanbase, allowing them to maintain creative control over the production. The film premiered at the Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival. “Almost Adults” focuses on the evolving friendship between two young women as they navigate their final year of college, specifically exploring themes of personal growth and identity, including one character coming out as gay. This film demonstrated their ability to translate their digital success into longer-form narrative filmmaking and address LGBTQ+ themes within a broader context of human relationships.
Their work extends beyond “Almost Adults,” with continued efforts to produce content that resonates with LGBTQ+ audiences and beyond. They have been recognized for their influence in media and marketing, particularly for their ability to connect with audiences through authentic storytelling. Their approach to filmmaking emphasizes relatable narratives and independent production methods, often utilizing direct-to-VOD distribution channels. They continue to discuss the future of LGBTQ+ representation in media.
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