ree Dollar Bill Cinema has grown quite a bit in its 16 years. We pr

Welcome to the 16th Seattle 

Lesbian & Gay Film Festival! 

ree Dollar Bill Cinema has 

grown quite a bit in its 16 years. We 

produce two fi lm festivals; provide 

programming every month of the 

year, including an ever-growing 

series of outdoor movies over the 

summer; and also off er a fi scal 

sponsorship program that allows 

fi lmmakers and burgeoning organizations to raise money using our 

nonprofi t status. And our newest addition is Reel Queer Youth, a video 

production and media literacy course for LGBT and allied youth ages 

13-20. Fourteen young people made four short fi lms in just fi ve days. See 

them at REEL QUEER YOUTH SHORTS (p. 59). ree Dollar Bill 

Cinema is committed to supporting fi lmmakers by showcasing their work 

and helping them raise funds, and also creating tomorrow’s fi lmmakers 

today, thus ensuring future LGBT visibility through fi lm. 

e saying “it takes a village” could not be more true when it comes 

to planning and executing this fi lm festival. (I like to think it’s the savvy 

population of a small metropolitan town rather than a village, but that 

would be a pretty long saying.) I am so grateful for the hundreds of people 

who come forward to help in so many ways. We simply could not do what 

we do without their support and enthusiasm. 

I want to thank the ree Dollar Bill Cinema staff , whose passion for 

and dedication to LGBT fi lm and our community is unparalleled. ank 

you to our hundreds of volunteers who so generously give of their time and 

expertise. ank you to the ree Dollar Bill Cinema Board of Directors, 

whose direction and guidance are integral to our success. I also want to 

thank our sponsors, grant makers, members, and donors, without whom 

we could not accomplish so much on such a small budget. 

ere is still time to support our eff orts. While ticket sales are an important 

source of revenue, they do not sustain our organization. Become 

a member and enjoy a multitude of benefi ts at the festival. Donate to our 

annual fund and help ensure we are around for years to come. Your dollars 

ensure the future of our programming and keep our community in focus. 

ank you for coming out to the movies and supporting ree 

Dollar Bill Cinema! 

Rachael Brister 

Executive Director 

ank you for being a part of 

the 2011 Seattle Lesbian & Gay 

Film Festival! When reading this 

program, you’ll be overwhelmed 

by the many tantalizing “sweets” 

in this year’s lineup: delicious 

short fi lms, refi ned documentaries, 

and even sugary guilty 

pleasures. 

rough this fi lm festival, we 

have the opportunity to relive our history and address contemporary 

issues. We can also share our stories with people new to the LGBT 

community. I look forward to the many familiar faces I’ll see in the 

audience, on screen, and on stage (returning to the festival with their 

latest fi lms are directors Wendy Jo Carlton, Q. Allan Brocka, Casper 

Andreas, and others). And it’s always a pleasure to be surprised by 

something new. For example, I was captivated by remarkable independent 

fi lms like THE WISE KIDS and the locally made HEART 

BREAKS OPEN. 

Our program is so strong this year thanks to the amazing work of 

our program team. e screening committee members and leads Kurt 

Schlatter and Julie Borden put in countless hours. And Lead Programmer 

Keith Bacon, whose dedication and energy makes all of our 

year-round programming shine, is responsible for bringing some real 

gems to the festival, including the world premiere of OUTLAND 

(part of our Gay TV Dinners program). 

Finally, I’m thrilled that we are able to have the powerful VITO 

as our Closing Night fi lm. Vito Russo was a remarkable individual, 

and his book e Celluloid Closet was infl uential and enlightening to 

me, and I’m sure to many of you. If you have any appreciation for 

LGBT fi lms at all, you cannot miss this aff ecting homage, fi ttingly 

presented on the biggest screen in Seattle. 

Enjoy the festival, 

Jason Plourde 

Programming Director 

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FESTIVAL CREDITS 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 


PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR 

Jason Plourde 

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 

Ryan Hicks 

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 

Kevin Fansler 

ART DIRECTOR 

Corianton Hale 

LEAD PROGRAMMER/ 

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER 

Keith Bacon 

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 

Sheila Bixler 

OFFICE ASSISTANT 

Michael Santovec 

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT 

Scott MacPhee 

PR & COMMUNICATIONS 

Gail Benzler 

OUTREACH COORDINATOR 

Janet Welt 

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 

COORDINATOR 

Tania Leeman 

GUEST RELATIONS 

COORDINATORS 

James Gallegos 

Cresdan Maite 

RECEPTIONS COORDINATOR 

Alix Mendonca 

RECEPTIONS ASSISTANT 

William McClelland 

PARTIES COORDINATOR 

Jonathan Schlegel 

AWARDS COORDINATOR 

Marijana Pavlich 

MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANTS 

Justin Craig 

Julia Pels 

ASL INTERPRETER COORDINATOR 

Donna Platt 

BOOKKEEPER 

Lillian McDonell 

FESTIVAL WEBSITE 

Corianton Hale 

Michiko Swiggs 

The Stranger 

VOLUNTEER WEBSITE GURU 

Julie Goldberg 

COMPUTER GURU 

Matt Centurion 

PRINT TRAFFIC COORDINATOR 

Alex Wyche 

REEL QUEER YOUTH PROGRAM 

MANAGER 

Reid Kuennen 

PHOTO EDITOR 

Les Sterling 

FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Kathy Bugajsky 

Dee Lugo 

TICKETING MANAGER 

Morgan Elliott 

TICKETING ASSISTANTS 

Dan Helman 

Samantha Ross 

Eric Sorlien 

Robin Tartow 

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Jay Walls 

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT 

Dave Hovenden 

TECHNICAL MANAGER 

Gina Hicks 

HOUSE MANAGER LEADS 

Carmel Curtis & Jessie Benet 

HOUSE MANAGERS 

Dorcas Bean 

Alicia Bennett 

Nancy Clark 

David Daniels 

Sean Johnson 

Emily Juhre 

Anna Markee 

Jeremy Moser 

Shawn Nicholson 

Leslie Saber 

Mariam Serengian 

Ashley Smith 

Daniel Strommen 

Beth Varner 

FEATURES SCREENING 

COMMITTEE 

Kurt Schlatter (Lead) 

Susan Burdick 

David Daniels 

Mary Lonien 

Erin “Mac” MacDonald 

Brandon McNeely 

Topher Shields 

Tom Yang 

SHORTS SCREENING COMMITTEE 

Julie Borden (Lead) 

Malic Amalya 

Keith Bacon 

Jen Coig 

Ben Gazy 

Anna Hurwitz 

Brian Judd 

David Thorpe 

PROGRAM BOOK DESIGN 

Steve Meyer 

PROGRAM BOOK EDITOR 

Richard Isaac 

PROGRAM BOOK WRITERS 

Malic Amalya 

Keith Bacon 

Julie Borden 

Susan Burdick 

Jen Coig 

David Daniels 

Ben Gazy 

Anna Hurwitz 

Richard Isaac 

Brian Judd 

Mary Lonien 

Erin “Mac” MacDonald 

Brandon McNeely 

Jason Plourde 

Kurt Schlatter 

Topher Shields 

David Thorpe 

Michael Wells 

Tom Yang 

PROGRAM BOOK 

PROOFREADERS 

Naomi Davidson 

Samuel Mitchell 

Sandra Mitchell 

Sheri Quirt 

Sam Whiting 

THREE DOLLAR BILL CINEMA 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Carrie Carson, PRESIDENT 

Ashley Smith, VICE PRESIDENT 

Arthur Kuniyuki, SECRETARY 

David Thorpe, TREASURER 

Jamie Ewing 

Theressia Hazelmyer 

Mary Lonien 

Michele Maynard 

Jeff Morgan 

Thomas Nelson 

Gregor Perotto 

Craig Snyder 

Jeanine Spence 

SPECIAL 

THANKS 

Nef Anton 

Kat Behrend 

Nick Carlson 

Scott Carnz 

Raymond Cha 

Justin Craig 

Ingrid Hu Dahl 


Baylen Jackson 

Elliott Jones 

Lila Kitaeff 

Todd Kulczyk 

Dan Lane 

Betty & Bill Meyer 

Virginia Meyer 

Rob Miller 

Lance Park 

Clyde Peterson 

Kanako Pooknyw 

Michael Santovec 

Sahar Shakeri 

Austin Sloan 

Darcy Stewart 

Louie Swalby & 

Steven Wells 

John Teegarden 

Teegarden/Nash 

Photo Archive 

Holly Teige 

Donald Vanhook 

Nadja Dee Witherbee 

Shanna Porter 

Leigh Woody 

Richard Yeager 

3

CREW 

Executive Producer Rachael Brister 

Executive Producer Jason Plourde 

Story concept by Frank Unlimited- 

Forrest Healy, Zach Hitner 

Producer Brian Homman 

Producer Chris Borden 

Director Matthew J Clark 

Lead Designer Caleb Van Winkle 

Director of Photography Billy Summers 

Line Producer Mark Campbell 

Production Coordinator Vanessa Eng 

1st AC Randy Sears 

Gaffer Vincent Klimek 

Best Boy Electric Mike Walker 

Key Grip Kerry Flanagan 

Best Boy Grip Brody Willis 

Production Designer 

Dana Thompson-Carver 

Production Designer Melissa Purcell 

Art Assistant Jill McBride 

Art Assistant Matt Boucard 

Wardrobe Stylist Ron Leamon 

Wardrobe Assistant Gerard Parr 

Hair and Makeup Akemi Hart 

Hair and Makeup Assistant Natalie Burnett 

Production Assistant Robert Kaelin 

Production Assistant Victoria Kieburtz 

Production Assistant Michael Whelan 

Post Production Supervisor Tiffany Davies 

Editor Michael Southworth 

Designer Brady Anderson 

Designer Charlie Bartlett 

Designer Joe Garber 

Post Sound Design & Mixing Pure Audio 

Original Music Matthew Hutchinson 

Prints Alpha Cine Labs 

CAST 

Tranny Poppins Jinkx Monsoon 

Bear/Military #1 Brendan Mack 

Military #2 Jason Campbell 

Military #3 Man Le 

Cowgirl Teresa Darragh 

Dancer Dolly Domino 

Vampire Kristina Thalen 

Victim Jessica Martin 

Act Up Protester Kyle Johnson 

Cop Rob Grant 

EXTRAS 

Brian Schlittenhardt 

Roan Ako 

Jenny Mears 

Tim O’Conner 

Crystal Liston 

Cynthia Wallace 

Michael Greene 

Richard Snyder 

Ryan Hicks 

Steven Schultz 

Joe Garber 

TRAILER CREDITS 

Thank You! 

Billy Summers 

Koerner Camera 

Paci c Grip and Lighting 

Alpha Cine 

Nuge, Inc. 

Seattle Antiques Market 

Keith Bacon 

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FESTIVAL SPONSORS 

PRESENTING 

GRAND 

MARQUEE 

PREMIER 

MAJOR

F ESTIVAL SPONS ORS 

SUPPORTING 

PARTNER 

COMMUNITY PARTNER 

FUNDER 

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COMMUNITY COPRESENTERS 

Camp Ten Trees (camptentrees.org) is a loving, engaging youth camp for children 

ages 8-17 from LGBT or nontraditional families. Camp Ten Trees honors 

creativity, individual choice, and community living, providing opportunities to 

strengthen inner courage, make new friends, and develop leadership skills 

through traditional camp programming rooted in a commitment to social justice. 

Entre Hermanos (entrehermanos.org) is a nonprot organization that promotes 

the health and well-being of the Latino LGBTQ community in a culturally, socially, 

and emotionally appropriate environment. Its programs and services include HIV 

and STD education and prevention, support groups, workshops, community forums, 

outreach, and social activities, including Noche Latina. 

Equal Rights Washington (equalrightswashington.org) works to ensure and promote 

dignity, safety, and equality for all LGBT Washingtonians through grassroots 

organizing, inuencing policy makers, and educating voters. Get engaged for 

marriage equality, anti-bullying, and more at www.equalrightswashington.org. 

The Foundation for Sex Positive Culture (sexpositiveculture.org) mission is to 

promote the many ways sex is benecial through education, outreach, the arts, 

advocacy, and research programs that serve the public. One way it achieves this 

is through the Seattle Erotic Art Festival (seattleerotic.org) 

Gay City Health Project is a multicultural gay men’s health organization and the 

premier provider of HIV and STD testing in King County. Its mission is to promote 

gay and bisexual men’s health and prevent HIV transmission by building community, 

fostering communication and nurturing self-esteem. Contact Gay City at 

206-860-6969 or gaycity.org. 

The GSBA (thegsba.org) is the largest LGBT business chamber in the United 

States and the second-largest business chamber in Washington State. The GSBA 

is a vibrant community organization with a broad and diverse membership base. 

Its mission is to combine business development, social action, and leadership to 

expand economic opportunities for the LGBT community and those who support 

equality for all. 

HIV30: Take Action Seattle is a collaboration of Seattle HIV/AIDS service organizations 

working together to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the epidemic. 

Find out more at hiv-30.org. 

Ingersoll Gender Center (ingersollcenter.org) supports transgender people towards 

growth and well-being. In order to promote understanding, awareness, 

and acceptance of gender diversity, it provides support, education, advocacy, 

and information for people interested in gender identity issues and for service 

providers, employers, families, and friends. 

Jewish Family Service (jfsseattle.org) is a comprehensive social service agency 

offering workshops, events, and counseling services that strengthen individuals, 

families, and the community. It provides services for people from diverse backgrounds, 

as well as culturally relevant programming. Contact Marjorie Schnyder 

at 206-461-3240 or familylife@jfsseattle.org. 

Lambert House (lamberthouse.org), a safe place for LGBT and questioning youth 

aged 22 and under, encourages empowerment through the development of 

leadership and social and life skills. Its calendar is packed with support groups, 

dances, and other fun activities. The drop-in center is open Mon.-Fri. 4:00- 

9:30pm at 1818 15th Ave. on Capitol Hill in Seattle (at E. Denny Way). 

The Lesbians Over 40 Group is a social group for lesbians over 40 who are 

interested in extending their friendship circle and having fun. It hosts weekly meetings 

and lots of outside activities. Contact 206-722-0729 for more information. 

Lifelong AIDS Alliance (llaa.org) is committed to preventing the spread of HIV, 

providing practical support services, and advocating for those whose lives are 

affected by HIV/AIDS. Its vision statement is “A world without HIV or AIDS, where 

every person living with illness is treated with dignity and respect.” 

The Northwest Network (nwnetwork.org) increases our communities’ ability to 

support the self-determination and safety of LGBT survivors of abuse through education, 

organizing, and advocacy. It works within a broad liberation movement 

dedicated to social and economic justice, equality, and respect for all people 

and the creation of loving, inclusive, and accountable communities. 

Pacic Northwest Lesbian Archives (pnwlesbianarchives.org/) gathers, preserves, 

and shares primary source materials to enhance public and scholarly 

understanding of lesbians’ diverse, regional herstory and to promote learning, 

visibility, and community strength. It envisions a community in which lesbians are 

embraced, honored, and respected for their past, present, and future contributions 

and accomplishments. Call 206-654-4477 for more information. 

POCAAN (pocaan.org) is a multicultural organization bringing people of color 

together to develop, implement, and promote comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention 

models. POCAAN opposes barriers created by sexism, racism, and 

homophobia, which limit access to healthcare services and risk reduction messages. 

The Safe Schools Coalition (safeschoolscoalition.org) is an international publicprivate 

partnership in support of LGBT youth, that is working to help schools, 

at home and all over the world, become safe places where every family can 

belong, where every educator can teach and every child can learn, regardless 

of gender identity or sexual orientation. 

Seattle Counseling Service (seattlecounseling.org) provides mental health and 

chemical dependency recovery services for the LGBT communities. It has a sliding 

fee scale and works with all insurance plans. It is located at 1216 Pine St. (at 

Melrose) and can be reached at 206-323-1768. 

Seattle Frontrunners (seattlefrontrunners.org) is a running and walking club of 

over 300 LGBT members and their friends. It welcomes everyone’s participation, 

regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or athletic ability. It 

especially encourages more women in Seattle to join. Join the Frontrunners any 

Saturday morning at Green Lake or Wednesday night at Volunteer Park. 

The Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus (yinghouse.org/smc, 

yinghouse.org/swc) entertain, enlighten, unify, and heal audiences and members, 

using the power of words and music to recognize the value of gay and 

straight people and their relationships. 

Seattle Out and Proud (seattlepride.org) coordinates LGBT Pride events in Seattle 

and the Pacic Northwest. Its premiere event, the Seattle Pride Parade, one of 

the largest such events in the country, is run by an all-volunteer board of directors. 

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence—Abbey of St. Joan (theabbey.org) is an 

order of 21st-century nuns dedicated to the promulgation of universal joy and the 

expiation of stigmatic guilt. It works to raise money for AIDS charities, ghts for 

queer rights and visibility, conducts safer sex outreach, and strives diligently to 

never take itself so seriously that it forgets to have fun. The Sisters gladly welcome 

all races, creeds, genders, and sexual orientations. 

TEAM Seattle (teamseattle.org) fosters support for the LGBT communities in Seattle. 

It seeks to promote health, educate new athletes, develop communication 

between sports teams, and work together to attend local, regional, and international 

sports events. 

The Youth Suicide Prevention Program (yspp.org) provides public education 

on the issues of suicide, depression, and self-harm among youth in Washington 

State. OUTLoud, a project of YSPP, focuses on LGBTQ youth and bullying and 

bias-based harassment. For more information, contact Heather Carter, OUTLoud 

Project Manager, at 206-297-5922, ext. 116 or heather@yspp.org. 

9

OUR MEMBERS ARE SUPER SWEET 

It’s a fact. Without the generosity and support of 

donors like the ones listed below, Three Dollar Bill 

Cinema and the Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 

would disappear faster than a bowl of M&Ms. Let’s 

give them a round of applause! 

Three Dollar Bill Cinema members are fans of queer 

cinema who want to share that love with others. 

They see film as an important tool for changing attitudes 

toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender 

people around the world. They are supporters 

of LGBT civil rights, devotees of LGBT history, and 

DIRECTORS CIRCLE 

Carrie Carson & Lori Robb 

Scott MacKay & Michael Lambert 


Lance Park & Scott Carnz 

Kathy Wehle & Theresa Haynie 

CARMEN MIRANDAS 

Neelu Bhuman & Andrew Nicholson 

Jim Butler & Ricardo Gallegos 

Jamie Ewing & Mike Novasio 

Eileen Forrester 

Jon Frank & Dan Lane 

E.K. Kriengkraipetch 

Mary Lonien & Sandy Smith 

Alex Nachman 

Thomas Nelson & Jeffrey Jones 

Chris Porter & Ross Parker 

Geoffrey Prentiss 

Mike Scott 

David Thorpe & Geoff Greenlee 

Michael Weidemann 

Sam Whiting & Samuel Mitchell 

PINEAPPLES 

Telved Devlet & Brian Weiss 

Heidi Herman 

Chris Luz & Matt Wallace 

Jeff Morgan & Hank Balson 

Gregor Perotto 

Jill Perry & Tania Holland 

David Scalabrini 

Michael C. Shannon 

Jeremy Steward & Eric Hartmann 

Scott Thompson 

STRAWBERRIES 

Michael Antee & Bryan Peters 

Dana Belkholm 

James Fesalbon & Edward Darr 

Roy Hamrick 

Arthur Kuniyuki 

Matthew Maza 

Elaine Mowery 

Nick Nussbaum 


Michael Underhill & Mark Radcliffe 

CHERRIES 

Jane Altemose & Merf Ehman 

Traci Birkett & Tamara Divin 

Guy Caspary 

Rob Cherry 

Ray Deardorf 

David Dunham 

Merf Ehman & Jane Altemose 

Julie Fein & Cynthia Wallace 

Joseph Flynn & Mark Nowlan 


Joseph Grande & Arnold Altamirano 

David Owen Hastings & Brian Palmer 

Glenn Haussmann & Tod Pease 

Catherine Hillenbrand & Joseph Hudson 

Dave Hovenden 

Rebecca Hubbard & Amity Gann 

Paul Ikeda 

Kim Kolowitz & Karyn Kostyk 

Jason Lamb & Alan Kristal 

Winston Lin 

Hannah Love & Julie Garbutt 

Scott Macphee & Gregory Fleming 

Jerry Malmo & Marshall Livingston 

Craig Martin 

Mark & Michael Mendelow 

Barbara Metz 

Jeremy Moser & Jackson Holtz 

Mark F. Posteher & Kevin M. Ramos 

Eric Robison 

fans of local queer artists and filmmakers. In other 

words, our members are people just like you. 

Membership is the sweetest deal at the Seattle Lesbian 

& Gay Film Festival, because our members 

enjoy benefits all year long. Rewards like shorter 

members-only lines, discounts on tickets for all of 

Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s programs, invite-only film 

screenings, ticket giveaways, and much more. Visit 

the membership table at any Festival venue to find 

out how you can become the super-sweet member 

we know you are! 

THREE DOLLAR BILL CINEMA MEMBERS (as of September 8, 2011) 

Michael A. Schemm 

Tracy Schultz & Stuart Calet 

Topher Shields & Jimmie O’Hara 

Benjamin Smith & Jeffery DiFranco 

Craig Snyder 

Michael Stewart 

Daniel Strommen 

Karl Swenson 

Kent Thoelke & Kevin Gaspari 

Sean C. Thomas 

Jim Vollendroff & Kent Pflugrath 

Jay Walls & Kari Kesler 

ORANGES 

Norma Barrineau 

Tasha Bassett & Zone Montoya 

Mark Becker 

Rusty Blackwood 

Thom Britton & Richard Lopez 

Gian Bruno & Anthony Papini 

Nancy Burns 

Andrew Cleary & Rico Ortega 

Jennifer Coburn 

Oliver Colbert 

Spencer Cotton 

David Daniels 

Abigail Daquiz & James Babcock 

Jeff Dorion & Ryan Hicks 

Tim Eannarino & Rick Moerloos 

Brent Eller 

Jayda Evans 

Randy Feigner & Chuck Lust 

Claudia Fernandez 

Joseph Fields 

Chad Findlay & Som Siriya 

James Fotter 

Craig Friedson & Craig Brown 

Brian Giddens & Steve Rovig 

Loren Goeres 

Allen Goodwin & Tim Camphouse 

Michael Greene & Richard Snyder 

Paul Hanson & Neil Ostroff 

Michael Harris & Clint Keithley 

Ted Hazard 

Michael Herzfeld & Charles Drabkin 

Dale Histman 

Phyllis Huster 

Sara Intriligator 

Laurie Jones 

Tracey Lake 

Michael Lane & Paul McKee 

Adam Levine 

Patrick Martin & Samuel Holmes 

Brandon Maust 

Mark McClung 

Mac McIntosh 

John McLean 

Roger Meers 

Catherine Messina & Lucy P. Baraquio 

Kurt Metzger 

Glen Meyers 

Lisa Mills & Alicia Healy 

Richard Morris 

René Neidhart & Arthur Davis 

Amanda Oberholtzer & Viveka Lazor 

Tim O’Connor & Jeff Stolz 

Robert Pearson 

Joseph Pentheroudakis 

Susan Petcoff & Alaina Dyrness 

Cindy Phillips 

Lee Powelson 

Mike Ramey 

Jean Rietschel & Lois Thetford 

Patty Rose 

Lyle Rudensey 

Amy Ryken & Holly Senn 

Angela Satcher 

Adam Schiff

Steven Scholz 

Jeffrey Schoner 

Mauraan C. Schultz 

Barry Shaw & Rabih 

AbouJaoudé 

John Sinno 

Ashley Smith & Kirsten Stack 

Chris Spengler 

Jan Stark & Marge Rosen 

Rosena Stroy 

Evan Switzer 

Miles Takahashi & Job Ramirez 

Theresa Trinidad 

Silvia Vega 

Anthony Viggiano 

& Chuck Martin 

Steven Wallin & Robb Hamm 

Wayne F. Winters & 

David A. Bair 

Anonymous 

BANANAS 

Genevieve Aguilar 

Brittany Alsot 

Carolyn Anderson 

Don Armstrong 

Mary Ayres 

Elizabeth Barbuto 

Lacey All 

Arthur Alper 

Mike Anitas 

Gilbert Archuleta & Gary Ireland 

Patricia Vandenburgh Arnot 

Annie Baker 

Patti Baker 

Cathy Banks 

David Bates 

Julie Borden 

Donna Boysen 


Doug Brooks 

Amy Buckalter 

Alessandra Bulzomi 

Barbara Bulzomi 

Michael Bulzomi 

Amy Burdick 

Thomas Butts & Scott Carter 

Adrianne Capretto 

Matthew Carpenter 

Carrie Carson & Lori Robb 

Colleen Comidy 

Bill Craven & Justin Huff 

John Davis 

Maddi Davis 

Jeff Dorion & Ryan Hicks 

Donald Driftmier 

John Farris 

Jon Frank & Dan Lane 

Ruth Frobe 

Margaret Becker 

Sue Bell 

Troy Bodnar 

BRACE 

Brett Buchanan 

Eric Bulson 

Marty Carothers 

Justin Cavanaugh 

Brad Clark 

Matthew J Clark 

Christy Cochran 

Fai Coffin 

Charles Bryan Colson 

Richard Cook 

Jeremy Crawford 

Ryan Crawford 

William Cupps 

Susan Cutshall 

Dana Davenport 

Robby Davis 

Dianne the Feminine 

Face of Money 

Darin Dressler 

Elizabeth Duroe 

Nick Eckert 

Jeremy Eknoian 

Dwayne Flansburgh 

Karl Frantz 

Penny Freedman 

Marshall Freeman 

E. Steven Fried 

Carolyn Fuller 

Jason Ganwich 

Brian Garman 

Bill Gaughran 

Margaret Geisheker 

Donna Goggin 

Alan Goldwasser 

Richard Greenberg 

W. D. Gula 


Joe Heidt 

Anthony Hesseltine 

Beth Hester 


Andrew Higgins 

John Hitchcock 

John Holland 

Sue Holland 

David Hua 

Ryan Hursh 

Richard Isaac 

Jeff Jones 

Jacqueline Jordan 

Brian Judd 

Joan Larson 

Judy Laub 

Mary Lytle 

John Marsh 

Lisa Mellinger 

Michael Melnick 

Sandra Mitchell 

Gerry Munroe 

Marla S. Nonken 

Mimi Noyes 

Peter Oehlert 

Shan Ottey 

John Otto 

Vicki Panzeri 

Lonnie Peck 

Carlos Pedraza 

Stephen Phillips 

Mandy Phipps 

Marcia Postma 

Richard Prasad 

Beau Preston 

Jill Prichard 

Laurel Ramseyer 

Jerry Reif 

Kevin Reinstein 

Jude Rosenberg 

ANNUAL FUND & FUND-A-NEED DONORS (as of September 8, 2011) 

Kevin Gaspari & Kent R. Thoelke 

Brian Giddens & Steve Rovig 


Benjamin Golden 

Geoff Greenlee & David Thorpe 

Dana Hamel 

Bill Hammer & Jim Miersma 


Beth Hester 

Catherine Hillenbrand & Joseph Hudson 

David Isla & Gary Southerton 

Alan Johnson 

Chris Jones 

Brian Judd 

Judith Kahan 

Barbara Kinney 

Mary Klein 

Alan Kristal 

Arthur Kuniyuki 

Edward Lachica 

Michael Lane & Paul McKee 

Mary Lonien & Sandy Smith 

Hannah Love & Julie Garbutt 

Chris Luz & Matt Wallace 

Emily Maddox 

Cheryl Marland 

Melanie Matthews 


Nicki McCraw 

Jennifer McCreary 

Jennifer S. McCullar 

Timothy Mentele 

Whitney Miller 

Jeff Morgan & Hank Balson 

Bonnie Morris 

Roger Morris 

Jeremy Moser & Jackson Holtz 

Bruce Moynagh 

Tim Murphy & Kelly Stevens 

Maureen Murphy Ryan 

Michael Novasio & James Ewing 

Chris Pardo 

Lonnie Peck 

Jen Perret 

Jason Plourde 

Geoffrey Prentiss 

Mike Ramey 

Laurel Ramseyer & 

Marie Vanschravendijk 

Kabien Rendel & Elizabeth Adelaide 

Michelle Ruelas 

Deirdre Runnette & Ingrid Anderson 

Natasha Safarian 

Debra Samuels 

Faye Samuels 

Stephen Schenzel 

Adam Schiff 

Chris Scott 

Joseph Self 

Greg Serum 

Patricia Simon 

Ashley Smith & Kirsten Stack 

Oscar Salas 

Fletcher Sandbeck 

Kathy Savory 

Robert Scheffel 

Kurt Schlatter 

Lewis Schrock 

Michel Schummer 

Susan Seibert 

Roxi Smith 

Bruce P. Sprague 

Ralph Steetle 

Jim Sutthoff 

Paul Verner 

Chris Vincent 

Steven Wakefield 

Zheng Wang 

Kyle Waterman 

Eric Weiss 

Jack West 

Peter Wilsnack 

Chad Wilson 

Wine Diva Deb 

Dan Woodard 

Michael Workman 

Tom Yang 

Frank Young 

Anonymous (2) 

Mona Smith 


Frank Stilwagner 

Naomi Strauss 

Jen Sullivan 

Miles Takahashi & Job Ramirez 

Scott Thompson 

Adam Tillotson 

Alanna Trillingham 

Richard Turko 

John Ullman & Irene Namkung 

Paige Vales 

Gina Venolia 

Gerard Verkerk 

Jeff Vogt 

Rosalie Volpone 

Lauren Walley & Tania Leeman 

Kathy Wehle & Theresa Haynie 

Bryan White 

Marv Whitson 

Wayne F. Winters & David A. Bair 

John Wong & Greg Combs 

Larry Yok 

11

Opening Night 

DIRTY GIRL 

FRIDAY | OCTOBER 14 | 7:30PM | EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

Norman High School, in Norman, OK, is the uncomfortable home to two social outcasts 

When the who couldn’t be more diff erent. Danielle (Juno Temple, KABOOM) is the wild-child 

local bad girl party girl, desperate to make connections one backseat date at a time. Clarke (Jer- 

gets paired with emy Dozier) is the frumpy closet case, constantly worshipping at his Walkman altar. 

a frumpy gay boy, When the two are paired up to form a family for a homework assignment, they ease 

sparks fl y, wheels into an unexpected friendship. But their bond is threatened when Clarke’s homopho- 

spin, and the good bic dad decides to ship his son off to military school and Danielle’s broken home life 

times roll! becomes too much. e two take off in search of a man they’ve never met: Danielle’s 

real father, who she recently learned is living in bucolic Fresno. With police and parents 

(Dwight Yoakam, Milla Jovovich, and Mary Steenburgen) in hot pursuit, Danielle and 

Clarke saddle up for a raucous road trip full of action, laughs, and a very sexy male stripper. 

Not since Will & Grace has a gay/gal duo spawned such outrageous adventures and side-splitting comedy. 

Pulsing to the beat of a late-’80s pop diva soundtrack and bursting with fun-fi lled energy at every turn, 

DIRTY GIRL is a wild ride you won’t want to end. 

ASL Interpreted 

Abe Sylvia; 2011; US; 90 min. U Guests in Attendance 

OPENING NIGHT GALA The 16th festival kicks off at a sweet new event space on Capitol Hill and a sweet new 

collaboration. Our Opening Night Gala is presented by Trouble. Experience huge wall projections, fantastic DJs, and food 

and drink provided by our generous sponsors below. Ticket to the Opening Night Film and Gala required. 21 and over only. 

Fred Wildlife Refuge | 98 Belmont Avenue E. | Across the street from Captain Blacks | Seattle WA 98102 

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Closing Night 

VITO 

SUNDAY | OCTOBER 23 | 6:30PM | CINERAMA 

We are honored to present the West Coast premiere of VITO, an inspiring tribute to the 

legendary Vito Russo: groundbreaking author and an outspoken founding father of the 

gay liberation movement. 

As a young man in New York City, Vito was prominent and resourceful in the fi ght for 

gay rights. He staged an engagement party in 1971 to protest marriage inequality. When 

infi ghting threatened New York’s 1973 Pride rally, Vito, as emcee, restored harmony by 

having friend (and ingenue) Bette Midler perform. With the onset of AIDS, he became 

instrumental in forming ACT-UP. 

Vito understood that culture is as important as politics in the struggle for equal rights. He 

hosted gay movie nights in the early ’70s, remarking that seeing fi lms with a gay audience was completely 

diff erent than with a general audience. is passion for cinema led him to travel the world and screen 

hundreds of fi lms, fi nding LGBT characters and stories often hidden from cinematic history. e culmination 

of this research, e Celluloid Closet, was the most extensive record of LGBT representation on screen 

and exposed cinema’s often-homophobic messages. 

Heartwarming and humorous interviews of Vito’s family and friends (Armistead Maupin, Jeff rey Freidman, 

and Lily Tomlin among them) and clips from an astonishing collection of fi lm treasures coalesce into a moving 

portrait of the person who paved the way for—and proved the importance of—LGBT fi lm festivals like ours. 

WEST 

COAST 

PREMIERE 

Jeffrey Schwarz; 2011; US; 93 min. U Guest in Attendance ASL Interpreted 

CLOSING NIGHT GALA Celebrate the sweet ending to 10 days of lms with our Closing Night Gala. We are 

pleased to be back at the newly remodeled South Lake Union Discovery Center. Enjoy a delicious sampling of food from South 

Lake Union restaurants and caterers and drinks provided by our generous sponsors. Presented by Seattle Met Magazine. 

Ticket to the Closing Night Film and Gala required. 

South Lake Union Discovery Center | 101 Westlake Avenue N. | Seattle WA 98109 

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Strike a 

pose for this 

high-energy, 

modern mix 

of PARIS IS 

BURNING 

and Rent. 

Centerpiece 

LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR 

SUNDAY | OCTOBER 16 | 7:00PM | EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

Set in the underground drag ball scene of LA, this Centerpiece features fierce 

dance sequences that will leave you floored. 

When Brad is kicked out of his dysfunctional home for being gay, he must find a 

way to survive on the mean streets of Los Angeles. By chance, he stumbles into 

a ball and is transfixed by the ragtag teams of fierce talent and colorful personalities. 

Taken in by the struggling House of Eminence and its family of outcasts, 

Brad finally starts to feel like he belongs. But raging hormones create a love triangle 

that threatens to tear his newfound family apart. Can the House of Eminence 

leave its conflicts backstage and come together to finally win the coveted house trophy? 

Or will Brad be forced to continue his search for love, community, and acceptance? 

Featuring 11 new songs (from show tunes to techno) and electrifying dance numbers, LEAVE IT ON 

THE FLOOR is the 20-year passion project of award-winning director Sheldon Larry. Supporting him 

are an exceptional screenplay and lyrics by Glenn Gaylord, an original score by Beyoncé’s creative director 

Kim Burse, and eye-popping choreography by Frank Gatson Jr., the wizard behind Beyoncé’s “Single 

Ladies” music video. 

Sheldon Larry; 2011; US; 107 min. U 

Guests in Attendance Copresented by POCAAN 

CENTERPIECE RECEPTION Following the screening of LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR, please join us for a gala 

reception at the Lobby Bar. Your ticket to the lm includes the gala reception. 21 and over only. 

The Lobby Bar | 916 East Pike Street | Seattle WA 98122 

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Country 

music star 

Chely Wright had 

a huge secret that 

seemed impossible to 

reveal to her family, 

friends, and 

fans. 

Centerpiece 

WISH ME AWAY 

FRIDAY | OCTOBER 21 | 7:15PM | PACIFIC PLACE 

Raised in a deeply religious home and diligently working her way to fame in the homophobic 

country music industry, Chely prayed for years that her homosexuality would just 

go away. As her dreams of stardom came true, her reality could no longer be denied. 

In 2010, Chely began an arduous but carefully mapped journey of coming out to the 

world. Over a three-year period, award-winning filmmakers Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly 

Kopf captured every moment of Chely’s struggle, from her most intimate moments 

of confession (including her own video diaries) to very public appearances in the mainstream 

media. Every touching and riveting moment is captured and crafted into this powerful 

and moving documentary that has left audiences cheering. 

Winner of the Outstanding Documentary Feature Award at Frameline 35: e 2011 San Fran- 

cisco International LGBT Film Festival, the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2011 Los Angeles 

Film Festival, the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2011 Nashville Film Festival, and the Jury 

Award for Best Documentary at the 2011 Philadelphia QFest. 

Bobbie Birlef and Beverly Kopf; 2011; US; 95 min. 

U Guests in Attendance Copresented by The Seattle Men’s Chorus and The Seattle Women’s Chorus 

CENTERPIECE RECEPTION Following the screening of WISH ME AWAY, please join us for a gala reception in the 

atrium of Pacic Place at Il Fornaio Bakery and Café. Enjoy some of Il Fornaio’s signature savory bites and desserts and an 

array of beverages. Your ticket to the lm includes the gala reception. 

Il Fornaio Restaurant and Bakery | 600 Pine Street | Seattle WA 98101 

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SLGFF AWARDS 

THE SEATTLE LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL presents selected lmmakers with audience favorite and juried awards. 

AUDIENCE FAVORITE AWARDS are determined by ballots completed by attendees during the festival. The Audience Awards 

presented on Closing Night are Favorite Narrative Feature, Favorite Documentary Feature, Favorite Gay Short Film, Favorite 

Lesbian Short Film, and Favorite Local Film. Three Dollar Bill Cinema AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE are chosen by our esteemed 

panel of jurors and include a cash prize. Three juries convene to select the following awards: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary 

Film, Best Short Film, and Most Innovative Short Film. 

NARRATIVE JURY 

Emma Smart is a programmer for the London Lesbian 

& Gay Film Festival. She has a background 

in film studies and has given numerous papers 

on queer cinema. She has a penchant for Dusty 

Springfield and all things camp. 

Daniel Tayara has been making short films for two 

years. He is in school for computer animation and 

has been a Reel Queer Youth participant. Working 

for Pixar is a long-term goal of his. 

John Kirk was a film archivist for MGM Studios for 

almost 20 years, restoring such classics as SOME 

LIKE IT HOT and FELLINI SATYRICON. His film 

presentation “Sons of Hercules” was at the 2000 

SLGFF. He is on the advisory board of the Legacy 

Project, the LGBT film restoration and preservation 

program. 

DOCUMENTARY JURY 

Aubrey Scheffel is Marketing Manager at SIFF 

and past board member of Bent Arts. She moved 

to Seattle in 2007 to fulfill her dream of being a 

Pacific Northwest garden gnome. 

Lindsay Martin studied documentary production at 

Rhode Island School of Design and moved to Seattle 

for the outdoor adventures and the welcoming 

film community. She is currently a segment producer 

on a television series, creating short documentary 

profiles on young entrepreneurs around the country. 

She couldn’t be happier. 

Zheng Wang, PhD, is an award-winning documentary 

filmmaker who constantly seeks to expand 

his artistic horizons. Recent additions to his list of 

creative pursuits include playwriting, songwriting, 

choreography, and interior design. He believes in 

the power of love. 

SHORTS JURY 

Dustin Kaspar works year-round as the Educational 

Programs Manager and as a shorts/feature programmer 

with SIFF. In his spare time, he sings opera 

and cooks any recipe that captures his imagination. 

Felicia Gonzalez was born in Cuba. A poet and 

short fiction writer, she is currently working on Swimming 

in Mercury, stories exploring the relationship 

of language to identity. 

Vincent Kovar is a writer and professor who teaches 

media and LGBT studies. He also performs on 

stage, in commercials, and in independent film.

It’s 

been 

30 years 

since AIDS 

descended on 

the world. 

Spotlight 

WE WERE HERE 

SATURDAY | OCTOBER 15 | 5:00PM | EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

WE WERE HERE documents what was called the “gay plague” as it hit San 

Francisco in the early 1980s. Focusing on fi ve survivors of the epidemic and their 

gripping recollections of the ordeal, this is an inspiring tale of empowerment, as 

the community came together to face a threat the government ignored. Awardwinning 

director David Weissman brings a unique understanding to this ordeal, 

having lived through it himself. Meaningful and memorable, this journey through 

incredible suff ering and loss is ultimately a story of compassion, support, and hope. 

David Weissman; 2011; US; 90 min. U Guest in Attendance 

POST-SCREENING RECEPTION Seattle Volvo | 1120 Pike Street | Seattle WA 98122 

HIV30 FILM SERIES 

ASL Interpreted 

HIV30: Take Action Seattle is a collaboration of Seattle HIV/AIDS service organizations working together 

to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In conjunction with this eff ort, the Seattle 

Lesbian & Gay Film Festival is proud to present WE WERE HERE along with these other powerful and 

important fi lms related to the impact and experience of HIV over the last three decades: THE GROVE, 

HEART BREAKS OPEN, STILL AROUND, and VITO. 

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FILM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS 

Pull on your boots and bust out those 

Wranglers for these lms with a country 

twang and rural spirit. 

WISH ME AWAY THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS HARVEST LONGHORNS 

From grunge to hip-hop and with a healthy dose of Glee, you’ll nd 

plenty to sing and dance about in these music-oriented offerings. 

HIT SO HARD MARY LOU JAMIE AND JESSIE ARE NOT TOGETHER LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR 

ECLECTIC YOUTH 

p.17 

GOING DOWN UNDER 

There’s another Oz that glitters with fabulous gay characters, 

and these programs imported from Australia will give you a 

taste of life in that fantastic, faraway land. 

SAUCY AUSSIES OUTLAND HANNAH & THE HASBIAN MY PAST MY PRESENT 

p.60 

p.35 

A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY 

WE GOT THE BEAT 

Outstanding athletes, quirky characters, and local lmmakers will dazzle 

you with their talent and courage in programs showcasing the next generation 

defying gender stereotypes. 

OUT FOR THE LONG RUN REEL QUEER YOUTH SHORTS BOY CHEERLEADERS SPORK 

p.45 

p.25 

p.29 

p.41 

p.59 

p.35 

p.31 

p.37 

p.27 

23 

p.39 

p.43 

p.17 

p.49

FEATURE FILMS 

MONDAY – OCTOBER 17 – 9:30PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

(A)SEXUAL 

Angela Tucker; 2011; US; 75 min. 

In the summer of 2002, David Jay’s new website brought worldwide attention to asexuals: 

people like himself who do not experience sexual attraction…to anyone. With humor and 

intelligence, (A)SEXUAL sheds light on the phenomenon and debunks some misconceptions 

about people who just don’t want to have sex. From hilarious person-on-the-street 

reactions to commentary by sexperts such as Carol McQueen and Dan Savage, the film 

addresses everything from relationships and masturbation to common perceptions about 

asexuality (including the familiar “you just haven’t met the right person”). Finally, is there a 

place for asexuals in the ever-expanding queer community? 

U 

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 16 – 9:30PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

THE ADVOCATE FOR FAGDOM 

Angélique Bosio; 2011; France; 91 min. 

Subversive genius, pioneering provocateur, reluctant pornographer: all describe queercore 

filmmaker Bruce LaBruce, whose transgressive aesthetic has maddened and enchanted audiences 

for decades. Evolving from quiet Ontario farm boy to the toast of the Toronto and 

New York underground scenes, LaBruce became the master of reinvention, his punk attitude 

infusing his low-budget films with hardcore gay sex, schlock horror, and sophisticated 

political commentary. Archival clips of his rough, seductive films (including LA ZOMBIE, 

SLGFF 2010) combine with penetrating interpretation and anecdotes from collaborators 

and admirers (Gus Van Sant and John Waters among them) to form a fascinating portrait 

of a singular talent. 

TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18 – 9:15PM – CENTRAL CINEMA 

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS SING-ALONG 

Colin Higgins; 1982; US; 114 min. 

Yeehaw! Embrace your inner good ol’ girl and visit Miss Mona (Dolly Parton), the nononsense 

proprietress of the Chicken Ranch, a beloved Texas institution under siege from 

religious conservative TV personality Melvin P. Thorpe (brilliantly played by Dom De- 

Luise). But with a smokin’ hot sheriff (Burt Reynolds) standing by Mona’s side, what 

could go wrong? There won’t be nothin’ dirty goin’ on at this sing-along, but maybe more 

than a thrill when the Texas Aggie football team (singing! dancing! naked!) a-whoop it up 

all right. And if you’re worried about a “Hard Candy Christmas,” rest assured that Dolly 

will always love you. 

Ages 21+ only. 


BOB’S NEW SUIT 

Alan R. Howard; 2009; US; 97 min. 

Narrated by a fabulous Italian suit, this is a touching tribute to the strength of family bonds. 

Sexy (and often shirtless) Bob is getting married to his girlfriend Jenny, while his sister 

Stephanie is transitioning to being Steve. While their mom resists Steve’s “entrance” into 

the family, she and Dad struggle with a long-buried secret that surfaces amid a tragedy. A 

complex, kindhearted film, BOB’S NEW SUIT highlights Shay Astar’s sensitive portrayal 

of Steve as humane, compassionate, and whip-smart. This is a must-see for everyone who 

understands the struggle to realize one’s true identity. 

U 

Guest in Attendance 

Guest in Attendance Copresented by Ingersoll Gender Center 

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FEATURE FILMS 

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 22 – 4:30PM – PACIFIC PLACE 1 

BOY CHEERLEADERS 

James Newton; 2010; UK; 62 min. 

This refreshing documentary follows the DAZL Diamonds, from the industrial, workingclass 

northern English town of Leeds, as they attempt to become the first all-boy cheerleading 

squad to place in the UK National Cheerleading Finals. These enthusiastic and talented 

lads, ranging in age from 8 to 13, dream of becoming “the next Billy Elliot,” while their 

charming single moms struggle with despair over their challenging circumstances. The inspirational 

instructors Ian and Cherry fill the roles of surrogate parents and emotional supporters 

in this affecting story of determination and triumph against the odds. 

U Guest in Attendance Copresented by The Safe Schools Coalition 

Playing with: FRANSWA SHARL Hannah Hilliard; 2010; Australia; 14 min. 

Greg, who has inherited his father’s competitive streak, gives a fierce performance in the Miss Fiji Pageant. 


CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAME 

Madeleine Olnek; 2011; US; 70 min. 

When studies show that residents of planet Zotz are causing the depletion of their ozone 

layer with unseemly “big feelings,” the culprits are sent to Earth to cure themselves through 

heartbreak. The three lovely but awkward aliens dodge government agents, needy human 

exes, and the treacherous allure of cheesecake in their quest to find, and subsequently part 

with, a human companion. A hilarious commentary on queer culture, as well as an homage 

to early sci-fi classics (with a touch of Ed Wood), writer-director Madeleine Olnek’s first 

feature is as campy as they come. 

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 19 – 7:15PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

EAST BLOC LOVE 

Logan Mucha; 2011; Australia; 70 min. 

In Belarus, Europe’s last dictatorship, the police and neo-Nazi skinheads freely attack gay 

and lesbian citizens. When Sergey Yenin’s boyfriend is shot on the border, it becomes a call 

to action for this activist. He helps rally a few brave gay and lesbian advocates, who risk their 

lives by staging an illegal Pride event in the capital, Minsk. Logan Mucha’s debut feature 

documentary, filmed in six eastern European countries, explores evolving attitudes toward 

homosexuality in these nascent democracies still struggling with public, governmental, and 

religious intolerance and the LGBT community’s reluctance to be visible. 

Copresented by Foundation for Seeattle Out and Proud 


EATING OUT 5: THE OPEN WEEKEND 

Q. Allan Brocka; 2011; US; 83 min. 

In the fifth installment of the popular EATING OUT series, sexy couple Zach and Benji 

decide to have an “open” weekend when they go on vacation to a gay getaway in Palm 

Springs. Tension mounts when Zach runs into his ex at the resort, and they both do their 

best to look like they are having a good time. How could they not, when they are surrounded 

by cute, horny guys with six-packs and very little clothing? Seattle native Q. Allan Brocka’s 

latest film is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and newbies alike. 

U 

Guests in Attendance 

Reception following the film, 

see page 62 

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FEATURE FILMS 

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 15 – 12:30PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

eCUPID 

J. C. Calciano; 2011; US; 93 min. 

Marshall and Gabe appear to be a happy couple, although their jobs keep them too busy for 

each other. When Marshall starts experiencing the seven-year itch, he turns to a mysterious 

new dating app, eCupid, to see what he might be missing. What seems like a windfall of hot 

guys soon gets a bit out of hand when technology starts running Marshall’s life. Some sage 

advice from a waitress (Morgan Fairchild) reminds Marshall to listen to his heart. Writerdirector 

J. C. Calciano (IS IT JUST ME?, SLGFF 2010) brings this romantic comedy about 

getting what you think you wish for. 

TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18 – 6:00PM – CENTRAL CINEMA 

GAY TV DINNER: OUTLAND 1-3 World Premiere 

Kevin Carlin; 2011; Australia; 80 min. 

LGBT geeks, unite! We’re thrilled to present the world premiere of the hotly anticipated 

new Australian TV series, OUTLAND. Based on the only short film to play both the 

Melbourne Queer Film Festival and the World Science Fiction Convention, this six-part 

comedy series focuses on members of a gay science-fiction fan club and their adventures in 

our weird world. The Force is strong in this one! 

Episodes 1–3: Bondage & Bionics. Open about their sexuality but not so much about their 

geekdom, the gang outs one of their own on a first date, stumbles into a complicated BDSM 

scene, and faces the Khan-like wrath of their club’s former leader. 

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 19 – 6:00PM – CENTRAL CINEMA 

GAY TV DINNER: OUTLAND 4-6 World Premiere 

Kevin Carlin; 2011; Australia; 80 min. 

Boldly going where no TV show has gone before, the premiere of this outrageous new Australian 

comedy series continues with three more out-of-this world episodes. 

Episodes 4–6: Close Encounters. Our ragtag fleet of friends continues their search for signs 

of intelligent life among them, leading to a creepy apartment of X Files-style terrors, a futuristic 

penthouse where a secret crush is revealed (in song!), and a Gay Pride parade where 

their ultimate sci-fi gay icon is honored with hilarious results. 

U 


GOING DOWN IN LA-LA LAND 

Casper Andreas; 2011; US; 105 min. 

Based on the novel by Andy Zeffer, GOING DOWN IN LA-LA LAND is a seemingly 

simple story: a hunky young man (Matthew Ludwinski) moves to LA, seeking his big break 

in showbiz while living with his best friend, a straight woman who spends her time shopping 

and chasing men. But throw in a foray into the steamy world of gay porn stardom and escorting, 

and a blossoming relationship yearning for survival amid the hysterics of Hollywood, 

and you’ve got an updated, uncensored twist on the “rom-com” genre from the director of 

VIOLET TENDENCIES (SLGFF 2010) and FOUR LETTER WORD (SLGFF 2007). 

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FEATURE FILMS 

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 21 – 7:45PM – ADMIRAL THEATER 

THE GREEN 

Steven Williford; 2010; US; 90 min. 

Having escaped New York for small-town Connecticut, prep-school teacher Michael (Jason 

Butler Harner) takes a special interest in Jason, a troubled student, but avoids his own failing 

relationship with hunky Daniel (Cheyenne Jackson from Glee, Broadway’s Xanadu). Jason 

claims that Michael molested him, quickly upending the teacher’s life and turning the town 

against the gay couple. Julia Ormond provides a shrewd performance as a lesbian lawyer 

trying to discern the truth amid the subtle homophobia of neighbors, the suspicions of Michael’s 

coworkers, and Daniel’s doubts about his partner’s innocence after the investigation 

reveals a secret from the past. 

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 16 – 12:00PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

THE GROVE 

Andy Abrahams Wilson and Tom Shepard; 2011; US; 61 min. 

How do we mark a time of unimaginable loss? More Americans have been lost to AIDS 

than in all the nation’s wars since 1900, yet few know about the National AIDS Memorial, 

a seven-acre sanctuary in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Since the late ’80s, this place of 

remembrance and healing, known as “The Grove,” has been landscaped and tended by those 

who lost loved ones to AIDS. But the fight to remember becomes heated when some board 

members seek broader public recognition through an international design competition, igniting 

a debate on the appropriateness and meaning of this national memorial. 

Playing with: BLINK Alka Joshi and Yoni Klein; 2010; US; 8 min. A lifelong obsession with photography 

gave Russ Osterweil a way to record his near-death bout with his AIDS-related illness. 

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 20 – 9:30PM – ADMIRAL THEATER 

GUN HILL ROAD 

Rashaad Ernesto Green; 2011; US; 88 min. 

When Enrique (Esai Morales) returns home after a three-year prison sentence, he finds 

his family transformed. His wife is hiding an affair, and his teenage son, Michael, has 

become Vanessa (poignantly played by Harmony Santana, who was undergoing her own 

gender transition during the filming). Can Enrique find the strength to accept his son for 

who he has become, or will he cling to his conceptions of masculinity and revert to the 

patterns of his criminal past? Despite its brutality, this Sundance favorite is a touching 

story of acceptance in the tough, unforgiving world of the Bronx. 

Copresented by Ingersoll Gender Center 

MONDAY – OCTOBER 17 – 7:15PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

HANNAH & THE HASBIAN 

Gordon Napier; 2011; Australia; 71 min. 


see page 62 

Hannah gave up everything to be with Breigh: her family, her religion, and men. But now 

Breigh’s decided she wants to go straight and Hannah’s left wondering: WTF? Caught in 

the crossfire is their quick-witted and acid-tongued flatmate, Dinka, who’s thrilled to have 

a wingman in the bruising hetero world. However, Dinka’s hardly a role model, as she’s 

still stalking her ex-fiancé after he dumped her for cheating on him. Breigh quickly learns 

for herself that dating men is no picnic. As their household descends into a hilarious rehab 

center for bruised egos and mixed emotions, this often-riotous romantic comedy becomes a 

quirky story of finding true love. Copresented by Front Runners 

Playing with: VIGILANT! HEALTHY! WHOLESOME! Lauren Anderson; 2009; Australia; 14 min. 

A plague of homosexuality is sweeping down under in this award-winning B-movie spoof. 

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TUES 

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WED 

EGYPTIAN NW FILM FORUM CENTRAL CINEMA 

7:30 Dirty Girl (p.13) 

12:30 eCupid (p.29) 

12:30 SHORTS Saturgay Morning 

Cartoons (p.59) 

2:30 SHORTS Girls Shorts (p.57) 2:30 Man 2 Man (p.41) 

5:00 We Were Here (p.21) 

7:15 Jamie and Jessie Are Not 

Together (p.37) 

4:30 Orchids: My Intersex Adventure 

(p.45) 

7:00 Kink Crusaders (p.39) 

9:45 Going Down in La-La Land (p.29) 9:30 Unhappy Birthday (p.51) 

MIDNIGHT Varla Jean & the 

Mushroomheads (p.51) 

NOON Bob’s New Suit (p.25) NOON The Grove (p.31) 

2:00 SHORTS Boys Shorts (p.55) 2:00 Sappho’s Fire (p.47) 

4:00 Mary Lou (p.41) 4:30 The Lulu Sessions (p.39) 

7:00 Leave it On The Floor (p.17) 7:00 The Scandalous Four (p.47) 

9:30 The Advocate for Fagdom (p.25) 9:30 Joe + Belle (p.37) 

5:45 SHORTS Funny Girls (p.57) 

7:15 Hannah & the Hasbian (p.31) 7:15 Morgan (p.41) 

9:15 SHORTS Saucy Aussies (p.60) 9:30 (A)sexual (p.25) 

5:45 Our Lips are Sealed (p.57) 

7:15 Heart Breaks Open (p.35) 7:15 Tomboy (p.51) 

9:30 SHORTS Manhunting (p.58) 9:30 SHORTS Be With Me (p.55) 

5:45 The Wolf In Shorts (p.53) 

7:15 The Wise Kids (p.51) 7:15 East Bloc Love (p.27) 

9:30 My Last Round (p.43) 

OPENING NIGHT FILM! 

9:30 SHORTS Infrared: 

Experimental Shorts (p.57) 

6:00 Gay TV Dinner: Outland 1-3 

(p.29) 

9:15 The Best Little Whorehouse In 

Texas Sing-Along (p.25) 

6:00 Gay TV Dinner: Outland 4-6 

(p.29) 

9:15 SHORTS Attack of the 

Musicals (p.55)

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SAT 

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SUN 

EGYPTIAN NW FILM FORUM ADMIRAL THEATER 

5:45 SHORTS Perceptions: Trans Shorts (p.59) 6:00 Married In Spandex (p.41) 

7:15 The Night Watch (p.43) 7:15 SHORTS Like a Virgin (p.58) 7:30 Spork (p.49) 

9:30 Judas Kiss (p.37) 9:30 How Are You (p.35) 9:30 Gun Hill Road (p.31) 

PACIFIC PLACE 6:00 The Sisterhood (p.47) 

7:15 Wish Me Away (p.19) 7:45 The Green (p.31) 

9:30 Longhorns (p.39) 9:45 Romeos (p.45) 

12:30 SHORTS Local Produce (p.58) 12:30 Still Around (p.49) 

2:30 My Past My Present (p.43) 

2:30 This Is What Love in Action 

Looks Like (p.49) 

4:30 Boy Cheerleaders (p.27) 4:30 I Am (p.37) 4:30 Kawa (p.39) 

7:00 Eating Out 5 (p.27) 7:00 Mother Tongue (p.43) 7:00 Three (p.49) 

9:30 Codependent Lesbian Space 

Alien Seeks Same (p.27) 

9:30 Harvest (p.35) 9:30 Hit So Hard (p.35) 

CINERAMA 12:00 SHORTS Reel Queer Youth Shorts (p.59) 

2:30 Sister Smile (p.47) 2:30 Out For the Long Run (p.45) 

6:30 Vito (p.15) 

CLOSING NIGHT FILM! 

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FEATURE FILMS 


HARVEST 

Benjamin Cantu; 2011; Germany; 88 min; in German, with English subtitles 

Winner of a Teddy Award at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival, director-writer Benjamin Cantu’s 

feature debut follows a simple, organic, and sweet coming-of-age romance between two 

apprentice farmers, set against the gorgeous backdrop of Brandenburg, Germany. Teenage 

Marco, a loner, is uncertain if he wants to become a farmer, just weeks before his final exams. 

Enter Jacob, a new farm apprentice who befriends Marco while navigating the unfamiliar 

environment. Cleverly avoiding obvious clichés, HARVEST instead portrays their young 

love flourishing through the most mundane farm activities. Cantu’s realistic and natural 

storytelling recaptures the innocence lost in modern gay cinema. 

TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18 – 7:15PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

HEART BREAKS OPEN 

billie rain; 2011; US; 81 min. 

Jesús, a model queer activist and community advocate, is on the brink of self-destruction. He’s 

cheated on his long-time FTM partner Johnny and has had unprotected sex. After testing 

positive for HIV, Jesús parties recklessly and nearly overdoses on drugs. But Sister of Perpetual 

Indulgence Alysa Trailer helps him face his fears of the unknown and begin the journey 

of self-discovery. Using improvisation and vérité techniques, HEART BREAKS OPEN 

portrays the contemporary experience of receiving an HIV-positive diagnosis and finding the 

will to live. Many faces and places may be familiar in this Seattle-based production. 

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SATURDAY – OCTOBER 22 – 9:30PM – ADMIRAL THEATER 

HIT SO HARD: THE LIFE & NEAR DEATH STORY 

OF PATTY SCHEMEL 

P. David Ebersole; 2011; US; 101 min. 

Patty Schemel, drummer for the influential rock band Hole, is an out lesbian who was at the 

center of the Seattle music scene in the 1990s. Growing up in Marysville, WA, Patty never 

dreamed that one day she’d make the cover of Rolling Stone, much less come out in the pages 

of the magazine. With fame came temptation, pressure, friends lost to addiction (Kurt Cobain 

and Hole’s guitarist Kristen Pfaff), and her own drug-fueled binges and battles. Filled 

with revealing looks behind the scenes of the cultural touchstone that was grunge, HITS 

SO HARD is an unflinching rock-doc in the finest tradition. 

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 20 – 9:30PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

HOW ARE YOU 

Jannik Splidsboel; 2011; Denmark; 70 min.; in Danish and English, with English subtitles 

The subjects of this remarkable portrait are Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, two 

enfants terribles of the international art world, who use their irreverence and humor to force 

audiences to question the status quo. HOW ARE YOU introduces us to this creative couple 

who fell in love and began to work together in 1995. The film shows how, in just a few years, 

they became white-hot stars who stirred controversy through their sculptural installations. 

In a sharp, playful, and humorous way, they pinpoint important themes such as identity, 

sexuality, and democracy, winning accolades and competitions along the way. 



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I AM 

J.C. Calciano; 2010; US; 93 min. 

India’s emerging queer community confronts long-held traditions in two films that won 

awards at Kashish 2011: The Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. Soon after her 

mother dies, filmmaker Sonali Gulati questions her own decision to not come out to her. 

By interviewing LGBT Indians and their parents, she uncovers a range of attitudes: a 

mother who marches in Pride parades; a couple who grapple with their son’s gay union; 

and one family’s outright hate and violence. Filmed over five years, I AM captures the 

complexity and vibrancy of family relationships and individual struggles in modern India. 

Playing with: AMEN Judhajit Bagchi and Ranadeep Bhattacharya; 2010; India; 23 min. 

An encounter leads two men to questions that need to be answered and truths that need to be accepted. 


JAMIE AND JESSIE ARE NOT TOGETHER 

Wendy Jo Carlton; 2011; US; 95 min. 

Jessie’s got it bad for her best friend Jamie. When Jamie announces she is moving to New York, 

the pressure is on for Jessie to declare her feelings. Everyone seems to know Jessie’s secret— 

except Jamie—and they offer up sympathy and advice, occasionally in musical form. When 

Jamie tries to make Jessie notice her with some misguided sleeping around, both of them learn 

more about their friendship and love than they had expected. Writer-director Wendy Jo Carlton 

(HANNAH FREE, SLGFF 2010) offers this fresh take on the relationships that mean 

so much at the brink of adulthood, set to a soundtrack of lesbian favorites. 

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JOE + BELLE 

Veronica Kedar; 2011; Israel, 80 min.; in Hebrew and French, with English subtitles 

In this sexy and stylish dark comedy, two outcasts meet under bizarre circumstances: a 

botched suicide attempt that turns into an accidental homicide. In the aftermath, cynical 

drug dealer Joe and romantic psychopath Belle are forced to flee from Tel Aviv to Sderot, 

a target of repeated rocket attacks. However, on their madcap journey to evade police and 

dispose of the body (which includes car thefts, hostage situations, and a memorable visit 

to a lesbian bar), their chemistry cannot be denied, and the two fall madly in love. Writerdirector 

Veronica Kedar also stars in this at times absurd, playful, and tender take on young 

queer love. 

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 20 – 9:30PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

JUDAS KISS 

J. T. Tepnapa; 2011; US; 95 min. 

Failed filmmaker Zachary Wells, a reluctant judge in his old film school’s annual scholarship 

competition, discovers that his handsome one-night stand is a student by the name of Danny 

Reyes, the same name Zach used as a student. Moreover, Danny’s film has the same title as 

Zach’s, which won the festival years before. Zach, his career now in shambles, decides he can 

get a second chance by disqualifying Danny from the competition, putting him on a different 

path than Zach followed. Filmed primarily in Seattle, this offbeat sci-fi drama, laced with 

magical realism, explores the perennial question: what if we could do it all over? 

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KAWA 

Katie Wolfe; 2010; New Zealand; 80 min. 

Kawa’s father wants him to return home from Auckland to assume a leadership role in their 

Maori community. But how can he be a leader when his own family is in crisis? He has 

moved out of the house he shares with his wife and kids, but he hasn’t been able to tell them 

why: he is gay and has been living a steamy double life. Featuring New Zealand’s natural 

beauty, KAWA’s story of liberation and family responsibility is based on the semi-autobiographical 

novel Nights in the Gardens of Spain, by Witi Ihimaera, author of The Whale Rider. 

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 15 – 7:00PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

KINK CRUSADERS 

Michael Skiff; 2011; US; 74 min. 

There’s much more to the leather community than chaps, boots, and harnesses. The International 

Mr. Leather contest, the world’s oldest, has evolved from a small event in the back of a 

Chicago bar to a competition that draws thousands of entrants from all walks of life. In the 

process, it has put this once-insular niche squarely in the mainstream. This award-winning 

insider’s look at the aspirations of past and present competitors uses illuminating interviews to 

highlight the beauty of masculinity and the community’s diversity and dedication to service. 

Copresented by Foundation for Sex Positive Culture 

Playing with: SPRING Hong Khaou; 2011; UK; 13 min. 

This psychosexual thriller might test your limits of control. 

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 21 – 9:30PM – PACIFIC PLACE 

LONGHORNS 

David Lewis; 2011; US; 74 min. 

They say everything is bigger in Texas. Writer-director David Lewis aims to prove this 

theory in his naughty sex romp, LONGHORNS. Giving us a full frontal view of fraternity 

life at the University of Texas in the early ’80s, LONGHORNS follows Kevin, Steve, Justin, 

and Daniel on their highly charged hormonal exploits. However, new and surprising desires 

are making life more complicated for Kevin, especially when he meets César, an openly gay 

student. He begins to wonder if all boys go through this phase or if this new attraction is 

something a whole lot deeper. 

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S. Casper Wong; 2011; US; 87 min. 

Wisecracking, chain-smoking Dr. Louise Nutter, or LuLu, is unique: rebel, farm girl, 

former cheerleader, poet, and a researcher who has recently discovered a new anticancer 

drug. But at age 42, she discovers that she herself is dying of breast cancer. Filmed over 

the last 15 months of LuLu’s life, this documentary is an intimate and humorous portrait 

of filmmaker S. Casper Wong’s journey alongside her best friend. With its raw, almost 

unedited feel, THE LULU SESSIONS is a journey to the far edge of life and a testament 

to the power of friendship. 

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MAN 2 MAN 

Christopher Hines; 2011; US; 60 min. 

Tired of lonely nights? You’re not alone! According to director Christopher Hines (THE 

BUTCH FACTOR, 2009 SLGFF), 80% of gay males are looking for lasting love, but less 

than a third of them have found it. This “gay man’s guide to finding love” follows a variety of 

men from the cruise ship to the gym to professional matchmakers, probing them for answers 

about what they’re really seeking and what’s keeping them from finding a long-term relationship. 

Psychologists, dating experts, and couples who have made it work shed light on what it 

takes to find and nurture a relationship. 

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Two men who met the day WWII ended share stories and wisdom from their 63 years as a couple. 


MARRIED IN SPANDEX 

Alison Kole and Devin Gallagher; 2010; US; 55 min. 

This delightful documentary follows Amanda and Rachel, a hip, charming young couple 

from Philadelphia who decide to take a road trip to Iowa and be married by their friend, 

performance artist Leslie Hall. Mix equal parts romance, politics, and family dynamics to 

get a new spin on marriage—after all, the brides did wear spandex!—and a fantasy wedding 

in gold lamé. How will their friends and family react to their very offbeat wedding? Will 

grandma get down to the vocal stylings of Leslie and the LYs? Be sure to “save the date” to 

find out. 

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MARY LOU 

Eytan Fox; 2009; Israel; 150 min.; in Hebrew, with English subtitles 

From the director of YOSSI & JAGGER and WALK ON WATER comes a lighthearted 

but touching musical miniseries, shaken up with the everlasting songs of Tzvika Pik, Israeli 

pop icon. Meir, a young gay man just out of high school, moves to Tel Aviv hoping to find 

his mother, who abandoned the family on his tenth birthday. On his journey, he unexpectedly 

transforms himself into a popular drag queen, Mary Lou, while also learning to be 

a man. Romantic complications, catchy songs and dance numbers, and a touch of tragedy 

lace this soul-searching but sparkling modern fable, reminiscent of Glee, that won an Israeli 

Emmy Award. 

MONDAY – OCTOBER 17 – 7:15PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

MORGAN 

Michael Akers; 2011; US; 88 min. 

Daredevil athlete Morgan is slowly adjusting to the challenges of life in a wheelchair after 

suffering a tragic racing accident. Things start looking up when he meets Dean, a warm and 

caring man dealing with his own issues of loss. Their head-over-heels love affair is quickly 

tested by Morgan’s determination to re-enter the race that nearly killed him. Determined to 

live by his own rules, Morgan jeopardizes everything he’s found with Dean, risking greater 

injury to himself and already-strained relationships with family and friends. An inspiring 

story of redemption and finding one’s way after all seems lost. 

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MOTHER TONGUE (LENGUA MATERNA) US Premiere 

Liliana Paolinelli; 2010; Argentina; 78 min.; in Spanish, with English subtitles 

It comes as quite a surprise when Estela learns that her 40-year-old daughter Ruth is a lesbian, 

and that the “friend” that she has been living with for the last 14 years is in fact her 

girlfriend. In hindsight, Estela realizes she missed some signs: “Now I understand why only 

girls came to your birthday parties…and in pairs.” After overcoming her shock, Estela tries 

to understand her daughter’s world by reading books, visiting lesbian bars, and discussing 

her daughter’s sexuality far and wide. However, with Ruth now having relationship difficulties, 

will Estela’s newfound interest strengthen their mother-daughter bond or tear it apart? 

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Playing with: MISERABLE ANIMALS Desiree Akhavan and Ingrid Jungermann; 2011; US; 6 min. 

An abandoned dog ignites a debate between two girlfriends over who is more gay. 

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 19 – 9:30PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

MY LAST ROUND West Coast Premiere 

(MI ÚLTIMO ROUND) 

Julio Jorquera Arriagada; 2010; Argentina/Chile; 87 min.; in Spanish, with English subtitles 

After toughened boxer Octavio and kitchen hand Hugo surrender to their intense attraction 

for each other, they move from their oppressive small town to the capital. Octavio, who 

is advised to stop fighting due to epilepsy, struggles with the decision to leave his career 

behind. Hugo, meanwhile, is confused about his feelings for his new boss’s daughter, and 

when his worlds collide, it leaves a rip in his life that isn’t easy to mend. Writer-director Julio 

Jorquera Arriagada’s heartfelt debut film features passionate performances and an acoustic 

score against a stark backdrop. 


MY PAST MY PRESENT US Premiere 

Melanie Rodriga; 2010; Australia; 100 min 

While Phee’s parents are away on holiday, she tries to focus on finishing her college film 

project. However, a new girlfriend and strange visions distract her from the task. Her brother, 

with whom she shares a close relationship, helps her sort through her fears, enabling her 

to peer into previously unexplored parts of her life. This authentic and personal take on a 

young lesbian love story is set on the beautiful coast of Western Australia, and local university 

students in the cast and crew bring a youthful perspective to Melanie Rodriga’s fourth 

feature film. 

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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 20 – 7:15PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

THE NIGHT WATCH 

Richard Laxton; 2011; UK; 90 min. 

Adapted from the prizewinning novel by Sarah Waters (TIPPING THE VELVET, SL- 

GFF 2002), THE NIGHT WATCH is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of secrets, scandals, 

and the time-spanning connections between them. Beginning in 1947 postwar London, 

the film drifts backward in time as memories are unfurled and connections are revealed 

between a gay man, his straight sister, and three lesbians whose paths have crossed in love 

and war. Directed by openly gay Richard Laxton (AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK, 

SLGFF 2009), this richly layered meditation on chance and circumstance features riveting 

performances amid a dark and sensual atmosphere, leading to a surprising conclusion. 

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ORCHIDS: MY INTERSEX ADVENTURE 

Phoebe Hart; 2011; Australia; 56 min. 

Is gender innate or something created? This question can be complicated, as discovered by 

documentary filmmaker Phoebe Hart and her sister Bonnie, intersex women born with 

androgen insensitivity syndrome. Raised in rural Australia to believe she was a biological female, 

Phoebe grapples with her gender identity and the effect of the long-held family secret 

on her relationships. A multiple award winner at the Brisbane International Film Festival, 

ORCHIDS is a heartwarming and candid road trip from isolation and shame to empowerment 

and authenticity. 

Playing with: EXISTENCE (ASTITVA) Kiran Pawar; 2008; India; 4 min.; in Hindi, with English subtitles 

What does it mean to be a “hijra”? This short film examines attitudes toward a gender nonconformist 

and his struggle to find a place under the sun. 

TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18 – 5:45PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

OUR LIPS ARE SEALED West Coast Premiere 

John Gallino; 2011; US; 50 min. 

In 2010, two courageous New Jersey college students spoke out for equal rights—with a 33hour 

kiss. Matty and Bobby, both boy-next-door sweeties, had their hearts and lips set on 

“queering the Guinness Book of World Records” with the longest continuous kiss to become 

the first gay record holders in the category. Strict rules (no sitting, no breaks, no solid food, 

no diapers) made their challenge physically grueling and mentally demanding. If you missed 

the live webcam stream of this epic event, which Stephen Colbert referred to as “destroying 

the traditional sanctity of straight world records,” OUR LIPS ARE SEALED puts you 

smack in the action. 

Copresented by Lambert House 

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 23 – 2:30PM – PACIFIC PLACE 

OUT FOR THE LONG RUN 

Scott Bloom; 2011; US; 78 min. 

While openly gay professional sports figures are still uncommon, many young athletes are 

coming out in high school and college. But from the locker room to the classroom, the 

trailblazing of this next generation comes with new challenges and added pressure at every 

turn. Filmmaker Scott Bloom (CALL ME TROY) profiles a handful of these courageous 

students and accomplished athletes whose stories reveal personal triumphs in and out of 

competition, as well as oppressive homophobia that, in some cases, is too much to overcome. 

Winner of the Best Documentary Award at the 2011 St. Louis Qfest. 

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ROMEOS 

Sabine Bernardi; 2011; Germany; 94 min.; in German, with English subtitles 

Lukas is a young transgender man who moves to Cologne to study and work in the big city. 

His best friend Ine introduces Lukas to her gay friends. At a wild party, he meets Fabio, who 

brims with self-confidence, overt masculinity, and smoldering sensuality. As their attraction 

to one another grows, Lukas grapples with the desire to share himself fully with Fabio and 

the fear that his biology could cost him the relationship and the acceptance of his friends. 

Director Sabine Bernardi uses sincerity and humor to turn this unconventional romance into 

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SAPPHO’S FIRE West Coast Premiere 

Alexia Kosmider and Deb Monuteaux; 2011; US; 80 min. 

This documentary honors the lives and loves of eight women from New England who have 

boldly resisted the dictates of society. Through probing interviews, single and coupled women 

of diverse backgrounds (and their adult children) share their strategies and philosophies 

as they confront issues of aging unique to LGBT people: what it’s like to come out later in 

life, finding a welcoming retirement home, and the reality of not being able to rely on financial 

support from one’s family. The film succeeds at awakening our activist hearts through 

the voices of women who face aging squarely and honestly and shout, “I’m still alive!” 

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Playing with: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Joe Windish; 2010; US; 10 min. 

An out lesbian Baptist pastor in rural Georgia tells the story of her ordination and the attempt to remove 

her from her church. 


THE SCANDALOUS FOUR US Premiere 

Christianne van Wijk; 2010; UK; 105 min. 

THE SCANDALOUS FOUR is a lush, playful costume drama set in the early 1800s. 

Penelope is a young aristocrat in love with her piano teacher, Richard. Unfortunately, she 

has no choice but to marry the wealthy Jonathan. It becomes clear, though, that it is a marriage 

of convenience, as Jonathan has been eyeing the butler, George. In an interesting turn, 

George hires Richard, not only to tend to the grounds but also Penelope’s personal needs. 

Within their estate, this foursome breaks down traditional boundaries of love, social class, 

and decorum, creating a world of honest expression. But it’s not long before their happy 

world is threatened. 

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 23 – 2:30PM – CINERAMA 

SISTER SMILE (SOEUR SOURIRE) 

Stijn Coninx; 2009; Belgium/France; 120 min.; in French, with English subtitles 

Countless fans know her as Sister Smile or the Singing Nun, but this controversial film 

based on the life of Jeannine Deckers reveals the tumultuous existence behind her sunny 

public persona. Unconventional Jeannine (played by the striking Cécile de France) joins the 

convent, partly to avoid a vexing attraction to her friend Annie. Instead of anonymity, however, 

she is thrust into international superstardom when her chart-topping 1963 song “Dominique” 

is used by the Church to rejuvenate its image. But when Sister Smile starts espousing 

progressive views, she’s cast out and things spiral out of control, until Annie reappears. 


THE SISTERHOOD 

Roger Horn; 2010; South Africa; 74 min. 

THE SISTERHOOD is a fascinating documentary about Pietie, Hope, and Rollie, three 

young friends who work as farmhands in the vineyards of South Africa by day and become 

drag divas by night. They dream of winning the local drag pageant, having their own vineyard, 

and one day finding love and being accepted by society (although the national government is 

supportive of gays and lesbians). Ironically, while they face localized prejudice for being gay, 

their glamorous alter egos are widely embraced. This slice of life offers a moving portrait of 

struggle and triumph. 

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SPORK 

J. B. Ghuman, Jr.; 2010; US; 90 min. 

Frizzy-haired and bespectacled Spork is girl-identified but intersexed—the ultimate outcast. 

Junior high is her everyday nightmare, until she decides to shake things up and reach for 

the top by entering the school talent show. With help from her foul-mouthed trailer park 

neighbor Tootsie Roll, Spork sets out to bust some minds and some moves. A quirky awardwinner 

at LGBT film festivals around the world, SPORK is a colorful, sassy, hip-to-it take 

on the coming of age film, and a wildly rockin’, booty-shakin’ queer dance party you won’t 

want to miss. 


STILL AROUND 2011; US; 82 mins. 

To mark the 30th anniversary of the first documented case of HIV, the HIV Story Project 

brought together individuals living with HIV/AIDS, nonprofit social service organizations, 

and top filmmakers. The result is a compilation of 15 powerful, diverse short films about the 

struggles and triumphs of those surviving and thriving with HIV today and the communities 

where they live and love. A “video AIDS quilt,” STILL AROUND is an important 

record of where we’ve been, where we are now, and what the future holds. 

Featuring films by Emmanuelle Antolin, Daniel Cardone, Leo Chiang, Deborah Craig, 

Robert Dekkers, Veronica Duport Deliz, Jörg Fockele, Stuart Gaffney, Amir Jaffer, Sade Huron, 

Tim Kulikowski & Ian Wolfley, Rick Osmon, Anne Siegel, Marc Smolowitz, and Debra A. Wilson. 

Playing with: NOW HERE Joey Kuhn; 2010; US; 11 min. 

With AIDS ravaging New York City in the mid 1980s, Franco flirts with reckless behavior on his birthday. 


THIS IS WHAT LOVE IN ACTION LOOKS LIKE 

Morgan Jon Fox; 2011; US; 70 min. 

The worst fear of many closeted teens came true for 16-year-old Zach Stark in 2005, when 

his parents sent him against his will to a camp run by the ex-gay Christian reform group 

“Love In Action.” Depressed and fearful, Zach began blogging, and from this “modern-day 

message in a bottle,” news of his plight spread internationally. Featuring interviews with 

activists, ex-clients, psychologists, the Rev. John Smid (director of Love In Action during 

Zach’s internment), and, for the first time, Zach himself, this inspirational documentary 

recounts the events that resulted from a young man’s cry for help. 

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THREE 

Tom Tykwer; 2010; Germany; 104 min; German, with English subtitles 

Director Tom Tykwer (RUN LOLA RUN) creates a stylish, witty story of a married man 

and woman who fall in love with the same man. Accomplished Berlin professionals Hanna 

and Simon have been together for 20 years. One night at the theater, Hanna meets Adam 

and feels a spark, which builds through subsequent random encounters. Meanwhile, Simon 

has his own chance meeting with Adam during an evening swim and becomes similarly attracted. 

Both affairs develop without Adam realizing his lovers are married to each other, 

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TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18 – 7:15PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

TOMBOY 

Céline Sciamma; 2011; France; 82 min.; in French, with English subtitles 

When ten-year-old Laure moves with her parents and little sister to a new home and is 

mistaken for a boy, she takes this opportunity to live as “Michael”—and fits in quite easily. 

Throughout the summer, Michael discovers new possibilities during inventive and humorous 

play with neighborhood friend Lisa. Although it’s clear that sock stuffing won’t 

keep Laure’s secret safe for very long, writer-director Céline Sciamma (WATER LILLIES) 

treats the audience to an insightful examination of how children interpret gender stereotypes, 

using convincing, naturalistic performances. Winner of a Teddy Award at the 2011 

Berlin Film Festival. 



UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY 

Mark Harriott and Mike Matthews; 2010; UK; 89 min. 

Rick and Jonny have worked hard to make sure Sadie has an unforgettable birthday, by finding 

her long-lost sister Corinne (the terrific Jill Riddiford) on the remote island of Amen. 

However, something isn’t quite right about the old-fashioned, isolated townsfolk, who don’t 

welcome “sinful outsiders.” This may be the last birthday for them all, as high tide approaches—and 

immorality and madness begin to rise. Horror buffs and fans of psychological 

suspense will delight in this atmospheric, unsettling thriller inspired by British cult 

classics such as THE WICKER MAN. 

Playing with: THE LADY PARANORMA Vincent Marcone; 2011; Canada; 6 min. 

An eccentric lady is haunted by ghostly whispers, and follows an eerie call to an unusual happily ever after. 

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 15 – MIDNIGHT – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

VARLA JEAN AND THE West Coast Premiere 

MUSHROOMHEADS 

Michael Schiralli; 2011; US; 88 min. 

After years of performing in New Orleans’s best dive bars to sagging audiences, semicelebrity 

and cabaret chanteuse Varla Jean Merman (Jeffrey Roberson) decides to go after a 

younger crowd—kids. This mockumentary captures her comically ill-conceived, campy, and 

hilariously inappropriate effort to create a local children’s television show. VARLA JEAN 

AND THE MUSHROOMHEADS offers helpful education (“Don’t eat raw chicken!”), 

entertainment (Mr. Pickle), and most importantly, her own opportunity to become a big TV 

star. Returning after her unforgettable role in the camp classic GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS 

(SLGFF 2003), Varla Jean is definitely, and rather desperately, ready for her close-up. 

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 19 – 7:15PM – EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

THE WISE KIDS 

Stephen Cone; 2011; US; 91 min. 

The summer before college proves to be life-changing for three friends in a South Carolina 

Baptist community. Tim is recently openly gay and eager for more freedom at film school 

in New York; Brea is a pastor’s daughter suffering a crisis of faith; and Laura is a devout 

believer, sometimes unsure how to relate to the others. As sexual tensions erupt and buried 

feelings emerge, they each must decide if they should hang onto what they have or find 

something new on their own. Writer-director Stephen Cone sends this captivating young 

trio through ups and downs with an earnest sense of inspiration, humor, and discovery. 

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WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 19 – 5:45PM – NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

THE WOLF IN SHORTS (IL LUPO IN CALZONCINI CORTI) 

Nadia Dalle Vedove and Lucia Stano; 2010; Italy; 57 min.; in Italian and English, with 

English subtitles 

While surveys have shown that over 100,000 Italian children have at least one gay parent, 

the government still neither recognizes same-sex marriage nor allows gay and lesbian 

couples to adopt. In this intimate documentary, told from the perspectives of both the children 

and parents, a lesbian couple and their three children travel to the United States to get 

married, then return home to celebrate their 17-year relationship with family and friends. 

Meanwhile, two gay men fly to Toronto to meet with surrogates, trying to become fathers 

the only way they can. Powerful and poignant, these stories convey how love strengthens 

these “invisible” families. 

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CENTRAL CINEMA 

ATTACK OF THE MUSICALS 

You’ll be howling with delight at these 

outrageous mini-musicals. But beware: this 

adults-only program contains everything from 

mixed martial arts and raunchy sex to scenes of 

graphic (but comedic) horror gore. 

CUPCAKE: A ZOMBIE LESBIAN MUSICAL 

Rebecca Thomson; 2010; Australia; 18 min. 

Which is worse: homophobic neighbors or a zombie 

girlfriend? You’ll find out in this ultracampy 

musical gorefest. 

FORTUNE COOKIE MAGIC TRICKS 

World Premiere 

Alex Chu; 2011; US; 11 min. 

A traditional Chinese father struggles to cope with 

his son’s homosexuality, until zombies show up. 

SLUT: THE MUSICAL 

Tonnette Stanford; 2010; Australia; 16 min. 

Abstinence education falls on the deaf ears of a 

singing and swinging high school boy ready to 

shed his inhibitions. 

GAYSIAN DREAM 

Bernie Espinosa, Rod Andrada, and Tom Hunt 

Brooks; 2011; US; 8 min. 

An Asian boy discovers a magical DVD that 

transports him to the dreamlike world of seven 

sassy Asian drag queens known as the Gaysians. 

I WAS A TEENAGE WEREBEAR 

Tim Sullivan; 2011; US; 29 min. 

Bad boy Talon brings out the beast in closeted 

Ricky after biting him on the ass in a wrestling 

match, in this campy mashup of beach party musical 

and horror flick. 

Total running time: 82 min. 

Contains graphic violence and sexuality. 

Ages 21+ only. 

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TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18 – 9:30PM 

NORTHWEST FILM FORUM 

BE WITH ME 

Choosing teams, picking sides, going rounds, and 

making moves: Whether you’re single or in love, 

you’ll surely relate to these intriguing stories 

about women and relationships. 

TWO BEDS 

Kanako Wynkoop; 2010; US; 8 min. 

A queer doppelgänger couple fights the age-old 

battle between polyamorous adventure and heteronormative 

monogamy. 

STITCHES 

Adiya Imri Orr; 2011; Israel; 18 min.; in Hebrew, 

with English subtitles 

Amit and her partner Noa are about to have a 

baby. And with it will come the truth. 

OLIVIA 

Sarah Louise Wilson; 2010; US; 9 min. 

Two girls, four strings, and a private place are all 

it takes for a romantic seduction. 

CYCLICITY 

Jason Knade; 2011; US; 11 min. 

Relationships can come and go. Will this one play 

out in record time? 

ALICE IN ANDREW’S LAND 

Lauren Mackenzie; 2011; US; 20 min. 

What do you do when wearing a dress you hate 

lands you the job you need? 

THE LADY PARANORMA 

Vincent Marcone; 2011; Canada; 6 min. 

An eccentric lady is haunted by ghostly whispers 

and follows an eerie call to an unusual happilyever- 

after. 

FLUID 

Dara Sklar; 2011; US; 17 min. 

Angie has a secret she’s been keeping from her 

tea-drinking girlfriends on the “Ice Teasers” flag 

football team: she’s a closet coffee snob. 

Total Running Time: 89 min. 

U 


SUNDAY – OCTOBER 16 – 2:00PM 

EGYPTIAN THEATRE 

BOYS SHORTS 

Secret love, the search for companionship, 

finding identity, and the joke that wouldn’t die 

are just some of the unforgettable stories you’ll 

experience in this top-notch collection of short 

films. 

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Josh Levy; 2010; Canada; 4 min. 

Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall) stars in 

this hilarious look at an age-old dilemma. 

THE RESCUE 

Phillippe Gosselin; 2011; US; 18 min. 

Join Miguel as he searches for love in the most 

unusual place: a shelter for abandoned and abused 

boyfriends. 

WHY DOES GOD HATE ME? 

Joel McCarthy; 2011; Canada; 15 min. 

A 14-year-old boy living in a very religious town 

gets help from a friend to “cure” him of being gay. 

But a trip to San Francisco shows that he’s not the 

one who needs help. 

COUPLES THERAPY 

Mike Rose; 2011; US; 10 min. 

Vince and Daniel’s issues are a total joke. 

CHANGE 

Melissa Osborne; 2010; US; 24 min. 

An African-American teenager is caught in a 

personal conflict on the night Obama is elected 

president and Proposition 8 is passed. 

DON’T LOOK AT ME 

John Strong; 2011; US; 7 min. 

A private fantasy becomes a dose of reality for two 

roommates. 

BALDGUY (SKALLAMAN) 

Maria Block; 2011; Norway; 12 min.; in Norwegian, 


A musical boy shares some big news with his 

parents. 



Copresented by Gay City Health Project 

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MONDAY – OCTOBER 17 – 5:45PM 


FUNNY GIRLS 

From infomercials to tabloid TV and a beloved 

fantasy icon, these hilarious short films find 

something to laugh at in the lives of lesbians, in 

and out of the limelight. 

MS. THING 

Karen X. Tulchinsky; 2010; Canada; 7 min. 

Tired of the bar scene? Fed up with domestic, codependent 

BS? Frustrated with online dating? Then 

Ms. Thing is the product for you! 

NOT-SO-SUBTLE SUBTEXT 

Sarah Rotella; 2010; Canada; 6 min. 

What’s the real story behind the relationship 

between TV’s Xena and her “friend” Gabrielle? A 

closer look reveals a lot. 

STOP IT – BRIE 

Mike Rose; 2009; US; 5 min. 

Brie’s addiction to makeup is cause for a comedic 

intervention. 

OH MY COOTCH! 

Libby Tishler and Yael Kats; 2010; Israel; 15 min.; 

in Hebrew, with English subtitles 

Is this racy story of fame, crime, and infidelity a 

satire of reality TV or the real thing? Who can tell 

the difference these days? 

NO DIRECTION 

Melissa Finell; 2011; US; 13 min. 

Frustrated with her life, a young woman finds 

comfort from a sexy and surprising source. 

MISERABLE ANIMALS 

Desiree Akhavan and Ingrid Jungermann; 2011; 

US; 6 min. 

An abandoned dog ignites a debate between two 

girlfriends over who is more gay. 

LESBIAN CLICHÉ SONG 

Bob Koherr; 2011; US; 5 min. 

Everything we know and love about lesbians, 

packed into a catchy song. 


Contains graphic sexuality. 



SATURDAY – OCTOBER 15 – 2:30PM 


GIRLS SHORTS 

From glittering cities to the wild frontier, these 

short films follow women of all walks of life as 

they attempt to fulfill their hearts’ desires, fight the 

system, and make all the right moves. 

FLYERS 

Laura Terruso; 2011; US; 3 min. 

In this comedy, someone really wants to get the word 

out on one girl’s sexuality. 

SLOW BURN 

Christine Chew; 2011; Canada; 14 min. 

Two women compete for the affections of a stranger 

in a Western-style draw-off. 

SLIP AWAY 

T. M. Scorzafava; 2010; US; 19 min. 

Winner of two awards, this film explores the intense 

attraction between Selena and Jane. While one 

desires love, the other is bound by addiction. 

NICE SHIRT 

Erik Gernand; 2011; US; 5 min. 

After a breakup, two women wage a war of words on 

their T-shirts. 

BEHOLDER 

Nisha Ganatra; 2011; US; 19 min. 

In the not-so-distant future, a resident of a socially 

conservative city is faced with a decision about her 

unborn child. This film is the first episode in the 

second season of FUTURESTATES, an independent 

TV program that imagines American life in the 

upcoming decades. 

WATER WELLS 

Iyar Dyoman and Sivan Levy; 2010; Israel; 14 min.; 

in Hebrew, with English subtitles 

Forbidden love between a student and teacher unfolds 

in Israel in 1948. 

LUST LIFE Lynda Tarryk; 2010; US; 9 min. 

Memories that won’t fade can sometimes help you 

move on. 

YOU MOVE ME 

Gina Hirsch; 2010; US; 12 min. 

In this hilarious lesbian “bromance,” it takes a U- 

Haul for two friends to redefine their relationship. 

Total Running Time: 95 min. 

Copresented by The Northwest Network 

WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 19 – 9:30PM 


INFRARED: NEW VISIONS 

FROM THE QUEER AVANT-GARDE 

Curated By Malic Amalya 

Classic icons, archetypes, and Americana blend 

with queerness through nonlinear storytelling, 

experimental techniques, and installation art. 

CB Doug Ischar and Tom Daws; 2011; US; 11 min. 

Audio from a 1976 séance, footage from the 1943 

JANE EYRE, and her own searing letters form the 

crescendo of a Charlotte Brontë biopic. 

THE NANNY PROJECT 

Oli Rodriguez; 2010; US; 7 min. 

Gender is explored during “princess time” between a 

three-year-old child and his nanny/manny. 

THE UNSPEAKABLE: WYNNE GREENWOOD 

Clyde Petersen; 2011; US; 6 min. 

A short documentary with a Northwest artist discussing 

her strap-on TV sets. 

LOST LAKE Zackary Drucker; 2010; US; 8 min. 

Stunning midwestern vistas are punctuated by witch 

hunts, hate crimes, and psychological violence. 

WHEN A PERSONAL STRUGGLE ENDS. 

AND WHAT REMAINS 

Finn Paul; 2010; US; 14 min. 

With blunt honesty in his radical queer community, 

Paul confronts his affluent upbringing. 

SHOT DAY Syniva Whitney; 2011; US; 7 min. 

A stop-motion animated fantasy based on the reallife 

domestic routines of Will Courtney and Syniva 

Whitney. 

FRIDA & ANITA 

Liz Rosenfeld; 2010; Germany; 20 min. 

An imagined evening of art, sex, and decadence with 

Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and German dancer 

Anita Berber. 


U With local filmmakers Clyde Petersen, 

Wynne Greenwood, Finn Paul, and 

Syniva Whitney in attendance. 

Malic Amalya (www.malicamalya.com) is an 

experimental filmmaker whose current project, 

GOLD MOOD, SHARP ARROW, in 

collaboration with Max Maitrice, investigates 

power dynamics in queer communities. 

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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 20 – 7:15PM 


LIKE A VIRGIN 

There’s a first time for everything, from coming 

out to kinky sex. You’ll see it all unfold in this 

provocative collection that will touch you in places 

you won’t forget. 

COLD STAR 

Kai Stänicke; 2011; Germany; 7 min. 

Some test the waters. Some look before they leap. 

But there’s nothing so exhilarating as diving right 

in. 

SPRING 

Hong Khaou; 2011; UK; 13 min. 

This psycho-sexual thriller might test your limits 

of control. 

SLOW 

Darius Monroe; 2011; US; 13 min. 

Sometimes a hook-up comes with strings attached. 

YES MAN 

Grant Reed; 2010; US; 11 min. 

A devout Christian man starts eyeing the closet 

door when enlisted to star in a homo-hating TV 

commercial. 

10 DAYS (LOAD) 

Luís Assis; 2011; Portugal; 36 min.; in Portuguese, 


Alex is ready to lose his virginity to Daniel, but 

Daniel’s trying to save up something big for his 

cam fans. 


Contains graphic sexuality. 

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PACIFIC PLACE 1 

LOCAL PRODUCE 

Local talent takes the spotlight in this showcase of 

homegrown short films. 

MORNING BEFORE 

Zheng Wang; 2011; US; 18 min. 

Spending the night together was fun. But things can 

look different by the light of day. 

QUEER CAFÉ 

Sophie Blinder, Tessa Garcia-Duarte, and T. R. 

Raffa; 2011; US; 5 min. 

Whatever your pleasure, order it up! Produced in the 

2011 Reel Queer Youth filmmaking workshop. 

A DATE FOR DOMINIQUE 

Nikki Lee Taylor; 2011; US; 10 min. 

Even a diva could use a pep talk before a blind date. 

RED LIGHT BULB 

Clyde Peterson; 2011; US; 5 min. 

She’s a living doll who gets paid to fulfill fantasies. 

But she’s got a secret of her own. 

LEAN LIKE A CHICHA 

Lonnie Tristan Renteria; 2011; US; 4 min. 

Meet Chicha, a lesbian chola fashionista, in this 

hilarious hip-hop parody. 

THE APPOINTMENT 

Alex DePaz; 2011; US; 9 min. 

Dyke drama reaches new heights in this climactic 

gynecological adventure. 

THE CHERDONNA & LOU SHOW: THE MOVIE 

Maile Martinez and Kelli Schmidt; 2011; US; 8 min. 

The artists behind the hilarious characters who play 

with drag, dance, and gender identity are revealed. 

RELATIVITY 

Elijah Greiner, Angeline Blattenbauer, and Ellen 

Vickrey; 2011; US; 5 min. 

Are you male, female, somewhere in between, or 

none of the above? It’s worth discussing. 

HELLA STRONG 

Cathleen Arnerich; 2011; US; 8 min. 

DJ Airick reveals his deeply personal inspiration for 

Portland’s monthly radical queer party, Blow Pony. 


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TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18 – 9:30PM 


MANHUNTING 

Seeking sexy thrills? Have a taste for danger? Not 

afraid to get a little hurt… or a lot? If you say 

“Yes, sir,” these edgy and explicit short films are 

for you. 

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY 

Pella Kågerman, Hugo Lija; 2010; Sweden; 15 

min.; in Swedish, with English subtitles 

A three-way encounter could lead to a new opportunity—or 

a dead end. 

REGRETS 

Michelle Pollino; 2011; US; 10 min. 

Is this one for keeps, or just another one-night 

stand? 

WATCH OVER ME 

Mysh Rozanov; 2010; Israel; 15 min.; in Hebrew, 


Before he can join an elite force of combat fighters, 

a soldier is assigned to hunt down a friend. 

WINNER TAKES ALL 

Camille Carida; 2011; US; 17 min. 

A self-involved, seductive hunk manipulates his 

two lovers into fighting over him. And we mean 

really fight. 

MANHUNT 

Stephane Olijnyk; 2010; France; 28 min.; in 

French, with English subtitles 

A French soldier tracks and captures a terrorist 

in the woods. An erotic game of domination and 

seduction ensues, with freedom at stake. 

CANNIBALS 

Juanma Carrillo; 2009; Spain; 20 min.; in Spanish, 


It’s not just sex that’s being sought out here in the 

woods but also the truth. 

Total running time: 105 min.

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 20 – 5:45PM 


PERCEPTIONS: TRANS SHORTS 

Gender lines blur into a colorful spectrum of 

sights and sounds with this variegated collection 

of short films. 

QUEER UMBRELLA 

Rosa Middleton; 2011; UK; 2 min. 

Whimsical imagery abounds in this cleverly narrated 

inquiry into what it means to be queer. 

WHEN A PERSONAL STRUGGLE ENDS... 

AND WHAT REMAINS 

Finn Paul; 2010; US; 14 min. 

With blunt honesty and negotiated self-acceptance 

amid his radical queer community, Finn confronts 

his affluent upbringing. 

PERCEPTION Sam Berliner; 2010; US; 2 min. 

An introspective animation about seeing yourself 

through your own eyes instead of those of the 

world. 

CHARLOTTE Daniel Monks; 2011; Australia; 4 min. 

You think you’ve had the most awkward first date 

ever? Charlotte has you beat. 

TRANSSEXUAL DOMINATRIX 

Shawna Virago; 2011; US; 3 min. 

“I do it for the leather, I do it for the power, I do it 

for the pleasure of $250 an hour.” 

SPIRAL TRANSITION 

Ewan Duarte; 2010; US; 6 min. 

A documentary filmmaker explores his relationship 

with his mother and how it evolves as he makes his 

gender transition. 

DOKKA DOKKA 

Barry Morse; 2010; US; 3 min. 

Questions of gender identity are set to a beat in this 

quirky, cartoon-y gem. 

MIND 

Emma Crimmings; 2011; Australia; 26 min. 

Using writing and fantasy as a way of exploring the nature 

of identity, acclaimed Chinese-Australian writer 

Tom Cho embarked on a profound personal transformation, 

revisited in this wildly imaginative film. 



SUNDAY – OCTOBER 23 – 12:00PM 

PACIFIC PLACE 

REEL QUEER YOUTH 

SHORTS 

The kids are all right in this inspiring collection 

of short films showcasing the everyday issues and 

triumphs experienced by LGBT youth around 

the world. 

WE ONCE WERE TIDE 

Jason Bradbury; 2011; UK; 19 min 

Two young men are at a crossroads on England’s 

Isle of Wight. But only one is free to move on. 

STRAIGHT & NARROW 

Yomayra Perez; 2011; US; 7 min. 

A student filmmaker interviews family and 

friends for a closer look at shifting perceptions and 

opinions. 

HALF Alex Bohs; 2011; US; 6 min. 

Two halves could make a perfect fit, if only their 

paths would cross in this unique, youth-made film. 

FINDING JUDY 

Gary Riotto; 2011; US; 7 min. 

An African-American teen from Chicago discovers a 

surprising inner talent that takes him to Tinseltown. 

I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK ALONE 

Daniel Ribeiro; 2010; Brazil; 17 min.; in Portuguese, 


A blind schoolboy develops a crush, but his closest 

friend can’t see that it’s not her. 

NO DIRECTION Melissa Finell; 2011; US; 13 min. 

Frustrated with her life, a young woman finds 

comfort from a sexy and surprising source. 

REEL QUEER YOUTH 2011 

Reel Queer Youth workshop; 18 min. 

Experience these four films produced this summer 

in the Reel Queer Youth filmmaking workshop, a 

local video production and media literacy training 

program funded by Three Dollar Bill Cinema for 

LGBTQ youth and their allies aged 13-20. 


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Copresented by Camp Ten Trees 




SATURGAY MORNING 

CARTOONS 

Yes, really, put on your PJs and join us early 

Saturday for this fun-filled collection of new 

animation, as well as vintage cartoon classics 

(and commercials). Plus: free cereal! 

HALF Alex Bohs; 2011; US; 6 min. 

Two girls have a chance encounter, and there is no 

denying the feeling when you find your other half. 


Clyde Peterson; 2011; US; 5 min. 

She’s a living doll who gets paid to fulfill fantasies. 

But she’s got a secret of her own. 

VALMAY THE VISITOR FROM BEEP BEEP 

BLEETLEBOX 967 

Susan Earl; 2010; Australia; 16 min. 

An alien becomes the toast of the town after crashing 

smack in the middle of Sydney’s Gay Mardi Gras. 

THE GIRL BUNNIES: BIG TREE 

François Doherty; 2011; Canada; 9 min. 

Two girl bunnies, sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. 


Rosa Middleton; 2011; UK; 2 min. 

Whimsical imagery abounds in this cleverly narrated 

inquiry into what it means to be queer. 

PERCEPTION Sam Berliner; 2011; US; 2 min. 

An introspective animation about seeing yourself 

through your own eyes rather than those of the world. 

DOKKA DOKKA Barry Morse; 2010; US; 3 min. 

Questions of gender identity are set to a beat in this 

quirky, cartoon-y gem. 


Vincent Marcone; 2011; Canada; 6 min. 

An eccentric lady is haunted by ghostly whispers, and 

follows an eerie call to an unusual happily ever after. 

WHITE PAPER 

Seyed Mohsen Pourmohseni Shakib; 2010; Iran; 3 min. 

When a diverse group of kids are driven from their 

families for being many-hued in a gray world, a 

rainbow connection is made. 


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MONDAY – OCTOBER 17 – 9:15PM 


SAUCY AUSSIES 

They come from the land down under to make 

you laugh, think, and get a taste of life in one of 

the world’s most compelling LGBT communities. 

FRANSWA SHARL 

Hannah Hilliard; 2010; Australia; 14 min. 

Greg, who has inherited his father’s competitive 

streak, gives a fierce performance in the Miss Fiji 

Pageant. 

UNDER PRESSURE 

Kate Lefoe; 2011; Australia; 6 min. 

When gunshots ring out at school, library geek 

Alex finds herself hiding with her secret crush, 

Ruby. 

WILD IMAGININGS 

Daniel Monks; 2011; Australia; 10 min. 

Reality is making an unwelcome appearance in the 

fantasies of a teenage boy. 

CARMEN RUPE 

Lucy Hayes; 2011; Australia; 11 min. 

Meet Carmen Rupe, a 74-year-old drag queen and 

former showgirl who recounts the ups and downs 

of her life in the limelight. 

VIGILANT! HEALTHY! WHOLESOME! 

Lauren Anderson; 2009; Australia; 14 min. 

A plague of homosexuality is sweeping down 

under in this award-winning B-movie spoof. 

DROWNING 

Craig Boreham; 2009; Australia; 20 min. 

The one solid thing in Mik’s life is his best friend, 

Dan. But Dan has a new girlfriend. 

VALMAY THE VISITOR FROM BEEP BEEP 

BEEP BLEETLEBOX 967 

Susan Earl; 2010; Australia; 16 min. 

An alien becomes the toast of the town after 

crashing smack in the middle of Sydney’s Gay 

Mardi Gras. 


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Your Man Friday is proud to support 

the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 

for twelve years running.

TICKETING INFORMATION 

Advance Ticket Sales 

Advance tickets and passes can be purchased in advance online at 

www.threedollarbillcinema.org starting Monday September 26, 2011. 

How to Buy Tickets 

• Tickets to any screening may be purchased in person at any venue 

box office. 

• Tickets may also be purchased online at www.threedollarbillcinema. 

org up to 30 minutes before showtime (subject to availability). Thirty 

minutes prior to showtime or less, tickets must be purchased in person 

at a venue box office. 

• Venue box offices open 30 minutes before the first screening of the 

day and close 30 minutes after the last screening of the day begins. 

How to Pick Up Tickets 

(Will Call option) 

Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at Will Call at the 

venue of your first screening (if you choose Will Call instead of Mail or 

Print-at-Home). If you purchased multiple tickets for various screenings 

on one order, all tickets will be available for pickup at the venue of 

your first screening. 

For festival passes and membership packet pickup, the General Will 

Call locations are as follows: 

Oct. 14: Egyptian Theatre 

Oct. 15–21: Northwest Film Forum 

Oct. 22–24: Pacific Place Cinemas 

Print-at-Home 

New this year is our print-at-home option. Place your ticket order 

online, check out, and then select print-at-home. 

Individual Ticket Prices 

Regular screenings .................................................$10/$8 members 

First screenings on Saturdays & Sundays ....................................... $7 

Youth/Senior tickets (see details below) ........................................ $7 

Teen Tix (see details below) ......................................................... $5 

Special Screening Prices 

Opening Night Film & Gala: DIRTY GIRL ................ $35/$30 members 

Closing Night Film & Gala: VITO .......................... $35/$30 members 

Opening Night Film only ............................................................$15 

Closing Night Film only ..............................................................$15 

Centerpiece Film & Gala: LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR .$20/$18 members 

Centerpiece Film & Gala: WISH ME AWAY ............$20/$18 members 

Spotlight Film & Reception: WE WERE HERE ........... $12/$10 members 

Pass Prices 

Full Festival Pass (see details below) ..........................................$210 

Party Pass (see details below) ............................... $90/$85 members 

Senior & Youth Discount 

The Senior & Youth discount is $7 for all $10 screenings (only available 

for in-person sales; this is not available online). Seniors are 65 and 

over; youth are 21 and under. Must present ID. 

Teen Tix 

Teen Tix members can purchase regular 

screening discounted tickets (or those of 

lesser value) at all screening venues, day-ofshow 

only. Not available in advance. Must 

show Teen Tix membership card to receive 

discount. 

Three Dollar Bill Cinema 

Members Discount 

Three Dollar Bill Cinema members enjoy discounts on most festival 

tickets and passes. All member discounts: Limit of two per member per 

screening or pass. Must show membership card to receive discount. 

Members-Only Line 

Three Dollar Bill Cinema members are given priority seating following 

pass holders. A “Members Only” line will be at all venues. Members 

must have their membership card available as proof of membership to 

use this line. To take advantage of these benefits, please visit page __ 

to learn more about becoming a member. 

Full Festival Pass 

Your festival pass will admit you to any screening at the Seattle Lesbian 

& Gay Film Festival provided you follow these simple guidelines: 

Be at the venue at least 20 minutes prior to the show. There will be a 

separate line for pass holders. Please wait in that line, with your pass 

visible. Pass holders will be let in first. Pass holders who get to the theater 

less than 20 minutes prior to the show or after the pass holder seat 

allotment is reached are not guaranteed a seat. Passes are nontransferable 

and non-replaceable. 

Party Pass 

You will receive priority seating at the Opening Night, Closing Night, 

and both Centerpiece films. Includes films and the parties that follow. 

Hope Line 

When advance tickets for a screening are sold out, rush tickets may 

be available at the theater. Some seats at every show are reserved 

for pass holders; however, sometimes not all those seats are used. 

Once we determine how many seats will be available, we release 

those “rush” seats for sale to people in the Hope Line. This line forms 

anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes before showtime. 

The Not-So-Small Print 

• All ticket orders include a service fee (per ticket). 

• An additional fee applies to Will Call or mail orders, but there is no 

additional fee for Print-At-Home tickets. 

• Please arrive on time. Late seating is not guaranteed. Please check 

your tickets for each screening, as start times vary. 

• THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS SING-ALONG and 

ATTACK OF THE MUSICALS are 21-and-over-only screenings (due to 

venue rules). 

• No refunds or exchanges except in the case of program cancellation. 

• Program running times do not include introductions, trailers, or Q&A 

sessions. 

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OPENING NIGHT 

GALA! 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 

The 16th festival kicks off at a sweet 

new event space on Capitol Hill and a 

sweet new collaboration. Our Opening 

Night Gala is presented by Trouble. 

Experience huge wall projections, 

fantastic DJs, and food and drink 

provided by our generous sponsors. 

Ticket to the Opening Night Film and 

Gala required. 21 and over only. 

Fred Wildlife Refuge 

98 Belmont Avenue E 

Post-screening reception for 

WE WERE HERE 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 7:00PM 

Seattle Volvo 

1120 Pike Street 


HANNAH & THE 

HASBIAN 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 8:30PM 

Wildrose 

1021 E Pike Street 


HEART BREAKS 

OPEN 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 9:00PM 

Purr 

1518 11th Avenue 

West Seattle kickoff reception for 

SPORK 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 9:00PM 

Heartland Café 

4210 SW Admiral Way 

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CENTERPIECE GALA 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 

Following the screening of LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR, please join us for 

a gala reception at the Lobby Bar. Your ticket to the film includes the 

gala reception. 21 and over only. 

The Lobby Bar 916 E Pike Street 

Pre-screening reception for 

LONGHORNS 

Sponsored by TLA Releasing 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7:00PM 

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1524 Minor Avenue 


EATING OUT 5 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8:30PM 

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1918 First Avenue 


LOCAL PRODUCE 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2PM 

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 

Following the screening of WISH 

ME AWAY, please join us for a 

gala reception in the atrium of 

Pacific place at Il Fornaio Restaurant 

and Bakery. Enjoy some 

of Il Fornaio’s signature savory 

bites and desserts and an array 

of beverages. Your ticket to the 

film includes the gala reception. 

Il Fornaio Restaurant and Bakery 

Pacific Place | 600 Pine Street 

CLOSING NIGHT 

GALA! 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 

Celebrate the sweet ending to 

10 days of films with our Closing 

Night Gala. We are pleased to 

be back at the newly remodeled 

South Lake Union Discovery Center. 

Enjoy a delicious sampling 

of food from South Lake Union 

restaurants and caterers and 

drinks provided by our generous 

sponsors. Presented by Seattle 

Met Magazine. Ticket to the Closing 

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South Lake Union 

Discovery Center 

101 Westlake Avenue N

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DISCOVERY CENTER 

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206-781-5759 

landmarktheatres.com 

CENTRAL CINEMA 

1411 21st Avenue 


206-686-MOVI 

(206-686-6684) 

central-cinema.com 

NORTHWEST 

FILM FORUM 

1515 12th Avenue 


206-329-2629 

nwlmforum.org 

THE LOBBY BAR 

916 E Pike Street 


206-328-6703 

thelobbyseattle.com 

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CFMDC 

bookings@cfmdc.org 

(A)SEXUAL 

Angela Tucker 

angela@artsengine.net 

10 DAYS (LOAD) 

Ana David, Queer Lisboa 

ana@queerlisboa.pt 

A DATE FOR DOMINIQUE 

Nikki Lee Taylor 

nikkitaylor98112@yahoo.com 

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY 

Pella Kagerman 

pellapupp@hotmail.com 

ALICE IN ANDREW’S LAND 

Lauren Mackenzie 

laurenm_ny@yahoo.com 

AMEN 

Mumbai Queer Film Festival 

kashishmqff@gmail.com 

BALDGUY 

Toril Simonsen, 

Norwegian Film Institute 

Toril.Simonsen@n.no 

BEHOLDER 

Nisha Ganatra 

nisha.ganatra@gmail.com 

BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN 

TEXAS SINGALONG 

Katie Dintelman 

kdintelman@swankmp.com 

BOB’S NEW SUIT 

Alan Howard 

arh104@aol.com 

BOY CHEERLEADERS 

Gavin Humphries 

gavin@quarklms.com 

CANNIBALS 

Juanma Carrillo 

juanitodj@gmail.com 

CARMEN RUPE 

Lucy Hayes 

lucymhayes@gmail.com 

CB 

Doug Ischar and Tom Daws 

dischar@uic.edu 

CHANGE 

CFMDC 


CHARLOTTE 

Daniel Monks 

daniel_monks@hotmail.com 

CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE 

ALIEN SEEKS SAME 

Mary Ann Curto 

MaryAnnCurtoManagement@ 

gmail.com 

COLD STAR 

Kai Stänicke 

kai.staenicke@gmx.de 

COUPLES THERAPY 

Mike Rose 

fruitycenter@gmail.com 

CUPCAKE: A ZOMBIE LESBIAN 

MUSICAL 

Rogan Brown Films 

rogan@ 

zombielesbianmusical.com 

CYCLICITY 

Jason Knade 

jason@jasonknade.com 

DIRTY GIRL 

The Weinstein Company 

www.weinsteinco.com 

DOKKA DOKKA 

Barry Morse 

frenchfrye2000@mac.com 

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DON’T LOOK AT ME 

John Strong 

notsostrong@gmail.com 

DROWNING 

Azure Productions 

aj.bell@azureproductions. 

com.au 

EAST BLOC LOVE 

Logan Mucha 

logan.mucha@gmail.com 

EATING OUT 5 

Michael Shoel 

mjshoel@ariztical.com 

ECUPID 

JC Calciano 

jc_calciano@yahoo.com 

EXISTENCE 

Mumbai Queer Film Festival 

kashishmqff@gmail.com 

FINDING JUDY 

Gary Riotto 

garyriotto@aol.com 

FLUID 

Dara Sklar 

DaraS@schwartzcomm.com 

FLYERS 

CFMDC 


FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS 

Joe Windish 

jwindish@gmail.com 

FORTUNE COOKIE MAGIC 

TRICKS 

Derek Lui 

dereklui12@gmail.com 

FRANSWA SHARL 

Hannah Hilliard 

hannah@radicalmedia.com 

FRIDA & ANITA 

Liz Rosenfeld 

www.lizrosenfeld.com 

GAYSIAN DREAM 

Bernie Espinosa 

bernie1201@gmail.com 

GIRL BUNNIES: BIG TREE 

Sarah Deragon, Frameline 

sderagon@frameline.org 

GOING DOWN IN LA LA LAND 

Casper Andreas 

production@embrem.com 

GUN HILL ROAD 

Jeffrey Winter 

jeffrey@newamericanvision. 

com 

HALF 

Alex Bohs 

alexbohs@yahoo.com 

HANNAH & THE HASBIAN 

Chris Hocking/Nicholas Colla 

producers@latenitelms.com 

HARVEST 

Lewis Tice 

lewis@tlareleasing.com 

HEART BREAKS OPEN 

Basil Shadid 

basil@basilshadid.com 

HELLA STRONG 

Catheleen Arnerich 

cathleenarnerich@gmail.com 

HIT SO HARD 



com 

HOW ARE YOU 

Henrik Underbjerg 

henrik@radiatorlm.com 

PRINT SOURCES 

I AM 

Sonali Gulati 

sonalilm@yahoo.com 

I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK 

ALONE 

Daniel Ribeiro 

danielribeiro@ 

lacunalmes.com.br 

I WAS A TEENAGE WEREBEAR 

Tim Sullivan 

ts22@newrebel.org 

JAMIE AND JESSIE ARE NOT 

TOGETHER 

Wendy Jo Carlton 

wenjo.carlton@yahoo.com 

JOE + BELLE 



com 

JOHNNY & LYMAN: A LIFE 

TOGETHER 

Paul Detwiler 

pdetwiler@sunstroke.sdsu.edu 

JUDAS KISS 

J.T. Tepnapa 

judaskiss@me.com 

KAWA 

Corey Tong 

coreytong@earthlink.net 

KINK CRUSADERS 

Mike Skiff 

skiff@thirdrailmedia.com 

LEAN LIKE A CHICHA 

Torelore Productions 

lonnietr@torelore.com 

LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR 



com 

LESBIAN CLICHÉ SONG 

Amy Turner 

thatswhatshesaidshow@gmail. 

com 

LONGHORNS 

Lewis Tice 

lewis@tlareleasing.com 

LOST LAKE 

Zackary Drucker 

www.zackarydrucker.com 

LUST LIFE 

Lynda Tarryk 

ltarryk@gmail.com 

MAN 2 MAN 

Christopher Hines 

christopherhines@me.com 

MANHUNT 

Fury Productions 

furyprod@hotmail.fr 

MARRIED IN SPANDEX 

Allison Kole 

alursula@yahoo.com 

MARY LOU 

Nancy Fishman 

nancykshman@gmail.com 

MIND 

Julian Morgans 

julianmorgans@hotmail.com 

MISERABLE ANIMALS 

Ingrid Jungermann 

ingrid.jungermann@gmail.com 

MORGAN 

Sandon Berg 

sandman_ca54@hotmail.com 

MORNING BEFORE 

Zhen Wang 

justzheng@hotmail.com 

MOTHER TONGUE 

Octavio Nadal, Aura Films 

octavio.nadal@auralms. 

com.ar 

MS. THING 

Karen X. Tulchinsky 

arenxtulchinsky@gmail.com 

MY LAST ROUND 

Anne Wiedlack 

aw@m-appeal.com 

MY PAST MY PRESENT 

Melanie Rodriga 

m.rodriga@murdoch.edu.au 

NICE SHIRT 

Eric Gernand 

esgernand@rcn.com 

NO DIRECTION 

Melissa Finell 

melissa.nell@gmail.com 

NOT-SO SUBTLE SUBTEXT 

CFMDC 


NOW HERE 

Joey Kuhn 

JosephKuhn@gmail.com 

OH MY COOTCH! 

Hila Ben Baruch 

hilajust4u@gmail.com 

OLIVIA 

CFMDC 


ORCHIDS: MY INTERSEX 

ADVENTURE 

Kristen M Fitzpatrick 

ktzpatrick@WMM.com 

OUR LIPS ARE SEALED 

Kelly Dolak 

ourlipsaresealedlm@gmail. 

com 

OUT FOR THE LONG RUN 

Scott Bloom 

tragoidia@aol.com 

OUTLAND 

Princess Pictures 

www.princess.net.au 

PERCEPTION 

Sam Berliner 

videokid24@gmail.com 

QUEER CAFÉ 

Reel Queer Youth 

RQY@threedollarbillcinema.org 


Rosa Middleton 

rosacmiddleton@gmail.com 



clyde@yourheartbreaks.com 

REEL QUEER YOUTH 2011 

Reel Queer Youth 

RQY@threedollarbillcinema.org 

REGRETS 

Kelly Burkhardt 

burkhardtkelly@yahoo.com 

RELATIVITY 

Lila Kitaeff 

lila@reelgrrls.org 

ROMEOS 

Brandon Peters 

Brandon@strandreleasing.com 

SAPPHO’S FIRE 

Alexia Kosmider 

akosmide@risd.edu 

SHOT DAY 

Syniva Whitney 

www.syniva.com 

SISTER SMILE 

Inter RoissyFilms 

inter@roissylms.com 

SLIP AWAY 

Michelle C. Bonilla 

info@slipawaythemovie.com 

SLOW 

Darius Clark Monroe 

darius@nyu.edu 

SLOW BURN 

CFMDC 


SLUT - THE MUSICAL 

Ruth Saunders 

Ruth.Saunders@aftrs.edu.au 

SPIRAL TRANSITION 

Ewan Duarte 

ewanduarte@gmail.com 

SPORK 

Molly Albright 

mollyalbright@me.com 

SPRING 

Hong Khaou 

hkhaou@me.com 

STILL AROUND 

Vanessa Domico 

vdomico@outcast-lms.com 

STITCHES 

adiyaeor@gmail.com 

STOP IT – BRIE 

Mike Rose 

fruitycenter@gmaill.com 

STRAIGHT & NARROW 

Dez McMahon, Real to Reel 

dez@rawartworks.org 

THE ADVOCATE FOR FAGDOM 

Jürgen Brüning 

producer@ottothezombie.de 

THE APPOINTMENT 

Alex DePaz 

depazlms11@gmail.com 

THE CHERDONNA & LOU 

SHOW: THE MOVIE 

Lila Kitaeff 

lila@reelgrrls.org 

THE GREEN 



com 

THE GROVE 

Open Eye Pictures 

regan@openeyepictures.com 


Vincent Marcone 

vincent@mypetskeleton.com 

THE LULU SESSIONS 

S. Casper Wong 

casper@oomedia.com 

THE NANNY PROJECT 

Oli Rodriguez 

www.olirodriguez.com 

THE NIGHT WATCH 

Richard Donnelly 

Richard.Donnelly@pearson.com 

THE RESCUE 

Philippe Gosselin 

pgosselin@wesleyan.edu 

THE SCANDALOUS FOUR 

Art of Life Films 

artoifelms@hotmail.com 

THE SISTERHOOD 

Roger Horn 

rogerhorn77@gmail.com 

THE UNSPEAKABLE: WYNNE 

GREENWOOD 


www.doitforthegirls.com 

THE WOLF IN SHORTS 

Lucia Stano 

lucia.stano@libero.it 

THIS IS WHAT LOVE IN ACTION 

LOOKS LIKE 

Morgan Jon Fox 

sawedoffpictures@gmail.com 

THREE 

Brandon Peters 

Brandon@strandreleasing.com 

TOMBOY 



com 

TRANSSEXUAL DOMINATRIX 

Shawna Virago 

houseofvirago@hotmail.com 

TWO BEDS 

CFMDC 


UNDER PRESSURE 

CFMDC 


UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY 



com 

VALMAY THE VISITOR FROM 

BEEP BEEP BLEETLEBOX 967 

Susan Earl 

studioswirl@gmail.com 

VARLA JEAN AND THE MUSH- 

ROOM HEADS 

Mark Cortale, illyriamc@aol. 

com 

VIGILANT! HEALTHY! 

WHOLESOME! 

Shelley Dresden 

shelley.dresden@gmail.com 

VITO 

Jeffrey Schwarz 

jeffrey@automatpictures.com 

WATCH OVER ME 

myshlandia@gmail.com 

WATER WELLS 

Hila Ben Baruch 

hilajust4u@gmail.com 

WE ONCE WERE TIDE 

Jason Bradbury 

jason@jason-bradbury.co.uk 

WE WERE HERE 



com 

WHEN A PERSONAL STRUGGLE 

ENDS. AND WHAT REMAINS 

Finn Paul 

www.nngpaul.wordpress.com 

WHITE PAPER 

Seyed Mohsen Pourmohseni 

Shakib 

imanshakib1880@yahoo.com 

WHY DOES GOD HATE ME? 

Joel McCarthy 

joelmc2003@gmail.com 

WILD IMAGININGS 

Daniel Monks 

daniel_monks@hotmail.com 

WINNER TAKES ALL 

Hunter Lee Hughes 

hunterlh@yahoo.com 

WISE KIDS 



com 

WISH ME AWAY 

Jason Ishikawa 

jason.ishikawa@lmsalescorp. 

com 

YES MAN 

Grant Reed 

reed116@gmail.com 

YOU MOVE ME 

Gina Hirsch 

gkhirsch@gmail.com

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