1848 Virginia. Slave couple Sam and Ninny execute an escape after their slave master George makes an unconscionable advance. ‘Masquerade, A Story of the Old South’ is an uncommon slave narrative, capturing the experience of both African Americans and gay people during this complicated time. Film Type: Short Genres: History, Drama, African American, LGBTQ, Women… Continue reading Short Film: MASQUERADE, 10min., USA, LGBT/Drama
Tag: LGBT/Drama
Short Film: WHO I AM, 17min, UK, LGBT/Drama
‘Who I Am’ is a drama short film based on true events, with an original script written by Monika Wilczynska. It is a coming of age tale about Elijah, a young transgender teenager from a very religious background, who has to try to reconcile their identity with their faith and their family’s expectations of them.… Continue reading Short Film: WHO I AM, 17min, UK, LGBT/Drama
Short Film: BOY, 9min., USA, LGBT/Drama
A businessman is pushed to evaluate himself after a young runaway leads him into unfamiliar territory. Film Type: Short Genres: drama, romance, horror Runtime: 9 minutes 19 seconds Completion Date: May 17, 2017 Production Budget: 8,000 USD Country of Origin: Ireland Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: RED Film Color: Color
Short Film: THE FRUIT MACHINE, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama
During the 1950’s and 60’s, at the height of the Cold War, the Canadian government was doing everything it could to gain an advantage. Major shifts were happening within the RCMP, military, and civil services. A device was introduced to test the stress levels of workers by measuring pupillary response to certain images. This device… Continue reading Short Film: THE FRUIT MACHINE, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama
Get to know the short film: SUNLIGHT OVER WATER, 15min., Canada, LGBT/Drama
Short Film: Playing at the LGBT Short Film Festival – December 11, 2017 High-schooler Merit discovers his sexuality through a tumultuous relationship with his friend Julien. Film Type: Student Genres: Drama, Coming of Age, Queer Runtime: 15 minutes 3 seconds Completion Date: April 8, 2017 Production Budget: 300 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming:… Continue reading Get to know the short film: SUNLIGHT OVER WATER, 15min., Canada, LGBT/Drama
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 