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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

Tom Wright is a writer, director, dramaturg and producer. He focuses on creating transgressive, but unashamedly entertaining new work, as well dedicating himself to expanding and diversifying the LGBTQ+ cannon. Having worked predominantly in theatre, Tom’s smash-hit plays include My Dad’s Gap Year (Park Theatre), Undetectable (King’s Head Theatre), I Ain’t Dumb (Belgrade Theatre) and… Continue reading Director BIO: Tom Wright (STOCKHOLM)

A young gay man embarks on an unusual first date in a conquest to take control of his past. Project Links  Website

A Pakistani writer and filmmaker, Sabeeh has a keen interest in the breadth of human experience. He strives to tell character-driven stories that connect with the audience emotionally and intellectually. Sabeeh’s stories engage with the complexities of the world, centering mostly on underdogs, rebels and anti-heroes. A dedicated reader of literature, sociology and psychology, as… Continue reading Director BIO: Sabeeh Ahmad (IN A HAIL OF BROKEN GLASS)