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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.

Director Biography – 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. Filmography: -short documentary film… Continue reading Director Biography – Tina Novak (RISK)

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

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

October 2018 Winning LGBT Stories

Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT 1ST SCENE Screenplay: FLUIDITY by Taylor CarterOctober 2018 EXPIRATION DATE, 4min., USA, Animation EILEEN AND I, 12min., UK, Documentary   *** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: John Johnson,… Continue reading October 2018 Winning LGBT Stories

LGBT Festival Testimonial – October 29 2018

I was thrilled to get your message! Thank you for your very kind words about PIANO LESSONS. I look forward to seeing a staged reading of the first scenes and then would love to see a staged reading of the entire screenplay! I am most happy to work on a rewrite based on your thoughtful and insightful… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – October 29 2018

LGBT 1st Scene Reading of Fluidity by Tayler Carter

Synopsis: This high-concept speculative fiction piece takes place in a world where children are raised gender-neutral until they are 13, when they are required to choose their gender. While gender neutral behaviour (example playing with all kinds of toys, sports, etc) is acceptable in childhood, 13 represents a right of passage into proto-adulthood, and gender… Continue reading LGBT 1st Scene Reading of Fluidity by Tayler Carter

LGBT Best Scene Reading of The Girl in the Navy Blue Sweater by Laura Carrione

In this decade-spanning coming of age story that highlights sexuality, parental/societal/religious pressure, and the fine line between dreams and reality, Haylee Padovano has learned to leave before she is left. But when she returns home to help her sick mother, a mysterious murder prompts her to stick around. CAST LIST: Receptionist – 3 – Pip… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Reading of The Girl in the Navy Blue Sweater by Laura Carrione

LGBT Best Scene Reading of Star Like Mercury by Ryan Davenport

Two openly gay teen boys are planning to a romantic weekend together, but are plagued by insecurities and doubts about their future together. CAST LIST: Narrator: Matt Barnes Connor: Gabriel Darku Tyler: Nick Hendrik Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: *** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Reading of Star Like Mercury by Ryan Davenport

LGBT Festival Testimonial – October 24 2018

I was looking for a LGBT festival and this was the perfect opportunity. Feedbacks are important for a continuous growing and bettering of skills, so feedbacks, even if harsh, are always welcome. -Screenwriter Sara Landucci (STRONG ENOUGH) Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: A phone call threatens the happy family life of established writer Nikki, who lives with… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – October 24 2018

LGBT Festival Testimonial – October 17 2018

Thank you for your feedback and I thought there was a lot of valid points. I will work on rewriting with the protagonist more in the picture. Thank you for taking the time to give me some really good feedback. – T. Magaro   Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT Winning Screenplays: LGBT Short Film Videos:… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – October 17 2018