CARPOBROTUS | SIMON FRENAY | DIRECTOR After studying drama at the Cours Florent and working in front of the camera for Guédiguian, Ducastel & Martineau, as well as roles in two Indian feature films and TV appearances, Simon Frenay turned to writing and directing, notably with his first film Youssou & Malek. After Carpobrotus, he is currently developing his next short film, set in Reunion Island, for which he won the Adami Déclencheur prize.

LA RIVIÈRE | ELISE LEVY | DIRECTOR Elise is a screenwriter and director, with a master’s degree in social policy from Sciences Po and a screenplay diploma from La Fémis. La Rivière is the second short film she made as part of her studies. She is currently writing a feature-length film to develop its universe and characters.

QUEEN SIZE | RAYA MARTIGNY | ACTOR Raya Martigny grew up on Réunion Island, just east of Madagascar, but left for Paris before she turned 18. A model, she’s walked for the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier and Mugler, been featured in dozens of editorials, and become a fixture of fashion weeks everywhere. Martigny also works with Requeer, an organization fighting for LGBTQ+ visibility on Réunion, and has appeared in a handful of indie flicks including Terror, sisters!, Queen Size and Queens of Drama.