Month: October 2021

FEATURE FILM SHOWCASE – Winner BEST FEATURE FILM for 2021 Toronto LGBTQ+ Film Festival. YES I AM – THE RIC WEILAND STORY, 62min., USA, LGBT DocumentaryDirected by Aaron Bear Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video: Narrated by Zachary Quinto and produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (World Of Wonder), the story of Ric Weiland’s life… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: November Feature 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival

C.J. is a media creator specializing in genre-driven and human interest content. C.J. was named one of the Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch by the International Screenwriters’ Association. He has won grand prizes in the 43rd Asian-American International Film Festival’s Screenplay Competition, Chicago International Film Festival’s Pitch at Industry Days competition, the New York Screenplay… Continue reading Director BIO: C.J. Arellano (GRIFFICA)

A man suspects his boyfriend is a demon. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Tom Wright is a writer, director, dramaturg and producer. He focuses on creating transgressive, but unashamedly entertaining new work, as well dedicating himself to expanding and diversifying the LGBTQ+ cannon. Having worked predominantly in theatre, Tom’s smash-hit plays include My Dad’s Gap Year (Park Theatre), Undetectable (King’s Head Theatre), I Ain’t Dumb (Belgrade Theatre) and… Continue reading Director BIO: Tom Wright (STOCKHOLM)

A young gay man embarks on an unusual first date in a conquest to take control of his past. Project Links  Website

A Pakistani writer and filmmaker, Sabeeh has a keen interest in the breadth of human experience. He strives to tell character-driven stories that connect with the audience emotionally and intellectually. Sabeeh’s stories engage with the complexities of the world, centering mostly on underdogs, rebels and anti-heroes. A dedicated reader of literature, sociology and psychology, as… Continue reading Director BIO: Sabeeh Ahmad (IN A HAIL OF BROKEN GLASS)

A young, middle-class Pakistani couple struggle to hide a devastating secret and keep up the facade of normalcy as they host the husband’s overbearing family at dinner.

Milo Ferguson is an animation student at The School of Visual Arts and is currently based in New York City. His mission is to use animation in his own unique way to tell genuine stories with meaningful representation for both the LGBTQ+ community and other underrepresented identities. Making his first animation at 13 years old,… Continue reading Director BIO: Milo Ferguson (JUPITER & EUROPA)

Owen has dreamed of being an astronaut his whole life, but living on Jupiter’s moon Europa isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. One day, on a boring satellite maintenance mission, he breaks free from routine with someone who makes outer space feel just a little warmer.

Sam moved back to the UK after being educated in Australia, to pursue his passion of filmmaking. Immediately establishing himself in the industry, he began working in location management and has since worked on major motion pictures such as 1917 and Batman. Meanwhile, he has continued to write, direct and produce short films in order… Continue reading Director BIO: Sam Seccombe (LESSONS)