Category: LGBT Films

Short Film: KAMA’AINA (CHILD OF THE LAND), 15min., LGBT

A queer sixteen-year-old girl, Mahina, resides in the predominantly Native Hawaiʻian neighborhood of Wai’anae, Oahu. After suffering abuse from her stepfather, Mahina must navigate life on the streets, until she eventually finds refuge at the Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae––Hawaiʻi’s largest organized homeless encampment. Project Links  Instagram

Short Film: FACE THE CANNONBALL, 6min., USA, LGBT

After a night of binge drinking, a 20 something reflects on his troubled relationship with his family.   Director – Erik Dronberger Project Type: Short Genres: Drama, LGBTQ Runtime: 6 minutes 21 seconds Completion Date: November 29, 2019 Production Budget: 0 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Language: English Shooting Format:… Continue reading Short Film: FACE THE CANNONBALL, 6min., USA, LGBT

Director Biography – Matt Mahmood-Ogston (MY GOD, I’M QUEER)

Matt Mahmood-Ogston is the Founder and Trustee of Naz & Matt Foundation, an award-winning charity dedicated to tackling religious and cultural homophobia. He set up the foundation in memory of his fiancé and soulmate, Dr Naz Mahmood, who sadly took his own life two days after his deeply religious parents confronted him about his sexuality.… Continue reading Director Biography – Matt Mahmood-Ogston (MY GOD, I’M QUEER)

Short Film: MY GOD, I’M QUEER, 13min., UK, Documentary

Can you be Muslim and gay? A bereaved fiancé goes on a deeply personal journey to prevent the tragedy from ever happening again. Proje ct Links  Website News & Reviews “A gay Muslim who took his own life has inspired a Coronation Street storyline” iNews https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/people/coronation-street-gay-muslim-511607 “My boyfriend killed himself because his family couldn’t accept… Continue reading Short Film: MY GOD, I’M QUEER, 13min., UK, Documentary

Director Biography – Aleksei Borovikov (ONE MORE PLEASE)

Aleksei Borovikov is a Russian-born film and video director. He began his career by working at regional and national television channels in Russia for over 15 years. In 2012, Aleksei started writing scripts and creating short films. In 2016, he graduated from Moscow Film School with a diploma in Film Directing. Aleksei’s portfolio to date… Continue reading Director Biography – Aleksei Borovikov (ONE MORE PLEASE)

Short Film: ONE MORE PLEASE, 5min., USA, Drama/Romance

A bitter-sweet story of a young man Daniel who goes to a bar to get drunk feeling alone on Valentine’s Day. Project Type: Short, Student Genres: Drama, LGBTQ, Romance Runtime: 5 minutes 29 seconds Completion Date: October 2, 2019 Production Budget: 724 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Language: English… Continue reading Short Film: ONE MORE PLEASE, 5min., USA, Drama/Romance