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CSUF News Center - Titan Filmmaker Expands the Boundaries of Queer Storytelling in Dream Job

CSUF News Center - Titan Filmmaker Expands the Boundaries of Queer Storytelling in Dream Job | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Alumnus Damien S. Navarro shares his unconventional journey from aspiring film student to his current role as Executive Director of Outfest, a media and entertainment nonprofit that supports, develops and empowers LGBTQIA+ artists.

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Suk Suk film review: award-winning Hong Kong gay romance follows the twilight affair of two closeted family men

Suk Suk film review: award-winning Hong Kong gay romance follows the twilight affair of two closeted family men | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Suk Suk film review: award-winning Hong Kong gay romance follows the twilight affair of two closeted family men

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Award-Winning Director Wendy Jo Carlton’s Love Triangle Feature Film Gets Digital Release

Award-Winning Director Wendy Jo Carlton’s Love Triangle Feature Film Gets Digital Release | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Wolfe Video, the largest exclusive distributor of gay and lesbian films, today announced the early digital release of Wendy Jo Carlton’s critically acclaimed feature film, Good Kisser.

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'It's a triggering film': visceral South African drama Moffie

'It's a triggering film': visceral South African drama Moffie | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The story of a gay conscript in the army in the 80s gave one critic a panic attack – but its director says it sheds light on the nation’s toxic masculinity

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Same Same, A Web Series By And About Queer Women

Same Same, A Web Series By And About Queer Women | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Meeting through a dating app, three women from very different backgrounds navigate life, love and the complexities of the modern queer experience.

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‘José’ Review: Coming of Age Gay in Guatemala

‘José’ Review: Coming of Age Gay in Guatemala | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

A teenager uses online romantic connections to escape the oppression of his hometown.

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David Del Rio’s Indie Queer Horror Film “Road Head” to World Premiere at the 2020 Cinequest & Creativity Festival

David Del Rio’s Indie Queer Horror Film “Road Head” to World Premiere at the 2020 Cinequest & Creativity Festival | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Named #1 film festival by USA Today’s readers, Cinequest announced its international lineup of dramatic and documentary competition films for the next edition of the popular California winter event, taking place March 3-15, 2020 in San Jose and Redwood City, CA.

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‘And Then We Danced’ Returns Queer Film to Political Relevance With Global Impact

‘And Then We Danced’ Returns Queer Film to Political Relevance With Global Impact | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Levan Akin's queer coming-of-age drama stoked protests in Tblisi, Georgia, and pushed the filmmaker to make his most impactful film yet.

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Season of Love Premieres December 2019

Season of Love Premieres December 2019 | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The production team of Tello Films and DASH Productions are bringing something new and different this holiday season: “Season of Love” – the first ever Lesbian/Queer Holiday Rom-Com.

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Filmmaker Nicole Conn World Premieres “More Beautiful for Having Been Broken”

Filmmaker Nicole Conn World Premieres “More Beautiful for Having Been Broken” | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Multiple-Award winning filmmaker, Nicole Conn is world premiering her brand new film, “More Beautiful For Having Been Broken” at Frameline.

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Why Airbnb Produced ‘Gay Chorus Deep South,’ Its First-Ever Film

Why Airbnb Produced ‘Gay Chorus Deep South,’ Its First-Ever Film | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The latest player to hit the film-festival circuit may be a bit unexpected: Airbnb, the travel-accommodations booking marketplace, developed, financed and produced documentary film “Gay Chorus Deep South,” set to premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival on April 29.

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Brazilian Gay Guys Take Over the Street in the Comedy Bathroom Stalls & Parking Lots

Brazilian Gay Guys Take Over the Street in the Comedy Bathroom Stalls & Parking Lots | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The Castro District in San Francisco is iconically known for its historical importance in the LGBTQ community, where Harvey Milk rose in politics as the first openly gay man elected to office. But that same setting gets stretched to a different side of the spectrum in this outrageous comedy.

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John Butler, Matt Bomer & Alejandro Patiño on Papi Chulo

John Butler, Matt Bomer & Alejandro Patiño on Papi Chulo | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

We sit down with John Butler, Matt Bomer and Alejandro Patiño, respectively Papi Chulo's director and co-stars, to discuss the LA-set comedy-drama.

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Out Filmmaker Fiona Mackenzie Releases Modern Romantic Comedy “Tell Me I Love You”

Out Filmmaker Fiona Mackenzie Releases Modern Romantic Comedy “Tell Me I Love You” | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Modern Romantic Comedy “TELL ME I LOVE YOU” tells the story of 3 Malibu best friends, roommates and bandmates discovering their dreams and discovering love with a crazy plot to make some cash on the way, set to release on VOD and DVD June 2nd with special virtual screening event Q&As, courtesy of Vision Films.

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Taiwan’s LGBTQ Streamer GagaOOLala Launches Worldwide

Taiwan’s LGBTQ Streamer GagaOOLala Launches Worldwide | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

LGBTQ-focused streaming platform GagaOOLala officially launched worldwide Friday in all territories except for China and North Korea.  The streamer is backed by Taipei-based Portico Media, one of t…

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“All in My Family” Highlights the LGBT+ Asian American Experience

“All in My Family” Highlights the LGBT+ Asian American Experience | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

“All in My Family” documents the experiences of Hao Wu, a gay Chinese American film director, as he and his partner start a non-traditional family and learn how to raise children via surrogate mothers amid backlash from Wu’s conversative family. But this 40-minute documentary is also about the cultural and generational barriers gay people all over the world have to overcome.

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How to Self-Isolate According to Portrait of a Lady on Fire

How to Self-Isolate According to Portrait of a Lady on Fire | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Portrait of a Lady on Fire, is a critical darling that features plenty of good, gay tips for how to responsibly self-isolate in this uncertain time.

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Astrid Ovalles’ Award-Winning Feature Film “Road of Bygones”

Astrid Ovalles’ Award-Winning Feature Film “Road of Bygones” | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Venezuelan-born out actress, writer and filmmaker Astrid Ovalles has a lot to be grateful for these days! Her award-winning kinky dark comedic feature-length drama, Road of Bygones, is set to be released on Amazon, March 15th 2020.

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Harvey Guillén Explains Why LGBTQ Artists Need to Tell Their Own Stories: 'You Need to Control the Narrative'

Harvey Guillén Explains Why LGBTQ Artists Need to Tell Their Own Stories: 'You Need to Control the Narrative' | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Sundance 2020: "What We Do In the Shadows" actor spoke on a panel at the Latinx House in Park City on Sunday.

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LGBT rights: The film about gay love shaking up Georgia

LGBT rights: The film about gay love shaking up Georgia | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Protests from priests and the far-right greet a new film amid a Church scandal over homosexuality.

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Filmmaker Scott J. Ramsey’s Erotic Queer Thriller “X” Gets San Francisco Premiere

Filmmaker Scott J. Ramsey’s Erotic Queer Thriller “X” Gets San Francisco Premiere | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Filmmaker Scott J. Ramsey has a lot to be happy about these days. His directorial debut “X” is receiving its San Francisco premiere at Another Hole In the Head Film Fest on December 3rd, 2019.

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Why 'Before Stonewall' Was Such a Hard Movie to Make

Why 'Before Stonewall' Was Such a Hard Movie to Make | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Making a landmark documentary about LGBTQ Americans before 1969 meant digging through countless archives to find traces of a forgotten subculture.

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‘Rafiki’: Kenya Banned Her Film for Its ‘Corrupt’ Lesbian Romance. So She Showed It Off to the World.

‘Rafiki’: Kenya Banned Her Film for Its ‘Corrupt’ Lesbian Romance. So She Showed It Off to the World. | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Director Wanuri Kahiu’s joyous lesbian romance ‘Rafiki’ was banned in her home country of Kenya. So she sued the government—and showed it off to the world.

Keila Snyder's curator insight, April 21, 2019 10:28 PM
This is a touching piece on oppression of the community and I honestly cannot wait to see it. I admire that she fought just as hard for the film production and distribution as her characters are fighting for their love. Yes this is a credible source and no it is not widely used in the industry.
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Outshine Film Festival in Miami shines spotlight on gay athletes

Outshine Film Festival in Miami shines spotlight on gay athletes | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The LGBT-centric Outshine Film Festival will return April 18-28 to Miami and Miami Beach with 85 feature films, shorts and documentaries, several of which are devoted to LGBT athletes.

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Indie LGBT Film Cleans House at Suphannahong Awards

Indie LGBT Film Cleans House at Suphannahong Awards | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

An independent drama exploring a tragic love story of two men through the lens of Buddhism brought the most awards home from the biggest annual film awards ceremony.

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