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Producer & NYFA Alum Alex Lampsos on His Latest Film “Breaking Fast” Born in Beirut and brought up in Abu Dhabi and Canada, Alex Lampsos was always drawn to film and entertainment. From his beginnings in the film festival to producing indie films and music videos for the stars of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Lampsos has also produced commercials for Marvel, Disney, Sony, and LA Models in collaboration with Sir Elton John.  After working managing festival experiences and logistics at the Toronto...

On Feb. 7, the Cambria Film Festival hosted a virtual awards ceremony to announce the winning films of this years international competition. The festivals panel of judges made its selections from nearly 400 feature-length and short films submitted from around the world. Best Short Film was awarded to In Tune, a French short directed by Zavier Inbona, while Bolero Station, a Swiss animated film directed by Rolf Bronniman, received the award for Best Animated Film. Breaking Fast, an American f...

Black Widow, another anticipated film from Marvel Studios is the ensemble Eternals. One of the most notable aspects of the upcoming film is that it will feature Marvel’s first onscreen same-sex couple, half of which will be played by Jack Ryan star Haaz Sleiman. The actor recently spoke on being a part of franchises first same-sex couple in the film, and its significance. Since it was first announced in 2018, Breaking Fast, and Sleiman spoke on being a part of that significant relations...

As he promoted his latest movie, the rom-com  Breaking Fast, Sleiman threw in a few teasers for eager Marvel fans and reassured queer audiences that the studio has gone to great lengths to ensure respectful treatment. “It’s my first Marvel film, so of course, I’m excited,” he told “My gut feeling is you’ll be so proud. What Marvel has been able to accomplish, I’m so proud of them because they approached it in a very thoughtful way, and Phastos is one of the biggest superheroes i...

Mike Mosallam made a perfect match for his delicious gay rom-com ‘Breaking Fast’ Mosallams sweet love story tackles faith, food, and witty comedy 6SHARES Breaking Fast — Photo: Courtesy of Vertical Entertainment A sweet love story about a gorgeous, gay, Arab, Muslim, Superman-adoring doctor named Mo living in West Hollywood, Breaking Fast was a breakout hit on the 2020 LGBTQ film festival circuit. Audiences of all persuasions sparked to the film’s mix of romance, faith, food, and witty...

A festival favorite, director Mike Mosallam’s romantic comedy Breaking Fastfollows the burgeoning love affair between a Muslim doctor and the man who begins sharing nightly meals with him during Ramadan. “Set against the twinkling lights of West Hollywood, Breaking Fast is a romantic comedy that follows Mo, a practicing Muslim still reeling from heartbreak when an all-American guy, Kal, offers to join him in his nightly Iftars, the traditional meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan,” the ...

Rom-com Breaking Fast gives spotlight to underrepresented groups Breaking Fast. Haaz Sleiman in Amin El Gamal in Photo courtesy of Vertical Entertainment As with all things surrounding the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s taken a long time – too long – for movies centering on them to come to the fore. Even this far into the 21st century, a disheartening number of films continue to focus on the coming out experience instead of showing people living their lives like anybody els...

A festival favorite, director Mike Mosallam’s romantic comedy Breaking Fastfollows the burgeoning love affair between a Muslim doctor and the man who begins sharing nightly meals with him during Ramadan. “Set against the twinkling lights of West Hollywood, Breaking Fast is a romantic comedy that follows Mo, a practicing Muslim still reeling from heartbreak when an all-American guy, Kal offers to join him in his nightly Iftars, the traditional meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan,” the fi...

The trailer has been released for  Breaking Fast, an upcoming queer film that follows a gay Muslim man trying to navigate romance during Ramadan. The film, due for release on streaming platforms on 22 January, 2021, follows Mo (Haaz Sleiman), a practicing Muslim who is left reeling after a relationship falls apart. In the aftermath of his failed relationships, Mo – a gay doctor living in West Hollywood – embarks on a new relationship with Kal (Michael Cassidy), an aspiring actor. Kal joins...

Watch Haaz Sleimans Adorable Trailer for Queer Romcom Breaking Fast It follows a gay practicing Muslim living in West Hollywood during Ramadan. If youre in the mood for more queer romantic comedies, youre in look. In January, Breaking Fast will hit screens. Haaz Sleiman stars as Mo, a gay practicing Muslim who lives in West Hollywood. Mo is reeling from heartbreak, and headed into Ramadan, when he meets Kal (Michael Cassidy.) He invites Kal to break fast with him each night with Iftars, which ...