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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.

June 2018 – Read Interviews with the best of Filmmakers from around the world

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
12 Interviews in total for May 2018 of the best of new filmmakers: Interview with Filmmaker Robin De Cock (TRUMPETS IN THE SKY) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/07/interview-with-filmmaker-robin-de-cock-trumpets-in-the-sky/ Interview with Filmmaker Sertac Bozkurt (WINE & EGGS) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/07/interview-with-filmmaker-sertac-bozkurt-wine-eggs/ Interview with Filmmaker Andy Koeger (ROSIE, OH) https://matthewtoffolo.com/2018/06/07/interview-with-filmmaker-andy-koeger-rosie-oh/ Interview with Filmmaker Kurtis Theorin (MARY & MARSHA IN…

June 2018 – Read the best of Film Festival Interviews

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
6 Interviews in Total of the best of NEW Film Festivals from around the world:  Interview with Festival Director June Daguiso (World Music & Independent Film Festival) https://festivalreviews.org/2018/06/07/interview-with-festival-director-june-daguiso-world-music-independent-film-festival/ Interview with Festival Director Alex Gardner (PHILADELPHIA UNNAMED FILM FESTIVAL) https://festivalreviews.org/2018/06/07/interview-with-festival-director-alex-gardner-philadelphia-unnamed-film-festival/ Interview with Festival Director Oliver Wolfson (THE 60 SECOND FILM FESTIVAL)…

May 2018 Winning LGBT Stories

THE THINGS WE MISS – LGBT 1st Scene ScreenplayMay 2018 Readingby Bonnie Brookby THE FLOWER GATE, 15min., Israel, Fantasy **** 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, Isabal Cupryn, Aser Santos Jr., Zack… Continue reading May 2018 Winning LGBT Stories

LGBT Film Festival – Thursday July 26th, 7pm (Toronto)

The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2018.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9:10pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a festival twice… Continue reading LGBT Film Festival – Thursday July 26th, 7pm (Toronto)

Director BIO: Cesar Brodermann (ARE YOU HOLDING ME, OR AM I HOLDING MYSELF?)

Director Biography – Cesar Brodermann César Brodermann , from Mexico City , is a multifaceted artist residing in New York City. His work combines dance, photography, and film in an attempt to study the limitless physical potential of the human body and its connection to the earth. He graduated with honors from the Certificate Program at… Continue reading Director BIO: Cesar Brodermann (ARE YOU HOLDING ME, OR AM I HOLDING MYSELF?)

Short Film: ARE YOU HOLDING ME, OR AM I HOLDING MYSELF?, 12min, LGBT/Experimental

This film is a self study examining the relationship between our minds and our bodies, our thoughts and our actions, and the sometimes insurmountable gaps between what we think we want to feel and what we actually experience. In this film I pose the question “Are you holding me, or am I holding myself?” and… Continue reading Short Film: ARE YOU HOLDING ME, OR AM I HOLDING MYSELF?, 12min, LGBT/Experimental

Short Film: THE LAST GIRL, 13min., Denmark, LGBT/Romance

Life is not the same after a holiday with Jesper and there is no avoiding the truth now. Project Links  Website Project Title (Original Language): Den sidste pige Film Type: Short Runtime: 13 minutes 7 seconds Completion Date: February 12, 2015 Production Budget: 7,996 USD Country of Origin: Denmark Country of Filming: Denmark Film Language:… Continue reading Short Film: THE LAST GIRL, 13min., Denmark, LGBT/Romance

Director BIO: Andrew Hawkins (MASQUERADE)

Director Biography – Andrew Hawkins Andrew is a first time writer/filmmaker with ‘Masquerade.’ He is currently an associate producer on the Broadway-bound musical ‘Home Street Home’ and co-director of Have A Sleepover Productions with his partner, Jeff Marx. Andrew studied Theater and English at George Mason University and has held positions at Fox 21 and WestEnd… Continue reading Director BIO: Andrew Hawkins (MASQUERADE)

Short Film: MASQUERADE, 10min., USA, LGBT/Drama

1848 Virginia. Slave couple Sam and Ninny execute an escape after their slave master George makes an unconscionable advance. ‘Masquerade, A Story of the Old South’ is an uncommon slave narrative, capturing the experience of both African Americans and gay people during this complicated time. Film Type: Short Genres: History, Drama, African American, LGBTQ, Women… Continue reading Short Film: MASQUERADE, 10min., USA, LGBT/Drama