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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)

Short Film: CHAMP, 30min, Germany, LGBT/Sports

MMA fighter Mike is forced to “come out” and he wants the title. Fight for dignity, recognition & respect! Project Links Website Facebook Twitter

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)

Short Film: FREEFALL, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama

After Ivan was diagnosed with ALS, his relationship with Lucas is challenged when he starts to lose control of his own body. Project Links Website Facebook

Director BIO: Tina Novak (RISK)

Tina Novak was born on June 6th 1991 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She finished BA in Film and Television Editing at University of Ljubljana – Academy for theatre, radio, film and television. She later started working as a TV director on national television and she will finish her masters study in 2018.

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