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.

1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading: Cutting Edge, by Renee Galloway-Golden

A strong willed young teen finds her own life slipping away after coming out in hopes her peers will follow. Self-harm and suicide attempts seem to be the only way out for this beautiful young spirit. This young warrior will have to decide if her life is worth saving. Will she become a warrior or… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading: Cutting Edge, by Renee Galloway-Golden

1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading: Death At Sea. by Samuel Heath

A military investigator must solve a locked room murder on a Naval ship or face the threat of war CAST LIST: Cell voice – Marcus Bernacci NARRATION – Krista Barzso Rodriguez (f 30s) – Tracy Rowland Stern (m 50s) – Neil Bennett — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director:… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading: Death At Sea. by Samuel Heath

LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Across The Neon Hours, by J. Malia Miranda

Unable to face the reality of her collapsing marriage after news that her husband has gambled away a small fortune, a Las Vegas casino manager bonds with a card-playing tourist during one impulsive night under the neon lights of Sin City. CAST LIST: Dante: Allan Brunet Reese: Jillian Robinson Narration: Kat Smiley Alex: Pascale Behrman… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Across The Neon Hours, by J. Malia Miranda

LGBT Best Scene Script Reading: Everybody Says Goodbye, by Michael R. Barnard

EVERYBODY SAYS GOODBYE–The Story of a Father and Son uncovers those issues on a very personal level: a parent disowns his teenage son who come out as gay. Drastic reality slaps this father hard, though, when he discovers his son may have been the victim of a serial killer killing the boys of the streets… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Script Reading: Everybody Says Goodbye, by Michael R. Barnard

LGBT SCREENPLAY MOVIE: SISTER KIN, by Elizabeth Searle

18 year old BIRD has run away from her abusive father with her kind bold best friend, transgender KIN. From the Screenplay A FOUR SIDED BED CAST LIST: Narrator – Val Cole Kin – Esther Teeboo Bird – Danielle Nicole JJ. – Geoff Mays Produced by Matthew Toffolo Editor & Visual Design by Kimberly Villarruel

LGBT Best Scene Reading: CUTTING EDGE, by Renee Galloway-Golden

A strong willed young teen finds her own life slipping away after coming out in hopes her peers will follow. Self-harm and suicide attempts seem to be the only way out for this beautiful young spirit. This young warrior will have to decide if her life is worth saving. Will she become a warrior or… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Reading: CUTTING EDGE, by Renee Galloway-Golden

Short Film: VIOLET, 11min., Ireland, Romance/LGBT

Northern Irish teenager Violet struggles to come to terms with her faith and being gay, whilst burdened by overbearing and conservative parents. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram News & Reviews “Belfast Film Festival 2019 – Shorts Programme” Belfast Film Festival https://belfastfilmfestival.org/films/shorts-competition-programme-4 “Violet raised £3K / $4K on Indiegogo!” Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/violet-short-film#/

Director Biography – John Sylva (THE WAY YOU SAW ME)

A graduate of the Tom Hanks Film Center at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, John Sylva currently acts as the Post Production Supervisor for Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, working alongside Villeneuve and his editorial team throughout the completion of BLADE RUNNER 2049, ARRIVAL, and the upcoming DUNE, filming spring 2019. He has also… Continue reading Director Biography – John Sylva (THE WAY YOU SAW ME)