A showcase of the best Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Films and Screenplays from around the world.
Festival takes place every single month.
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Screenplay submissions offers writers at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using professional actors. Full feedback on all submissions as well by our team of professional screenwriters.
We have created a hybrid festival with 4 tiers to enhance your film and your festival experience. All accepted films receive all four tier options:
Tier #1 – Your film plays at a public film festival event where the audience will record their comments/reactions to your film on their camera or phone, then we edit them and send you a promotional video. No matter what you will receive a promotional video of your film of people commenting on your film.
Tier #2 (optional) – Your film plays on the Film Festival streaming service for 30 hours and invite a select industry audience to watch it. With this system, some films have already received a distribution deal as many platforms are looking for solid feature and short documentaries. We can not guarantee anything of course but this has been very helpful to many in the past. (see testimonials below)
Then (Tier #3) we will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film. Then after that (Tier #4) we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we chat with you about the process of how the film was made.
THE NEXT BELLS, 16min., USA Directed by Joey LaFrance In this musical, Lily is waiting for an important phone call and navigates life assuming the worst, leading her down a dance-filled, spiraling path of self-discovery.
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INTO ZEPHYR, 30min., Iran
Directed by Seyed Morteza Sabzeghaba, Amin Nazari
The teacher of “Tengeh Dez” village spends a sweet but difficult experience every week on a walk and a trip in nature, and by being with the people of this deprived village. In order to cross the raging river in order to educate the children of this village, he has no other tools at his disposal except his feet, body and life.
BACKWARD LAMENT, 11min., USA
Directed by Lomai
While servicing a malfunctioning android, a renowned A.I. scientist reflects upon the controversial exhibit the robot is featured in.
SANJAY, 20min., USA Directed by Claudine Pierre-Louis, Vanna James Sanjay, a young actress in L.A., not only has to deal with the constant pressure of having to look a certain way for Hollywood but battles insecurities she tried to hide when entering a new relationship with Kenneth. Kenneth’s mother dying at a young age has left him apprehensive of women mothering him. Both their demons rely on each other to fix the insecurities they carry.
Alone in a hotel, Jan has the solitude and freedom to shed the identity imposed on them by the tight constraints of the era’s societal norms. Relieved of that burden, Jan relishes the opportunity to transform into the person they believe they truly are. Bolstered by newfound confidence, they push their own boundaries, only to discover that nothing is as it seems. When compelled to decide between what the world expects of them and who they want to be, Jan embraces who they truly are.
The short film “This is Jan” is a moving tribute to the joy that can result from truth and liberation.
The performer playing the central character of Jan is remarkably sensitive, able to move from caution and hesitation to nervous excitement, to full-blown delight.
The premise of the narrative is highly satisfying, as Jan sheds the facade of the suit, and all its trappings. It is a genius cinematic choice when a harsh, judgemental blurred character of self-talk becomes no more than this oppressive suit, which in turn is rejected for freedom. Speaking of clothing, the 1950’s wardrobe is consistently well-researched and accurate across the board, as is the lavish hotel setting and the various props such as radios, telephones, and handbags of the period. The inquisitive camera gets right in there, with extreme close ups of Jan’s expressive face and emotive fingers reaching for the lovely, deliberately chosen fashion items.
This film is a testament to the courage required of those who reveal their true selves to the world and the joyfulness and relief that can result from this revelation.
This festival is an extension to the popular Feedback Festival in Los Angeles and is designed to showcase the best of Latino stories from around the world. We accept screenplays (short, TV Pilot, feature) and short films from all corners of the world. !
1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)
2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get a best scene of their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.
3rd Tier: We will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film.
4th Tier: Then we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we will promote the winning writer and script.
(BONUS: 5th Tier. A winning screenwriter’s WhatsApp group has just been formed. Over 50 writers to date. Great way to share ideas and contacts with people in the industry.)
What this festival does is give the writer exposure. With our best scene video reading, plus the 2 interviews, this festival simply makes the screenwriter’s name and script searchable and out there to the world. Plus, submissions receive full feedback on their script no matter what.
All of these festivals have a FREE option to submit to, with awards and prizes given out for each festival.
NOTE: These festivals also have options for Guaranteed Acceptances, plus Screenplay Festivals where each scipt receives full feedback from the industry!
This festival is designed to showcase the best of LGBTQ+ stories from around the world today! We accept screenplays (short, TV Pilot, feature) and short & feature films.
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Festivals occur every single month. We accept an assortment of shorts & feature films from around the world today monthly. We are proud to announce that we will be using the audience feedback format where all accepted films receive a video of people talking about their film at the festival. Excellent video to use for promotional purposes too. NOTE: To enhance the feedback video for the filmmakers, all festivals are held for a private selected audience only.
Screenplay Festivals:
We are proud to showcase 2-5 winning LGBTQ+ screenplays at our festival every single month!! Go to the site and watch the winning readings each month.
All entries receive full feedback from the industry. Accepted screenplays get their screenplays performed by professional actors.
One of North America’s leading gay destinations, Toronto has been holding Pride observances since the ’70s. The Pride parade draws more than 1.2 million spectators and participants annually, making it one of the top such draws in the world. The cinema is located in the Church & Wellesley area, where all of the Pride Events take place.
LGBTQ+ festivals occur 12 times a year. Go to the website for information on the next events.
All submissions receive feedback on their film no matter what.
PROHAIRESIS, 13min., USA Directed by Rebecca Arends
A 13 minute dance film featuring four female dancers filmed in four international locations and an all-female string quartet filmed in Chicago. The dance is based on Stoic philosopher Epictetus’s concepts surrounding the faculty of choice, moral character and volition.
Hannah Ehman chats with dancer/actor Mary Kate Sheehan about her career and working on the short film PROHAIRESIS.
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FOOL WITH A GUN, 23min., USA Directed by Joseph Thomas An unknown Fool returns to his residence with a gunshot in his stomach and a mysterious bag. His entire day is shown and it is revealed why he took such a dangrous risk to finally become “something.” joseph – joseph_lawson1702@yahoo.com
A LITTLE WESTERN STORY, 13min., Italy Directed by Francesco Maffei Two Cowboys walk under the sun, one of them holding a showel. When they get close to a cliff, they start digging a hole in the ground, but someone is lurking and watching them from above…
THE PROSTITUTE, 25min., Philippines Directed by MC Viluan Capadiso A Japanese Prostitute, who is an immigrant here in the Philippines. She’s having dreams about neon lights that give her the sense of freedom and importance.
Black / White & the “Other Colours”, 4min., Turkey Directed by Doga Yilmaz A man gets ready to go out. When he steps outside and integrates into society, he becomes a different person. While walking, he sees a woman he knows, and both of them pause, exchanging a gaze before continuing on their paths. When they turn back and exchange glances again, the man changes.
FEREYDOUNS SONS, 7min., Iran Directed by Hossein Moradizadeh Fereydoun divides his lands into three parts and gives each one to one of his sons. Salm is the land of Arabs and Romans, Tur is the land of Turks and China, and Iraj is the land of Iran.
DEMOCRACY, 10min., India Directed by Allabhya Ghosh By using the symbol of a wall fan; This film is convincing the modern situation of India, a large democratic country.
FRAME OF MIND, 6min., North Macedonia Directed by Aleksandra Kardalevska In the heart of an old city, a photographer’s chance encounter with a mysterious girl leads to a night of shared intimacy and connection, but as morning breaks, it exposes a hidden truth, casting shadows on their romance.
THE OTHER GUY, 16min., UK Directed by Kit Ramsay Peter gathers his three closest friends for a poker night. Their first gathering since he recently became single. The existing tension between the group quickly thickens when Peter not only learns they all attended a party his ex was also present at, but also senses there’s something about that night they’re trying to hide. He starts seeking the truth of what happened. Though he is guarding a secret of his own.
Child abuse awareness short video series by Christian Skarupa and Monika Peczeli. The short film HELP! was based on the idea of high school student Christian Skarupa. “We created these clips to spread awareness and be the voice for those who suffer from violence in silence.”
Review by Julie Sheppard:
This brilliant short, Help!, is only 24 seconds in duration, but it is able to present the horrors of child abuse in a stark, succinct manner. Within the first few frames, we get to see the work of a talented sketch artist, who creates the face of a terrified child. Equally unnerving are the many blurry red eyes and an ominous flat line, also in bloody, bright red.
Glitchy recurring images underscore, for me, the unpredictable nature of child abuse – shadowy human monsters can reach out to grab their victims, and fearsome toothy mouths can scream and belittle — with no notice, at any time.
The wistful piano refrains, disconcerting percussion, muffled deep voices and screeching sound effects all add to the frightening essence of the piece.
One of the final images of a small, traumatized child, seemingly embraced by two rescuing hands, cleverly coincides with the urgent message to assist these young ones. Without a single word, these 24 seconds are enough to spur good-hearted people – who care about protecting children from violence – to action.
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