Director Biography – Swapnil Pagare (SOLITUDE)

Swapnil Pagare, an aspiring filmmaker based in Cleveland (previously in Los Angeles) has worked on various Short Films, Marathi Stage Plays and Music Videos. In 2014, he Wrote and Directed his first Marathi Short Film ‘Kumpan (The Fence)’ which was World Premiered in Louisville International Film Festival and travelled other film festivals. In 2015 BMM… Continue reading Director Biography – Swapnil Pagare (SOLITUDE)

Short Film: EKAANT (SOLITUDE), 6min, USA, Romance

  ‘Manasi’ a poet and ‘Sudha’ a housewife are deeply in love with each other but the restrictions of the society has put chains around their relationship. Ekaant (Solitude) is expression of their secluded extramarital lesbian affair and poetic recital of first moment of closeness. News & Reviews “Kashish Mumbai International Queer Fest” http://mumbaiqueerfest.com/alphabetical-list-2020/

Director Biography – Bethany Teague (LOVE CRIME)

Bethany Teague is an award-winning documentary filmmaker based in Blacksburg, Virginia. She began her career as a television news reporter/anchor in West Virginia and Virginia. Her work in front of and behind the camera earned her Edward R. Murrow and Associated Press awards, as well as an Emmy nomination for feature reporting. ‍ In 2017,… Continue reading Director Biography – Bethany Teague (LOVE CRIME)

Short Film: LOVE CRIME, 10min., Canada, Documentary

To be LGBTQ+ in Iran is to fear for your life. Four Iranian refugees reflect on their traumatizing past, their new life abroad and their hope for the future. Project Type: Documentary Runtime: 10 minutes 34 seconds Completion Date: February 11, 2020 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: Canada Film Color: Color

White Ink Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from July 2020 LGBT Festival

WHITE INK, 13min., USA, Drama/Romance Directed by Noelle Urbano 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. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Rosie Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from July 2020 LGBT Festival

ROSIE, 11min., USA, Drama/Romance Directed by Destry Spielberg 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… Continue reading Rosie Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from July 2020 LGBT Festival