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Gendering American Politics (Part II, 1980-1994) — Fear and Anger

As late as the 1950s, no one associated American political parties with gender. The Democrats and Republicans remained doggedly male for decades after women entered the system. Then, starting in the ‘60s and’70s, men and women developed different voting tendencies, and party programs gradually converged with men’s and women’s preferences on the issues. By the […]… Continue reading Gendering American Politics (Part II, 1980-1994) — Fear and Anger

Legal Education in The Borderlands — Catalyze your story, speak your truth

Today I read an article by Melissa Harrison and Margaret E. Montoya called ‘Voices/Voces in the Borderlands: A Colloquy on Re/Constructing Identities in Re/Constructed Legal Spaces.’ I came across it when looking for articles on autoethnography in law, an approach to research and writing that intrigues me, since it allows self-reflection and the autobiographical “I” […]… Continue reading Legal Education in The Borderlands — Catalyze your story, speak your truth

Director Biography – Nicolas Greinacher (AYANEH)

Nicolas is an award winning film director from Switzerland. His talent was discovered 2013 when he won the Directorial Discovery Award at the Rhode Island International Film Festival for his first short film. Since then, Nicolas’ films have screened at over 40 International Film Festivals, cinema, television and online streaming services. Director Statement “Never try… Continue reading Director Biography – Nicolas Greinacher (AYANEH)

Director Biography – Ethan Munoz (GENTLY INTO THE DARK)

Ethan Munoz grew up the small town of Corning, CA and moved to Los Angeles in 2017. He graduated Columbia College Hollywood and got his Bachelor’s degree in 2019. He started out making comedy short films and grew to love making thriller films. Ethan loves to write stories, watch movies, and play videogames. He loves… Continue reading Director Biography – Ethan Munoz (GENTLY INTO THE DARK)

Director Biography – Jan Jalenak (YOU CAN KISS ME)

Jan Jalenak grew up In Memphis, TN and started out in NYC as an actor and playwright. As a writer, her plays have been seen in NY in theaters including Greenwich Street Theatre, Studio theatre Playwrights Horizons, The Actors Studio, Naked Angels, the Robert Moss Theater, and the Gene Frankel Theatre, among others. Jan is… Continue reading Director Biography – Jan Jalenak (YOU CAN KISS ME)

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: March 2020 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: JUS+ LIKE ME BEST PERFORMANCES: OLD FLAMES BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: LA DISTANCIA BEST MUSIC: RESHAPING BEAUTY Theme of night: Acceptance Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THE DISTANCE, 18min., Spain, Drama/Teen THE QUIT, 28min., USA, Comedy/Relationship JUS+ LIKE ME, 15min., UK, Documentary NOW I KNOW, 7min., USA, Drama/Teen BOXING DAY, 7min., USA,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: March 2020 LGBT FEEDBACK Film Festival

LGBT Festival TV Best Scene Reading: The Townhouse, by David Neal & Oscar Sanchez

A former Marine operates a lucrative escort service to the Washington power elite and he finds himself in the bulls-eye of concurrent storms involving betrayal, treachery, blackmail, corrupt politicians, cops on the take and murder. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hannah Ehman Father: Isaiah Kolundzic Allison: Nkasi Ogbonnah — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo,… Continue reading LGBT Festival TV Best Scene Reading: The Townhouse, by David Neal & Oscar Sanchez

Director Biography – Jake Shannon (SAMMY THE SALMON)

Jake is a 25 year old filmmaker from Perth, Western Australia, now based in Melbourne. Jake’s films have featured in national and international festivals. He has directed TVC’s which have screened nationally on channels 7, 10 and 9, and has won multiple achievement awards from Channel 9 for his efforts. Director Statement ‘Sammy the Salmon’… Continue reading Director Biography – Jake Shannon (SAMMY THE SALMON)