Pablo, a hedonistic homosexual with problems to accept his age, meets Star, a transsexual who used to perform at the gay bar that Pablo just bought and in which he wants to open a disco. Shocked by the harsh history of her life and the situation of abandonment in which Star and some of her… Continue reading 1st Scene LGBT Festival Screenplay Winner, THE PINK HOUSE by MIGUEL ANGEL PARRA ANGUITA
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Director Biography – Oscar Arce Naranjo (A DAY WITHOUT YOU)
Oscar Arce, is a recent graduate of Universidad Autonoma de Baja California where he studied all facet of filmmaking including photography, production and screenwriting. Since he was a child Oscar has displayed a passion for film and theater and how they were created. In high school he made amateur short videos for fun. In university… Continue reading Director Biography – Oscar Arce Naranjo (A DAY WITHOUT YOU)
Short Film: A DAY WITHOUT YOU, 4min., Mexico, Relationship
On this day, Thomas must face the fact that he needs to move on from his relationship. But how?
Director Biography – Alex Meridy (ANYTHING FOR MY MOTHER)
Alex Meridy is an actor born in Manila, Philippines . His Dad is American from Atlanta who served in the U.S. Air force and his Mom is a Filipino Citizen from Northern Samar. He’s a Veteran who served in the U.S Navy and an Alumni at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He currently studies… Continue reading Director Biography – Alex Meridy (ANYTHING FOR MY MOTHER)
Director Biography – Michael Guillod (PASTEL)
Michael’s background is a mix of creativity and filmmaking combined with several years of solid experience in the digital world. Having started a career as a Visual Arts Designer, he managed to follow his passion for technology by working at Apple in Geneva/Switzerland and later on in Cupertino/California, as a Creative Instructor. From 2011 he… Continue reading Director Biography – Michael Guillod (PASTEL)
Director Biography – Edgar García (THE GUST)
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Edgar is a UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television alumni. During his years as an actor, Edgar has worked with several theater companies across the USA, including LATEA in NY and the Denver Center Theater Company. He has written and directed a couple of television series in PR,… Continue reading Director Biography – Edgar García (THE GUST)
Short Film: La Ráfaga (THE GUST), 30min., Puerto Rico, Drama
Weeks after Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico, a lonely middle-aged man finds himself obsessing with his neighbor, a young closeted and tormented athlete who insistently pursues his attention. The movie deals with fragility issues of living in a forgotten paradise, in the world’s oldest colony, still half-torn, half-supported, with half-citizens, half-gods, and half-demons. Semanas… Continue reading Short Film: La Ráfaga (THE GUST), 30min., Puerto Rico, Drama
Director Biography – Swapnil Pagare (SOLITUDE)
Swapnil Pagare, an aspiring filmmaker based in Cleveland (previously in Los Angeles) has worked on various Short Films, Marathi Stage Plays and Music Videos. In 2014, he Wrote and Directed his first Marathi Short Film ‘Kumpan (The Fence)’ which was World Premiered in Louisville International Film Festival and travelled other film festivals. In 2015 BMM… Continue reading Director Biography – Swapnil Pagare (SOLITUDE)
Short Film: BIGGIE & SHRIMP, 14min., New Zealand, Drama
On a downbeat housing estate, a teen must confront his self-identity and masculinity, putting his only true friendship at risk. Project Links Website Instagram
Director Biography – Bethany Teague (LOVE CRIME)
Bethany Teague is an award-winning documentary filmmaker based in Blacksburg, Virginia. She began her career as a television news reporter/anchor in West Virginia and Virginia. Her work in front of and behind the camera earned her Edward R. Murrow and Associated Press awards, as well as an Emmy nomination for feature reporting. In 2017,… Continue reading Director Biography – Bethany Teague (LOVE CRIME)
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 