NEWSLINES
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #14 – July 23rd, 2007
DOING SUNDAY WITH STYLE!
Now that was one “great-film-festival-day, everyone!” as Managing Director Jared Earley has a habit of saying. But it’s true, Sunday couldn’t have been any better. The events were a blast and every screening was either sold out or jam-packed. This can only mean one thing… you actually took the advice from yesterday’s newsline and took advantage of every possible film festival second that was offered. Okay, okay, so you were probably already planning on enjoying every possible moment of screenings and events on Sunday to begin with, but it couldn’t have ended on a better high note for our last “full” festival day!
FESTIVAL FAVES
Now tonight the Prince Theater will continue to show festival screenings for Butch Jamie, Spider Lilies and Men In The Nude while the Wilma Theater and the Arts Bank will offer some of this year’s festival favorites. Here goes.
Wilma Theater
7:00pm - Out at the Wedding – The only centerpiece screening this year to be selected to the festival favorites, this film is about “misunderstandings, family and love.” It sold out earlier in the festival, so don’t miss your last chance to see this with a group of friends.
9:15pm - Curiosity of Chance – This John Huges-styled 80’s throwback is a comedy about an openly gay teen facing highschool.
Arts Bank Theater
7:15pm - In Sickness & In Health – This film brought the audience to tears and applause during its first showing last Sunday and has already been rallied the attention of the Philadelphia Inquirer since it screened 7 days ago. It’ll certainly continue to provoke change and to assist in the fight for same-sex marriages.
9:15pm - Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde’s timeless story is retold in this experimental and artistic repainting of the classic tale of vanity.
WALKING DOWN THE AISLE
Tomorrow the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will walk Tori Spelling down the aisle for this year’s closing night film Kiss The Bride. We’ll also present this year’s Award recipients before heading over to Twenty21 to close this year’s festival with style!
Tickets for the closing night party are becoming scarce, so be sure to purchase yours today before they’re all gone.
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Ok, so here’s the deal. We’ve been taking pictures… lots of pictures… a ton of pictures!
And I’m just about ready to share some of them with you. But it’s gotta be a fair trade.
Sooo, if you have photos that you’ve taken with friends or celebrities that have been visiting town for the festival, send them to me. Just reply to this email and attach the photo – And if I like it, maybe it’ll even end up on the festival website.
In the meantime, here’s the photos that I’ve posted so, but check back every couple of hours, because there are sooo many more that’ll be going up real soon. www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
Enjoy and don’t say I didn’t warn you !
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Newsline #13 - 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
NEWSLINES
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #13 – July 22nd, 2007
OUR LAST CHANCE, LET’S MAKE IT LAST!
That’s right, it makes me a little sad to say it, but today is our official last “full” day of screenings. Yes, sure, sure, sure – we still have two days of festival left and a killer closing party planned, but for movie junkies like us, it’ll be our last day to sit in the theater from noon to midnight feeding our film-loving addiction!
Now yesterday was terrific, everything went exactly as planned. The It Ain’t Easy Being Green shorts were fantastic, as were the Love Is Blind shorts. We also got to see The Witnesses and Nina’s Heavenly Delights.
We were honored to be in the presence of Craig Lucas, screenwriter/director extraordinaire!!! Who graciously accepted the Artistic Achievement Award at the Arts Bank before sharing some funny stories and taking part in a Q&A on stage with Philadelphia film critic and esteemed author Gary Kramer.
The Craig Lucas after-party proved just as good as folks enjoyed drinks and karaoke at Tavern on Camac and saw exclusive musical performances by film festival executive staff members Rosemary Connors (Executive Director) and Jared Early (Managing Director) who each took a shot at the mic with acoustics from the baby grand piano.
Now, starting the day off today is a tough choice… but you really can’t go wrong. You’ve got to choose between Spider Lillies at the Prince at noon, which is a story about “two lonely women who meet in a tattoo parlor and discover that they share a past connection” or you can hear from Keegan, a cast member from Boy I Am which is playing at 12:15 at the Arts Bank, which is an “intelligent, provocative and intimate doc that follows three transitioning females to males.” Either way, you won’t be let down.
Mid-Afternoon offers the talked about Out In Philly Shorts Program, that I recommend all Philly-natives should make time for. This program offers 8 shorts from Philadelphia filmmakers, shot in and around town and is not to be missed. If you got your fill of shorts yesterday though, you can catch encore screenings of The Bubble, Rock Haven and Born Again showing at this same time.
If you cant make the shorts program at 2:30, then definitely visit our Sundae Social at DIVE (601 Walnut Street – 10th Floor) at 4:30pm. This will give you a chance to meet all of the shorts filmmakers while enjoying your favorite flavor of ice cream. Who could ask for more than that?
If you did attend the shorts program and have already spent some time with the Philly filmmakers, then at 5:00pm, you can head over to the Black Box at the Prince for our Conversation with Anthony Rapp. The RENT star has recently written a book and will be on hand to read passages from this new work and to answer questions about his life is the theater.
Last but not least though, by 9ish we recommend you head back to one of the theater venues to scarf down one last portion of festival films. You can go with The Victim at the Prince, Anger Me at the Wilma or Daughters of Chiquita at the Arts Bank. Whichever one you go with, you’ll be pleased you did.
TOMORROW IS FESTIVAL FAVES
The Festival Favorites have been announced. Here goes.
Wilma Theater
7:00 Out at the Wedding
9:15 Curiosity of Chance
Arts Bank Theater
7:15 In Sickness & In Health
9:15 Picture of Dorian Gray
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Ok, so here’s the deal. We’ve been taking pictures… lots of pictures… a ton of pictures!
And I’m just about ready to share some of them with you. But it’s gotta be a fair trade.
Sooo, if you have photos that you’ve taken with friends or celebrities that have been visiting town for the festival, send them to me. Just reply to this email and attach the photo – And if I like it, maybe it’ll even end up on the festival website.
In the meantime, here’s the photos that I’ve posted so, but check back every couple of hours, because there are sooo many more that’ll be going up real soon. www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
Enjoy and don’t say I didn’t warn you !
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
BOY I AM (12:15pm, Arts Bank) Keegan, cast member
BORN AGAIN (2:30pm, Black Box at the Prince) Markie Hancock, director, screenwriter and cinematographer
OUT IN PHILLY: SHORTS PROGRAM (2:30pm, Arts Bank)
Glance into the Life, Gretjen Clause from the Colors Youth Group; Oh, Little Lark, Andy Madeiros, director; Sarah Vaughn, Kevin A. Brown, director; Inner Wang, Michelle Pollino, director, Wang Newton (Mei-Yann); Three Little Words, Sue Ryan, director; Members Only, Carolina Roca-Smith, director; Uncle Mike, Julianne McCartney, director; Night Falls Fast, Mark R. Jackson, director
ROCK HAVEN (2:30pm, Wilma Theater) David Lewis, director, screenwriter and producer
NINA’S HEAVENLY DELIGHTS (4:30pm, Prince Music Theater) Pratibha Parmar, director, screenwriter and producer
A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY RAPP (5:00pm, Black Box at the Prince) Anthony Rapp
UNDERNEATH (7:00pm, Arts Bank) Cherisse Deaton, director, Katrina Deaton, cast member and writer
HOLDING TREVOR (7:15pm, Wilma Theater) Brent Gorski, cast member and screenwriter, and Jay Brannan, cast member
Kali Ma (Short with ROCK HAVEN) (7:45pm, Arts Bank) Soman Chainani, director
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Born Again Black Box at the Prince 2:30pm
7/22/07 Underneath Arts Bank 7:00pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/24/07 Closing Night Party Twenty21 10:00pm
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #13 – July 22nd, 2007
OUR LAST CHANCE, LET’S MAKE IT LAST!
That’s right, it makes me a little sad to say it, but today is our official last “full” day of screenings. Yes, sure, sure, sure – we still have two days of festival left and a killer closing party planned, but for movie junkies like us, it’ll be our last day to sit in the theater from noon to midnight feeding our film-loving addiction!
Now yesterday was terrific, everything went exactly as planned. The It Ain’t Easy Being Green shorts were fantastic, as were the Love Is Blind shorts. We also got to see The Witnesses and Nina’s Heavenly Delights.
We were honored to be in the presence of Craig Lucas, screenwriter/director extraordinaire!!! Who graciously accepted the Artistic Achievement Award at the Arts Bank before sharing some funny stories and taking part in a Q&A on stage with Philadelphia film critic and esteemed author Gary Kramer.
The Craig Lucas after-party proved just as good as folks enjoyed drinks and karaoke at Tavern on Camac and saw exclusive musical performances by film festival executive staff members Rosemary Connors (Executive Director) and Jared Early (Managing Director) who each took a shot at the mic with acoustics from the baby grand piano.
Now, starting the day off today is a tough choice… but you really can’t go wrong. You’ve got to choose between Spider Lillies at the Prince at noon, which is a story about “two lonely women who meet in a tattoo parlor and discover that they share a past connection” or you can hear from Keegan, a cast member from Boy I Am which is playing at 12:15 at the Arts Bank, which is an “intelligent, provocative and intimate doc that follows three transitioning females to males.” Either way, you won’t be let down.
Mid-Afternoon offers the talked about Out In Philly Shorts Program, that I recommend all Philly-natives should make time for. This program offers 8 shorts from Philadelphia filmmakers, shot in and around town and is not to be missed. If you got your fill of shorts yesterday though, you can catch encore screenings of The Bubble, Rock Haven and Born Again showing at this same time.
If you cant make the shorts program at 2:30, then definitely visit our Sundae Social at DIVE (601 Walnut Street – 10th Floor) at 4:30pm. This will give you a chance to meet all of the shorts filmmakers while enjoying your favorite flavor of ice cream. Who could ask for more than that?
If you did attend the shorts program and have already spent some time with the Philly filmmakers, then at 5:00pm, you can head over to the Black Box at the Prince for our Conversation with Anthony Rapp. The RENT star has recently written a book and will be on hand to read passages from this new work and to answer questions about his life is the theater.
Last but not least though, by 9ish we recommend you head back to one of the theater venues to scarf down one last portion of festival films. You can go with The Victim at the Prince, Anger Me at the Wilma or Daughters of Chiquita at the Arts Bank. Whichever one you go with, you’ll be pleased you did.
TOMORROW IS FESTIVAL FAVES
The Festival Favorites have been announced. Here goes.
Wilma Theater
7:00 Out at the Wedding
9:15 Curiosity of Chance
Arts Bank Theater
7:15 In Sickness & In Health
9:15 Picture of Dorian Gray
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Ok, so here’s the deal. We’ve been taking pictures… lots of pictures… a ton of pictures!
And I’m just about ready to share some of them with you. But it’s gotta be a fair trade.
Sooo, if you have photos that you’ve taken with friends or celebrities that have been visiting town for the festival, send them to me. Just reply to this email and attach the photo – And if I like it, maybe it’ll even end up on the festival website.
In the meantime, here’s the photos that I’ve posted so, but check back every couple of hours, because there are sooo many more that’ll be going up real soon. www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
Enjoy and don’t say I didn’t warn you !
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
BOY I AM (12:15pm, Arts Bank) Keegan, cast member
BORN AGAIN (2:30pm, Black Box at the Prince) Markie Hancock, director, screenwriter and cinematographer
OUT IN PHILLY: SHORTS PROGRAM (2:30pm, Arts Bank)
Glance into the Life, Gretjen Clause from the Colors Youth Group; Oh, Little Lark, Andy Madeiros, director; Sarah Vaughn, Kevin A. Brown, director; Inner Wang, Michelle Pollino, director, Wang Newton (Mei-Yann); Three Little Words, Sue Ryan, director; Members Only, Carolina Roca-Smith, director; Uncle Mike, Julianne McCartney, director; Night Falls Fast, Mark R. Jackson, director
ROCK HAVEN (2:30pm, Wilma Theater) David Lewis, director, screenwriter and producer
NINA’S HEAVENLY DELIGHTS (4:30pm, Prince Music Theater) Pratibha Parmar, director, screenwriter and producer
A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY RAPP (5:00pm, Black Box at the Prince) Anthony Rapp
UNDERNEATH (7:00pm, Arts Bank) Cherisse Deaton, director, Katrina Deaton, cast member and writer
HOLDING TREVOR (7:15pm, Wilma Theater) Brent Gorski, cast member and screenwriter, and Jay Brannan, cast member
Kali Ma (Short with ROCK HAVEN) (7:45pm, Arts Bank) Soman Chainani, director
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Born Again Black Box at the Prince 2:30pm
7/22/07 Underneath Arts Bank 7:00pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/24/07 Closing Night Party Twenty21 10:00pm
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
Issue #12 - 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
NEWSLINES
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #12 – July 21st, 2007
FRIDAY WAS FRISKY BUT SATURDAY’S GONNA BE SIZZLIN!!!
Two weekend’s of Booty shakin!
First, with RuPaul last weekend and then a whole lot more last night at Tori’s! Everyone that showed up for the film festival’s Booty Call party had a blast and shook it allllll night long.
But before we even got to the party, we had screenings. Lots of em’ and really good ones at that. There was The Bubble, Rock Haven, Butch Jamie, Holding Trevor, just to name a few. But that was yesterday, we’re focused on what’s happening today right!
Today’s a good day to see some of our many Short films, first is the shorts program It Ain’t Easy Being Green playing at the Wilma Theater at 12:15pm. Featuring 5 different short films, this program takes a close look at teens and young people dealing with sexuality. The second option for short films today is the Love Is Blind program beginning at the Arts Bank at 2:45pm. This one offers 7 shorts each one focusing on lesbian relationships.
If you’re more of a full-length kinda film-goer though, there’s still plenty to choose from, I’d suggest taking a look the much talked about The Witnesses or Nina’s Heavenly Delights, I’ve heard great things about both.
It’s also a great day to play “catch-up.” Maybe your friends have been talking all week long about one of the features you weren’t able to attend. Who wants to be that person? The one that can’t laugh along with the story or take part in the conversation, so here’s your chance to “catch-up” on what you missed. Just a couple of the movies screening for the second time today include Bears, The Gay Bed & Breakfast of Terror, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Kate Clinton and Two Sides of the Bed.
Once you’ve caught up on all your movies, you’ll have to decide how to spend the rest of the night. We’ve got a couple things lined up for you, take your pick.
You can get started early by joining us right after the screening of Longtime Companion to toast Artistic Achievement Award recipient Craig Lucas at Tavern on Camac at 7:00pm for the Prelude To A Kiss party. We’ll have drink specials till 9:00pm.
Or at 7:00pm you could check out the sounds of singer/songwriter Jay Brennan (also one of the stars of Holding Trevor) at one of my favorite places, L’Etage, 625 S. 6th street.
But if you’re a true die-hard movie-goer (like we are – yeah!) you’ll be in the theaters long past 7:00pm. In which case, we suggest some of our later events. We have the FUSE party at Club XO beginning at 10:00pm (1418 Rodman St) for a ‘Bollywood infused’ after party in honor of Nina’s Heavenly Delights or you could head to the Jamaican Jerk Hut for a special outdoor screening of the classic fave Mommie Dearest beginning at 11:15pm.
One way or another it’ll be non-stop ‘cause tonight’s definitely gonna be an all-nighter!
The big question is ‘How Long Can You Last?’ I guess we’re about to find out.
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Ok, so here’s the deal. We’ve been taking pictures… lots of pictures… a ton of pictures!
And I’m just about ready to share some of them with you. But it’s gotta be a fair trade.
Sooo, if you have photos that you’ve taken with friends or celebrities that have been visiting town for the festival, send them to me. Just reply to this email and attach the photo – And if I like it, maybe it’ll even end up on the festival website.
In the meantime, here’s the photos that I’ve posted so, but check back every couple of hours, because there are sooo many more that’ll be going up real soon. www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
Enjoy and don’t say I didn’t warn you !
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
We Belong (It Ain’t Easy Being Green SHORTS PROGRAM) (12:15pm, Wilma Theater)
Joe Wilson director
533 STATEMENTS (12:30, Black Box at the Prince) Tori Foster, director, producer, cinematographer and editor
THE GAY BED AND BREAKFAST OF TERROR (2:30pm, Wilma Theater) Jaymes Thompson, director, screenwriter and producer
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and LONGTIME COMPANION (5:00pm, Arts Bank) Craig Lucas, Award recipient and screenwriter
NINA’S HEAVENLY DELIGHTS (7:00pm, Wilma Theater) Pratibha Parmar, director, screenwriter and producer
BEARS (7:15pm, Black Box at the Prince) Nico Sabenorio, producer and editor Eric Siglin, Mr. Tampa
Leather Bear, and Jay Duckworth, Mr. New York Bear
The Best Men (Short with SUFFERING MAN’S CHARITY) (9:30pm, Wilma Theater) Tony Wei, director
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/21/07 Alexis Arquette Black Box at the Prince 2:45pm
7/21/07 Picture of Dorian Gray Wilma Theater 4:45pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Longtime Companion Arts Bank 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Born Again Black Box at the Prince 2:30pm
7/22/07 Underneath Arts Bank 7:00pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/24/07 Closing Night Party Twenty21 10:00pm
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #12 – July 21st, 2007
FRIDAY WAS FRISKY BUT SATURDAY’S GONNA BE SIZZLIN!!!
Two weekend’s of Booty shakin!
First, with RuPaul last weekend and then a whole lot more last night at Tori’s! Everyone that showed up for the film festival’s Booty Call party had a blast and shook it allllll night long.
But before we even got to the party, we had screenings. Lots of em’ and really good ones at that. There was The Bubble, Rock Haven, Butch Jamie, Holding Trevor, just to name a few. But that was yesterday, we’re focused on what’s happening today right!
Today’s a good day to see some of our many Short films, first is the shorts program It Ain’t Easy Being Green playing at the Wilma Theater at 12:15pm. Featuring 5 different short films, this program takes a close look at teens and young people dealing with sexuality. The second option for short films today is the Love Is Blind program beginning at the Arts Bank at 2:45pm. This one offers 7 shorts each one focusing on lesbian relationships.
If you’re more of a full-length kinda film-goer though, there’s still plenty to choose from, I’d suggest taking a look the much talked about The Witnesses or Nina’s Heavenly Delights, I’ve heard great things about both.
It’s also a great day to play “catch-up.” Maybe your friends have been talking all week long about one of the features you weren’t able to attend. Who wants to be that person? The one that can’t laugh along with the story or take part in the conversation, so here’s your chance to “catch-up” on what you missed. Just a couple of the movies screening for the second time today include Bears, The Gay Bed & Breakfast of Terror, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Kate Clinton and Two Sides of the Bed.
Once you’ve caught up on all your movies, you’ll have to decide how to spend the rest of the night. We’ve got a couple things lined up for you, take your pick.
You can get started early by joining us right after the screening of Longtime Companion to toast Artistic Achievement Award recipient Craig Lucas at Tavern on Camac at 7:00pm for the Prelude To A Kiss party. We’ll have drink specials till 9:00pm.
Or at 7:00pm you could check out the sounds of singer/songwriter Jay Brennan (also one of the stars of Holding Trevor) at one of my favorite places, L’Etage, 625 S. 6th street.
But if you’re a true die-hard movie-goer (like we are – yeah!) you’ll be in the theaters long past 7:00pm. In which case, we suggest some of our later events. We have the FUSE party at Club XO beginning at 10:00pm (1418 Rodman St) for a ‘Bollywood infused’ after party in honor of Nina’s Heavenly Delights or you could head to the Jamaican Jerk Hut for a special outdoor screening of the classic fave Mommie Dearest beginning at 11:15pm.
One way or another it’ll be non-stop ‘cause tonight’s definitely gonna be an all-nighter!
The big question is ‘How Long Can You Last?’ I guess we’re about to find out.
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Ok, so here’s the deal. We’ve been taking pictures… lots of pictures… a ton of pictures!
And I’m just about ready to share some of them with you. But it’s gotta be a fair trade.
Sooo, if you have photos that you’ve taken with friends or celebrities that have been visiting town for the festival, send them to me. Just reply to this email and attach the photo – And if I like it, maybe it’ll even end up on the festival website.
In the meantime, here’s the photos that I’ve posted so, but check back every couple of hours, because there are sooo many more that’ll be going up real soon. www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
Enjoy and don’t say I didn’t warn you !
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
We Belong (It Ain’t Easy Being Green SHORTS PROGRAM) (12:15pm, Wilma Theater)
Joe Wilson director
533 STATEMENTS (12:30, Black Box at the Prince) Tori Foster, director, producer, cinematographer and editor
THE GAY BED AND BREAKFAST OF TERROR (2:30pm, Wilma Theater) Jaymes Thompson, director, screenwriter and producer
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and LONGTIME COMPANION (5:00pm, Arts Bank) Craig Lucas, Award recipient and screenwriter
NINA’S HEAVENLY DELIGHTS (7:00pm, Wilma Theater) Pratibha Parmar, director, screenwriter and producer
BEARS (7:15pm, Black Box at the Prince) Nico Sabenorio, producer and editor Eric Siglin, Mr. Tampa
Leather Bear, and Jay Duckworth, Mr. New York Bear
The Best Men (Short with SUFFERING MAN’S CHARITY) (9:30pm, Wilma Theater) Tony Wei, director
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/21/07 Alexis Arquette Black Box at the Prince 2:45pm
7/21/07 Picture of Dorian Gray Wilma Theater 4:45pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Longtime Companion Arts Bank 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Born Again Black Box at the Prince 2:30pm
7/22/07 Underneath Arts Bank 7:00pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/24/07 Closing Night Party Twenty21 10:00pm
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
Newsline #11 - 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
NEWSLINES
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #11 – July 20th, 2007
Last Night We Kicked Off The Weekend Early
BUT NOW IT’S REALLY HERE!
Cock-tail loving festival guests enjoyed a 3 hour Happy hour event, the “Riverfront Reception” from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Keating’s River Grill at the Hyatt Regency Hotel by Penn’s Landing before strolling down the street for the free, outdoor screening of To Wong Foo… Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar at Penn’s Landing.
Pre-show entertainment included drag queens and flaming hoops jumpers, you would have to see it to believe it – and we did! The threat of rain didn’t stop movie-goers for second, we’re willing to get wet n’ wild if necessary.
For the folks who stayed up towards Center City, they had quite a bit to choose from. The sold out screening of Hairspray starring John Travolta packed the house at the Prince along with other festival hits The Witnesses and Gus Van Sant’s Mala Noche.
But that wasn’t the only sell-out. Fans also seemed to enjoy the experimental Picture of Dorian Gray and packed that house for that one too! Before it was all said and done, not a single ticket was left. Crowds also gathered for the Philadelphia made 2 Minutes Later, which debuted at our other festival in April. We just can’t get enough of this one.
GETTIN’ FRISKY ON FRIDAY
The weekend’s here. We hope you’re ready, because the whirlwind is about to begin. We’re gonna be hitting you hard and fast! This weekend packs in soooo many great movies, soooo many late night parties and sooo special presentations.
I’m not sure how we’re gonna keep up!!! Oh, who am I kidding?!?! We live for this stuff and so do you! It’s gonna be a blast.
Tonight we’ve got Two Sides of the Bed, One Night Stand and Men In The Nude – 3 films we’d all attend just because their titles are so enticing. Plus, we’re showing The Bubble, Rock Haven, Butch Jamie and Holding Trevor, movies that everyone’s been talking about since the moment the program guide came off the printing press.
ANNNNDD! Before the night is over, we’re all headed to Tori’s (no, not Tori Spelling, that’ll be closing night) for the Booty Call Party from 9:30pm – 2:00am. Tori’s is 119 South Street.
And that’s just the first day of this non-stop, down and dirty, final festival weekend!
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Ok, so here’s the deal. We’ve been taking pictures… lots of pictures… a ton of pictures!
And I’m just about ready to share some of them with you. But it’s gotta be a fair trade.
Sooo, if you have photos that you’ve taken with friends or celebrities that have been visiting town for the festival, send them to me. Just reply to this email and attach the photo – And if I like it, maybe it’ll even end up on the festival website.
In the meantime, here’s the photos that I’ve posted so, but check back every couple of hours, because there are sooo many more that’ll be going up real soon. www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
Enjoy and don’t say I didn’t warn you !
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
Holding Trevor, Friday, July 20th, Wilma Theater, 5:00pm – Director/Producer Rosser Goodman, Cast Member Jay Brennan
Rock Haven, Friday, July 20th, Arts Bank, 7:45pm – Writer/Director David Lewis
Kali Ma (Short film preceding Rock Haven), Friday, July 20th, Arts Bank, 7:45pm – Director Soman Chainani
Wrong Bathroom (Short film preceding One Night Stand), Friday, July 20th, Wilma Theater, 9:30pm – Director Shani Heckman
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/21/07 Alexis Arquette Black Box at the Prince 2:45pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Underneath Arts Bank 7:00pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #11 – July 20th, 2007
Last Night We Kicked Off The Weekend Early
BUT NOW IT’S REALLY HERE!
Cock-tail loving festival guests enjoyed a 3 hour Happy hour event, the “Riverfront Reception” from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Keating’s River Grill at the Hyatt Regency Hotel by Penn’s Landing before strolling down the street for the free, outdoor screening of To Wong Foo… Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar at Penn’s Landing.
Pre-show entertainment included drag queens and flaming hoops jumpers, you would have to see it to believe it – and we did! The threat of rain didn’t stop movie-goers for second, we’re willing to get wet n’ wild if necessary.
For the folks who stayed up towards Center City, they had quite a bit to choose from. The sold out screening of Hairspray starring John Travolta packed the house at the Prince along with other festival hits The Witnesses and Gus Van Sant’s Mala Noche.
But that wasn’t the only sell-out. Fans also seemed to enjoy the experimental Picture of Dorian Gray and packed that house for that one too! Before it was all said and done, not a single ticket was left. Crowds also gathered for the Philadelphia made 2 Minutes Later, which debuted at our other festival in April. We just can’t get enough of this one.
GETTIN’ FRISKY ON FRIDAY
The weekend’s here. We hope you’re ready, because the whirlwind is about to begin. We’re gonna be hitting you hard and fast! This weekend packs in soooo many great movies, soooo many late night parties and sooo special presentations.
I’m not sure how we’re gonna keep up!!! Oh, who am I kidding?!?! We live for this stuff and so do you! It’s gonna be a blast.
Tonight we’ve got Two Sides of the Bed, One Night Stand and Men In The Nude – 3 films we’d all attend just because their titles are so enticing. Plus, we’re showing The Bubble, Rock Haven, Butch Jamie and Holding Trevor, movies that everyone’s been talking about since the moment the program guide came off the printing press.
ANNNNDD! Before the night is over, we’re all headed to Tori’s (no, not Tori Spelling, that’ll be closing night) for the Booty Call Party from 9:30pm – 2:00am. Tori’s is 119 South Street.
And that’s just the first day of this non-stop, down and dirty, final festival weekend!
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES!
Ok, so here’s the deal. We’ve been taking pictures… lots of pictures… a ton of pictures!
And I’m just about ready to share some of them with you. But it’s gotta be a fair trade.
Sooo, if you have photos that you’ve taken with friends or celebrities that have been visiting town for the festival, send them to me. Just reply to this email and attach the photo – And if I like it, maybe it’ll even end up on the festival website.
In the meantime, here’s the photos that I’ve posted so, but check back every couple of hours, because there are sooo many more that’ll be going up real soon. www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
Enjoy and don’t say I didn’t warn you !
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
Holding Trevor, Friday, July 20th, Wilma Theater, 5:00pm – Director/Producer Rosser Goodman, Cast Member Jay Brennan
Rock Haven, Friday, July 20th, Arts Bank, 7:45pm – Writer/Director David Lewis
Kali Ma (Short film preceding Rock Haven), Friday, July 20th, Arts Bank, 7:45pm – Director Soman Chainani
Wrong Bathroom (Short film preceding One Night Stand), Friday, July 20th, Wilma Theater, 9:30pm – Director Shani Heckman
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/21/07 Alexis Arquette Black Box at the Prince 2:45pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Underneath Arts Bank 7:00pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times
Newsline #10 - 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
NEWSLINES
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #10 – July 19h, 2007
WHATTA WEDNESDAY!!!
Last night was a very special night for the film festival. We were honored to present Farley Granger with an award for Artistic Achievement. Mr. Granger is a class-act all the way and it’s no wonder that the world was enraptured by his presence after watching him on the silver-screen.
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Carrie Rickey enjoyed a delightful conversation with Mr. Granger after he received his award and then introduced the festival’s special presentation of ROPE in 35mm.
Up the street at the Wilma, writer/directors Deondray Gossett and Quincy LeNear presented the first three episodes of their series the DL Chronicles Episodes and engaged the audience in Q&A afterwards.
Then the Bears were let loose… running rampant all over the Arts Bank. Yup, a full house crowded the venue and welcomed several guests including the film’s director Nico Sabentorio with special guest Mr. Leather Bear from Tampa Bay.
I’d love to get into the details about the Bear Bash that ensued shortly after the movie at the Bike Stop (114 South 12th Street) but the partying and mayhem is just too much to describe. You’ll have to see the photos to believe it. Check them out at www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
It may take a day for our staff photographer to get them posted… she’s still recovering herself after all!
TONIGHT WE’RE KICKING OFF THE WEEKEND EARLY
Cock-tail loving festival guests are invited to our 3 hour Happy hour event, the “Riverfront Reception” from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Keating’s River Grill at the Hyatt Regency Hotel by Penn’s Landing.
After that, just a quick stroll down the street, will be our free, outdoor screening of To Wong Foo… Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar at Penn’s Landing beginning at 8:30pm.
For the folks staying up towards Center City, you’ll have quite bit to choose from yourselves. You can choose to spend the entire night at the Prince and would enjoy the Centerpiece film The Witnesses, followed by the sold-out screening of Hairspray starring John Travolta and an encore presentation of Gus Van Sant’s directorial debut Mala Noche.
Although, If you missed the first screening of The DL Chronicles last night because you couldn’t miss out on the Farley Granger events, this is your chance to see them. The chronicles will be shown again tonight at 5:00pm at The Wilma Theater. Following them, will be your shot at seeing The Picture of Dorian Gray, which has been selected as the opening night in at other festivals and has quite a following.
Also, if you’re a true Philadelphian, you don’t want to miss Two Minutes Later, filmed right here in Philly, with a cast of Philadelphians, this movie gives you a chance to see your beloved city up in lights!
Finally, if you’ve been following the sold-out films below, you know that Kate Clinton is very close to a sell out show for this coming weekend. If you want to ensure that you get to see this hilarious comic at work, you can see it tonight at the Arts Bank at 7:15pm.
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
Two Minutes Later, Thursday, July 19th, Wilma Theater, 9:30pm – Producer Lindsey Grow
Prenuptial Tango (Short with 2 Minutes Later), Thursay, July 19th, Wilma Theater – Director Harvey Silberman, Producer Heidi Mastrogiovanni
GOING…GOING… GONE
Tonight’s special advance screening of Hairspray has sold out for the Prince Music Theater. We hope that you were able to get tickets in advance, but if not, we encourage you to see this over the weekend when it’s released in theaters nationwide.
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
YOU’D BETTER BE READY
The weekend is just about here. We can’t wait. We know that you can’t wait, but you’d better be ready. We’re gonna be hitting you hard and fast! This weekend packs in soooo many great movies, soooo many late night parties and sooo special presentations.
I’m not sure how we’re gonna keep up!!! Oh, who am I kidding?!?! We live for this stuff and so do you! It’s gonna be a blast.
We’ve got Two Sides of the Bed, One Night Stand and Men In The Nude – 3 films we’d all see just because their titles are so enticing. Plus, we’re showing The Bubble, Rock Haven, Butch Jamie and Holding Trevor, movies that everyone’s been talking about since the program guide came off the printing press.
Plus we’re all headed to Tori’s (no, not Tori Spelling, that’ll be closing night) for the Booty Call Party from 9:30pm – 2:00am. Tori’s is 119 South Street.
And that’s just the first day of the weekend!
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #10 – July 19h, 2007
WHATTA WEDNESDAY!!!
Last night was a very special night for the film festival. We were honored to present Farley Granger with an award for Artistic Achievement. Mr. Granger is a class-act all the way and it’s no wonder that the world was enraptured by his presence after watching him on the silver-screen.
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Carrie Rickey enjoyed a delightful conversation with Mr. Granger after he received his award and then introduced the festival’s special presentation of ROPE in 35mm.
Up the street at the Wilma, writer/directors Deondray Gossett and Quincy LeNear presented the first three episodes of their series the DL Chronicles Episodes and engaged the audience in Q&A afterwards.
Then the Bears were let loose… running rampant all over the Arts Bank. Yup, a full house crowded the venue and welcomed several guests including the film’s director Nico Sabentorio with special guest Mr. Leather Bear from Tampa Bay.
I’d love to get into the details about the Bear Bash that ensued shortly after the movie at the Bike Stop (114 South 12th Street) but the partying and mayhem is just too much to describe. You’ll have to see the photos to believe it. Check them out at www.imageevent.com/piglff2007
It may take a day for our staff photographer to get them posted… she’s still recovering herself after all!
TONIGHT WE’RE KICKING OFF THE WEEKEND EARLY
Cock-tail loving festival guests are invited to our 3 hour Happy hour event, the “Riverfront Reception” from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Keating’s River Grill at the Hyatt Regency Hotel by Penn’s Landing.
After that, just a quick stroll down the street, will be our free, outdoor screening of To Wong Foo… Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar at Penn’s Landing beginning at 8:30pm.
For the folks staying up towards Center City, you’ll have quite bit to choose from yourselves. You can choose to spend the entire night at the Prince and would enjoy the Centerpiece film The Witnesses, followed by the sold-out screening of Hairspray starring John Travolta and an encore presentation of Gus Van Sant’s directorial debut Mala Noche.
Although, If you missed the first screening of The DL Chronicles last night because you couldn’t miss out on the Farley Granger events, this is your chance to see them. The chronicles will be shown again tonight at 5:00pm at The Wilma Theater. Following them, will be your shot at seeing The Picture of Dorian Gray, which has been selected as the opening night in at other festivals and has quite a following.
Also, if you’re a true Philadelphian, you don’t want to miss Two Minutes Later, filmed right here in Philly, with a cast of Philadelphians, this movie gives you a chance to see your beloved city up in lights!
Finally, if you’ve been following the sold-out films below, you know that Kate Clinton is very close to a sell out show for this coming weekend. If you want to ensure that you get to see this hilarious comic at work, you can see it tonight at the Arts Bank at 7:15pm.
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
Two Minutes Later, Thursday, July 19th, Wilma Theater, 9:30pm – Producer Lindsey Grow
Prenuptial Tango (Short with 2 Minutes Later), Thursay, July 19th, Wilma Theater – Director Harvey Silberman, Producer Heidi Mastrogiovanni
GOING…GOING… GONE
Tonight’s special advance screening of Hairspray has sold out for the Prince Music Theater. We hope that you were able to get tickets in advance, but if not, we encourage you to see this over the weekend when it’s released in theaters nationwide.
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
YOU’D BETTER BE READY
The weekend is just about here. We can’t wait. We know that you can’t wait, but you’d better be ready. We’re gonna be hitting you hard and fast! This weekend packs in soooo many great movies, soooo many late night parties and sooo special presentations.
I’m not sure how we’re gonna keep up!!! Oh, who am I kidding?!?! We live for this stuff and so do you! It’s gonna be a blast.
We’ve got Two Sides of the Bed, One Night Stand and Men In The Nude – 3 films we’d all see just because their titles are so enticing. Plus, we’re showing The Bubble, Rock Haven, Butch Jamie and Holding Trevor, movies that everyone’s been talking about since the program guide came off the printing press.
Plus we’re all headed to Tori’s (no, not Tori Spelling, that’ll be closing night) for the Booty Call Party from 9:30pm – 2:00am. Tori’s is 119 South Street.
And that’s just the first day of the weekend!
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Newsline #9 - 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
NEWSLINES
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #9 – July 18th, 2007
QUEER & KINKY
That’s right! The perfect adjectives for a Tuesday night during the film festival. Everyone that attended Quizzo at Valanni last night got Queer & Kinky – and had a great time doing it! Sponsored by the film festival, last night’s winner received complimentary passes to 10 films and events taking place between now and July 24th.
But before getting drinks at Valanni, festival guests enjoyed a rare screening of Mala Noche, Gus Van Sant’s 1985 directorial debut, they also took a penetrating (pun intended?... maybe) look into the sexual reassignment of Alexis Arquette in She’s My Brother and saw quite a bit of flesh from the top models of Playgirl and Men’s Workout in the film Dead Boyz Don’t Scream. Not bad for a Tuesday night, huh?
THE WEDNESDAY HUMP
Getting over the “Wednesday Hump” seems to take on a whole new meaning, when you say it during the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, now doesn’t it. Not to worry though, we’ve got the perfect recipe for the mid-week blues you’re used to.
Tonight’s a big night, Hollywood legend of the silver-screen Farley Granger, star of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope and Strangers on a Train, will be presented with the festival’s Artistic Achievement Award. He’ll also be joined on stage for a public discussion with Philadelphia Inquirer film critic Carrie Rickey to discuss his career on (and off) screen.
After gossiping about love and life, Farley will introduce a special screening of ROPE shown on the big screen in glorious 35mm.
More than a handful of “Short” presentations will be offered tonight as well. On the list, will be the DL Chronicles Episodes 1, 2 & 3 along with Night Moves a shorts program featuring 8 abbreviated films from the US, Brazil, Denmark and Australia. You can catch them all by sticking around at the Wilma Theater between 7:15 and 11 o’ clock tonight.
The much anticipated Bears also makes its festival debut with a roar tonight at the Arts Bank, beginning at 9:30pm. This title is selling very well and could be a sell-out, so don’t wait till the last minute to secure your tickets. Afterwards, join everyone at the Bike Stop (114 South 12th Street) for the Bear Bash Afterparty… we won’t tell you what can happen there, but I’m sure you can just imagine.
Of and don’t think we’d try showing all these great movies without having the celebrity guests for you to meet up with as well. Let’s take a look.
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
Lez Be Friends, Wednesday, July 18th, Arts Bank, 5:30pm – Director Glenn Gaylord
Artistic Achievement Award / Rope, Wednesday, July 18th, Prince Music Theater – Recipient Farley Granger with partner Bob Calhoun.
The DL Chronicles, Pars 1, 2 & 3, Wednesday, July 18th, Wilma Theater, 7:15pm – Deondray Gossett and Quincy LeNear, co-directors, writers and producers
Nightwood (Night Moves Short Program), Wednesday, July 18th, Wilma Theater, 9:30pm – Director Chris Maher
Bears, Wednesday, July 18th, Arts Bank, 9:30pm – Nico Sabenorio, Producer & Editor
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/19/07 Hairspray Prince Music Theater 7:15pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
MORE HAIR?
If you don’t get your fill of hairy men tonight with our screening of Bears, we can try again tomorrow by putting John Travolta into a huge wig with our offering of Hairspray at 7:15pm at the Prince Music Theater.
We’ve also planned to start the weekend early with a 3 hour Thursday Happy hour event from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Keating’s River Grill, called the “Riverfront Reception.”
After that you can walk right down the street for our free, outdoor screening of To Wong Foo… Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar at Penn’s Landing at 8:30pm.
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #9 – July 18th, 2007
QUEER & KINKY
That’s right! The perfect adjectives for a Tuesday night during the film festival. Everyone that attended Quizzo at Valanni last night got Queer & Kinky – and had a great time doing it! Sponsored by the film festival, last night’s winner received complimentary passes to 10 films and events taking place between now and July 24th.
But before getting drinks at Valanni, festival guests enjoyed a rare screening of Mala Noche, Gus Van Sant’s 1985 directorial debut, they also took a penetrating (pun intended?... maybe) look into the sexual reassignment of Alexis Arquette in She’s My Brother and saw quite a bit of flesh from the top models of Playgirl and Men’s Workout in the film Dead Boyz Don’t Scream. Not bad for a Tuesday night, huh?
THE WEDNESDAY HUMP
Getting over the “Wednesday Hump” seems to take on a whole new meaning, when you say it during the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, now doesn’t it. Not to worry though, we’ve got the perfect recipe for the mid-week blues you’re used to.
Tonight’s a big night, Hollywood legend of the silver-screen Farley Granger, star of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope and Strangers on a Train, will be presented with the festival’s Artistic Achievement Award. He’ll also be joined on stage for a public discussion with Philadelphia Inquirer film critic Carrie Rickey to discuss his career on (and off) screen.
After gossiping about love and life, Farley will introduce a special screening of ROPE shown on the big screen in glorious 35mm.
More than a handful of “Short” presentations will be offered tonight as well. On the list, will be the DL Chronicles Episodes 1, 2 & 3 along with Night Moves a shorts program featuring 8 abbreviated films from the US, Brazil, Denmark and Australia. You can catch them all by sticking around at the Wilma Theater between 7:15 and 11 o’ clock tonight.
The much anticipated Bears also makes its festival debut with a roar tonight at the Arts Bank, beginning at 9:30pm. This title is selling very well and could be a sell-out, so don’t wait till the last minute to secure your tickets. Afterwards, join everyone at the Bike Stop (114 South 12th Street) for the Bear Bash Afterparty… we won’t tell you what can happen there, but I’m sure you can just imagine.
Of and don’t think we’d try showing all these great movies without having the celebrity guests for you to meet up with as well. Let’s take a look.
GUESTS IN TOWN TONIGHT
Lez Be Friends, Wednesday, July 18th, Arts Bank, 5:30pm – Director Glenn Gaylord
Artistic Achievement Award / Rope, Wednesday, July 18th, Prince Music Theater – Recipient Farley Granger with partner Bob Calhoun.
The DL Chronicles, Pars 1, 2 & 3, Wednesday, July 18th, Wilma Theater, 7:15pm – Deondray Gossett and Quincy LeNear, co-directors, writers and producers
Nightwood (Night Moves Short Program), Wednesday, July 18th, Wilma Theater, 9:30pm – Director Chris Maher
Bears, Wednesday, July 18th, Arts Bank, 9:30pm – Nico Sabenorio, Producer & Editor
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/19/07 Hairspray Prince Music Theater 7:15pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
MORE HAIR?
If you don’t get your fill of hairy men tonight with our screening of Bears, we can try again tomorrow by putting John Travolta into a huge wig with our offering of Hairspray at 7:15pm at the Prince Music Theater.
We’ve also planned to start the weekend early with a 3 hour Thursday Happy hour event from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Keating’s River Grill, called the “Riverfront Reception.”
After that you can walk right down the street for our free, outdoor screening of To Wong Foo… Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar at Penn’s Landing at 8:30pm.
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
Newsline #8 - 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
NEWSLINES
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #8 – July 17h, 2007
A TERRIFIC START
Monday proved to be a terrific start for the weekday portion of the festival. If the pattern proves correct, each day should grow larger and larger until we’re flaming hot and on fire again this weekend!
Last night, Bob Smith and Eddie Sarfaty, two of the comedians featured in the film joined the crowded theater at the Wilma for Laughing Matters…The Men before taking the stage for a comedic Q&A with the guests. Over at the Arts Bank, Maria Roman was welcomed as the guest of honor at the screening of Trantasia, while the Prince Music up the street pulled in a full house for the Shorts Program International Male.
This Shorts presentation featured six short films, each one representing a different country (Spain, Australia, Germany, Israel, Sweden and Japan).
The evening climaxed at the Trocadero, where Movie Mondays partnered with the festival for a showing of everyone’s favorite cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 9:00pm.
TODAY’S GAMEPLAN
Today offers a look at the “not always glittery ride through Hollywood and identity” with a screening of Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother at the Wilma Theater. If your schedule seems a bit flexible tonight, check this one out now, as the weekend screening of the film is closing in on a sell out.
Also, don’t miss the festival’s special presentation of Mala Noche, Gus Van Sant’s 1985 directorial debut taking place at 9:30pm at the Prince Music Theater. This is a rare event that we’ve all been looking for and something that you don’t want to miss.
Screening at the same time at the Arts Bank Theater is Dead Boyz Don’t Scream, another film that looks like it might sell out before showtime.
For those looking for a great place to grab a drink tonight, look no further. Valanni’s Restaurant and Lounge offers Queer Kinky Quizzo every Tuesday night at 10:30 and we’ll all be there drinking our fill.
But speaking of festival films nearing a sell out.
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/17/07 Dead Boyz Don’t Scream Arts Bank 9:30pm
7/19/07 Hairspray Prince Music Theater 7:15pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
INCLUDE ME OUT
Just kidding! That just happens to be the title of Farley Granger’s new book. Written with his partner Bob Calhoun it takes a good look at his career and his many love affairs with Hollywood’s most prominent leading men and women.
Farley’s will be joining us tomorrow night at the Prince Music Theater for a conversation with Philadelphia Inquirer critic Carrie Rickey after receiving an award for Artistic Achievement from the Philadelphia Film Society.
We’re also thrilled to be showing a brand new 35mm print of Alfred Hitchcock’s ROPE starring Farley in most of his most memorable roles.
All the fun begins at 5:00pm at Nineteen Café inside the Park Hyatt Bellevue at Broad and Walnut Streets before swinging over to the Prince Music Theater at 7:00pm for the award and screening.
Get your tickets now and don’t worry about stopping at the book or video store. We’ll have copies of Farley’s new book INCLUDE ME OUT along with his films ROPE and STRANGERS ON A TRAIN available for sale at the event.
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
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Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Newsline #8 – July 17h, 2007
A TERRIFIC START
Monday proved to be a terrific start for the weekday portion of the festival. If the pattern proves correct, each day should grow larger and larger until we’re flaming hot and on fire again this weekend!
Last night, Bob Smith and Eddie Sarfaty, two of the comedians featured in the film joined the crowded theater at the Wilma for Laughing Matters…The Men before taking the stage for a comedic Q&A with the guests. Over at the Arts Bank, Maria Roman was welcomed as the guest of honor at the screening of Trantasia, while the Prince Music up the street pulled in a full house for the Shorts Program International Male.
This Shorts presentation featured six short films, each one representing a different country (Spain, Australia, Germany, Israel, Sweden and Japan).
The evening climaxed at the Trocadero, where Movie Mondays partnered with the festival for a showing of everyone’s favorite cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 9:00pm.
TODAY’S GAMEPLAN
Today offers a look at the “not always glittery ride through Hollywood and identity” with a screening of Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother at the Wilma Theater. If your schedule seems a bit flexible tonight, check this one out now, as the weekend screening of the film is closing in on a sell out.
Also, don’t miss the festival’s special presentation of Mala Noche, Gus Van Sant’s 1985 directorial debut taking place at 9:30pm at the Prince Music Theater. This is a rare event that we’ve all been looking for and something that you don’t want to miss.
Screening at the same time at the Arts Bank Theater is Dead Boyz Don’t Scream, another film that looks like it might sell out before showtime.
For those looking for a great place to grab a drink tonight, look no further. Valanni’s Restaurant and Lounge offers Queer Kinky Quizzo every Tuesday night at 10:30 and we’ll all be there drinking our fill.
But speaking of festival films nearing a sell out.
MOVIES ON THE VERGE OF SELLING OUT
Don’t let it happen to you, get your tickets in advance because the following movies have less than 75 seats available, so if you’re interested in them, don’t wait till the last minute.
7/17/07 Dead Boyz Don’t Scream Arts Bank 9:30pm
7/19/07 Hairspray Prince Music Theater 7:15pm
7/21/07 Kate Clinton: 25th Anniv Black Box at the Prince 5:00pm
7/21/07 Bears Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
7/21/07 In The Blood Black Box at the Prince 9:30pm
7/22/07 Out in Philly – Shorts Arts Bank 2:30pm
7/22/07 Rag Tag Black Box at the Prince 7:15pm
INCLUDE ME OUT
Just kidding! That just happens to be the title of Farley Granger’s new book. Written with his partner Bob Calhoun it takes a good look at his career and his many love affairs with Hollywood’s most prominent leading men and women.
Farley’s will be joining us tomorrow night at the Prince Music Theater for a conversation with Philadelphia Inquirer critic Carrie Rickey after receiving an award for Artistic Achievement from the Philadelphia Film Society.
We’re also thrilled to be showing a brand new 35mm print of Alfred Hitchcock’s ROPE starring Farley in most of his most memorable roles.
All the fun begins at 5:00pm at Nineteen Café inside the Park Hyatt Bellevue at Broad and Walnut Streets before swinging over to the Prince Music Theater at 7:00pm for the award and screening.
Get your tickets now and don’t worry about stopping at the book or video store. We’ll have copies of Farley’s new book INCLUDE ME OUT along with his films ROPE and STRANGERS ON A TRAIN available for sale at the event.
T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE !!!
For those of you that ripped your shirts off on the dance floor during the opening night party and put a dent into your wardrobe, not to worry. The Philadelphia Film Society has thought of everything. We’re selling Official Film Festival T-shirts at the Prince Theater, Wilma Theater, TLA Video Store locations and online.
T-shirts cost $15 for M, L & XL and $18 for XXL sizes.
TICKET INFORMATION
To purchase Festival tickets, visit www.phillyfests.com, call 267-765-9700 ext. 4 (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.) or visit any Philadelphia area TLA Video store (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.).
GETTING INVOLVED
In order to put together any festival of this caliber, we rely primarily on the help of volunteers. But, if you don’t feel like volunteering out of the goodness of your heart, do it for the tickets. Volunteer for the film festival = see movies for free!
Ushering is an easy - but ESSENTIAL – volunteer job. You will tear tickets and hand out ballots with a friendly disposition, representing the festival to all of our attendees! Shifts generally begin an hour before the first show of the day and end 1/2 hour after the last show.
Rewards:
In exchange for your time, you will receive a complimentary pass to exchange for a ticket to the film of your choice. Earn double comps on Sundays – Work any shift on Sunday and receive TWO comps for the shift!
Please email your information contact information and scheduling requests to Pari Patel at volunteer@phillyfests.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The Philadelphia Film Festival is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting outstanding film and video in the greater Philadelphia region. To become a Society member, visit www.phillyfests.com, or call Timothy Ferretti, PFS Interim Membership Coordinator, at 267-765-9700 x.296.
* * *
Since its conception in 2001, the Philadelphia Film Society remains dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Founded in 1995, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presents a rainbow of GLBT films and video images from around the world.
This year’s festival has been made possible by the generosity and support of the Members of the Philadelphia Film Society and our Presenting Sponsors: Avis, City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Pennsylvania Film Office, Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, here! Networks and TLA Entertainment Group; Official Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Tylenol-PM, Sundance Channel, Eventions Productions, Scion, Triumph Brewing Company, Twenty21, Penn’s Landing Corporation, Parrot Bay, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Cashman & Associates and University of the Arts; Partner Sponsors: Plumer & Associates, Inc., Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, Modern Eye, Fest In Philly, Crowne Plaza, Sofitel Hotel, B-Side, Mixto, Hoffman Design Group, Haru, Hangar 1, PA Festivals and Premier Tours; Patron Sponsors:Jennifer Angelo Design, Marathon Grill, Sisters, Campus Philly, PhillyCarShare, Lucky Strike Lanes, P.I.N.K., The Restaurant Collection, Caviar Assouline, Vitamin Water, Philadelphia Trolley Works, Neff Associates Inc., Philly Fringe Festival, Vesuvio, Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, McCormick & Schmick’s, Allied Advertising, The National Condominium Residences, 12th Street Gym, Whole Foods, FuntasticFotos, Prince Music Theater, Bluecoat, American Apparel and Philly Aids Thrift; and Media Sponsors: Gaydar Magazine, Where Philadelphia, Metro, Philadelphia City Paper, Philly Gay Calendar, HX Philadelphia and Queer Times.
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