Dennis Cleveland, the author of a popular gay book series, returns to his hometown of Farmington, New Mexico, when his grandmother passes away suddenly. A break-in at his grandmother’s house starts Dennis on a search for a turquoise ankle bracelet that may tie into his parent’s death when Dennis was a child. CAST LIST: Narrator:… Continue reading Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay Reading: Totah, by Kevin Gross
Category: Screenplay
Winning LGBT SHORT Screenplay Reading: The Bastard Prince, by Will Basher
The illegitimate son of a king redeems himself through heroism and self-sacrifice. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Count Louis/Duke of Orleans: Steve Rizzo Dauphin: Bill Poulin King/Soldier: Sean Ballantyne Nun/Queen: Hannah Ehman
Winning LGBT 1st Scene Feature Screenplay Reading: Private, by Brad Bong
A young man faces a defining year when he leaves his world behind, joining the Army to support his family and dying father; and grappling with his own identity during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era. Based on actual events. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Avery: Geoff Mays Drill Sergeant: Bill Poulin
Winning LGBT TV Screenplay Reading: Fair Folk, by Sara Larner
Two fairies whose job it is to maintain the barriers between the fairy world and the human world, a job crucial to keeping the fabric of reality stable, struggle with new challenges when their respective fairy courts settle down on a college campus. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Holly/Fire: Hannah Ehman Stage/Flower: Bill Poulin
LGBT TV PILOT 1st Scene Script Reading: Camouflage And Lipstick, by Lawrence Daly
A female impersonator must join the Army to care for his crazy, ailing, yet loving parents and to get the hell away from them. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Duane/Ted (M): Allan Michael Brunet Shane (M): Geoff Mays Erica/Susan (F): Elizabeth Rose Morriss — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting… Continue reading LGBT TV PILOT 1st Scene Script Reading: Camouflage And Lipstick, by Lawrence Daly
LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: THE HOMESTUDY, by Derek Nicoletto
An insecure gay father turns dad-warrior when his husband’s affair with the married Mayor of NYC threatens to derail the adoption of their son. In his fight, he finds his voice, surprising allies and a new definition of “home.” CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf ERIC: Geoff Mays SAM: Sean Ballantyne ADMINISTATOR: Hannah Ehman — Producer/Director:… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: THE HOMESTUDY, by Derek Nicoletto
1st Scene LGBT Script Reading: ONCE, IN A DRY SEASON (OR MY BIG GAY DIVORCE), by Howard Schreiber
Life cycle of a long-term gay marriage. CAST LIST: Narration: Allison Kampf Hugh (M): Geoff Mays Eugene (M): Bill Poulin Renata/Yuppie Lady/Waspy Lady (F): Hannah Ehman Neil/Waspy Man (M): Scott Beaudin Jerry/Marty (M): Allan Michael Brunet Neil/Malcolm (M): Steve Rizzo ____ Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Script Reading: ONCE, IN A DRY SEASON (OR MY BIG GAY DIVORCE), by Howard Schreiber
LGBT Festival Testimonial – June 16 2020
Screenwriter Janet Caulfield (LOTUS OPERANDI) The feedback was very helpful. Especially regarding the plot for Lotus Operandi..It’s all over the place, and needs to be more concise. My formatting and plot issues have greatly improved thanks to the feedback from Wildsound, for both Lotus Operandi and Curious Buddies a script I entered and won a couple… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – June 16 2020
LGBT Festival Testimonial – June 15 2020
William Opperman (NEW TO THIS) The feedback was incredibly helpful. Encouragement is always nice, and heaven knows it can be hard to come by, but even better was the advice: Pull back on this element, emphasize that one; heighten the conflict; specify, make it move, let it breathe. I owe you guys a lot! Thanks.… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – June 15 2020
Winning LGBT TV PILOT Screenplay: No Good Deed, by Heather Farlinger
In 1975, a decorated Marine and wounded Vietnam veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder heroically saves the life of President Ford, only to be outed and betrayed by the media, destroying his life forever. Based on true events. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Wayne (M): Bill Poulin Adrian/Patrillo (M): Geoff Mays Billy/Coroner (M): Scott Beaudin… Continue reading Winning LGBT TV PILOT Screenplay: No Good Deed, by Heather Farlinger