Female Festival Best Scene Reading of Candyland.com by Joan Barrett

Baby boomers/matures enter the 21st century’s dating scene as they seek the last loves of their lives on Candyland.Com, an online mature dating site under the guidance of well-intentioned though flawed founders, boomers Joan and Hughie. Hughie’s house- arrest above Joan’s garage/dating site office plays havoc with both their business and personal relationships. A Film… Continue reading Female Festival Best Scene Reading of Candyland.com by Joan Barrett

OCTOBER 2018 Female Directed & Written Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

A Film Freeway Preferred Festival:   TV PILOT Screenplay: EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIST SERVICE by Holly ScarabosioOctober 2018 TV BEST SCENE Screenplay: THE GRAND JURY by Suzanne LutusOctober 2018 SCI-FI SHORT Screenplay: THE DANCE OF THE DESERT by Colleen AsburyOctober 2018 CRIME/THRILLER BEST SCENE Screenplay: SAMANTHA RUTLEDGE PIE by Iannis AliferisOctober 2018 ROMANCE BEST SCENE Screenplay: COFFEE… Continue reading OCTOBER 2018 Female Directed & Written Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

Female Festival Testimonial – October 28 2018

Liz Lachman I LOVED getting the feedback from the audience. It was so interesting to hear what different people responded to and the different cross sections of people who I never would have thought would love the film. Very valuable for me to hear- so THANK YOU to the festival! AND the film looked and… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – October 28 2018

Female Festival Testimonial – October 24 2018

Initially, when the MC asked what people thought about my film – there was dead silence. My stomach and heart sank. But then she shared her own feelings and it seemed to open everyone up and then they started talking about their reactions. And it was SO OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE that I was thrilled! Liz Lachman… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – October 24 2018

Female Film Festival: Thursday December 13th at 7pm – Toronto

The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2018.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a Female Film… Continue reading Female Film Festival: Thursday December 13th at 7pm – Toronto

Director Biography – Sarah Gonyea (A VOICE FOR CHANGE: THE LAURA HILLIER STORY)

Sarah Gonyea is a Sheridan student studying film. A Voice for Change: The Laura Hillier Story is her Documentary directing debut. Director Statement This is a documentary very close to my heart, as Laura and I started this together before she pasted. She was a close friend of mine and when this situation just started… Continue reading Director Biography – Sarah Gonyea (A VOICE FOR CHANGE: THE LAURA HILLIER STORY)

Short Film: A VOICE FOR CHANGE: THE LAURA HILLIER STORY, 7min., Canada, Documentary

After complications in the Ontario medical system delayed her much-needed treatment, Laura Hillier’s dedication to create change during the months leading up to her tragic passing inspired a movement that has saved the lives of many Project Links  Website  Facebook Film Type: Documentary, Short Runtime: 6 minutes 50 seconds Completion Date: January 31, 2018 Production… Continue reading Short Film: A VOICE FOR CHANGE: THE LAURA HILLIER STORY, 7min., Canada, Documentary

Director Biography – Lisa Donato

Director Biography Lisa Donato is a writer, director, and activist from Billings, Montana and based in Austin & Los Angeles. The first feature film that she co-wrote, Signature Move, world-premiered at SXSW and won the grand jury prize for Best U.S. Narrative Feature at Outfest (2017). It can be found on Amazon Prime, Google Play,… Continue reading Director Biography – Lisa Donato

Short Film: FOXY TROT, 14min., USA, Comedy/LGBT

A married couple unexpectedly face their relationship issues when they take ballroom dance lessons in a very heteronormative class. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter Film Type: Short Genres: Comedy, LGBT Runtime: 14 minutes 37 seconds Completion Date: February 28, 2018 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format:… Continue reading Short Film: FOXY TROT, 14min., USA, Comedy/LGBT

Short Film: MAXWELL’S DEMON, 21min., Brazil, Drama/Family

A Father tries to fix the relationship with his wheelchair bounded daughter after she has been expelled from the school for sexually assaulting another student. Project Title (Original Language): O demonio de Maxwell Film Type: Short Runtime: 21 minutes 20 seconds Completion Date: March 30, 2017 Production Budget: 9,000 USD Country of Origin: Brazil Country… Continue reading Short Film: MAXWELL’S DEMON, 21min., Brazil, Drama/Family