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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.

LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Free Falling, by Renate Grassmugg

CAST LIST: Max – 2 – Trevor Howes Catherine – 2 – Norma Dunphy NARRATION – Andrea Irwin Ava – 20 – Laura Afelskie Cody – 13 – Adrian Carter — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Free Falling, by Renate Grassmugg

LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: And So The Caged Bird Goes, by Taylor Matson

CAST LIST: Maggie – 4 – Norma Dunphy Lindy (trans male) – 18 – Adrian Carter NARRATION – Sean Ballantyne Jen (f 40s)- 19 – Andrea Irwin Dallas – 19 – Laura Afelskie — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: And So The Caged Bird Goes, by Taylor Matson

Director Biography – Heather Harris (CRUSH)

Heather Harris was born and raised in the Cayman Islands. She began her career working in theatrical publicity for Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire whilst earning her Bachelor’s degree at New York University (NYU). Heather has worked with various global entertainment labels including Nickelodeon, Viacom, Color Force and StudioCanal. She currently resides in Los… Continue reading Director Biography – Heather Harris (CRUSH)

Short Film: CRUSH, 16min., USA, LGBT/Thriller

Crush is a psychological thriller that centers on a writer named Greyson Michelson who is trying to move forward from her past suicide attempt. When the Suicide Survivors Association reaches out to Greyson to ask her to write a speech about her past struggles, Greyson uses the opportunity to try to move beyond what happened.… Continue reading Short Film: CRUSH, 16min., USA, LGBT/Thriller

Director Biography – Leire Acha (AD LIB)

My name is Leire Acha, I am 21 years old and I just graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation from the DigiPen Institute of Technology in Bilbao, Spain. Ad Lib is our Senior year team project, which we have collectively written, directed, animated and edited. Director Statement Ad Lib… Continue reading Director Biography – Leire Acha (AD LIB)

Director Biography – Searit Huluf (GAMERS)

Searit Huluf was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She studied at UCLA’s Theater, Film and Television school, concentrating on screenwriting and animation. Searit’s stop-motion work includes short film, Retrospect, which won Best Drama at Campus Movie Festival in 2013 and Air Shot, a finalist for Campus Movie Festival in 2014. After graduating, Searit… Continue reading Director Biography – Searit Huluf (GAMERS)

Short Film: CHANDELIER, 9min., Greece, LGBT/Comedy

Menis Nolakis, an army officer, is trapped in a dark box. Soon he will realize that it is his coffin, on his funeral day. He will inevitably come face to face with all the important people of his life for the final encounter… and the twists and turns are just around the corner … of… Continue reading Short Film: CHANDELIER, 9min., Greece, LGBT/Comedy