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 Screenplay Reading: This is the Last Time, by Jeff Bretl

This screenplay is based on a true story, my story, about a gay boy who is repeated sexually abused throughout his childhood and how he breaks the chain of abuse within his family. An incredibly uplifting story about inner strength, the screenplay explores the conflicting feelings involved in long-term abuse. It tells the story of… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: This is the Last Time, by Jeff Bretl

MAY 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

Submit via FilmFreeway:   LGBT SHORT SCREENPLAY: HUNTING SEASON, by Sheila SchroederMay 2019 Winner LGBT BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: THE IGUANA IN THE PARKING LOT, by Charles BaronMay 2019 Winner LGBT BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: LOTUS OPERANDI, by Janet CaulfieldMay 2019 Winner THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., Japan, LGBT/Drama THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance… Continue reading MAY 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: May 2019 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: FREEFALL BEST PERFORMANCES: RISK BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: CHAMP BEST MUSIC: THERE’S STILL GOOD Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., Japan, LGBT/Drama THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance FREEFALL, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama CHAMP, 30min, Germany, LGBT/Sports The theme of the May 2019 LGBT Feedback Film Festival… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: May 2019 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

THERE’S STILL GOOD Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival

THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., Japan, LGBT/Drama Directed by Ciaran R. Maidwell Will, a young black student from Cape Town travels to the suburbs with his white boyfriend, K, to meet Joy, K’s mother. At dinner, Joy asks Will what his ‘African’ name is, and the story takes off from there. CLICK HERE – and see full info… Continue reading THERE’S STILL GOOD Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival

THE BROTHER Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival

THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy Directed by Kai Fiáin The morning after the night before, Frances finds herself a little bit more involved in a situation than she would want to be – the kind of situation where you don’t ask too many questions. The beauty of London’s East End is that you never quite know… Continue reading THE BROTHER Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival

RISK Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival

RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance Directed by Tina Novak Explores relationships between the male and female mind; the way their psyche is impacted by fear and jealousy, and how they respond differently to the same event leads to gender stereotypes being challenged throughout the film. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

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