John Mitty Wednesday, August 1, 2012 |
Out at the Movies Presented by L.I. Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Thursday, August 23 at 7:30pm
MEN’S HOT SHORTS @ HUNTINGTON’S CINEMA ARTS CENTRE
Hot Shorts Movies & Contest To Benefit the LI Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
A lively evening featuring the year’s best short movies about men, followed by the Hot Shorts contest and reception, plus The Empire Car Club’s classic cars on display, in a benefit to assist the Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival enter their 15th year, bringing quality, affirming films to the LGBT Community in partnership with the Cinema Arts Centre at the monthly Out At The Movies Series at Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington 631-423-7610 www.CinemaArtsCentre.org
$10 Members / $15 Public / Includes reception. Tickets can be purchased online, www.CinemaArtsCentre.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or at the door,
About the Men’s Shorts: www.cinemaartscentre.org/event/the-best-of-mens-shorts/
Mr. Gay World USA - Trailer Promo video for the new gay reality series The Next American Gay: Mr. Gay World USA with Producer Jude Michael Billy and some of the contestants in attendance.
The Gay That Wasn’t Gay Enough –A recruitment mockumentary by Toronto’s gay rugby team — inspired by the players’ true stories — about one man’s quest to find himself. (2012, Canada, Linzi Knight)
Shabbat Dinner –Friday night dinner on New York’s Upper West Side is boring as usual for William Shore. His mother is showing off, his father is drunk and berating their oddball guests, and he doesn’t have much in common with their son Virgo, until they discover they both share a secret. The film tells a story of family pressures, social norms, and a universal experience that is rarely discussed in mainstream media. (2012,USA, Michael Morgenstern)
Troy: Naked Boy Behind Bars, Sing! –Animated short based on the “Troy” Comics. (2012, USA, Michael Derry)
Empty Nest (El Nido Vacio) –Monste, a scatterbrained, well-meaning sex therapist, embarks on a mission to reconnect with her angsty son after discovering his troubles may stem from the huge “problem” tucked inside his trousers. (2012,Venezuela, Francisco Lupini-Basagoiti)
Performance Anxiety –Two straight actors rehearse for a movie’s gay love scene. How will they make out? (2012,USA, Reid Waterer)
Confessions of Father John Thomas –An animated film where, during a seemingly innocent Confession, God reaches out to Fr. John Thomas, to reveal his true self.(2011, Australian, Elka Kerkhofs)
Alone With Mr. Carter –John is ten and dreams of becoming a policeman. He wants to confide in his neighbor, Mr. Carter, that he is secretly in love with him, but time is of the essence as the old detective is leaving the neighborhood for good. (2011,Canada, Jean-Pierre Bergeron)
SAVE THE DATE:
November 9 through 12
15th LI Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
The Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Inc. is a non-profit 501c(3) organization bringing Long Island unique cultural events every year that showcases gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experiences in cinema. The Festival is Long Island's largest LGBT arts event.
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