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Directed by Mark S Schoen http://sexsmartfilms.com/ “What’s ‘Gay’?” Asked Mae – Two children in the garden are helped by a variety of birds to understand the real meaning of the word “gay.” “It’s a way to love,” cooed the Mourning Dove. Based on the book by Brian McNaught, the three-minute animated movie provides an excellent… Continue reading SHORT Film Trailer: What’s Gay? Asked Mae, LGBTQ+ Festival, Animation

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: When life becomes unbearable – we the freaks, the queers and the misfits find solace in the ecstasy of the night. The night manifesto is a four part experimental short film, a voice narrates the shared experiences that makes the night a vital aspect of so many people’s life. A… Continue reading Short Film: THE NIGHT MANIFESTO, 8min., France, Experimental/Music

Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today. Audience Award Winners:BEST FEATURE FILM: THE KISSING GAMEBEST SHORT FILM: THE BUTTERFLYBEST PERFORMANCES: WISH YOU WELLBEST DIRECTION: KINGDOMBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: YOUBEST SOUND & MUSIC: (WEL)COMING Watch the Audience Feedback Video for each film: KingDom, 24min,. UK, Action/ComedyDirected by Joanna Vymeris Six drag kings embark on a moustache… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: March 2022 LGBTQ+ Festival

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: This documentary is about five people on the asexual spectrum sharing the stories of how they knew they were asexual, who they told, and how it affected their lives afterwards. It also explores the history of asexuality and the difficult nature of being asexual in a hypersexualized world.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Scorned by his peers, misunderstood by his family, determined to embrace his authentic self. Finding inspiration in solitude and expression through dance Thomas pushes the needle of acceptance for this intolerant mid-western neighborhood. Project Links  Website News & Reviews “The Best Work You May Never Seen”Shoot Onlinehttps://www.shootonline.com/video/best-work-you-may-ne Director Biography – Adriano… Continue reading Short Film: THOMAS, 4min., USA, Drama

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: A girl remembers a past relationship. Director Biography – Nicole Eckenroad Nicole is the director of, Leave Yourself Alone (2017), a three time award winning verité film that depicts the lasting effect of a hidden sexual assault on a young actress as two men document her unsettling attempts to escape into… Continue reading Short Film: YOU, 3min., USA, Drama

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: In Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a newspaper reporter interviews two teenage drag queens as they get ready for a performance.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Hope Oliver grows up in the suburbs of Portland where she attends high school. In her final year of school, she has endured enough bullying to send her over the deep end. Hope is a ticking time bomb. When Hope’s older sister dies unexpectedly, Hope becomes completely unhinged. Days later,… Continue reading Short Film: WISH YOU WELL, 29min., USA, Drama

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: An urban fantasy that explores love, betrayal, friendship, and identity. ​ Kate and Sam are best friends, but there’s a tension building in their relationship. When Kate’s sister falls victim to an act of violence, they are determined to bring the perpetrator to justice. On a summer evening, their actions… Continue reading Feature Film: THE KISSING GAME, 63min., Canada, Experimental

Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Six drag kings embark on a moustache curling adventure to steal the Monument to Masculinity, a solid gold urinal, in a mad-cap attempt to keep their gentlemen’s club ‘KingDom’ afloat in times of economic peril.   In a dark alleyway the mysterious Moloko Jones narrates his exciting tale of gender bending… Continue reading Short Film: KingDom, 24min,. UK, Action/Comedy