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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 BIO: Vishal Srivastava

His short film WAJOOD (SELFOOD) Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto Director Biography Vishal Srivastava is an independent filmmaker based in Mumbai. He made his first short film ‘Sharminda’ while working in an IT firm, which was widely appreciated in the film festival circle in India. Since then, Vishal has been working in… Continue reading Director BIO: Vishal Srivastava

Get to know the short film: WAJOOD (SELFHOOD), 13min, India, LGBT, Romance

Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto Wajood (Selfhood) revolves around a young hijra’s (trans-woman) life in Mumbai, who seems to fancy herself with an auto-rickshaw driver. When confronted by the elders of her community about her unrealistic expectations, she goes on a subconscious quest to know if somebody will ever fall in… Continue reading Get to know the short film: WAJOOD (SELFHOOD), 13min, India, LGBT, Romance

Director BIO: Drew Droege

Short Film MASC ONLY – Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto Director Biography Drew Droege is an actor and writer, known for Stallions de Amor (2011), Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) and Sassy Pants (2012). Drew is also known for his Off-Broadway one-man show, “Bright Colors and Bold Patterns” as well… Continue reading Director BIO: Drew Droege

Get to know the short film: MASC ONLY, 15min, USA, LGBT, Comedy

Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto Gay best friends, Tommy and Wesley, unwittingly venture to an intimidating party hosted by the gay elite. Basically it’s just ‘Mean Girls’ except everyone is gay and 40. Project Links Website Drew Droege Director Tommy Do Writer Tommy Do Producer Tristan Josef Producer Tommy Do Key… Continue reading Get to know the short film: MASC ONLY, 15min, USA, LGBT, Comedy

Director BIO: Eli Mak

Short Film DEVIL WEARS A SUIT Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto Director Biography Eli is an emerging filmmaker based in Melbourne, Australia. He has now completed his masters degree at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), where ‘Devil Wears a Suit’ is his graduating film. Since graduating from RMIT’s Media and… Continue reading Director BIO: Eli Mak

Get to know the short film: DEVIL WEARS A SUIT, 20min, Australia, LGBT, Sci-Fi

Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto A high-concept drama/scifi about a Jewish boy who must decide whether to ‘cure’ his homosexuality with an injection or be ostracised from his community forever. Project Links Website Facebook Eli Mak Director Eli Mak Writer Michael Whyntie Producer Gabreille McLeod Producer Ronnen Leizerovitz Key Cast Ben… Continue reading Get to know the short film: DEVIL WEARS A SUIT, 20min, Australia, LGBT, Sci-Fi

Director’s BIO: Alfonso M. Rodriguez

Short Film THE 3RD TRY – Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto Director Biography Alfonso M. Rodriguez is a NYC based filmmaker and photographer. In 2011, he graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a B.F.A. in Film and Video. Over the years, Alfonso has worked in front and behind the camera… Continue reading Director’s BIO: Alfonso M. Rodriguez

Get to know the short film: THE 3RD TRY, 5min, USA, LGBT, Drama

Playing at June 2016 LGBT Film Festival in Toronto “The 3rd Try” is a LGBTQ drama short film. Log Line: An emotionally unstable lesbian couple tries to find solace after experiencing a traumatic loss. Recently discharged from the hospital, a distressed Lorie is still at a loss for words. Ryan, the pillar of their relationship,… Continue reading Get to know the short film: THE 3RD TRY, 5min, USA, LGBT, Drama

Winning LGBT TV PILOT – FAUK MY LIFE, by Stephanie Neroes

Winning Screenplay – FAUK MY LIFE Written by Stephanie Neroes CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Becky Shrimpton AMY – Victoria Urquhart JAYMEE – Kelci Stephenson HARLEY/EMMA – Rosalie Williamson MR. FAUK – Jason Martorino THOMAS – Brogan Caulfield PAYTON/KAITLINE – Cassandra Guthrie COACH MENDEZ – John Marcucci SYNOPSIS: Genre: Drama, Sports, Romance LGBT Eighteen-year-old Amy Fauk… Continue reading Winning LGBT TV PILOT – FAUK MY LIFE, by Stephanie Neroes