Deal Sheets is a half-hour dark comedy series about a second-rate New York City real estate firm and its managing broker Patrick, his agents and their clients who are all searching for home in the urban cauldron of inequality, economic insecurity and desperate longing. CAST LIST: Cindy: Victoria Urquhart Niko: Russell Batcher Jennifer: Jessica Bowmer… Continue reading LGBT TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: DEAL SHEETS, by Stephen Love
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LGBT Best Scene Screenplay: Supercut, by Anthony DeFoe
Nick a man in his late twenties reflects on his relationship with his partner as he get’s ready for an event. The script uses flashbacks to tell the story of relationship that starts with a beautiful beginning but heads towards a bitter ending. CAST LIST: NARRATION – CASSANDRA GUTHRIE Nick – JUSTIN DESOUZA Drew –… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay: Supercut, by Anthony DeFoe
1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of I’M WITH AIDS, by Warren Wagner
After accidentally outing himself at work, a gay man lies about his health to get out of spending time with his straight coworkers. CAST LIST: Peggy: Carina Cojeen David: : Neil Bennett Narrator: Shawn Devlin Guy: Colin Sandquist Janice: Melie B Rondeau **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of I’M WITH AIDS, by Warren Wagner
1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of Electric Indigo, by Thomas Krutainis
Grieving the loss of his fiancé Josh, Sawyer Guillory, an astute assistant physics professor working in Tennessee, finds himself detached and alone. Alienated and seeking relief from his grief, Sawyer engages in an unlikely bond with the surly and cynical Ron, an older blue collar man, mourning the loss of his daughter. CAST LIST: Merritt:… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay Reading of Electric Indigo, by Thomas Krutainis
1st Scene LGBT Screenplay: A Portrait, by Nick Perlman
Ian is a reclusive artist working at a plant nursery and struggling to find inspiration. Joseph is a drifter searching for his estranged mother. When Joseph shows up at Ian’s door, both of their lives are irrevocably changed. CAST LIST: Joseph: Neil Bennett Narrator: Shawn Devlin Elizabeth: Carina Cojeen Ian: Colin Sandquist Submit via FilmFreeway:… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Screenplay: A Portrait, by Nick Perlman
Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay: THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie Brookby
Two long-estranged childhood friends, suddenly thrust back into one another’s lives, must grapple with their turbulent history as they unearth and reconstruct the decades-long romance their mothers shared. CAST LIST: Daniel: Colin Sandquist Juliet: Melie B Rondeau Carolyn: Carina Cojeen Narrator: Shawn Devlin Jamie: Petra O’Toole Wryn: Norma Dawn Dunphy Mitchell: Neil Bennett Submit… Continue reading Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay: THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie Brookby
MARCH 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
Submit via FilmFreeway: LGBT SHORT SCREENPLAY: March 2019 Winner #ICANTKEEPQUIET, 4min., USA, Documentary WAY OF LIFE, 10min., Portugal, Documentary **** 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, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Hugh Fraser,… Continue reading MARCH 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 22 2019
I felt like this was a unique protagonist, one that we don’t see frequently represented in LGBTQ+ films. I was excited by the feedback. People want to know more about Will. What are his dreams? What are his demons? What’s keeping him from letting someone like Charles in? Screenwriter Alex Alvarez (WILL) Watch the Screenplay Reading: … Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 22 2019
LGBT Short Screenplay: WILL, by Alex Alvarez
A middle aged gay man struggles with sex and love while taking care of his elderly mother. CAST LIST: Lydia: Avelyn Grey Narration: Carina Cojeen Will: Allen Brunet Charles: Ron Boyd Submit via FilmFreeway: **** 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 Short Screenplay: WILL, by Alex Alvarez
February 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
Submit via FilmFreeway: TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: OLD DYKES by Elise Dhaene 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: ASHPODEL by Giselle Damier Best Scene SCREENPLAY: THE CAREGIVER by Christopher Santos Best Scene SCREENPLAY: HE IS GONE by Gregory Allen Best Scene SCREENPLAY: …AND THEN THIS HAPPENED by Steve Feld Best Scene SCREENPLAY: YOUR ROARING TWENTIES by Kristina Rezek… Continue reading February 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 