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In 1976 suburban Wisconsin, Tori, 14, is too big and awkward to be the cheerleader her mother demands. When field hockey coach Deb appears at Tori’s Catholic school, her swagger, strength and acceptance sets fire to Tori’s repressed desires. Chaos swiftly ensues. Yet through Tori’s new found love, she discovers her power and to be… Continue reading LGBT Festival 1st Scene Script Reading: Big Girl, by Cyn Harris

When a promising young boxer is outed before a life changing fight, he must overcome his lack of support outside of the ring, as he battled against the man he loves in it. CAST LIST:Narrator: Julie SheppardZaire: Steve RizzoFighter: Allan Michael BrunetRuss: Bill Poulin

A reserved, young punk determines to overcome his shyness and connect with his crush: a man cut from a very different cloth- a techie-jock consumed by his own ego.

Lanca is a China-born filmmaker. She has worked on many international and Chinese productions. And We Collide is her first narrative short. Director Statement Inspired by the local rocket launch site, And We Collide is a short film centering the great divide between the local and the foreign, the modern and the obsolete, the star… Continue reading Director Biography – Dongni Lanca Li (AND WE COLLIDE)

Inspired by the local rocket launch site, And We Collide is a short film depicting an unexpected tropical encounter. This is a story about two men, two worlds and one real rocket. Project Links  Website

Michael Landry is originally from Louisiana and currently lives in Los Angeles where he works in the entertainment industry. His prior film credits include work on the feature films KEANU and WHY HIM? as well as the television series Will AND GRACE. Nice to Meet You is Michael’s directorial debut.

When a recently separated couple meet up at their favorite bar, the reunion awakens feelings of bitterness, remorse and love. Project Links  Instagram

A couple talks through their concerns before a dinner with parents.

Ethan Gurule was born and raised in Colorado and has always hada passion for film making. Since the age of 10. with a cheapcamcorder in hand, he began shooting short films with only hisfamily and a pile of stuffed animals. In High School, he tookseveral film classes, which is where his passion truly took off.Ethan… Continue reading Director Biography – Ethan Gurule (STACCATO)