“Dear Ike: Lost Letters to a Teenage Idol” is the story of one young boy’s dream of working with his screen idol, actor Ike Eisenmann (“Escape to Witch Mountain”). Imaginative animation, gifted storytelling abilities, innovative editing, and armed with an overstuffed three-ring binder full of ideas, Dion Labriola shares his journey of grit, determination, and self-discovery as he attempts to make contact with Eisenmann. “Dear Ike” will challenge you to live your dreams and inspire hope with laughter and tears. From the hallowed halls of his high school in Ohio to his life-long dreams of working in Hollywood, “Dear Ike” is the story of a teen’s dreams coming true . . . 40 years in the making. - Ben Cahlamer, Desperado LGBTQ Film Festival

Don't miss our prerecorded Q&A with filmmaker Dion Labriola which is available on our festival website.