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: Sarah F Gambles (FAIRYDUST)

A 2021 graduate of Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts and recipient of the prestigious Strickland Pathfinder Award for visionary storytelling, that was also awarded to Barry Jenkins in 2003, Sarah Gambles is a writer and director known for creating racially diverse, LGBTQ, and female-driven dramas and dramedies.As a multiracial child born in… Continue reading Director BIO: Sarah F Gambles (FAIRYDUST)

Short Film: FAIRYDUST, 15min., USA

Ten-year-old Skylar’s life never felt complete after losing his beauty queen mother. The family he has left, a bitter father and judgmental grandmother, work only to hinder his innocent curiosity. Skylar must wish into existence a new life with a loving guardian. Project Links  Instagram

Director BIO: Matthew ZanFagna, Gnosis (NATION OF ONE)

Gnosis (on left): pronouns- he/she/theyis a visual artist whose work features bold visuals, gender expression, and edge. “Nation of One” is their directorial debut and second collaboration with John Cameron Mitchell and Matthew ZanFagna (Assistant Director, ’New American Dream’) Matthew ZanFagna (on right): pronouns- he/theyis a director, actor, and artist whose work spans film, TV,… Continue reading Director BIO: Matthew ZanFagna, Gnosis (NATION OF ONE)

Short Film: NATION OF ONE, 5min., USA, Music Video

Far from Earth, tensions escalate between a feuding astronaut couple (Gnosis and ZanFagna). A video transmission from John Cameron Mitchell pushes them toward escaping the ship– and each other. An anthem for those looking to flee the nation and their toxic relationships– “Nation of One” is the ultimate breakup song. The video was created almost… Continue reading Short Film: NATION OF ONE, 5min., USA, Music Video

LGBT Festival 1st Scene Reading: Chameleon, by Pat Brown

Near the end of Prohibition, after seeing his lover savagely beaten to death by his commanding officer, a gay cop must protect his new lover from his own self-loathing and the deadly contempt of his fellow officers. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julie Sheppard Temple: Steve Rizzo Ben: Allan Michael Brunet ——

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: NOVEMBER SHORT FILM 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: MAR I ANA Best Direction: GIFT TO GIVE Best Performances: THE YELLOW DRESS Best Cinematography: SWIVEL Best Sound & Music: FOR ALL THE KINGS Theme of night: Life Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: MAR I ANA, 9min., Mexico, Drama THE… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: NOVEMBER SHORT FILM 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: NOVEMBER RELATIONSHIP SHORTS 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: GRIFFICA Best Direction: LESSONS Best Performances: IN A HAIL OF BROKEN GLASS Best Cinematography: STOCKHOLM Best Sound & Music: JUPITER & EUROPA Theme of night: Life Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: GRIFFICA, 12min., USA, Horror/Romance WE WILL BECOME BETTER, 6min.,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: NOVEMBER RELATIONSHIP SHORTS 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival