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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.

1st Scene LGBT Screenplay: A Portrait, by Nick Perlman

Ian is a reclusive artist working at a plant nursery and struggling to find inspiration. Joseph is a drifter searching for his estranged mother. When Joseph shows up at Ian’s door, both of their lives are irrevocably changed. CAST LIST: Joseph: Neil Bennett Narrator: Shawn Devlin Elizabeth: Carina Cojeen Ian: Colin Sandquist Submit via FilmFreeway:… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay: A Portrait, by Nick Perlman

Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay: THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie Brookby

  Two long-estranged childhood friends, suddenly thrust back into one another’s lives, must grapple with their turbulent history as they unearth and reconstruct the decades-long romance their mothers shared. CAST LIST: Daniel: Colin Sandquist Juliet: Melie B Rondeau Carolyn: Carina Cojeen Narrator: Shawn Devlin Jamie: Petra O’Toole Wryn: Norma Dawn Dunphy Mitchell: Neil Bennett Submit… Continue reading Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay: THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie Brookby

MARCH 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

Submit via FilmFreeway:   LGBT SHORT SCREENPLAY: March 2019 Winner #ICANTKEEPQUIET, 4min., USA, Documentary WAY OF LIFE, 10min., Portugal, Documentary     **** 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, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Hugh Fraser,… Continue reading MARCH 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 22 2019

I felt like this was a unique protagonist, one that we don’t see frequently represented in LGBTQ+ films. I was excited by the feedback. People want to know more about Will. What are his dreams? What are his demons? What’s keeping him from letting someone like Charles in? Screenwriter Alex Alvarez (WILL) Watch the Screenplay Reading: … Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 22 2019

LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 19 2019

It’s terrifying and humbling and exciting. I just want as many people to see the film as possible. To hear that people not only watched it but were invested in the story and had smart and enthusiastic responses was sooo rewarding. I’m very grateful. Filmmaker Erika Kramer (SHE’S MARRYING STEVE) Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video: Submit… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 19 2019

LGBT Short Screenplay: WILL, by Alex Alvarez

A middle aged gay man struggles with sex and love while taking care of his elderly mother. CAST LIST: Lydia: Avelyn Grey Narration: Carina Cojeen Will: Allen Brunet Charles: Ron Boyd Submit via FilmFreeway: **** 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 Short Screenplay: WILL, by Alex Alvarez

LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 6 2019

I was thrilled to see a festival choosing to focus on LGBT screenplays. The feedback I received was fantastic. The notes empowered me to update the script to our current political climate and also eliminate the fluff and go for the heart. The feedback was specific and well thought out. I wish I could get… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 6 2019

February 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

Submit via FilmFreeway:   TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: OLD DYKES by Elise Dhaene 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: ASHPODEL by Giselle Damier Best Scene SCREENPLAY: THE CAREGIVER by Christopher Santos Best Scene SCREENPLAY: HE IS GONE by Gregory Allen Best Scene SCREENPLAY: …AND THEN THIS HAPPENED by Steve Feld Best Scene SCREENPLAY: YOUR ROARING TWENTIES by Kristina Rezek… Continue reading February 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: February 2019 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: BO & MEI BEST PERFORMANCES: SHE’S MARRYING STEVE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: BODIES OF WATER BEST MUSIC: SHE’S MARRYING STEVE Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: SHE’S MARRYING STEVE, 22min, USA, LGBT/Comedy EXPIRATION DATE, 7min., USA, LGBT/Romance SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, 11min., Philippines, LGBT/Drama HIM, 8min., USA, LGBT/Documentary BODIES OF WATER, 14min., USA,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: February 2019 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival