Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

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

Erica Daniels is Cree/Ojibway from Peguis First Nation and is the owner of Kejic Productions. She is a Canadian Screen Award and Banff World Media Festival Award nominee. Erica has been recognized for her work by receiving the first ever Indigenous Film Award at the 2019 Manito Ahbee Festival and took home 2 Golden Sheaf… Continue reading Director BIO: Erica Daniels (GIFT TO GIVE)

A Two-Spirited daughter discovers she is a perfect kidney donor for her ailing father. By gifting a piece of herself, she hopes to save his life and gain his acceptance for who she truly is. News & Reviews “Documentary explores relationship between father and daughter as she donates a kidney”CBC Newshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/documentary-explores-relati

Mar Novo was born in Guadalajara, Mexico but lived, studied and worked in Los Angeles since 2012. She is a film Director and Producer, nevertheless her experience in TV series and music videos has made her grown in the industry. Director Statement MAR I ANA is a love story in ruins. Their fate is tragic… Continue reading Director BIO:  Mar Novo (MAR I ANA)

Mar and Ana, best friends since childhood, look for the perfect place where Ana will get married; not before reviving their love and repressed desire for years. Project Links  Instagram News & Reviews “MAR I ANA – A Love Story”Cream Magazinehttps://cream.mx/mar-i-ana-una-historia-de-amor/ “Mar Novo presenta “Mar I Ana”, una historia de amor basada en hechos reales”Rosa… Continue reading Short Film: MAR I ANA, 9min., Mexico, Drama

FEATURE FILM SHOWCASE – Winner BEST FEATURE FILM for 2021 Toronto LGBTQ+ Film Festival. YES I AM – THE RIC WEILAND STORY, 62min., USA, LGBT DocumentaryDirected by Aaron Bear Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video: Narrated by Zachary Quinto and produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (World Of Wonder), the story of Ric Weiland’s life… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: November Feature 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival

C.J. is a media creator specializing in genre-driven and human interest content. C.J. was named one of the Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch by the International Screenwriters’ Association. He has won grand prizes in the 43rd Asian-American International Film Festival’s Screenplay Competition, Chicago International Film Festival’s Pitch at Industry Days competition, the New York Screenplay… Continue reading Director BIO: C.J. Arellano (GRIFFICA)

A man suspects his boyfriend is a demon. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram