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Last night
marked the open of the 13th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, perhaps the crown jewel of all
the queer events in the region, the Sundance
for the queer community. In fact Philadelphia's
queer film festival has grown to be the largest
of its kind on the East Coast (do
you hear that NYC) and the third largest
in the United States
with 12 full days of queer movies
and outstanding events and parties.
Often we
hear about events that are "must sees",
but the Philly queer film festival is
the real thing. Movies by, for and about queers! Features, documentaries and shorts from all
over the world. What an amazing opportunity
to experience films
that you would otherwise never be exposed to and to meet queer actors, directors,
writers and producers from around the
world. What could be better for the queer movie lover?
QUEERtimes recommends that you put down the books,
turn off the TVs, and push away from the computers and take this opportunity to see a movie, or two, or three, and enjoy
the experience of queer voices from all
over the world.
An except from www.phillyfests.com:
The
Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is sexy, enticing,
surprising and fun
- showcasing nearly 200 films from around the globe, featuring world premieres,
sneak previews, classic revivals and more, all in the comfort of cushy seats
and air-conditioned theaters down Broad Street and throughout the Gayborhood.
From Nigeria to Iceland, South Korea to Romania, digital video to 35mm film,
this year's program crosses genders as well as genres, introducing audiences to
new worlds and new people, with compelling comedies, dramas, thrillers and
docs, bursting with LGBT diversity both on screen and behind the scenes!
It's a spectacular year for guests and awards,
with additional appearances by drag superstar RuPaul, "Rent"
icon Anthony Rapp, cast members of Another Gay Movie, Michael
Carbonaro, Jonah Blechman, Mitch Morris and more to be
announced!
With a
reputation, the parties and receptions are dazzling
and fabulous, with a different event every night of the week! From dance
parties to bowling and billiards, leather bars to ice cream socials, kinky
Quizzo to lavish riverfront views - audiences will enjoy outdoor screenings on
South Street and at Penn's Landing, with stops in between at a dynamite array
of queer-friendly bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs.
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