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Short Film: RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance

The film 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. During the first part we are narrated by Jake as he remembers a past evening involving his… Continue reading Short Film: RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance

Director BIO: Kai Fiáin (THE BROTHER)

Kai Fiáin is a London based screenwriter, director and producer. They began their filmmaking career in documentary, working with community groups and political activists using video as a tool for marginalised voices. Kai made documentary work on subjects such as LGBTQ asylum seekers, globalisation and working class sub-cultures. More recently Kai has begun writing and… Continue reading Director BIO: Kai Fiáin (THE BROTHER)

Short Film: THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy

The Brother is a short surreal comedy. 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 who… Continue reading Short Film: THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy

Director BIO: Ciaran R. Maidwell (THERE’S STILL GOOD)

Ciaran majored in Screen Production at the University of Cape Town, where he made his directing and screenwriting debut with There’s Still Good, his graduation film. His passion for the craft was cemented in 2013 when he attended a Film and Arts program at the University of California Los Angeles. Subsequent to graduating from the… Continue reading Director BIO: Ciaran R. Maidwell (THERE’S STILL GOOD)

Short Film: THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., South Africa, LGBT/Drama

There’s Still Good is a short film about the danger of a single story. The story is focalized through Will, a young black student from Cape Town who 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 characters… Continue reading Short Film: THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., South Africa, LGBT/Drama

LGBT Short Screenplay Reading: HOME PLANET, by Ina E.

A day in the life of a queer homeless couple CAST LIST: Policeman: Diego O’Brien Man: Russell Batcher Narrator: Elizabeth Morriss Kris: Justin Martins Elena: Cari Haim **** 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 Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder,… Continue reading LGBT Short Screenplay Reading: HOME PLANET, by Ina E.

LGBT TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: DEAL SHEETS, by Stephen Love

Deal Sheets is a half-hour dark comedy series about a second-rate New York City real estate firm and its managing broker Patrick, his agents and their clients who are all searching for home in the urban cauldron of inequality, economic insecurity and desperate longing. CAST LIST: Cindy: Victoria Urquhart Niko: Russell Batcher Jennifer: Jessica Bowmer… Continue reading LGBT TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: DEAL SHEETS, by Stephen Love

LGBT Best Scene Screenplay: Supercut, by Anthony DeFoe

Nick a man in his late twenties reflects on his relationship with his partner as he get’s ready for an event. The script uses flashbacks to tell the story of relationship that starts with a beautiful beginning but heads towards a bitter ending. CAST LIST: NARRATION – CASSANDRA GUTHRIE Nick – JUSTIN DESOUZA Drew –… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay: Supercut, by Anthony DeFoe

1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of I’M WITH AIDS, by Warren Wagner

After accidentally outing himself at work, a gay man lies about his health to get out of spending time with his straight coworkers. CAST LIST: Peggy: Carina Cojeen David: : Neil Bennett Narrator: Shawn Devlin Guy: Colin Sandquist Janice: Melie B Rondeau **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of I’M WITH AIDS, by Warren Wagner

1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of Electric Indigo, by Thomas Krutainis

Grieving the loss of his fiancé Josh, Sawyer Guillory, an astute assistant physics professor working in Tennessee, finds himself detached and alone. Alienated and seeking relief from his grief, Sawyer engages in an unlikely bond with the surly and cynical Ron, an older blue collar man, mourning the loss of his daughter. CAST LIST: Merritt:… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of Electric Indigo, by Thomas Krutainis