Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

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.

Director Biography – Nicolas Greinacher (AYANEH)

Nicolas is an award winning film director from Switzerland. His talent was discovered 2013 when he won the Directorial Discovery Award at the Rhode Island International Film Festival for his first short film. Since then, Nicolas’ films have screened at over 40 International Film Festivals, cinema, television and online streaming services. Director Statement “Never try… Continue reading Director Biography – Nicolas Greinacher (AYANEH)

Short Film: AYANEH, 14min, Switzerland, Drama

Set in Switzerland, our story follows Ayaneh, a young refugee from Afghanistan. One day at a public swimming pool she meets Anna and instantly feels attracted to her. As the relationship between the two women develops, Ayaneh is confronted with growing resistance from her religious family. Project Links  Website News & Reviews “Film Review” Viddy… Continue reading Short Film: AYANEH, 14min, Switzerland, Drama

Short Film: HALLELUJAH, 6min., Canada, Experimental

“Hallelujah” is a queer/circus concept about religion and the importance of choosing kindness regardless of our differences or beliefs. Religion is a tough subject for many in the LGBTQ community, and this piece is a reflection of the struggle and rejection we often feel. It tells the story of an individual troubled by the hate… Continue reading Short Film: HALLELUJAH, 6min., Canada, Experimental

Director Biography – Ethan Munoz (GENTLY INTO THE DARK)

Ethan Munoz grew up the small town of Corning, CA and moved to Los Angeles in 2017. He graduated Columbia College Hollywood and got his Bachelor’s degree in 2019. He started out making comedy short films and grew to love making thriller films. Ethan loves to write stories, watch movies, and play videogames. He loves… Continue reading Director Biography – Ethan Munoz (GENTLY INTO THE DARK)

Director Biography – Jan Jalenak (YOU CAN KISS ME)

Jan Jalenak grew up In Memphis, TN and started out in NYC as an actor and playwright. As a writer, her plays have been seen in NY in theaters including Greenwich Street Theatre, Studio theatre Playwrights Horizons, The Actors Studio, Naked Angels, the Robert Moss Theater, and the Gene Frankel Theatre, among others. Jan is… Continue reading Director Biography – Jan Jalenak (YOU CAN KISS ME)

SCREENPLAY MOVIE: Secondhand Heart, by Amber Nardolillo

Reese is a commitment-phobic lesbian who can’t be in the same room with her homemaker sister Rachel without them verbally eviscerating each other, but, when Rachel’s marriage falls apart, Reese is forced to take her sister in, along with her two kids and their dog until they can get back on their feet. Along the… Continue reading SCREENPLAY MOVIE: Secondhand Heart, by Amber Nardolillo