Author: lgbttorontofilmfestival

Festival occurring twice a year. In Toronto in June. And in Los Angeles in September. Showcasing the best of LGBT Short Films and Screenplays from around the world.

Short Film: WHITE INK, 13min., USA, Drama/Romance

Truth or Truth? Lou and Sophie, life-long friends embark on their annual camping trip and what normally is all fun and games, takes a turn… now they must face each other and their truths out in the wild. Project Links  Website  Instagram News & Reviews “WHITE INK REVIEW” Moonfaze Feminist Film Journal https://www.moonfazefilms.com/journal/2019/8/12/white-ink-review “Clintonian living… Continue reading Short Film: WHITE INK, 13min., USA, Drama/Romance

Director Biography – Destry Spielberg (ROSIE)

Destry Spielberg was born on December 1st, 1996 in Los Angeles, California. Growing up in the film industry, and being surrounded by filmmakers her whole life, Destry always felt the pull to gravitate towards a career in film but as a youth she focused her efforts instead on pursuing a life as an Equestrian show… Continue reading Director Biography – Destry Spielberg (ROSIE)

Short Film: ROSIE, 11min., USA, Drama/Romance

A privileged grad student, Jenna, takes a week in her parents beach home to finish her final project for art school. When she encounters Rosie, a sweet young dreamer trapped in the seaside town, the two embark on a reckless summer of discovery and impulsive decisions. 2 young women happen upon each other at the… Continue reading Short Film: ROSIE, 11min., USA, Drama/Romance

Director Biography – Kevin Rosen-Quan (CHOICES)

Kevin Rosen-Quan graduated from USC film (2005) with an emphasis on photography and sound design. He founded an eclectic artist commune in the Los Angeles National Forest and was executive producer of original content for Broadcaster Inc. and Pangea Productions (2006-2009). After the commune was razed by a fire in 2009, Kevin abandoned producing to… Continue reading Director Biography – Kevin Rosen-Quan (CHOICES)

Short Film: CHOICES, 4min., USA, Experimental/Drama

Choices is an experimental film wherein seven different couples perform the same scene in the same space. All seven conversations are cut together into a single scene with fourteen characters. So many choices! The goal was to showcase as diverse a cast as possible including different genders, races, handicaps, and sexual orientations, turning a seeming… Continue reading Short Film: CHOICES, 4min., USA, Experimental/Drama

Director Biography – Rachel S Myers (2 BLACK BOYS)

Rachel has been creating work in front and behind the camera for over 15 years in the entertainment industry as a director, designer and actor. She has collaborated in the creation of over 150 film, theatre and television productions. From a pool of over 5,000 submissions, her film “Wendy’s Shabbat” premiered at both the 2018… Continue reading Director Biography – Rachel S Myers (2 BLACK BOYS)

Director Biography – Cole Bannick (QUEEN’S ENGLISH)

Cole Bannick is a Film Director, Producer and Editor from the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in New York City, he will be graduating from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film & Television come December of 2019. He has undertaken many roles in Film Production, from writing and… Continue reading Director Biography – Cole Bannick (QUEEN’S ENGLISH)

Short Film: QUEER ENGLISH Ep. 4, 9min., USA, LGBT

  As Adam attempts to move out of Gabe’s apartment, he unpacks his memories of the night they first met. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram Project Type: Web / New Media Genres: Drama, LGBT Runtime: 9 minutes 24 seconds Completion Date: July 17, 2019 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Shooting… Continue reading Short Film: QUEER ENGLISH Ep. 4, 9min., USA, LGBT

Director Biography – Eric Rosen (netuser)

Eric Rosen was Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre (2008-18), and was previously the co-founder and Artistic Director of Chicago’s About Face Theatre (1995-2008). Most recently, he was honored with the Helen Hayes Award for best director of a play for his production of Indecent (Arena Stage, tour). World premieres under his direction include… Continue reading Director Biography – Eric Rosen (netuser)