Rommel Villa is a director, producer, and writer born and raised in Sucre, Bolivia. His interest in telling stories started when he was a kid, creating fictional stories about his family having superpowers and fighting poverty, drugs, and corruption. Former coordinator at PASCAR, where he interviewed victims of prostitution, cancer, human trafficking, and HIV/AIDS, Rommel… Continue reading Director Biography – Rommel Villa (TEDDY MATE)
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LGBT SCRIPT MOVIE: New To This “Would you like to come up?”, by William Opperman
A crowded subway car affords a young man a chance at self-discovery. CAST LIST: Narrator: Esther Teeboo Paul: Geoff Mays Jack: Steve Rizzo Visual Design by Kimberly Villarruel Produced by Matthew Toffolo
Director Biography – Heather Harris (CRUSH)
Heather Harris was born and raised in the Cayman Islands. She began her career working in theatrical publicity for Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire whilst earning her Bachelor’s degree at New York University (NYU). Heather has worked with various global entertainment labels including Nickelodeon, Viacom, Color Force and StudioCanal. She currently resides in Los… Continue reading Director Biography – Heather Harris (CRUSH)
Director Biography – Leire Acha (AD LIB)
My name is Leire Acha, I am 21 years old and I just graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation from the DigiPen Institute of Technology in Bilbao, Spain. Ad Lib is our Senior year team project, which we have collectively written, directed, animated and edited. Director Statement Ad Lib… Continue reading Director Biography – Leire Acha (AD LIB)
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
THERE’S STILL GOOD Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival
THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., Japan, LGBT/Drama Directed by Ciaran R. Maidwell Will, a young black student from Cape Town travels to the suburbs with his white boyfriend, K, to meet Joy, K’s mother. At dinner, Joy asks Will what his ‘African’ name is, and the story takes off from there. CLICK HERE – and see full info… Continue reading THERE’S STILL GOOD Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival
THE BROTHER Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival
THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy Directed by Kai Fiáin The morning after the night before, Frances finds herself a little bit more involved in a situation than she would want to be – the kind of situation where you don’t ask too many questions. The beauty of London’s East End is that you never quite know… Continue reading THE BROTHER Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2019 LGBT Toronto Festival
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
Director BIO: Krit Komkrichwarakool (FREEFALL)
Originally from Bangkok, Thailand and graduated in communication design, Krit moved to Vancouver to pursue a career in film. Using his experience in design and integrate it with filmmaking, Krit strives to become a better storyteller with his films. His first student short “Soulitude” was nominated for Best Student Drama from LAIFF in 2015. He’s… Continue reading Director BIO: Krit Komkrichwarakool (FREEFALL)
Director BIO: Kai Fiáin (THE BROTHER)
Kai Fiáin is a London based screenwriter, director and producer. They began their filmmaking career in documentary, working with community groups and political activists using video as a tool for marginalised voices. Kai made documentary work on subjects such as LGBTQ asylum seekers, globalisation and working class sub-cultures. More recently Kai has begun writing and… Continue reading Director BIO: Kai Fiáin (THE BROTHER)
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 