Ciaran majored in Screen Production at the University of Cape Town, where he made his directing and screenwriting debut with There’s Still Good, his graduation film. His passion for the craft was cemented in 2013 when he attended a Film and Arts program at the University of California Los Angeles. Subsequent to graduating from the… Continue reading Director BIO: Ciaran R. Maidwell (THERE’S STILL GOOD)
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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
LGBT Festival Testimonial – March 28 2019
Joakim S. Hammond Awesome festival, I love that they send an audience feedback video, I got some unexpected but interesting reactions. Submit via FilmFreeway:
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
Director Biography – Daniel Montoya (HIM)
Colombian born filmmaker living in Dallas, TX. Director Statement Film is a tool with powerful transformation capabilities and I use it to generate change and impact by telling stories that matter, stories that can change the way we think. All for a better society.
Director Biography – Carl Chavez
Carl Adrian Chavez is one of the young filmmakers in the Philippines. He is a writer, director and producer based in Manila. In 2017, he attended Film Leaders Incubator: FLY Workshop which was held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and was organized by the Busan Film Commission wherein he was awarded with a scholarship for 2018 Asian… Continue reading Director Biography – Carl Chavez
Director Biography – Caroline Callender, Silver Liftin (T(HE)Y)
Caroline Callender was born in Los Angeles, California and moved to New York in 2012 where she is now a junior at the Brearley School. She is a staff writer for their newspaper, The Zephyr, and a co-founder of the filmmaking club. She is interested in the intersection of storytelling and activism that has been… Continue reading Director Biography – Caroline Callender, Silver Liftin (T(HE)Y)
Short Film: BO & MEI, 15min., UK, LGBT/Drama
A short film about a Chinese immigrant family who experiences racial prejudice as well as prejudice of a different kind within their own home. This is a story about a young person who with the support of their loving sibling is able to stand up for the things that make them different. Film Type: Short,… Continue reading Short Film: BO & MEI, 15min., UK, LGBT/Drama
LGBT Festival Testimonial – January 23 2019
Todd Jackson Entering this festival was awesome! Their team responded promptly and even provided feedback to help me improve my script. It was a great experience! It’s always nice hearing directly from the team at the festival and getting quality feedback. Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT Winning Screenplays:
2018 LGBT Short Screenplays (5)
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT SHORT Screenplay: CAIROS by Zach Paul BrownDecember 2018 LGBT Short Screenplay: SKATE NIGHT by Kate WhiteheadAugust 2018 LGBT Short Screenplay: OLDFISH by Kate Whitehead & Esha KhanAugust 2018 LGBT Short Screenplay: CONVERTED by Dana QuercioliAugust 2018 LGBT Short Screenplay: LOOK IN MY EYES by Eddie BacaAugust 2018 … Continue reading 2018 LGBT Short Screenplays (5)
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 