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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.

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

SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from the LGBT Feb. 2019 Toronto Fest

SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, 11min., Philippines, LGBT/Drama Directed by Carl Chavez JOSHUA, a timid teenager, comes home one night after beaten up by the school’s bully. Feeling the urge to avenge himself, he decides to take matters into his own hands. But things don’t go as planned. Now, he is left with no choice but to… Continue reading SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from the LGBT Feb. 2019 Toronto Fest

SHE’S MARRYING STEVE Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from the LGBT Feb. 2019 Toronto Fest

SHE’S MARRYING STEVE, 22min, USA, LGBT/Comedy Directed by Erika Kramer A 20-something woman gets invited to her ex-girlfriend’s wedding to a man and decides to go. Despite her disapproval of the wedding, she travels to Connecticut for the weekend where she reunites with old friends and her ex and gains a new perspective on her past… Continue reading SHE’S MARRYING STEVE Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from the LGBT Feb. 2019 Toronto Fest

RELIGION Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from the LGBT Feb. 2019 Toronto Fest

RELIGION, 4min, UK, LGBT/Drama Directed by Camille Liu Nock Made in collaboration with the UK’s leading LGBTQ charity Stonewall, Religion is a short film that highlights the struggle some people of colour face when reconciling their sexuality with their religious background. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!