A wealthy gay man picks up a go-go boy and tries to turn him into a professional modern dancer. CAST LIST: Narrator: Esther Thibault Thomas: Brandon Knox Filipe: Hadi Kubba Monty: Luke Robinson Frederick: Sebastian Dean Biasucci Blake: Sean Ballantyne — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: THE DANCER, by J.T. O’Neal
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LGBT TV Pilot Best Scene Reading: Gayer Than Thou, by Matthew Cameron
When a drunken priest outs him to hundreds of his peers, an awkward and religious teen must live outside the closet and reconcile his hunger for God with his thirst for men. CAST LIST: Narration – DELPHINE ROUSSEL Olly – 20 – LOGAN FORSYTH Father Al – 17 – Sean Ballantyne — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo… Continue reading LGBT TV Pilot Best Scene Reading: Gayer Than Thou, by Matthew Cameron
LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: CAMOUFLAGE, by Christopher Willis
A top-secret American unit uses inflatable tanks and phony artillery barrages to divert German resources away from actual Allied forces. Many in the unit are well suited to their mission of deception having lived in the shadows of homosexuality all their lives. Inspired by real men. CAST LIST: SS Major: Ted Powers Henri: Gene Abella… Continue reading LGBT 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: CAMOUFLAGE, by Christopher Willis
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 SHORT Screenplay Reading: Owen, by Becca Roth
Longtime couple Kate and Owen travel to Kate’s rural hometown for her conservative mother’s funeral, just as Owen is beginning his transition from female to male. CAST LIST: Uber Driver – 6 – Adrian Carter Hotel Employee – 5 – Sean Ballantyne NARRATION – Andrea Irwin Kate – 32 – Laura Afelskie Owen – 34… Continue reading LGBT SHORT Screenplay Reading: Owen, by Becca Roth
LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: And So The Caged Bird Goes, by Taylor Matson
CAST LIST: Maggie – 4 – Norma Dunphy Lindy (trans male) – 18 – Adrian Carter NARRATION – Sean Ballantyne Jen (f 40s)- 19 – Andrea Irwin Dallas – 19 – Laura Afelskie — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Screenplay Reading: And So The Caged Bird Goes, by Taylor Matson
LGBT Best Scene Reading: LITTLE EARTHQUAKES by Todd Bird
Troy and his boyfriend return to his hometown to attend his class reunion with hopes of re-connecting with old friends and possibly making amends with his ex wife. But nothing goes as planned for the ex-jock. CAST LIST: Casey – 3 – Hartley O. Gyamfi Man/Nolan – 2 – Allen Michael Brunet Narration – Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Reading: LITTLE EARTHQUAKES by Todd Bird
LGBT Best Scene Reading: CHOKING BACK TEARS by Oren Weitz
Two best friends, each with his own peculiar trait, struggle to overcome their burdening inhibitions. But only if they learn to let go will they be able to save their friendship and their love. CAST LIST: Reha – 1 – Ariel Brooker Amandine – 1 – Regan Brown Narration – Sean Ballantyne Matthew – 18… Continue reading LGBT Best Scene Reading: CHOKING BACK TEARS by Oren Weitz
Winning LGBT Short Screenplay: CONVERTED by Dana Quercioli
Genre: Comedy Andy McCloskey escaped gay conversion therapy to become a drag queen, going from pray-the-gay-away to slay all day. CAST LIST: David: Neil Bennett Dr. Tomassini: Charles Gordon Narrator: Sean Ballantyne Andy: Kevin P. Gabel Deven: Amber Copeland Danny: Ryan Singh ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox
Winning LGBT WEB SERIES – LITTLE SISTA “GET SHORTY” by Charmaine Bingwa
Winning Screenplay – LITTLE SISTA “GET SHORTY” Written by Charmaine Bingwa CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Sean Ballantyne CHARMAINE – Cassandra Guthrie SHAUN – Dan Cristofori TALIA – Jane Hailes LUCY – Val Cole SYNOPSIS: Genre: Comedy, Romance, LGBT Commitment-phobe, Charmaine must learn to grow up when she is paired with an at-risk youth in a… Continue reading Winning LGBT WEB SERIES – LITTLE SISTA “GET SHORTY” by Charmaine Bingwa
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 