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The Enhanced Staged Readings of Gay Film Weekend are the Five Finalists in Pride Films and Plays' Great Gay Screenplay Contest. They represent "what's next for new GLBT film. Please come enjoy the readings, meet the writers, and give your feedback as these projects take shape.
The schedule for the weekend is:
Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm: A Friend of Dorothy's, directed by Charles A. Berglund, featuring Erika Geller, Nicole Michelle Haskins, John Highberger, Will Kazda, Nancy Kolton, Raymond Lawson, Laura Lindahl, Bex Marsh, David Robbins, Katie Sherman, and Anne Wilson.
In the winter of 1967, addled showbiz legend Judy Garland goes missing. Wild twists and turns have led her to a secret refuge -- the suburban bedroom of a troubled teenage fan. His family is none the wiser until Judy inevitably misbehaves and chaos ensues.
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Friday, October 19, 7:00pm: Barrio Boy, directed by Kyra Morris, featuring Dennis Garcia, Madison Neiderhauser, Jaaron Drew, Jose T. Nateras, Luis Castello, Syrie Antrim-Cambis, Isabel Quintero, Trisha Fain, Adam Smit, Nelson Rodriguez, and Tom Vendafreddo.
Barrio Boy is the story of a closeted, sexy, young Latino barber who falls hard for a newly arrived, handsome, and charming Irishman during a scorching summer in a tough Brooklyn 'hood. These uncontainable desires eventually test the seams of the relationships with his friends, family, and ultimately, the bond between him and the new love in his life.
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Saturday, October 20, 3:00pm: Father Frances, directed by Sarah Ballema
When a tough Catholic bishop appoints a rookie priest as pastor of a violent, crime-ridden parish, he's sure the young man lacks the cojones to do the job. Turns out he's right. Although the bishop is unaware of it, his rookie pastor is actually a woman passing as a man. After Father Frances succeeds in turning the parish around, the question remains, did she owe her achievement to being a woman or, as people saw her, a man?
Saturday, October 20, 5:00pm: Panel Discussion, "The Evolution of LGBT Cinema" with panelists Tracy Baim, Richard Knight, Jr., Kevin John Bozelka and David Zak.
Saturday, October 20, 7:00pm: Visalia, directed by John Nasca, featuring Don Baiocchi, Michael Barr, Tom Chiola, Lee Gottschalk, Sean-Edward Hall, Chasen Hunter, Andrew Kudla, Meghan Lewis, Michelle McKenzie-Voigt, Jimmy Pennington, and Ben Ross.
In a 1950s California small town, a high school football coach and a police officer fall in love and face prejudice and harassment. When the coach is falsely accused of being a pedophile, his lover must risk both of their careers and their future together to set the record straight.
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Sunday, October 21, 2:00pm: Snowmen, directed by Alexander St. John, featuring Trent Oldham, Sean Chandler, Tory Flack, Kelly Schmidt, Chris Kossen, Sean-Edward Hall, Danon Dastugue, Derrick Van Der Millen, and Debbie Labedz.
Fresh-out-of-high-schooler Logan falls in love with a gruff and outdoorsy man several years his senior, causing him to question his dreams and plans for his life.
Sunday, October 21, 4:00pm: Panel Discussion, "Making LGBT Films in a Changing World"
A panel discussion with independent filmmakers Alex Bohs, Wendy Jo Carlton, Mary Morten, Richard Paro, and moderator Cyra K. Polizzi about funding, production, and distribution for LGBT films, and the impact of shifting cultural attitudes and technology.
Sunday, October 21, 5:00pm: Queer Shorts Film Program. See sidebar to the right for more details.
Sunday, October 21, 7:00: Closing Night Reception
Each screenplay reading and the Queer Shorts Film Program will be followed by audience discussion with the writers and/or filmmakers.
Tickets are all events are $10 and are available here. And if you want a festival pass to see all six events for $40, please go here.
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