Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

Lia, a 34-year-old gay art therapist, returns home broken after her father’s death and a painful breakup. Haunted by grief and family pressures, she struggles with intimacy and identity. She bonds with Casey, a drifter caring for a traumatized teen, forcing Lia to confront her past and embrace her true self—transforming pain into hope and… Continue reading LGBTQ+ Festival Best Scene: WORK THE INSIDE, by Marcela Cobb

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

A gunslinger must rescue and return a youth to their family against all obstacles and attire. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Sal: Shawn Devlin Lane: Sean Ballantyne

A showcase of the best LGBTQ+ films from around the world today. AUDIENCE AWARDS: Best Film: GOGOBest Direction: INTERMISSIONBest Performances: GETTING HERBest Story: LAW’S WORLD: LIPSTICK BANDITBest Visual Design: PEELING GOGO, 22min., CanadaDirected by Sergio AlvaradoCloseted pretty-boy, Randy, tries to win his secret ex-boyfriend Lorenzo back, by contriving a Gogo Dancing shift at a Pride… Continue reading WINNERS: June 2025 LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Three individuals go on a self-seeking journey to find out a way to get to a better version of themselves, seeking out a powerful Shaman who plays tricks on them mentally. CAST LIST: Narrator: Shawn Devlin Wallace: Geoff Mays Odys: Elizabeth Rose Morris

Type of story- Speculative, religious fiction. ~3,100 words Synopsis- A man working in public broadcasting is roped into a date with a beautiful and powerful man. Both outcasts in their own right, quickly fall in love and share what they hide from the world. Performed by Val Cole

A showcase of the best LGBTQ+ films from around the world today. AUDIENCE Awards: Best Feature Film: The Big JohnsonBest Short Film: Sprucilla and The Queen of TreesBest Story: Stardust and Camp.Best Documentary: Goth BrunchBest Cinematography: Wax Wings feat. Miha and Lucille Croft “What if I Told you To”Best Direction: Jiwa KorupBest Experimental: Stoned for… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: April 2025 LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Summary: Martin’s mother passes away after a two year battle with cancer and his long lost best friend Abe finally shows up after seven years. They have to catch up and fill each other in on what they have missed out on -only to realise that they might have missed out on being more than… Continue reading LGBTQ+ Best Scene Reading: LOST & FOUND, by Nathan Burt