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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.

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: March 2020 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: JUS+ LIKE ME BEST PERFORMANCES: OLD FLAMES BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: LA DISTANCIA BEST MUSIC: RESHAPING BEAUTY Theme of night: Acceptance Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THE DISTANCE, 18min., Spain, Drama/Teen THE QUIT, 28min., USA, Comedy/Relationship JUS+ LIKE ME, 15min., UK, Documentary NOW I KNOW, 7min., USA, Drama/Teen BOXING DAY, 7min., USA,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: March 2020 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

The Quit Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 LGBTQ Film Festival in LA

THE QUIT, 28min., USA, Comedy/Relationship Directed by Todd Lillethun Roger’s smoking habit has bugged his partner Sam for years. When Roger finally decides to quit, Sam is thrilled to support him, and engages in a campaign for a cure. After the campaign fails, Sam is bitterly devastated, but then sees a dangerous new idea that may… Continue reading The Quit Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 LGBTQ Film Festival in LA

The Distance Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 LGBTQ Film Festival in LA

THE DISTANCE, 18min., Spain, Drama/Teen Directed by Fernando Lorenzana The fears and insecurities of two teenagers, Sara and Helena, come to light during a bike ride. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Reshaping Beauty Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 LGBTQ Film Festival in LA

RESHAPING BEAUTY: ROUND IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES, 8min., USA, Documentary Directed by Tom Goss Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But we live in a world that is obsessed with one specific, narrow type of beauty. How would our perceptions of beauty change if we dared to idealize other types of beauty? CLICK… Continue reading Reshaping Beauty Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 LGBTQ Film Festival in LA

Now I Know Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 LGBTQ Film Festival in LA

NOW I KNOW, 7min., USA, Drama/Teen Directed by Julia Keelan Angley When Emily watches her best friend, Liza, kiss another girl at a high school party, she begins to question everything. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Jus + Like Me Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from March 2020 LGBTQ Film Festival in LA

JUS+ LIKE ME, 15min., UK, DocumentaryDirected by Samuel Douek JUS+ LIKE ME is a short documentary about the life and legacy of HIV activist and Mr Gay England 2018 Phil Dzwonkewicz who has embarked on a journey to launch the campaign #justlikeme . CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

LGBT Festival TV Best Scene Reading: The Townhouse, by David Neal & Oscar Sanchez

A former Marine operates a lucrative escort service to the Washington power elite and he finds himself in the bulls-eye of concurrent storms involving betrayal, treachery, blackmail, corrupt politicians, cops on the take and murder. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hannah Ehman Father: Isaiah Kolundzic Allison: Nkasi Ogbonnah — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo,… Continue reading LGBT Festival TV Best Scene Reading: The Townhouse, by David Neal & Oscar Sanchez

Director Biography – Vlasov Sergey (SOBA-CHAN’S MORNING)

Sergey Vlasov was born in Moscow in 1984. Moved to Israel in 1999. BFA in Filmmaking Department of Tel Aviv University. He finished his first short film named “Jam” in 2011. His second film is a graduation project called “Typist”, filmed in 2013, was screened at 45 international film festivals and won 5 prizes. Now… Continue reading Director Biography – Vlasov Sergey (SOBA-CHAN’S MORNING)