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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

JUS+ LIKE ME is a short documentary about the life and legacy of HIV activist and Mr Gay England 2018 Phil Dzwonkewicz who has embarked on a journey to launch the campaign #justlikeme Project Links Website News & Reviews “This powerful short film highlights the stigma that still surrounds HIV” GAY TIMES https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/community/116157/this-powerful-short-film-highlights-the-stigma-that-still-surrounds-hiv/ “POWERFUL, SHORT […]… Continue reading Short Film: JUS+ LIKE ME, 15min., UK, Documentary — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

Samuel Douek, Director of ‘Jus+ Like Me’ is a trained architect turned director working across documentary, music video and narrative film. His subjects confront issues surrounding LGBTQ+ and minority subcultures from a design perspective. In addition to filmmaking Douek founded the CAMPerVAN, a transportable queer performance and community space that has toured the UK and […]… Continue reading Director Biography – Samuel Douek (JUS+ LIKE ME) — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival

Roger’s smoking habit has bugged his partner Sam for years. When Roger finally decides to quit, Sam is thrilled to support him, and engages in a campaign for a cure. After the campaign fails, Sam is bitterly devastated, but then sees a dangerous new idea that may save his life even though it might cost […]… Continue reading Short Film: THE QUIT, 28min., USA, Comedy/Relationship — LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival