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High school teacher Lisa, is accused of sexually assaulting her 16-year-old student Rebecca. Rebecca comes from a home with an absent father and an alcoholic mother, and she has found some form of motherly comfort with Lisa and Lisa’s wife Sofie. Until she suddenly accuses Lisa of assaulting her. Lisa, with the support of Sofie,… Continue reading Short Film: DEROUTE, 24min., Denmark

Jonathan Hammond is a two-time Emmy nominated writer/director. He is the co-recipient for grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Justice and Peace, as well as accruing a San Diego Film Award for Best Writing and nominations for Best Director and Picture, two consecutive San Diego Film… Continue reading Director BIO: Jonathan Hammond (WE ALL DIE ALONE)

An 8-way standoff leads to absurdist scenarios, a conversation about Mexican food and a little romance. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram

A 2021 graduate of Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts and recipient of the prestigious Strickland Pathfinder Award for visionary storytelling, that was also awarded to Barry Jenkins in 2003, Sarah Gambles is a writer and director known for creating racially diverse, LGBTQ, and female-driven dramas and dramedies.As a multiracial child born in… Continue reading Director BIO: Sarah F Gambles (FAIRYDUST)

Ten-year-old Skylar’s life never felt complete after losing his beauty queen mother. The family he has left, a bitter father and judgmental grandmother, work only to hinder his innocent curiosity. Skylar must wish into existence a new life with a loving guardian. Project Links  Instagram

Gnosis (on left): pronouns- he/she/theyis a visual artist whose work features bold visuals, gender expression, and edge. “Nation of One” is their directorial debut and second collaboration with John Cameron Mitchell and Matthew ZanFagna (Assistant Director, ’New American Dream’) Matthew ZanFagna (on right): pronouns- he/theyis a director, actor, and artist whose work spans film, TV,… Continue reading Director BIO: Matthew ZanFagna, Gnosis (NATION OF ONE)

Far from Earth, tensions escalate between a feuding astronaut couple (Gnosis and ZanFagna). A video transmission from John Cameron Mitchell pushes them toward escaping the ship– and each other. An anthem for those looking to flee the nation and their toxic relationships– “Nation of One” is the ultimate breakup song. The video was created almost… Continue reading Short Film: NATION OF ONE, 5min., USA, Music Video

Near the end of Prohibition, after seeing his lover savagely beaten to death by his commanding officer, a gay cop must protect his new lover from his own self-loathing and the deadly contempt of his fellow officers. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julie Sheppard Temple: Steve Rizzo Ben: Allan Michael Brunet ——

Two seemingly different men meet by chance one rainy night. Will their connection last longer than a night, or will their differences take them apart? CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole Oliver: Steve Rizzo Lukas: Allan Michael Brunet ——

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: MAR I ANA Best Direction: GIFT TO GIVE Best Performances: THE YELLOW DRESS Best Cinematography: SWIVEL Best Sound & Music: FOR ALL THE KINGS Theme of night: Life Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: MAR I ANA, 9min., Mexico, Drama THE… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: NOVEMBER SHORT FILM 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival