Magico (LGBTQ / Gay Short Film)

A heartbroken magician needs to mend his heart in order to find real magic.
Magico is an award winning lgbt short film representing gay and bi characters in a fantastical world of magic. It was produced in Los Angeles by filmmakers from Colombia, Taiwan, Turkey, Argentina, US, China, Ukrain, India and Mexico.
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MAGICO CREDITS
Written and Directed by Juan Sebastian Valencia
Cast: Aaron Evans, Sam Street, Dicle Ozcer, David Ibrahimi.
Production Design: Sabrina Suarez
Director of Photography: Joseph Chun Fu Chang
Music: Nicolas Prada
Produced at the New York Film Academy
MAGICO FESTIVALS
Official Selection 2020
Rainbow Cinema Awards LGBT Film Festival
Independent Short Awards
Lift off Global Network Sessions
Best of Latin American Short Film festival
Frosbite International Film festival
Diverso Cinema
The Bebop Channel Content Festival
BoyOhBoy Films marathon
Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel International Film Festival
Winner:
Best LGBT Short Film Independent short awards
Best Production Design Independent short awards
Best Original Score Independent short awards
Best Student Director Independent short awards
Finalist:
Rainbow Cinema Awards LGBT Film Festival
Frosbite International Online Film Festival.
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[@juansebvalencia]

I’m overwhelmed and extremely grateful for the amount of support that’s been giving to Magico. To everyone with a broken heart I hope this short film helps you in your journey of healing your heart as it did with mine. And for my lgbt community I hope this story can add to the conversation of more and different content that represents our lives, that are just the same as everyone else with a touch of magic 😉. Thank you all for watching.

[@bgrahamma]

I wasn't looking for this per se, but am always looking for LGBTQ short films. KZbin suggested watching and I enjoyed it. I kept hoping their would be more. A continuation perhaps?

[@neilmurphy966]

Agree with yr words..and gotta say work clearly went into design n set and costumes.. shud maybe be a short miniseries from this !!? 😍

[@juansebvalencia]

Definitely more content is coming. 😉

[@billycarroll9153]

@Juan. You should be so proud of this masterpiece. I’ve watched 5 times since discovering it. I will be watching out for more from you. Happy New Year!!

[@juansebvalencia]

@@billycarroll9153 thank you so much for watching and your comment makes me really happy. Happy new year to you too. 🧡💙💛❤️💚

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

"What? You thought you were special?" What a devastating line. And yet, Luke is the one who finds the real magic by overcoming his sorrow. Ultimately, Carl is the one who is shallow, who does tricks. Doves, yet! He needs the wand to focus. By using the tears as the source of his magic and his way of overcoming the sorrow and turning it into joy not only for himself but others, Luke made a powerful point about all our lives. Amazing set decoration, costumes, music, camera work, editing; believable acting. Thanks to the diverse group of filmmakers who collaborated to make a film with universal meaning. This is one of the best short films I have ever seen.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for sharing this 💙💜🧡💛💚

[@granvillelee-warner3551]

Well said

[@armandogonzalez4647]

💛💙💜🧡❤️💗💚

[@stevejacobs8375]

I agree !!!!!! That was inspiring and just so beautiful to watch ! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO 👏👏👏

[@jacobparadiso3180]

This is one of the only LGBT+ films I have seen so far where the main protagonist is able to obtain their own happy ending that is defined by themselves and not in the context of their romantic relationship. I love how this breaks the stereotypes.

[@rubbyfrancois9259]

In 16 minutes we learn SELF ACCEPTANCE, LOVE and MAGIC 💕😭 and it is so damn beautiful.

[@juansebvalencia]

Your comment makes me really happy. Thank you for watching and happy new year. 🎊

[@javierortizv]

The more I watch this short film, the more I enjoy the superb delicacy and beauty with which this story is told. It reminds me of the magic and charm of Disney movies. More films like these please! Congratulations to the team.

[@bahhumbug9824]

This is soooooo good. The snowflakes melted my Scrooge-like heart. Luke has outgrown Carl's games and found better magic. The music, cinematography, acting...all superb. Thank you for this warm movie.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻💙💚💛❤️🧡

[@Tomy_Yon]

I swear these shorts got more substance than the majority of feature films. Very powerful. ❤️

[@patricksoricone9624]

Outstanding. Unrequited love is painful, but the character found strength within himself and thus, found success in magic.

[@dicleozcer4113]

this was incredible thank you!! great storytelling amazing cinematography and phenomenal performances. great job!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you 🙏🏻😘

[@lala0608101]

@@lizbraylens8511 was that an insult or a compliment? I’m guessing an insult but idk

[@tompabompa]

This brings back painful memories from when I was a teenager. But the magic of human ability to overcome, thrive and love again is not a “trick”. I still find it difficult to hear the young man’s heart break. Beautiful short film. Well done!

[@tubelitey]

Breathtakingly beautiful and a rare gem for this has a Soul in it. It need not be a gay love story or shades of it but the story of any one of us, who found courage, strength, confidence and faith in hinself and his abilities to rise above tbe Odds. Wonderfully sensitive, this is no short of an Oscar winner. Thank you for enriching our lives.

[@juansebvalencia]

Your comment made my day. Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙏🏻

[@wonkygeorge]

This short film is to remind us that magic is inside us, we don't need sb else to make magic... So, no matter what we're going through, the answer is inside of us and there's always sth to be learnt in every hardship we live in order to find the best of ourselves. Beautiful short film

[@juansebvalencia]

You’re right. Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@REdgar66]

Thank you! You’ll never know how much I needed this movie right now. How much I needed to be reminded that we all have it within ourselves to make the magic happen. Bless you.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for watching. Your message makes me incredibly happy.

[@RickySutphin]

In my younger playing around and dating days I never thought about the broken hearts I left behind. This one made me think. What few men I was with in my wilder times have remained friends but I wonder if I broke a heart now. My husband of 20 years looked just like Luke in his younger days, so soft and caring. We both enjoyed this and it sparked a nice romantic night. We are older and tougher and now so it was a nice break to see the softer side of life for a little while. Thanks for the spark, and some pretty men to look at. Good job.

[@RobOmaha]

Thank you... Magico is perfection ✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨... 3 x and more tears each time...

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for this beautiful comment. 🙏🏻❤️🧡😃💛💙

[@monicalondono8861]

Excellent!!! Someone deserves a job in Disney!! ⭐️

[@juansebvalencia]

That’s my dream 😍🙏🏻

[@brittsaunders4621]

Really awesome, and so affirming...sometimes, people come into our lives for a reason, to show us something, teach us something...and then they're gone, but we're left with that important experience that caused us to grow.

[@rogerhall6450]

Poor Luke, but he discovered pure magic. Love can be a very powerful thing! 💓

[@billycarroll9153]

I have absolutely no idea why I am sobbing.

[@EdwardSeeber]

So glad I stumbled on to this short film, I'm a little heart broken they didn't end up together but man that ending also the music playing during this whole film, amazing 💯💙

[@juansebvalencia]

🧡💙💚❤️💛

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Beautifully made. The mark of a great story is if it is able to convey feelings and emotions that are universal to us all regardless of where you might live, your history or social status etc. This perfectly captured that time in your life as a newly minted “adult” when you are trying to discover who you are and your place in the world. That lack of confidence due to uncertainty about how life works whilst at the same time being exposed to new and exciting experiences as well as learning to deal with disappointment and loss. The main protagonist is gay but regardless of your orientation i think we can all relate to that crushing moment when you discover that perfect person you became enamoured with isn’t actually so perfect but then learning how to get back up and moving forward . Bravo.

[@MicaRayan]

What a rare presentation. Unique and just heartwarming. I love the message by the end of the whole thing and dynamic in the actor's talent ❄ Definitely magic! ❤

[@JuanKV]

Precioso... Mágico! Me ha encantado la sensibilidad que transmite la historia y esos toques poéticos. Felicidades 🌹❤️

[@victor_dakota7986]

One of the most Beautiful and MAGICAL short films everrrrr!!!! I just love the ending and the storyline was attention-grabbing. As a huge fan of magic.....this short film naturally put a humongous smile on my face. It was a very nice film. Thanks for sharing.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for your comment 🙏🏻❤️💙💛💚🧡

[@behmog]

One of the most perfect short films I've ever seen, not just in LGBTQ Genre, but in all Genres. Well done and a magnificent job in reminding the feelings that I had years ago (a little bit today as well) when I wanted to be with someone but for many "normal" reasons it couldn't be possible, at least for that time being. Wonderful and magnificent. The music selection and the theatrical performances of the actors were just amazing. Well done many many times.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for your beautiful message.

[@stevejacobs8375]

The set decorator needs to be commended for all the choices they made to make this film so wonderfully beautiful !!!

[@juansebvalencia]

Sabrina Suarez. She is amazing.

[@stevejacobs8375]

Absolutely !!!!!!!!

[@ZachariahGreggs]

Simply outstanding, everything about this film is Magico!

[@juansebvalencia]

❤️🧡💛💚💙

[@blainemason8218]

Really. This is just so beautiful. A good cry to start out the new year is probably just what the doctor ordered! Thank you for this wonderful film 👍🏽🤍

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching 🤍 happy new year 😁🎉

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

Why did it felt like a Disney movie yet it didn't because Disney has never made a gay love story quite like this or unrequited love story... Moral of the story... Love can be magical and magic exists all over, we are magic, no one can take your magic unless u let them...it's up to u to unlock your true gifts for the world to see... Don't let dark magicians enchant u because they can take ur magic that makes u shine ... They only wanna use u and when they are tired of u they'll simply dispose of u like an old trick that has no use for them... Ur real magic, the one that makes us wake up everyday with a smile, no one can truly take that away because a real magician sees right through all tricks...

[@magicianrexofficial]

Agreed!

[@victor_dakota7986]

Beautiful perception and powerful message.

[@davidfryer9359]

YOU SPEAK YOUR TRUTH THROUGH LOVE, AWARENESS AND EXPIREINCE...YOUR TRUTH IS VALID TO ME AND I HOPE IT RESONATE DEEP IN ALL YOU TOUCH WITH YOUR LOVE. I THANK YOU!

[@thadeu7977]

Deliciously engaging, delicate, intelligent and sensitive! The handsome, charismatic lead actor who with one look says everything he feels! A magical movie! A simply wonderful film!

[@pierrealberson4657]

The marvellous ending makes the whole film so very beautiful! Muchas gracias!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@senulisenadhipathi7267]

It's beautiful... Wish I could tell more but that would waterdown the emotion I'm actually want to express. Thankyou for this one.

[@Iluminacion32]

Simplemente mágico. Precioso! Felicitaciones a todos. La música de Nicolás Prada es absolutamente hermosa! Abrazos

[@juansebvalencia]

Muchas gracias. 🙏🏻

[@mickyflynn635]

I'm late to the party, only recently discovering this wonderful video. Wow, the emotions it brings forth! From joy to tears. Absolutely phenomenal video! Thank you for sharing it.

[@kristynahatcher]

Great job, Juan!!! That was beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you Kristyna. 😍🙏🏻

[@normancross1515]

Very inventive script, excellently produced and directed, with believable actors. Thank you for the presentation! 💝

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@normancross1515]

@@lizbraylens8511 - 2/10 trash viewer . . .

[@harvey1965]

Beautiful, delicate, sweet and heartbreaking; you took me back to my challenging 20's. Great work!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for your comment ❤️🙏🏻

[@dyanabartley1744]

Two words... Breathtakingly Beautiful!!!!

[@TheWhore2culture]

So beautiful & poignant, thank you & kudos to yourself & EVERYONE involved in this awesome production💥👊❤💯🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👋❄✌

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻. Happy new year.

[@TheWhore2culture]

@@juansebvalencia My pleasure & the same to you&yours👋🌟💯✌

[@gerardogomes2906]

Beautiful short film, excellent production and magical presentation

[@marcomunguia6534]

The magic comes when we overcome sorrow and find the the unique and true love for who we are !!! Nice job

[@alfredbooth6854]

What a perfect movie. The world needs more magic that we all need to learn -somehow-to create by ourselves for ourselves.

[@JLHMahal]

This movie made me cry multiple times tonight 😂🤣🤩... brought back memories of the past😜... Such a meaningful story that everyone can own... 😍😇🤩 Thank you for sharing 😃

[@jefjison4828]

WOW who created this has a fat idea 🥺♥️👏😍 it really say that " shouldn't allow yourself to rely but trusting you're ability of something is needed " those details in background wow love it

[@alexalbin3503]

this is a beautiful story and really should be made into a full length feature. i mean we could all use some magic these days :)

[@charlesgwinter]

you don't know how much i needed to see this gem today of all days. thank you so very much!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@andreadh7913]

THIS IS JUST SOMETHING ELSE!!!! I LOVED IT!!!!!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@parveshramjutton7568]

This film couldn't have a better ending. I love the ending.💜 Thank for showing us magic. Suscribed👌🏿

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you 🥰

[@magicianrexofficial]

I love this!! Edit: Why am I getting disney vibes lol It might be the music and the magic XD

[@juansebvalencia]

Vibes are there, 😍 I love Disney.

[@markm5174]

Wow! More later after I digest this amazing movie. Beautiful and magical. It encompasses all that is and the things that aren’t. You should do a Houdini type full feature film. Stunningly hopeful.

[@carlosgustavorubio1332]

Es hermoso, bella historia, bella gente... Bellisimo y ... triste, como la vida... Gracias!

[@ronette64]

I loved everything about this movie. The music, the romance. Really terrific!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much! ❤️💙💚🧡

[@frankdingle9920]

That was so wonderful to watch, thank you

[@terencesommer6307]

Amazing and freeing to see some magic! Great little film.

[@eddiefniii]

Awesome. Very very well done! Loved it.

[@eduarbilitis]

Un corto sutil, hermoso y elegante... Y mágico, por supuesto.

[@roguico]

Amazing and outstanding! A masterpiece. I look forward to watch more works from you.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you!

[@orellanalesther]

Such a nice short film ! Loved it !

[@teacher55oliveros]

Completely MAGICAL!!!!

[@granvillelee-warner3551]

Loved this, magical!

[@thefilipinojoe]

Loved it. Great movie. Very original.

[@iraidasantana6364]

This was absolutely beautiful and magical💖

[@HectorGarcia1]

Beautifully done! And glad to see Wooden Nickel in the credits.

[@karmabelieverI]

This is magic yet honest reality..love the makers!

[@alexhfconceicao]

Wow, how touching. Delicate, romantic, soft. Great job. Congrats.

[@FFOGHORN]

Wow, just beautiful to watch. Thank you!

[@anubabu6851]

Outstanding.....Sad happy ending...It still hurting.....

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you. ❤️💙💚💛🧡 It will heal.

[@anubabu6851]

@@juansebvalencia 😊

[@actwan1950]

Enjoyed it tremendously. Thanks.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@msem6136]

That's life... ...very well done!! 👍👍

This is beautiful. Congrats!

[@yanlucasfonseca8646]

Incredible. Congratulations!!!!!!

[@edwardmcdevitt790]

The 35 plus years with my Husband, Soupie was magic for me!!!

[@AndrewAB1233]

I loved it. Juan, you are going places sir because this shows you have real talent. A touch of Spielberg.

[@juansebvalencia]

You just made my day. Thank you so much. Spielberg is one if my heroes.

[@AndrewAB1233]

@@juansebvalencia you are most welcome. I await your next production :)

[@ConcreteHugh]

This is just Wonderful, thank you ❤

[@robb8234]

very nice... ty.. the 'straight' friend, what a hotty!!! woof.. love the theatrics.. excellent.. good job!

[@donaldstorm4959]

It was a very cute movie even though the other guy used him in a terrible way he burned him really bad that was really sad but the magic was beautiful. DRS.

[@TheUtak]

Good job, i really love the ending..

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻. It’s a lesson we all need to learn. 😉

[@TheUtak]

@@juansebvalenciawhen you turn u sorrow into joy..we all understand how that feel especially when we got rejected, and especially when it with straight guys 😜

[@JoFourie]

Brilliantly beautiful!!!👌👌👏👏♥️♥️

[@lasl7325]

Amazing! Touch my soul thank you !

[@londoty4469]

Magically brilliant ✨✨✨✨✨

[@michaelmiller1215]

A marvelous tear-jerker!

[@tennissmacks4937]

great casting & solid acting by charismatic Sam and sensitive David and poetic (magical!) story

[@gabruthebeagle9816]

Oh my god it's amazing... increadible...

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching. ❤️💙💚🧡💛

[@AhmedMoustafa2874]

It is a real story, God helps us, if we were used by others who did not really love us, we will be compensated in the future, trust that

[@peterwy874]

An insanely awesome film 💯!

[@seethevolcane-qj8ys]

Pleased this pic is so well-liked. It left me cold.

[@camnsprencheria3225]

BEAUTIFUL!❄️

[@skiersobolski]

the best short movie I have ever seen. Sir, I have rated it ten on the imdb site. I hope you'll be very famous in a next future.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment and rating. 🥰

[@walterpiar2859]

Amazinfilm great acting great story line

[@rabouanpaul4890]

oui c'était magique quelle belle réalisation !!!! bravo

[@eliasdaviddelciprescalvo2811]

Wowwwwwww Realmente mágico!!

[@kra9563]

Your story is beautiful. Thank you

[@arqtube731]

Love it!!! Fantastic..

[@furcascr4362]

Me idientifico totalmente, esa fue mi historia alguna vez. Lo importante es recordar que somos magia, que no necesitamos a otros para hacer un buen acto. Lloré con este film, creo que a pesar del tiempo aún me queda cierta melancolía. Como alguna vez leí "al final todos hemos cambiado por el bulevar de los sueños rotos". Muchas gracias por compartir esta maravilla. ✨️✨️✨️

[@igorslivensky3064]

Great! Magic! I love this Film❤️😘

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you very much for your comment 💙❤️💛🧡💚💜

[@arkadashi]

Just stunning!!!!!!!!

[@tgmorrow]

Marvellous!

[@raulfrancisconunez1928]

Me encanto. Maravilloso.

[@julietming8476]

Very heartwarming enjoyed it tremendously

[@juansebvalencia]

Thanks for watching

[@Adi-nm2tm]

This needs more recognition

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you ❤️💚💙🧡💛

[@D2J2N]

beautiful, like a magical poem

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you 🙏🏻. It’s a magical poem 😍