Connie Cocchia

Based in Vancouver BC, Connie Cocchia is an award winning LGBTQ+ director, writer, and producer who began her film career in Los Angeles where she received her B.A. in Film and Television at the University of Southern California. While in Los Angeles, she worked at Lionsgate and Langley Park Pictures on the Warner Brother’s lot. 

Returning to Vancouver, Connie received a M.F.A. in Film Production from the University of British Columbia and founded her production company Cocchia Pictures. Connie’s feature directorial debut ‘When Time Got Louder’, which Connie also wrote and produced, centers on the autism and LGBTQ+ communities. The film is supported by Telefilm Canada and executive produced by Frank Giustra (founder of Lionsgate Entertainment). 

Nominated for 10 Leo Awards, When Time Got Louder has taken part in over 30 festivals and won various awards including best first time director, best feature film, and best female director. The film had its world premiered at Frameline, Canadian premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, released theatrically in Canada through Canadian distributor Level Film at Cineplex theatres and on all major VOD platforms. The film is currently seeking international distribution.  

With a passion for authenticity, the LGBTQ+ and autism communities are highlighted in the film through the diverse hiring of crew and authentic casting, and was awarded the Reframe gender balanced award by Women in Film LA. Connie most recently was recognized by the BC Achievement Foundation with the Community Award for her work on ‘When Time Got Louder’ and her philanthropic endeavors. She is currently in development of her second feature, a comedy titled Quarter Life Crisis and seeking direct for hire work as a proud member of the DGC.