CAST LIST: Maggie – 4 – Norma Dunphy Lindy (trans male) – 18 – Adrian Carter NARRATION – Sean Ballantyne Jen (f 40s)- 19 – Andrea Irwin Dallas – 19 – Laura Afelskie — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: And So The Caged Bird Goes, by Taylor Matson
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LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: NEW TO THIS, by William Opperman
A crowded subway car affords a young man a chance at self-discovery. CAST LIST: Dog Owner: Isabel Kruse Barry: Neil Bennett Narrator: Val Cole Paul: Geoff Mays Jack: Jarrod Terrill Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder,… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: NEW TO THIS, by William Opperman
LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Tuxedo Terrace, by Carmine Bicchetti
When the government begins to inspect their marriage, a gay immigrant and his lesbian wife throw a dinner party in an attempt to fool the INS; but soon realize that they aren’t the only ones hiding something. CAST LIST: Lisette: Bianca Alongi Lorenzo: Ryan Singh Narrator: Val Cole Chip: Geoff Mays O’Sullivan: Neil Bennett Kitty:… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Tuxedo Terrace, by Carmine Bicchetti
LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: This is the Last Time, by Jeff Bretl
This screenplay is based on a true story, my story, about a gay boy who is repeated sexually abused throughout his childhood and how he breaks the chain of abuse within his family. An incredibly uplifting story about inner strength, the screenplay explores the conflicting feelings involved in long-term abuse. It tells the story of… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: This is the Last Time, by Jeff Bretl
MAY 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
Submit via FilmFreeway: LGBT SHORT SCREENPLAY: HUNTING SEASON, by Sheila SchroederMay 2019 Winner LGBT BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: THE IGUANA IN THE PARKING LOT, by Charles BaronMay 2019 Winner LGBT BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: LOTUS OPERANDI, by Janet CaulfieldMay 2019 Winner THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., Japan, LGBT/Drama THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance… Continue reading MAY 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
LGBT Winning Short Screenplay: Hunting Season, by Sheila Schroeder
A lesbian Latinix comedian finds herself in dangerous territory during Wyoming’s hunting season. CAST LIST: Danny: David Rowan Carlos: Ron Boyd Danny: Yaw Attuah NARRATION Sam: Diana Franz Tammy: Tracy Rowland Jasper: Hadi Kubba **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson… Continue reading LGBT Winning Short Screenplay: Hunting Season, by Sheila Schroeder
LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: THE IGUANA IN THE PARKING LOT, by Charles Baron
A middle-aged gay man finds purpose in life through a friendship with an unlikely companion, a South Florida Bodybuilder. When a tragic event alters the life of one of the men, the friendship is put to a test and the roles each played in the relationship are reversed. “The Iguana in the Parking Lot” explores… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: THE IGUANA IN THE PARKING LOT, by Charles Baron
LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: LOTUS OPERANDI, by Janet Caulfield
This one is pure fun! It’s a genre buster, James Bond meets All That Jazz and Cabaret. Asian American black belt goes undercover for the CIA to help track down terrorists. Oh, and did I mention she’s the lead in a Broadway musical? This is very musical, but there’s a lot of action. Genre:… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: LOTUS OPERANDI, by Janet Caulfield
APRIL 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
Submit via FilmFreeway: FEATURE SCREENPLAY: THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie BrookbyApril 2019 Winner TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: DEAL SHEETS, by Stephen LoveApril 2019 Winner LGBT 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: A PORTRAIT, by Nick PerlmanApril 2019 Winner LGBT 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: I’M WITH AIDS, by Warren WagnerApril 2019 Winner LGBT 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: ELECTRIC INDIGO,… Continue reading APRIL 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
LGBT Short Screenplay Reading: HOME PLANET, by Ina E.
A day in the life of a queer homeless couple CAST LIST: Policeman: Diego O’Brien Man: Russell Batcher Narrator: Elizabeth Morriss Kris: Justin Martins Elena: Cari Haim **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder,… Continue reading LGBT Short Screenplay Reading: HOME PLANET, by Ina E.
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 