Only in Toledo | Short documentary

Directed, shot, editing & grading by Dan Lior
AC: Kfir ‘Smiley’ Amir
Sound Design: Nir Shor

Vimeo Staff Pick
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Graphic design celebrating the 23rd edition of a documentary selection, with laurel leaves surrounding the text and a logo at the bottom that says 'très court' with a red play button.
Laurel wreath with text 'Official Selection Beeston Film Festival 2021' in the center.
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Logo for SHAFF, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, featuring a circular laurel wreath surrounding the festival's acronym and name.
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A moving portrait of DeShawn Willis. After his picture went viral on Facebook, DeShawn was laughed at and ridiculed. “Only in Toledo” sheds light on the person behind the picture — allowing DeShawn to tell his story.

Following the film’s release, Deshawn’s GoFundMe has raised over $73,000, enabling Deshawn to kickstart his landscaping business, Lake Lawns. His story was covered by NBC and ABC News, as well as many other outlets worldwide. Only in Toledo was selected for multiple film festivals worldwide and was awarded a Vimeo Staff Pick award.

Following the film’s release, Deshawn’s Gofundme has raised over $73,000, enabling Deshawn to kickstart his landscaping business, “Lake Lawns.” His story was covered by NBC and ABC News, including many different outlets worldwide. “Only in Toledo” was selected for multiple film festivals worldwide and was awarded a Vimeo Staff pick.