Short Film: A KEPT BOY, 32min., USA, LGBT

“A Kept Boy” is inspired by true events. At the age of 17, Jason meets Anne, 35, a bubbly and joyful woman who hires Jason. A unique friendship flourishes as Anne helps Jason to break out of his shell. This is until one night when Anne decides to take their friendship to an unexpected place… Continue reading Short Film: A KEPT BOY, 32min., USA, LGBT

Director Biography – Kimi Howl Lee (KAMA’AINA)

Kimi Howl Lee is a writer and director from New York City, and is a graduate of Stanford University’s Film and Media Studies program. Kimi began her career as a Story Editor curating short-form content for Snapchat Inc., before transitioning full time to filmmaking. Kimi’s feature script, MOUTH, won the grand prize for Best Narrative… Continue reading Director Biography – Kimi Howl Lee (KAMA’AINA)

Short Film: KAMA’AINA (CHILD OF THE LAND), 15min., LGBT

A queer sixteen-year-old girl, Mahina, resides in the predominantly Native Hawaiʻian neighborhood of Wai’anae, Oahu. After suffering abuse from her stepfather, Mahina must navigate life on the streets, until she eventually finds refuge at the Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae––Hawaiʻi’s largest organized homeless encampment. Project Links  Instagram

Short Film: FACE THE CANNONBALL, 6min., USA, LGBT

After a night of binge drinking, a 20 something reflects on his troubled relationship with his family.   Director – Erik Dronberger Project Type: Short Genres: Drama, LGBTQ Runtime: 6 minutes 21 seconds Completion Date: November 29, 2019 Production Budget: 0 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Language: English Shooting Format:… Continue reading Short Film: FACE THE CANNONBALL, 6min., USA, LGBT

Director Biography – Matt Mahmood-Ogston (MY GOD, I’M QUEER)

Matt Mahmood-Ogston is the Founder and Trustee of Naz & Matt Foundation, an award-winning charity dedicated to tackling religious and cultural homophobia. He set up the foundation in memory of his fiancé and soulmate, Dr Naz Mahmood, who sadly took his own life two days after his deeply religious parents confronted him about his sexuality.… Continue reading Director Biography – Matt Mahmood-Ogston (MY GOD, I’M QUEER)

Short Film: MY GOD, I’M QUEER, 13min., UK, Documentary

Can you be Muslim and gay? A bereaved fiancé goes on a deeply personal journey to prevent the tragedy from ever happening again. Proje ct Links  Website News & Reviews “A gay Muslim who took his own life has inspired a Coronation Street storyline” iNews https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/people/coronation-street-gay-muslim-511607 “My boyfriend killed himself because his family couldn’t accept… Continue reading Short Film: MY GOD, I’M QUEER, 13min., UK, Documentary