Watch the winning readings performed by professional actors. 20 screenplays in total. 2 Feature Screenplays: Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay: NEARFALL, by Ronny Jay https://lgbttorontofilmfestival.com/2019/10/20/winning-lgbt-feature-screenplay-nearfall-by-ronny-jay/ Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay: THE THINGS WE MISS, by Bonnie Brookby https://lgbttorontofilmfestival.com/2019/04/11/winning-lgbt-feature-screenplay-the-things-we-miss-by-bonnie-brookby/ —- 4 TV Screenplays: Winning LGBT TV PILOT Screenplay Reading: BROOKLYN PANSY, by Jason Forbach https://lgbttorontofilmfestival.com/2019/10/06/winning-lgbt-tv-pilot-screenplay-reading-brooklyn-pansy-by-jason-forbach/ LGBT TV Pilot… Continue reading Top LGBT Festival Screenplays of 2019
Tag: LGBT SHORT SCREENPLAY
LGBT Short Screenplay Reading: Nanay’s Lullaby, by Drew Stephens
This short follows a family dealing with loss and shame while searching for connection. CAST LIST: Nurse Barb – 4 – Laura Afelskie Maricel – 32 – Andrea Irwin NARRATION – Sean Ballantyne Arnel – 37 – Trevor Howes Criselda – 29 – Norma Dunphy — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel… Continue reading LGBT Short Screenplay Reading: Nanay’s Lullaby, by Drew Stephens
LGBT Winning Short Screenplay: Hunting Season, by Sheila Schroeder
A lesbian Latinix comedian finds herself in dangerous territory during Wyoming’s hunting season. CAST LIST: Danny: David Rowan Carlos: Ron Boyd Danny: Yaw Attuah NARRATION Sam: Diana Franz Tammy: Tracy Rowland Jasper: Hadi Kubba **** 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… Continue reading LGBT Winning Short Screenplay: Hunting Season, by Sheila Schroeder
LGBT Short Screenplay: WILL, by Alex Alvarez
A middle aged gay man struggles with sex and love while taking care of his elderly mother. CAST LIST: Lydia: Avelyn Grey Narration: Carina Cojeen Will: Allen Brunet Charles: Ron Boyd Submit via FilmFreeway: **** 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… Continue reading LGBT Short Screenplay: WILL, by Alex Alvarez
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay Reading of CAIROS by Zach Paul Brown
During a rare celestial event, two women reunite. CAST LIST: Woman 1 – 1 – PAOLA SCATTOLON Student (f) – 3 – KATELYN VARAD Narration – PETER NELSONI Lee (F, 29 black) – KYANA TERESA Zach (20s Caucasian) – NICK DOLAN Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: *** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean… Continue reading Winning LGBT Short Screenplay Reading of CAIROS by Zach Paul Brown
LGBT Festival Testimonial – October 7 2018
Thank you so much for the in-depth critique of our screenplay. We deeply appreciate the time spent reading our story and your points for improvement on the plot and characters. G. Foster Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT Winning Screenplays: LGBT Short Film Videos:
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: LOOK IN MY EYES by Eddie Baca
Genre: Drama Gay sober military man meets Crimean Muslim taxi driver in NYC. CAST LIST: Karim: Twain Ward Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Eddie: Peter Nelson Henry: John Leung ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: SKATE NIGHT by Kate Whitehead
Genre: Comedy Agoraphobic skateboarder Cindy has a life that is rich in avatars but poor in human interaction. When she decides to make the leap to dating live people, everything turns out to be just as chaotic as she had feared. CAST LIST: DJ Strangelove: Neil Bennett Genie: Kevin P. Gabel Narrator: Charles Gordon Jolene: Carina Cojeen Cindy: Amber Copeland… Continue reading Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: SKATE NIGHT by Kate Whitehead
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: OLDFISH by Kate Whitehead, Esha Khan
Genre: Horror, Thriller Tariq and Kylee want to put Grandma in a home. Unfortunately, Grandma’s girlfriend Mrs. Zane is not ready to give her up. CAST LIST: Dr. Harriet: Charles Gordon Tariq: Kevin P. Gabel Narrator: Neil Bennett Organ Player: Carina Cojeen Kylee: Amber Copeland ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel… Continue reading Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: OLDFISH by Kate Whitehead, Esha Khan
LGBT Toronto Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
Fabian Martin (HALFWAY TO MARS) I know the Toronto community is both film savy and LGBT-friendly so it was important for me to enter my screenplay in a community that respects this particular genre. In regards to feedback, well, you did a reading of my screenplay….what can be better than that! I hope to parlay this… Continue reading LGBT Toronto Festival Testimonial – August 14 2018
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