“Home(sick)” Earns Six Nominations at TINFF, Including Best Film and Best Director

Accerts Productions’ Home(sick) earns six TINFF nominations as the film readies its worldwide premiere in Toronto and the company unveils a bold slate for producers, distributors, and investors

(Isstories Editorial):- Toronto, Ontario Sep 8, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Accerts Productions proudly announces that Home(sick) – A Journey Within, the debut feature from filmmaker Raúl E. Peyret, has earned six nominations at the prestigious Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), including Best Film – North America, Best Film – Foreign Language, Best Drama, Best Director (Thriller/Drama), Best First Feature – International, and Best Music Score – North America.

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The film will celebrate its worldwide premiere at TINFF on September 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the York Woods Library Theatre in Toronto. The worldwide premiere will be followed by a live Q&A with director/producer/star Raúl E. Peyret and lead actor AJ Amber.

Tickets for the screening are available through the festival website: TINFF Screening Link.

In addition to Home(sick), Accerts Productions will also participate in the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to introduce its expanding slate of projects, including:

  • Wake – A dark family drama directed by Arben Ton Ivanaj.

  • Girl-Up Amigo! – An action, adventure  currently in development.

  • The Last Chance – An action-thriller featuring high-intensity stunt work and gripping storytelling.

“We are humbled and energized by the six TINFF nominations for Home(sick),” said Raúl E. Peyret. “This story was born from a deeply personal journey of belonging, and it’s incredibly moving to see it recognized on an international stage. Toronto is the perfect platform to share this film, and we are equally excited to present our new slate to producers, distributors, and investors.“

Home(sick) follows Alex (Raúl E. Peyret), an Argentinian expatriate living in Seattle, who returns to his homeland in search of connection. There he meets Felix (AJ Amber), an artist whose unconventional approach to life and love challenges Alex’s understanding of identity and belonging. The film blends humor and heart while delivering authentic LGBTQ+ representation and universal themes of identity, self-discovery, and home.

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Ral E Peyret director writer and star of Homesick
AJ Amber stars as Felix in Homesick a breakout performance
Behind the scenes of Homesick directed by Ral E Peyret
Alex Ral E Peyret and Felix AJ Amber in Crdoba from Homesick
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Accerts Productions, led by Raúl E. Peyret, is dedicated to crafting authentic, cross-cultural narratives that explore themes of identity, belonging, and personal transformation.
[email protected]
7345 164TH AVE NE
STE 145-137

98008
http://www.accerts.com

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