Teddy Dumont
Teddy Dumont is a young Black queer community leader born and raised in Ottawa with Haitian roots, working at the intersection of art, advocacy, and storytelling. Through his work as an actor, writer and filmmaker, he creates spaces for honest conversations around racism, homophobia, mental health, and identity especially for youth who don’t always see themselves reflected in Canadian cinema. He wrote and directed two short films "Prenez Soin de Vous" and "Kouraj" that center lived experiences from marginalized communities. His leadership is grounded in empathy, cultural pride, and the belief that telling stories is a powerful way for healing, empowerment, and collective change.
LOOKING FOR: A Queer Black Journey Toward Love, Home, and Self-Belonging
Looking For follows Teddy, a queer Black man in Ottawa, as he navigates dating apps, career uncertainty, mental health, and family expectations while searching for meaningful love and a sense of home. Through quiet moments and intimate encounters, the project explores solitude, vulnerability, and self-discovery, offering an honest portrait of a generation longing for connection, stability, and belonging in a rapidly shifting world.
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Le fonctionnement du projet
The project will be developed over 8 months(January 2026-August 2026) which includes script development, casting, and pre-production, followed by production and post-production. Screenings and facilitated discussions will take place afterwards to engage youth and community audiences in conversations about identity, love and belonging.
Résumé de la mission
The project’s mission is to humanize queer Black experiences through intimate, socially grounded storytelling. Its goals are to increase authentic representation, encourage conversations about loneliness and belonging, and inspire youth to reflect on their own identities, relationships, and sense of home while recognizing their stories as powerful and worthy.
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