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.

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)

Director Biography – Rommel Villa (TEDDY MATE)

Rommel Villa is a director, producer, and writer born and raised in Sucre, Bolivia. His interest in telling stories started when he was a kid, creating fictional stories about his family having superpowers and fighting poverty, drugs, and corruption. Former coordinator at PASCAR, where he interviewed victims of prostitution, cancer, human trafficking, and HIV/AIDS, Rommel… Continue reading Director Biography – Rommel Villa (TEDDY MATE)

Short Film: TEDDY MATE, 15min., USA, Fantasy/LGBT

In a world where children bond with magical teddy bears that eventually transform into their perfect, human life partner; an optimistic and strong-willed young woman struggles when her teddy mate subverts expectations. Film Type: Short, Student Genres: fantasy, drama, sci-fi, family, lgbtq Runtime: 15 minutes 13 seconds Completion Date: December 8, 2018 Production Budget: 12,000… Continue reading Short Film: TEDDY MATE, 15min., USA, Fantasy/LGBT