Nintendo Pictures has released its first short films, the Pikmin-themed 'Close to You' videos, marking its debut in video content creation and signaling ongoing exploration of new creative possibilities.
Nintendo released a mysterious new animated video titled 'Close to You,' featuring a toddler chasing a pacifier, with no clear explanation or connection to existing franchises, sparking speculation about its purpose and relation to Nintendo Pictures.
Elliot Page challenges the idea that LGBTQ films have a small audience, citing that 30% of young people identify as LGBTQ. At the BFI Flare festival, he discussed his latest film "Close to You," his experience with intimacy coordination, and coming out as trans to "The Umbrella Academy" creator. Page expressed gratitude for his career but emphasized the need for more trans actors in the industry.
Elliot Page discusses his role in the film "Close to You," where the actors improvised all the dialogue on the day of shooting. Page found the experience intimidating but exhilarating, and the film explores themes of family, memory, and living authentically. Page, who came out as transgender in 2020, draws parallels between his own experiences and those of his character. The film's director, Dominic Savage, emphasizes the realism and unexpected moments that arise from improvisation. Page also shares insights on supporting transgender individuals and the ongoing strike in the entertainment industry.
Elliot Page and Hillary Baack star in the new film Close to You, directed by BAFTA-winning writer-director Dominic Savage. The film follows Sam (Page) as he confronts long-buried memories during a family reunion. The project was developed by Me + You Productions and co-authored by Savage and Page. Kindred Spirit is co-financing, and UTA Independent Film Group is representing worldwide rights to the film. The film has wrapped production in Canada, and Page's production company, PageBoy Productions, is among the executive producers.