Director Biography – Kayden Phoenix Kayden Phoenix is a Chicana Writer and Director from Boyle Heights, California. She received a full ride academic scholarship to Loyola Marymount University where she acquired a BA in Business Administration, with an Emphasis in Marketing. Upon entering the industry, the first thing she noticed was the industry dominated standard- complete… Continue reading Director BIO: Kayden Phoenix (PENANCE)
Tag: LGBT
Short Film: PENANCE, 4min., USA, LGBT/Experimental
Latinnials usurp their conversion therapy class and take their justice. Project Links Website Facebook Film Type: Short Genres: lgtbq, horror, thriller Runtime: 3 minutes 50 seconds Completion Date: August 22, 2018 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Arri Film Color: Color
Short Film: YAMAN, 17min., Australia, LGBT/ Drama
Yaman follows a young couple Nitya and Vishal, at the most pivotal juncture of their lives. With a deep spiritual and empirical connection to classical Indian music the narrative disentangles the chronologies of the past and the present of their decade long relationship. Project Links Website Facebook Twitter Film Type: Short Runtime: 17 minutes Completion… Continue reading Short Film: YAMAN, 17min., Australia, LGBT/ Drama
Short Film: RISK, 20min., Slovenia, LGBT
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
LGBT Festival Testimonial – September 30 2018
Kate Whitehead This is a great festival with a great team. Their communication was amazing. We were to pleased with the quality of the taped reading of our screenplay and it really helped us with our script moving forward. I would recommend this festival to literally anyone. Superb. Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway: LGBT Winning Screenplays:… Continue reading LGBT Festival Testimonial – September 30 2018
Short Film: MANY LOVES, ONE HEART, 18min., USA, LGBT
Many Loves, One Heart tells the story of the nascent LGBTQ movement in Jamaica by highlighting courageous members of the community and their allies, who have committed their lives to the Jamaican struggle for LGBTQ rights. Jamaica has frequently been cited for egregious homophobic violence by international press and human rights organizations. Challenging this often… Continue reading Short Film: MANY LOVES, ONE HEART, 18min., USA, LGBT
Short Film: PELICAN, 5min., USA, LGBT
While enjoying lunch at a corner Cafe – our Hero encounters a magical Pelican that beckons him to come along on a fantastic journey through the streets of New York’s East Village! Project Links Website Facebook Film Type: Music Video Genres: Comedy, Animation Runtime: 5 minutes 1 second Completion Date: October 31, 2017 Production… Continue reading Short Film: PELICAN, 5min., USA, LGBT
Short Film: CROWNING CHANGE – THE ERIN O’FLAHERTY STORY, 17min., USA, LGBT
The story of Erin O’Flaherty and her triumphant journey after receiving backlash for being the first openly gay Miss America contestant. Project Links Website Facebook Twitter News & Reviews Riverfront Times https://www.riverfronttimes.com/artsblog/2017/06/27/miss-missouris-groundbreaking-role-is-subject-of-new-documentary-crowning-change “Gay Miss Missouri Subject of Documentary” https://thepageantplanet.com/documentary-to-air-about-forme
Short Film: ZAYA, 6min., Canada, LGBT
Zaya is a contemporary dancer who has just realized her love for her dance partner Nadege. But first she must realize her love for herself, overcoming her fears and opening up about who she is to her mother. Project Links Website Facebook News & Reviews “GORGEOUS SHORT FILM FOLLOWS A QUEER LOVE STORY BETWEEN DANCE… Continue reading Short Film: ZAYA, 6min., Canada, LGBT
Short Film: LADY OF THE NIGHT, 13min., Norway, LGBT
The dynamics between friends are challenged when Martin arrives at the Christmas party wearing a dress. The evening becomes an exploration of male roles, and where hidden desires come forth. Project Title (Original Language): I kveld er det lov å være mann Film Type: Short Runtime: 13 minutes 9 seconds Completion Date: August 23, 2017… Continue reading Short Film: LADY OF THE NIGHT, 13min., Norway, LGBT
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 