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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.

A Kept Boy Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

A KEPT BOY, 32min., USA, LGBT Directed by Peter Chapman At the age of 17, Jason meets Anne, 35, a bubbly and joyful woman who hires Jason. A unique friendship flourishes as Anne helps Jason to break out of his shell. This is until one night when Anne decides to take their friendship to an unexpected… Continue reading A Kept Boy Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

I Think I’ll Make It Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

I THINK I’LL MAKE IT, 17min, USA, Documentary Directed by Dara Bratt When Kat Hurley was five years old, her father murdered her mother. And Kat saw it happen. Now, 30 years later, she remains haunted by the memory, but determined to channel the pain into something positive by becoming a mother herself. This is her… Continue reading I Think I’ll Make It Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

Drawn To You Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

DRAWN TO YOU, 4min., Canada, Animation Directed by Eleanor Davitt Young Emily didn’t see anything wrong with her drawing of two girls holding hands, but her mother saw otherwise and tore both the paper and her child’s heart in two. Little did they know, the drawings had come alive and are determined to reunite with one… Continue reading Drawn To You Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

One More Please Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

ONE MORE PLEASE, 5min., USA, Drama/Romance Directed by Aleksei Borovikov A bitter-sweet story of a young man Daniel who goes to a bar to get drunk feeling alone on Valentine’s Day. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Beauty Boys Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

BEAUTY BOYS, 18min., France, Drama Directed by Florent Gouelou In a small village, Leo, 17 years-old, has a strong taste for make-up. His big brother, Jules, who fears to be laughed at, stands against this passion. On the night of the open stage, Leo shows up in full drag… CLICK HERE – and see full info and… Continue reading Beauty Boys Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

My God I’m Queer Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from June 2020 LGBT Festival

MY GOD, I’M QUEER, 13min., UK, Documentary Directed by Matt Mahmood-Ogston Can you be Muslim and gay? A bereaved fiancé goes on a deeply personal journey to prevent the tragedy from ever happening again. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2020 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: KAMA’AINA (CHILD OF THE LAND) BEST PERFORMERS: A KEPT BOY BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: FREE FUN BEST SOUND & MUSIC: BEAUTY BOYS Theme of night: Discovery what’s inside of you. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: BEAUTY… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2020 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

LGBT People Must Not Be Invisible In The Media — Gay Film, Gay Short Film, Gay Movie, Gay Short Films & Movies. LGBTI.Tv

Ruby Rose has highlighted the importance of LGBT people in the media in supporting young people at the GLAAD Media Awards. During her acceptance speech for the Stephen F Kolzak Award, Rose said she knows too well the sense of yearning young people have for characters they can relate to in television. And she is […]… Continue reading LGBT People Must Not Be Invisible In The Media — Gay Film, Gay Short Film, Gay Movie, Gay Short Films & Movies. LGBTI.Tv

Relationships Between Gay Couples Can Be Stronger — Gay Film, Gay Short Film, Gay Movie, Gay Short Films & Movies. LGBTI.Tv

According to a new study, two thirds of gay couples who adopt pets, especially dogs and cats, have a closer relationship. The study examined lap dogs and their owners’ romantic relationships. He found that 56% of couples with dogs spend more time together. “Having a dog is like raising a child” As a result of […]… Continue reading Relationships Between Gay Couples Can Be Stronger — Gay Film, Gay Short Film, Gay Movie, Gay Short Films & Movies. LGBTI.Tv