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 Winning Short Screenplay: Hunting Season, by Sheila Schroeder

A lesbian Latinix comedian finds herself in dangerous territory during Wyoming’s hunting season. CAST LIST: Danny: David Rowan Carlos: Ron Boyd Danny: Yaw Attuah NARRATION Sam: Diana Franz Tammy: Tracy Rowland Jasper: Hadi Kubba **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson… Continue reading LGBT Winning Short Screenplay: Hunting Season, by Sheila Schroeder

LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: THE IGUANA IN THE PARKING LOT, by Charles Baron

A middle-aged gay man finds purpose in life through a friendship with an unlikely companion, a South Florida Bodybuilder. When a tragic event alters the life of one of the men, the friendship is put to a test and the roles each played in the relationship are reversed. “The Iguana in the Parking Lot” explores… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: THE IGUANA IN THE PARKING LOT, by Charles Baron

LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: LOTUS OPERANDI, by Janet Caulfield

  This one is pure fun! It’s a genre buster, James Bond meets All That Jazz and Cabaret. Asian American black belt goes undercover for the CIA to help track down terrorists. Oh, and did I mention she’s the lead in a Broadway musical? This is very musical, but there’s a lot of action. Genre:… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: LOTUS OPERANDI, by Janet Caulfield

APRIL 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

Submit via FilmFreeway:     FEATURE SCREENPLAY: THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie BrookbyApril 2019 Winner TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: DEAL SHEETS, by Stephen LoveApril 2019 Winner LGBT 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: A PORTRAIT, by Nick PerlmanApril 2019 Winner LGBT 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: I’M WITH AIDS, by Warren WagnerApril 2019 Winner LGBT 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: ELECTRIC INDIGO,… Continue reading APRIL 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

Director BIO: Tomislav Vujcic (CHAMP)

From early childhood on, Tomislav Vujcic (born 1983) was fascinated by movies. But it took him some time to finally fully commit to this industry. After graduating from secondary school in Germany, he completed his military service in Croatia and afterwards studied Health Communication in Bielefeld. During this time he wrote his first stories. He… Continue reading Director BIO: Tomislav Vujcic (CHAMP)

Director BIO: Krit Komkrichwarakool (FREEFALL)

Originally from Bangkok, Thailand and graduated in communication design, Krit moved to Vancouver to pursue a career in film. Using his experience in design and integrate it with filmmaking, Krit strives to become a better storyteller with his films. His first student short “Soulitude” was nominated for Best Student Drama from LAIFF in 2015. He’s… Continue reading Director BIO: Krit Komkrichwarakool (FREEFALL)