Caroline Callender was born in Los Angeles, California and moved to New York in 2012 where she is now a junior at the Brearley School. She is a staff writer for their newspaper, The Zephyr, and a co-founder of the filmmaking club. She is interested in the intersection of storytelling and activism that has been… Continue reading Director Biography – Caroline Callender, Silver Liftin (T(HE)Y)
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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.
Short Film: T(HE)Y, 11min., USA, LGBT/Documentary
T(HE)Y was created with the idea of identity in mind. What we’ve each been through and how we are treated by others and society shapes us in very distinct ways. As a result, the world, especially New York, is filled with a diverse range of people with complex and different identities. Each day, different people… Continue reading Short Film: T(HE)Y, 11min., USA, LGBT/Documentary
Short Film: BODIES OF WATER, 14min., USA, LGBT/Drama
It’s 1982, Marsh is 24 years old, and he struggles with a tormenting secret. Feeling disconnected human relationships others take for granted, Marsh treads water in the often painful doldrums of everyday life. One night, a spark ignites Marsh’s imagination of what could be and he embarks on a private quest until the time comes… Continue reading Short Film: BODIES OF WATER, 14min., USA, LGBT/Drama
Director Biography – Camille Liu Nock
My name is Camille and I am half Chinese half Australian. This is the first short film that I have written and directed. I come from an art and writing background. I have worked on a number of student films and graduation films, in a variety of roles but particularly in the art department. My… Continue reading Director Biography – Camille Liu Nock
Short Film: BO & MEI, 15min., UK, LGBT/Drama
A short film about a Chinese immigrant family who experiences racial prejudice as well as prejudice of a different kind within their own home. This is a story about a young person who with the support of their loving sibling is able to stand up for the things that make them different. Film Type: Short,… Continue reading Short Film: BO & MEI, 15min., UK, LGBT/Drama
LGBT Festival Testimonial – January 23 2019
Todd Jackson Entering this festival was awesome! Their team responded promptly and even provided feedback to help me improve my script. It was a great experience! It’s always nice hearing directly from the team at the festival and getting quality feedback. Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT Winning Screenplays:
TOP LGBT Screenplays of 2018
Watch the readings of the top LGBT screenplays of 2018 FALLING STAR – Feature ScreenplayJune 2018 Readingby Katie Marshall LGBT FEATURE Screenplay – LOVE IS FREE WILLFebruary 2018 Readingby Amanda Samaroo LGBT SHORT Screenplay: CAIROS by Zach Paul BrownDecember 2018 LGBT Short Screenplay: SKATE NIGHT by Kate WhiteheadAugust 2018 LGBT Short Screenplay: OLDFISH by Kate… Continue reading TOP LGBT Screenplays of 2018
2018 LGBT Feature & TV PILOT Screenplays (4)
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: TV SPEC Screenplay of the show TRANSPARENTMarch 2018 Readingby Marisaa Lessman LGBT FEATURE Screenplay – LOVE IS FREE WILLFebruary 2018 Readingby Amanda Samaroo Winning LGBT Feature Film: GO-GO BOY by Vance Walker FALLING STAR – Feature ScreenplayJune 2018 Readingby Katie Marshall *** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston… Continue reading 2018 LGBT Feature & TV PILOT Screenplays (4)
2018 LGBT 1st Scene Screenplays (9)
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay – DELIVERY GIRLFebruary 2018 Readingby Katherine Grant Krieger LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay: OFF SCRIPT by Tamar PalmerSeptember 2018 LGBT 1ST SCENE Screenplay: FLUIDITY by Taylor CarterOctober 2018 LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay: SIGHT UNSEEN by Nicholas Downs & Susan Mac NicolSeptember 2018 CROSSSING THE COWHOUSE – 1st… Continue reading 2018 LGBT 1st Scene Screenplays (9)
2018 LGBT Best Scene Screenplays (21)
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT BEST scene Screenplay: VIN & JILL by Gracious Vallarious December 2018 LGBT BEST SCENE: Girl in the Navy Blue Sweater by Laura Carrione November 2018 LGBT BEST SCENE: Star Like Mercury by Ryan Davenport November 2018 LGBT BEST SCENE Screenplay: ACCEPTANCE IS by Belle Angel September 2018 LGBT BEST SCENE… Continue reading 2018 LGBT Best Scene Screenplays (21)
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 