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Festival occurring twice a year. In Toronto in June. And in Los Angeles in September. Showcasing the best of LGBT Short Films and Screenplays from around the world.

Classic of the Week: A Hard Day’s Night (1964) — Chloe the Critic

A Hard Day’s Night is a 1964 comedy film directed by Richard Lester, starring British Invasion band The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr- during the height of Beatlemania. The film follows the band after they are swarmed by fans while boarding a train to London. The band get into […]… Continue reading Classic of the Week: A Hard Day’s Night (1964) — Chloe the Critic

Classic of the Week: American Graffiti (1973) — Chloe the Critic

American Graffiti is a 1973 American coming of age comedy film directed by George Lucas starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron HOward, Paul Le Mat, Harrison Ford, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy WIlliams, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Bo Hopkins and Wolfman Jack. The film is set in Modesto, California in 1962 and follows the story of the early […]… Continue reading Classic of the Week: American Graffiti (1973) — Chloe the Critic

Judge in Female Athletes’ Case Forbids Calling Trans Competitors ‘Males’ — Randy Salars News And Comment

Featured is the LGBT Pride flag. (Photo credit: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images) A federal judge in a high-profile Title IX case has ordered lawyers representing four girls’ track stars to refer to two biological males who outraced them as “transgender females.” The lawyers from Alliance Defending Freedom who represent the four high school girls […]… Continue reading Judge in Female Athletes’ Case Forbids Calling Trans Competitors ‘Males’ — Randy Salars News And Comment

What you should know about Pride — Penny Lane Hippy

Pride is an annual celebration commemorate the Stonewall riots and gay rights movement, pivotal moments in history connected to gay liberation. Pride is inclusive to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) community as well as allies of the community. The Stonewall riots began in the early hours of June 28, 1969, after police raided the… Continue reading What you should know about Pride — Penny Lane Hippy

LGBT Festival Testimonial – May 12 2020

Bjarke de Koning A film festival that truly goes miles extra to create the best possible experience for everyone. I’m excited to submit future projects. Submit via FilmFreeway: This festival is designed to showcase the best of LGBT stories from around the world. We accept screenplays (short, TV Pilot, feature) and short films from all… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – May 12 2020

LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: PAST CARING, by Sam Ferguson

Guardian Assurance offers the ultimate life insurance policy: time travelling agents who can prevent the deaths of you or your loved ones. But when Noah’s mission goes horribly wrong, he’ll break every rule and potentially throw his life away to save the man he just met. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Noah (M): Scott Beaudin… Continue reading LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: PAST CARING, by Sam Ferguson

LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: COME ALIVE, by Andrew Cooper

Summary: A hilarious comedy about two men, TIM and ALVY, as they explore their sexuality again in their relationship. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Tim (M): Steve Rizzo (8) Alvy (M): Geoff Mays (9) — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: COME ALIVE, by Andrew Cooper

Anna’s Country: A Lesbian Love Story — Frauenkultur

Anna’s Country: A LesbianLove Story Elizabeth Lang the Naiad Press 1981 Arriving in a small town in Upper New York State with her husband and children, Anna Johnson is befriended by her neighbor, nursery owner Hope Alford. When Anna is brutalized by her husband it is to Hope that she flees for shelter, tries to […]… Continue reading Anna’s Country: A Lesbian Love Story — Frauenkultur