Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

Alex Ko is a Chinese-American filmmaker based in Paris, France working in the French language. Ko has written and directed three short films including: Ça Va (2016), The Duck (2017) which screened at the 22nd Motovun Film Festival, and The Yellow Dress (2019). Ko is currently developing his first feature length film. Director Statement “The… Continue reading Director BIO: Alex Ko (THE YELLOW DRESS)

Raphael, an eccentric ten-year-old, enjoys wearing and designing dresses in rural France. Set against the backdrop of the lush, lavender fields of Provence, a very determined Raphael cuts and pockets yellow fabrics in hopes of constructing a dress for his mother; a gesture he believes will bring about the healing his family so desperately needs.… Continue reading Short Film: THE YELLOW DRESS, 19min., France, Drama

Follow a potato’s journey to self-fulfillment.

Portrait of a woman who refused to be a transgender icon. Experimental documentary of an undocumented history. Cosplay and cover songs by the #1 fan of Wendy Carlos. Project Links  Website

Peter No is a LA based queer Korean-American storyteller who has a passion for both experimental and narrative works. Peter is also working on a minor in 3D animation, and has experience in game development work and live streaming platforms. Director Statement I wanted to tell a story of the Queer Asian American perspective. The… Continue reading Director BIO: Peter No (OXTAIL SOUP)

A Korean boy struggles to reconcile broken relationships in his life.

Emily is an award winning Director based in London, UK. Her work focuses on uncovering honest and unique stories within society that challenge our cultural ideas. Emily takes a proudly ethical approach to documentary filmmaking and believes this will always lead to telling the most compelling story. Receiving recognition for both her documentary and commercial… Continue reading Director BIO: Emily McDonald (LOOKING BACK WITH PRIDE)

This film was made for Vogues ‘Pride Series’ and is centered around queer and trans individuals in their 60s and 70s. David, 75, Peggy, 73, Ted, 71, and 69-year-old Adele reflect on their memories of coming out, the remarkable change they’ve witnessed in their lifetimes. Living through social changes from Stonewall riots in 1969, to… Continue reading Short Film: LOOKING BACK WITH PRIDE, 5min., UK, Documentary

Lois Norman is a British/Australian award winning independent film maker and writer, whose work focuses on the bravery and diversity of the human condition. With a career in theatre and the word and a love of Art and the visual, she is currently very excited to be enjoying filmic and writing collaborations with a diverse… Continue reading Director BIO: Lois Norman (SWIVEL)

Swivel What if, you can be all of who you are and still allow another? That just for one night, judgement no longer exists? What if, an intimacy of touch, a truth of want, Swivels around your doubt and trusts? What if, love is not a gender, it is a swivel of the heart? Swivel… Continue reading Short Film: SWIVEL, 7min,. UK, Experimental