Month: February 2020

Simon, a shy introvert, and Rosie, a bon vivant, have been best friends since Kindergarten. After Rosie dies, Simon receives e-mails from Rosie’s account with detailed instructions as to how to spread her ashes throughout Europe. The problem is: Simon only has two weeks to visit four countries. Will Simon overcome his fears and carry […]… Continue reading Winning LGBT Feature Screenplay: Circle of Illumination, by Trisha DiFazio — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

When the government begins to inspect their marriage, a gay immigrant and his lesbian wife throw a dinner party in an attempt to fool the INS; but soon realize that they aren’t the only ones hiding something. CAST LIST: Lisette: Melie Rondeau Chip: Christopher Zamat O’Sullivan: Pierre Simpson Narrator: Val Cole Lorenzo: Jorge Molina Kitty: […]… Continue reading Winning LGBT Screenplay Festival Screenplay: Tuxedo Terrace, by Carmine Bicchetti — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

Damian likes to daydream, especially about his ex-boyfriend, Jessie. And on one quiet night in a bar, we see his fantasies take shape and he meets face-to-face with the man of his dreams. As he journeys back to the “love of his life”, Damian gets the wake-up call that memory and desire don’t always match […]… Continue reading Short Film: OLD FLAMES, 7min., USA, Romance/Comedy — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

Cydney is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington; a Texas-raised filmmaker originally from San Antonio. She developed a passion for creative storytelling while attending the North East School of the Arts. After graduating from Southern Methodist University with a BA in Film and Media Arts in 2014, she worked as the Program […]… Continue reading Director Biography – Cydney Cox (OLD FLAMES) — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But we live in a world that is obsessed with one specific, narrow type of beauty. How would our perceptions of beauty change if we dared to idealize other types of beauty? Project Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram via Short Film: RESHAPING BEAUTY: ROUND IN ALL THE RIGHT… Continue reading Short Film: RESHAPING BEAUTY: ROUND IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES, 8min., USA, Documentary — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

Tom Goss is an indie director, singer and songwriter who uses film to tell stories most people are afraid to tell. His distinct voice shaped by his identity as a gay man and his unusual history. A college wrestler turned Catholic seminarian turned award-winning musician. As a musician, Tom’s songs have been heard on ABC, […]… Continue reading Director Biography – Tom Goss (RESHAPING BEAUTY) — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

A father comes to terms with his daughter being gay. Project Links Facebook News & Reviews “Asians on Film Festival 6th edition” screenanarchy.com http://screenanarchy.com/2018/01/exclusive-asians-on-film-festival-of-shorts-announces-6th-annual-edition.html “Asians on Film Festival 6th edition” Asianmoviepulse.com https://asianmoviepulse.com/2018/01/6th-asians-film-festival-shorts-january-26-27-2018/ “7th annual film festival” LBCC Viking Newspaper http://www.lbccviking.com/archives/8861 via Short Film: BOXING DAY, 7min., USA, Family/Drama — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

I grew up loving going to the movies. I liked the escape and learning about other places. My favorite genre is drama. I feel the power of films can change people and open minds. Director Statement I like my films to be about relationships, whether they are family, lovers or friends. via Director Biography – Richard E.… Continue reading Director Biography – Richard E. Haywood (BOXING DAY) — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

When Emily watches her best friend, Liza, kiss another girl at a high school party, she begins to question everything. Project Links Website via Short Film: NOW I KNOW, 7min., USA, Drama/Teen — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

Julia Keelan Angley is a writer, director, producer and editor. She loves dark comedies, coming-of-age dramas, and stories about strong women. She is passionate about creating all kinds of women-centric media. Originally from Marshfield, Massachusetts, Julia has always been interested in storytelling. She studied creative writing at Johns Hopkins University, where she started writing her […]… Continue reading Director Biography – Julia Angley (NOW I KNOW) — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival