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.

Film Festivals:

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.

For examples of what you’ll receive, watch the best of videos from the festival in the last two years:

LBGT Winning Screenplays:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL-0CVDAfvxipAs5K-4inkEO_qClH6eVkw&v=k3tLNO_8ilI

LGBT Short Film Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL-0CVDAfvxirbP5076b37hmkhp-oa0kzZ&v=cIaDt3vIlY0

All submissions must be LGBT oriented.

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  • Larissa DAndrea

    The team was super communicative and helpful. It was really beneficial to get an amazing feedback video!

    December 2024
  • Jijo Kuriakose

    The communication team of the festival did a marvellous job. They not only ensured that each stage of the festival was well updated with the film makers but also took their extended support in getting audience feedback, which is certainly a good gesture any film maker can offer.

    Feeling Great to be part of the festival.
    Love from India

    December 2024
  • Garrett Hopkins

    Great Festival. Our film Threedom got accepted. However, I couldn't fly/afford to go to Toronto to see it screen at the fest. It says Toronto & LA Film Fest, not sure if it'll also get a screening here in the states. We paid extra to have audience film their review/insights of the film. Since I couldn't attend the Fest in Canada, it was great to still hear people's reactions. Wish those reviews were filmed a little more professionally, however still great. Kind of weird our film won Best Performances, for the actors acting abilities...but we have to buy the trophy for it. Imagine walking on stage to accept an award at a festival you paid to submit/attend, and you have to swipe your credit card upon receiving the award lol. Of course I'm still going to buy it, I feel honored. Lil weird but honored.

    December 2024
  • Alan Chriest

    I made the film "Trans" knowing it would probably not be well accepted but it HAD to be made. Thank you so much for including our film. What you do is amazing and tireless. Everyone should support your efforts.

    December 2024
  • Patrice Leung

    Thank you, LGBTQ+ Toronto & Los Angeles Film Festival, for screening '12 angry lesbians'! It was a rare treat to get audience feedback and learn what resonated with people. As a filmmaker one hopes that one's ideas, and themes get communicated through the script, cinematography, and performances. The feedback I received encouraged me to continue making films. And for that I am forever grateful. Thank you for going the extra mile as a film festival. I wish they all did what you do--not only the feedback-- but getting attention for our independent films through youtube and podcasts. You really know how to show support and love for film and filmmakers. Thank you.

    November 2024