Disney+ will be premiering “LAUNCHPAD” season 2 on Friday, September 29, 2023. Disney’s “Launchpad” Season 2 is a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic filmmakers. This season showcases six writers, five directors, and one writer-director from underrepresented backgrounds who were given the opportunity to share their perspectives and creative visions. One of the short films chosen for this season is “Beautiful, FL” which is directed by Gabriela Ortega and written by an LGBTQ+ Couple Joel Perez and Adrian Ferbeyre. We are proud to mention that this amazing couple is also connected to our company, the Happening Out Television network. Adrian Ferbeyre, one of the writers of this beautiful film, is the brother of DJ Alex Ferbeyre who has worked with our company in the past. What makes this participation even more special is that the couple is also the first married screenwriting duo, LGBTQ+ couple, and Latinx to be chosen for the project. Joel also plays a role in the actual short and Adrian also has a cameo in the film. “Beautiful, FL” is a story of a teenage girl who is determined to win an ice cream competition with a flavor inspired by her late Tia Abuela’s Puerto Rican treats. The film features a talented cast of Dariana Alvarez, Lynette Coll, Eileen Galindo, Logan “Meatball Queen” Jennings, and Wendi McLendon-Covey.
