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)

Short Film: RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance

The film explores relationships between the male and female mind; the way their psyche is impacted by fear and jealousy, and how they respond differently to the same event leads to gender stereotypes being challenged throughout the film. During the first part we are narrated by Jake as he remembers a past evening involving his… Continue reading Short Film: RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT/Romance

Short Film: THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy

The Brother is a short surreal comedy. 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 who… Continue reading Short Film: THE BROTHER, 4min., UK, LGBT/Comedy

Short Film: THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., South Africa, LGBT/Drama

There’s Still Good is a short film about the danger of a single story. The story is focalized through Will, a young black student from Cape Town who 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 characters… Continue reading Short Film: THERE’S STILL GOOD, 12min., South Africa, LGBT/Drama

MARCH 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

Submit via FilmFreeway:   LGBT SHORT SCREENPLAY: March 2019 Winner #ICANTKEEPQUIET, 4min., USA, Documentary WAY OF LIFE, 10min., Portugal, Documentary     **** 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 Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Hugh Fraser,… Continue reading MARCH 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

February 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

Submit via FilmFreeway:   TV PILOT SCREENPLAY: OLD DYKES by Elise Dhaene 1st Scene SCREENPLAY: ASHPODEL by Giselle Damier Best Scene SCREENPLAY: THE CAREGIVER by Christopher Santos Best Scene SCREENPLAY: HE IS GONE by Gregory Allen Best Scene SCREENPLAY: …AND THEN THIS HAPPENED by Steve Feld Best Scene SCREENPLAY: YOUR ROARING TWENTIES by Kristina Rezek… Continue reading February 2019 Winning Films & Screenplays

BO & MEI Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from the LGBT Feb. 2019 Toronto Fest

BO & MEI, 15min., UK, LGBT/Drama Directed by David Lykes Keenan It’s 1982, Marsh is 24 years old, and he struggles with a tormenting secret. Feeling disconnected human relationships others take for granted, Marsh treads water in the often painful doldrums of everyday life. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

LGBT Festival Testimonial – February 26 2019

I have never considered submitting a screenplay to a festival. I’m used to waiting until the film is completed. While working on our short LGBT film, I was thinking about my next project and decided to just put out this screenplay to get some feedback. I love that your festival not only gave feedback, but… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – February 26 2019