Director – Luke Willis Director Statement The inspiration for this project came from my own upbringing in the “deep south” and my experience of the many levels of subtle and some other less subtle displays of racism and prejudice. It was a very confusing and difficult culture to grow up in as a gay male. This… Continue reading Director BIO: Luke Willis (MATTHEW)
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.
Short Film: MATTHEW, 6min., USA, LGBT/Family
A teenage boy is figuring out his own sexual identity when his conservative southern grandfather teaches him a lesson about who he can and cannot date. Film Type: Short, Student Genres: Youth, LGBT, LGBTQ, Black, African American, Drama, Family, Race Runtime: 6 minutes 2 seconds Completion Date: January 10, 2017 Production Budget: 100 USD Country… Continue reading Short Film: MATTHEW, 6min., USA, LGBT/Family
Director BIO: Christian Arnold (CHRICKLE)
Director Biography – Christian Arnold Christian Arnold is a Swedish actor and filmmaker. He has studied at the Stockholm University of Dramatic Arts. As an actor he has worked all over Scandinavia with the likes of Lars von Trier and AJ Annila. He made his directional debut with his own short film “Chricke”. A film that… Continue reading Director BIO: Christian Arnold (CHRICKLE)
Short Film: CHRICKE, 7min., Sweden, LGBT/Experimental
A young man wakes up to a monotonus and isololated life in a colourless prison. Relucantly, he does everything in his power to suit his oppressive father. Until it knocks on the door. Film Type: Short Runtime: 6 minutes 55 seconds Completion Date: August 16, 2017 Production Budget: 0 EUR Country of Origin: Sweden Country… Continue reading Short Film: CHRICKE, 7min., Sweden, LGBT/Experimental
Short Film: BOY, 9min., USA, LGBT/Drama
A businessman is pushed to evaluate himself after a young runaway leads him into unfamiliar territory. Film Type: Short Genres: drama, romance, horror Runtime: 9 minutes 19 seconds Completion Date: May 17, 2017 Production Budget: 8,000 USD Country of Origin: Ireland Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: RED Film Color: Color
Short Film: THE FRUIT MACHINE, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama
During the 1950’s and 60’s, at the height of the Cold War, the Canadian government was doing everything it could to gain an advantage. Major shifts were happening within the RCMP, military, and civil services. A device was introduced to test the stress levels of workers by measuring pupillary response to certain images. This device… Continue reading Short Film: THE FRUIT MACHINE, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama
LGBT 1st Scene Script – DELIVERY GIRL, by Katherine Grant Krieger
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Coming of Age Adopted at birth, 20-something conflicted lesbian Trisha Donahue enlists her treacherous bi-sexual girlfriend to help search for her birth mother. CAST LIST: Max: Jarod Terrell Motorist: Rob Notman Sarah: Ida Jagaric Narrator: Carina Cojeen Trisha: Andrea Meister Abigail: Kerrie Lamb Danny: Charles Gordon Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? My… Continue reading LGBT 1st Scene Script – DELIVERY GIRL, by Katherine Grant Krieger
Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay Reading of LOVE IS FREE WILL, by Amanda Samaroo
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sports In the mountains of North Carolina a high school football coach’s love for his teenage daughter comes into clash with his religious views when he learns that she is a lesbian in this story of family and acceptance. CAST LIST: Narrator: Laura Kyswaty Jake: Nick Baillie Becca: Katelyn Varadi Rachel: Jane Smythe Sarah: Susan Q. Wilson… Continue reading Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay Reading of LOVE IS FREE WILL, by Amanda Samaroo
January 2018 Winning LGBT Stories
LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay – FALLING STAR January 2018 Reading by Katie L. Marshall JAKE & JULIA, 12min, USA, Comedy/Relationship WATCH Audience FEEDBACK **Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: John Johnson Camera Operator: Mary Cox
LGBT 1st Scene Script Reading of Falling Star, by Katie L. 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 faces a deadly choice until a chance encounter with a hotel chef transforms both of their lives. CAST LIST: Narrator: Carina Cojeen Brooke: Carly Tisdall Rachel: Kiran Friesen Alexa: Alicia Ryan Man: David… Continue reading LGBT 1st Scene Script Reading of Falling Star, by Katie L. Marshall
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 