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.

LGBT Best Scene Script Reading: What Happened To You, by Alan Adler

Gay boys find true love on their last day of camp, when a life-saving kiss from a near drowning sets their standards for love and happiness. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf ZANDER (M): Geoff Mays TYLER (M): Scott Beaudin MANNY (M): Allan Michael Brunet ALEC (M): Steve Rizzo MICKEY (M): Bill Poulin THADEUS (M): Shawn… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Script Reading: What Happened To You, by Alan Adler

LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: The Break, by Lee Cooper

A handsome investment banker is tormented by the old Landlady of a seaside Bed & Breakfast when he takes a vacation with his much-younger boyfriend to try and repair their fractured relationship. CAST LIST: Matt (M): Allan Michael Brunet Sam (M): Geoff Mays Train Guard/Woman (F): Elizabeth Rose Morriss Man/Voice (M): Scott Beaudin Emily (F):… Continue reading LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: The Break, by Lee Cooper

SOCIETY OF PRIDE —

On September 6th 2018, the Honorary Supreme Court dissolved a 157 year redundant law which criminalised any form of homo-sexual acts between registered adult individuals. This law was created by British during their rule over India in 1861 in which they termed it as ‘carnal intercourse against the order of nature’, holds section 377 IPC […]… Continue reading SOCIETY OF PRIDE —

Pride: Celebrate LGBT History Month — PCLD blog

LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBT community. The libraries in Pinal County Library District… Continue reading Pride: Celebrate LGBT History Month — PCLD blog

Speak Up – Educate – Donate — My Disney World

2020 has been a crazy year all across the world. Here at home we went from catastrophic bushfires with unprecedented destruction to floods, and then with the onset of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic we all faced challenges that just six months ago we never would have thought possible. This last week has now seen global-scale […]… Continue reading Speak Up – Educate – Donate — My Disney World

LGBTQ Americans Are Less Likely To Be Homeowners. Is Discrimination To Blame? — Barrington Homebuyers

Maria Korneeva/iStock Getty Images The LGBTQ movement has come a long way. This month rainbow pride flags are hanging in windows, flying on town street posts, and appearing in social media feeds of individuals and businesses. But as the nation continues to grapple with discrimination of all kinds, with “Black Lives Matter” demonstrations held throughout […]… Continue reading LGBTQ Americans Are Less Likely To Be Homeowners. Is Discrimination To Blame? — Barrington Homebuyers

Amidst a global pandemic, Trump’s sanctions are already as destructive as a war — Fellow Travelers

On May 6th, President Trump vetoed the Iran War Powers resolution, a bipartisan attempt that would have required him to seek congressional authorization before using military force against Iran. The next day, despite bipartisan support for the resolution, the Senate fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to override Trump’s veto. Thus, a conventional war […]… Continue reading Amidst a global pandemic, Trump’s sanctions are already as destructive as a war — Fellow Travelers