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A government official faces a tough decision after two FBI agents question him about his sexuality. Project Links  Website  Instagram News & Reviews “Filmmaking with Purpose”Marmosethttps://www.marmosetmusic.com/journal/filmmaking-with-p

Maya Witters is a Belgian-born, London-based director. The Turtles is her first film. Director Statement With The Turtles, my aim was to achieve the delicate balance of comedy and sincerity that all my favourite films have.

When shy Emma meets the exuberant Jeanie, she feels things she’s never experienced before. But there’s the slight problem of her clingy boyfriend Jamie… Project Links  Twitter  Instagram

A multi-faceted artist, Sebastian LaCause has been expressing through the performing arts since childhood. First as a professional dancer, working on Broadway, then as an actor in television and film. In 2011 Sebastian began to expand his artistry into storytelling with his provocative digital series Hustling, where he served as writer, director, producer and editor.… Continue reading Director Biography – Sebastian LaCause (DISCIPLE)

A different kind of coming out. When a young moody Millennial reveals his HIV status in a queer support group, it sends Poe, a not so traditional gay priest who mentors the group, in search of his own inner truth. Project Links  Facebook  Instagram News & Reviews “A Priest At The Crossroads Of Identity &… Continue reading Short Film: DISCIPLE, 15min., USA, Drama

FEATURE FILM SHOWCASE – Winner BEST FEATURE FILM for 2021 LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival CONVERSION, 66min., USA, DocumentaryDirected by Gregory Caruso A psychologist practicing conversion therapy has a chance encounter with a young gay activist, resulting in his own epiphany concerning the very practice he was conducting. Project Links  Website

THE TAILOR, 16min., Canada, Drama Directed by Nathalie Therriault A gender non-conforming person struggling to assert their identity unexpectedly finds courage in an aging master tailor.

NOSEBLEED, 7min., USA, Drama/Relationship Directed by Elizabeth Callahan A toxic relationship mounts to a dissatisfying climax.

EING SASCHA, 36min., Switzerland, Documentary Directed by Manuel Gübeli Sascha’s name wasn’t always Sascha. But now it is. Sascha doesn’t identify as a man or as a woman, but as trans non-binary. A story about what it means to live in a society that wasn’t expecting you. A glimpse into a life that allows us… Continue reading SHORT FILM TRAILER: BEING SASCHA, 36min., Switzerland, Documentary

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: NEW FLESH FOR THE OLD CEREMONY Best Performances: DEFINING DODO Best Cinematography: THE VIRTUAL CONNECTION Best Sound & Music: WHAT I DIDN’T SAY Theme of night: Exposing unfairness. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June Shorts 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival