Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

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 BIO: Monika Wilczynska (WHO I AM)

Director Biography – Monika Wilczynska Monika Wilczynska, born in France and raised in Poland, has a theatre, literature and philosophy background and has graduated in July 2016 with a Honourable First Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film, TV and Digital Media Production from Regent’s University London, having achieved the highest results in the history of… Continue reading Director BIO: Monika Wilczynska (WHO I AM)

Short Film: WHO I AM, 17min, UK, LGBT/Drama

‘Who I Am’ is a drama short film based on true events, with an original script written by Monika Wilczynska. It is a coming of age tale about Elijah, a young transgender teenager from a very religious background, who has to try to reconcile their identity with their faith and their family’s expectations of them.… Continue reading Short Film: WHO I AM, 17min, UK, LGBT/Drama

Director BIO: Matt Cusimano (THE LOVE INDUSTRY)

Director Biography – Matthew Cusimano Matthew is a film director & cinematographer from Chicago, IL. In addition to filmmaking, Matthew works in education, with past experiences teaching in Chicago Public Schools and Peace Corps. This transformative experience in education led Matthew to focus strictly on nonfiction filmmaking and modes of media representation. Training includes a BA… Continue reading Director BIO: Matt Cusimano (THE LOVE INDUSTRY)

Short Film: THE LOVE INDUSTRY, 20min., USA, LGBT/Documentary

Lisa Hoehn has an unusual job: she makes a living ghostwriting online dating profiles for a large and diverse set of clients, eager to put their best foot forward in the labyrinthine world of social media. When filmmaker and wedding videographer Matt Cusimano meets Hoehn, they find common ground in the exhausting lifestyle of working… Continue reading Short Film: THE LOVE INDUSTRY, 20min., USA, LGBT/Documentary

Director BIOS: Nate Lavey, Stephen Vider (A PLACE IN THE CITY)

Director Biography – Nate Lavey, Stephen Vider Nate Lavey is a video journalist and filmmaker. He has worked for National Public Radio, the Jewish Daily Forward, and The New Yorker. He has covered social struggle in the aftermath of the Tunisian revolution, student uprisings in Quebec, and depleted nuclear production facilities in New York City. He… Continue reading Director BIOS: Nate Lavey, Stephen Vider (A PLACE IN THE CITY)

Short Film: A PLACE IN THE CITY, 18min., USA, LGBT/Documentary

A personal and intimate look at how care taking, housing, and family intersect with experiences of HIV/AIDS today. Film Type: Documentary Runtime: 17 minutes 53 seconds Completion Date: May 24, 2017 Production Budget: 6,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Film… Continue reading Short Film: A PLACE IN THE CITY, 18min., USA, LGBT/Documentary

LGBT 1st Scene Script Reading of THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie Brookby

Genre: Drama, Romance 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: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Young Mother: Lara Amersey Jamie: Alicia Payne Get to know the writer:  1. What is your screenplay about? THE THINGS WE MISS… Continue reading LGBT 1st Scene Script Reading of THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie Brookby

Screenplay Festival: May 3, 2018 Event

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
A showcase of a LGBT feature screenplay, plus 8 best scene feature film readings. LGBT Feature Screenplay of FALLING STAR, by Katie Marshall Genre: Drama, Romance Driven to a mental breakdown by those profiting from her fame, a young pop star is forced to keep her sexuality a secret and…