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The mission of OUTFEST is to build bridges among audiences,
filmmakers and the entertainment industry through the
exhibition of high-quality gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender themed films and videos, highlighted by
an annual festival, that enlighten, educate and entertain
the diverse communities of Southern California.
Founded in 1988, The New Festival, Inc. is a non-profit
media arts organization that presents the annual New
York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, one of the most
comprehensive forums of international lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender film/video in the world.
MIX NYC: seeks to integrate the lesbian, gay and experimental
film communities by creating an innovative festival
that serves as a home for both established and emerging
makers while promoting and encouraging the awareness,
making, and preservation of work that challenges and
expands our vision of media and the world.
(NYC)
Lesbian Film Festival provides a community-based setting for the presentation
of innovative and challenging work that reflects the broad range of practice
and ideas found in contemporary media. Lesbian Film Festival will be an
exciting opportunity for independent film makers to showcase new productions.
The Long Island Gay and
Lesbian Film Festival, Inc.,
is a nonprofit arts organization providing Long Islanders
access to gay cinema, a forum for the exchange of ideas,
and a venue for gay filmmakers to show their work.
We serve our diverse communities
by producing the Long Island
Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, in association with
the
Cinema Arts Centre of Long Island. (national tour)
BlinkFest is a feature length presentation of sensual and stylish gay and lesbian
short films gathered from submissions and film festivals worldwide. BlinkFest
is bigger than a compilation of short films. BlinkFest is an event, including
drag performers, goodies and, of course, sensual, stylish gay and lesbian shorts.
The San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film
Festival, the world's premiere showcase for lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgendered cinema.
(San Francisco)
A weekend full of films, workshops & community events celebrating the unique
diversity of the Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Enjoy
films from all over the world, workshops and events designed to honor the heritage
of the Black LGBT community.
The Out On Film festival is produced annually by IMAGE
Film & Video Center.
IMAGE's mission is to build
and support a strong media arts community in Atlanta and the Southeast by promoting
the production, exhibition, and public awareness of film and video and unique
forms of artistic expression.
The mission of Reeling is to recognize the important artistic
contributions that lesbian and gay filmmakers have made to our culture; to
educate the general population and sensitize them to lesbian and gay issues;
to investigate the history of gays and lesbians in film, including the stereotyping
that has been a major part of this history; and to counteract this stereotyping
with valid, meaningful and diverse portrayals of gays and lesbians.
Ultimately, festival organizers aim to bring queer students together, promote
and encourage awareness, and provide a forum for cultural discourse that allows,
through experimental media, a greater social understanding.
The Houston Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is
a non-profit organization that exists to promote
the media arts
as
a powerful tool for communication and cooperation
among diverse communities by presenting films,
videos, and
programs by, about, or of interest to the gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
Sensory Perception is an all volunteer organization
that presents The Annual Portland LGBT Film Festival
as well as other festivals, screenings, series and events.
Sensory Perceptions seeks to reduce stereotypes and
behavior harmful to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered
community and their allies through the provision of
alternative media images and the tools with which to
deconstruct those images most prevalent in our culture.
aGLIFF brings to the Southwest the best new films and
videos by, about, or of interest to gay men and lesbians.
The filmmakers represent the most creative local, regional,
national and international artists exploring gay and
lesbian themes. In most cases, aGLIFF provides the only
local opportunity to see these films.
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, a critically
acclaimed event, is held in the world-renowned historic
South Beach neighborhood and features films by, about
and of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
communities. Additional screenings, educational and
social events occur throughout the year.
Inside Out is Canada's largest Gay and Lesbian Film
Festival.
Reel Affirmations Film Festival is the third-largest GLBTQ film festival in the United States. Founded in 1990, the festival is a non-profit, all-volunteer event. RA is sponsored by One In Ten, a non-profit organization dedicated to education and cultural activism on behalf of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals. One In Ten presents pioneering works by artists; builds market structures to produce and distribute gay and lesbian artistic works; financially supports individual artists or projects; and works to preserve a record of the community's accomplishments and strivings. The festival Web site is http://www.oneinten.org
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