Hate Summit 101
What do you have with a dozen Smilin' Gay bashing religious Conservatives and a group of Angered Tampa Bay Human Rights GLBT Crusaders? Well, the theme to this party seems to tell it all. Thursday at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon hosted the weekend Family Impact Summit. A warm welcome came from the pastor and then Equality Florida panelist from around the country spoke including Nadine Smith, Equality Florida; Rev Harold Brockus, retired pastor of St. Pete's Good Samaritan Church, Rev. Phyllis Hunt, MCC Tampa; Dr. Daniel Helminiak, Ph.D. Author - "What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality"; Marty Rouse, HRC Field Director. Over 100 proud protesting ralliers supported the panelist and faced off to the staring crowd with their backs to the church. Signs saying "I'm No Gay Agenda", "This is a Church of HATE", and "Equality for ALL" were among the street sidewalks in ralliers hands. The summit had representatives that cliamed they can 'cure' homosexual people, and seminars on "Anti-Gay Marriage Tactics", "Homosexuality and Youth" and the "Homosexual Agenda." Church groups from around the area supported the HRC and among those attendees for support were night club owner, Joe Redner, Sally Phillips, GLBTA Democratic Caucus and yours truly Mark & Carrie from
MC FILM.
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
The fifth largest Film Festival in America Starts Oct 4 and runs thru Oct 14th. This year there is a Huge Surge Party planned at Czars on Oct 13th. FMI www.tiglff.com
Tickets are on sale now at MC Film Fest!
Saturday SURGE is pleased to announce the DJ lineup for this year’s party—the official After Party following ‘4 Letter Word’ at Men’s Movie Night at the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Come join the after party on Saturday, October 13 from 9pm til 3am at Czar in Ybor City—the Legendary former home of El Goya and Tracks!
Doors open at 9pm. And the party will feature three rooms of excitement, each with its own DJ and vibe:
In Cyberia, the ultra-blue and ultra-cool vodka bar & lounge, SURGE presents DJ Jason Smith (Gay Days Orlando/Reunion; Boatslip/Provincetown; the Abbey; Club 901; Flirt/Ybor; http://www.myspace.com/djjasonsmith )
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Fierce, Fabulous, Film...
Dear Festival Goers,
It's been an incredible year, combing the world for the best-of-the-best of LGBT films. This year's TIGLFF schedule is packed with award winning works from all around the world, plus we are bringing in an exciting line-up of film makers and cast members. After 15 years of festival programming, I believe this year's films to be the creme de la creme --what you might even call a vintage year for the craft of filmmaking in the LGBT community.
LGBT filmmakers have outdone themselves with stories that challenge us, entertain us and bring us together in fresh ways that are gorgeous, diverse and well crafted. These films and this year's program have opened many conversations about who we are, what we do and where we're all going, as individuals and as a community.
With a record number of filmmakers and cast members who will be attendance, sneak peek screenings, and fantastic slate of features and shorts we are all in for a very, very, VERY good time -- so come out and enjoy the films, the parties, and your community of friends. See you next week!
Roberta Marie Munroe, Director of Programming
Amy Nestor, Programmer
Mariruth Kennedy, Programming Board Liaison & Events Chair
Here's a peek at some of the filmmakers and cast coming in...
Kiss the Bride - Thursday October 4th (Opening Night)
Director C.J. Cox will be in attendance!
Out at the Wedding - Saturday October 6th
Director & Executive Producer Lee Friedlander will be in attendance!
A Four Letter Word - Saturday October 13th
Writer, Director and Star Casper Andreas will be in attendance!
Bears - Friday October 12th
Director and Tampa's Celebrity Bear, Eric Siglin will be in attendance!
Tell - Saturday, October 13th
Director Tom Murry will be in attendance!
Shelter - Sunday, October 14th (Closing Night)
Producer JD DiSalvatore and cast members will be in attendance!
AND DON'T MISS THE SHORTS!
The 2007 TIGLFF Shorts programs are exceptional this year! We are extremely proud to have numerous award winning films on our schedule. Kali MA, screens October 6 as part of the Boys Shorts 1 program, an Indian mother brings her own brand of justice when she finds her son has been bullied.
Pariah, a coming of age film about a Bronx teen who struggles with her sexual identity, peer pressure and a conservative family screens part of Girls Shorts 1, October 13.
In Boy's Shorts 2 on October 9, The Saddest Boy in the World, a unique yet quirky view of suburban complacency and prescription drugs. Girls Shorts 2 on October 14 has another stellar line up including LEGACY, is just one of the films by award winning director/producer Inge Blackman, the film is seen from her perspective on her relationship with her mother.
KALI MA - Boys Shorts 1 - Saturday October 6th
2007 NewFest Audience Award - Best Short
2007 Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival - Best Short
2007 Philadelphia International - Audience Award
2006 Winnipeg Int'l Short Script Competition
PARIAH - Girls Shorts 1 Saturday October 13th
2007 OUTFEST - Grand Jury Award - Dramatic Short
2007 OUTFEST - Audience Award
2007 NEWFEST - Grand Jury Award - Best Narrative Short
2007 Palm Springs Shorts Film Festival - Panavision Grand Prize Jury Award
2007 Los Angeles Film Festival - Audience Award
2007 Frameline31 - Audience Award where it also received a STANDING OVATION
THE SADDEST BOY IN THE WORLD - Boys Shorts 2 Tuesday October 9th
2007 Atlantic Film Festival - Best Short Award
2007 LEO Awards - 3 Awards: Best editing, sound and cinematography
2007 Philadelphia Int'l Film Festival - Best Male Short
2007 Victoria Independent Film Festival - Best Short Film
LEGACY - Girls Shorts 2 Sunday October 14th
2007 OUTFEST - Best Documentary Short
More Steller Short Films of Note:
IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH (plays with FREEHELD) Sunday October 7th
2007 Philadelphia LGBT Film Festival - Best Documentary
2007 Philadelphia LGBT Film Festival - Festival Favorite
FREEHELD (plays with IN SICKNESS & IN HEALTH) Sunday October 7th
2007 New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - Best Documentary Short
2007 Sundance - Short Filmmaker Special Jury Prize
2007 Seattle Int'l Film Festival - Special Jury Award
2007 Palm Springs Shorts Film Festival - Audience Award Favorite Documentary
SEXY THING - Girl's Shorts 1 Saturday October 13th
Was onne of only 12 shorts in the world to be selected into the 2006 Cannes Short Film Competition.
1st Annual HBO - LGBT Short Film Competition winners:
Daddy - Boys Shorts 1 Saturday October 6th
Happenstance - Girls Shorts 2 Sunday October 14th
Hearts and Hotel Rooms - precedes A FOUR LETTER WORD Saturday October 13th |
TIGLFF have a Hot Fire House Gala, 50 Reel Visual Picture Show
& Foot Stomper Events
GALA NIGHT
October 5th, 9pm-1am
At Tampa ’s newest old venue:
The just restored 1911 Firehouse, new home of the Tampa Firefighter’s Museum on the corner of Zack and Jefferson.
$50 per person • Food & Drinks Included
(Crown Circle Divas and Simply Fabulous Pass Holders will have separate entrances and private bars)
TIGLFF Events & 50 Movies
at Tampa Theatre and Muvico at Baywalk , Oct.4th - Oct 14th
TBBG Expo Partner with TIGLFF
Tampa Bay Business Guild Business Expo 2007, TECO Atrium & Hall, Sunday October 14, 2007 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM across from the Tampa Theater.
Speaking of MOVIES......
MC FILM FESTIVAL has the largest collection of Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Favorites from the past Film Festivals years on DVD For Sale or Rent!
Who's in Those Wonderful Heels?
The Jules Burt "High Heel Hike" a walk for the Easter Seals had a Grand Queen Walk at Westshore Plaza Sat. September 22. Hundreds of High Heel Hikers paraded around the wings of the mall. With plenty of press coverage, Tampa's Mix 96 radio personalities Nancy Alexander and Frodo helped lead the early morning revelers march. Mix 96's Nancy and Frodo's had fun with a Hot Glue Gun also! MC Film had fun with "Just Jack"! The High Heel Hike will be coming October 6 to the Galleria Mall in Ft. Lauderdale.
Everybody has a song that when it plays a flood of memories pour in.
This week on the car radio the song "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack was playing on the radio. All of a sudden I was transported back in time to the Lunar Lounge at the SunCoast Resort. There on stage performing this song was Miss Mellisa Mason! Dressed in a red fringe outfit wit
