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
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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
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
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
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