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Sundance Institute Launches Trans Possibilities Intensive

Sundance Institute Launches Trans Possibilities Intensive | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Six artists were selected for the inaugural Trans Possibilities Intensive, a three-day program to help sharpen their craft.

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Outfest Launching Inaugural OutFronts To Highlight LGBTQ+ TV

Outfest Launching Inaugural OutFronts To Highlight LGBTQ+ TV | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Outfest has announced that they will be launching a new virtual festival this June called OutFronts, highlighting LGBTQ+ representation in episodic television. The event will span the course of fiv…

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'Proud of Pose's legacy, it's more important than the show itself': Ryan Murphy hails series' biggest LGBTQ+ cast ever

'Proud of Pose's legacy, it's more important than the show itself': Ryan Murphy hails series' biggest LGBTQ+ cast ever | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The big flashy red carpet has made its return to New York City — albeit in a massive socially distant manner — with the premiere of the third and final season of the FX series, Pose.

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LGBTQ Cinema Comes Out on International Stage

LGBTQ Cinema Comes Out on International Stage | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Introducing a musical performance at the Academy Awards isn’t normally the biggest of deals, but for Chilean newcomer Daniela Vega, it was a landmark opportunity: At the 2018 ceremony, she became...

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'Genius: Aretha': TV Review

'Genius: Aretha': TV Review | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Cynthia Erivo stars as the Queen of Soul and Courtney B. Vance as her pastor father in Suzan-Lori Parks' decades-spanning Nat Geo miniseries 'Genius: Aretha.'

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Grammys: 3 LGBTQ Artists Vying for Best New Artist

Grammys: 3 LGBTQ Artists Vying for Best New Artist | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Of the eight Grammy nominees for best new artist, three -- CHIKA, Kaytranada and Phoebe Bridgers -- openly identify as LGBTQ. (A fourth nominee, Doja Cat, has made mixed comments on the subject.)

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'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

A new British TV drama looks at the lives of gay men in London at the very start of the AIDS crisis — back when no one wanted to stop the party, and no one thought the virus could touch them.

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Harry Wright – Work in Progress

Harry Wright – Work in Progress | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Gay boy with autism explores a lifetime of trying to fit in with other men, with mixed results. Comedian, Harry Wright tests out the makings of their debut show, Smalltown Boy. Harry treats us to insightful observations with a youthful and exciting voice.

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From Nylon to Netflix: LGBTQ+ storyteller Gabrielle Korn on Trump, TV and tokenism

From Nylon to Netflix: LGBTQ+ storyteller Gabrielle Korn on Trump, TV and tokenism | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

It didn’t seem like the most auspicious start. Gabrielle Korn became the fashion, culture and lifestyle publisher Nylon’s youngest ever editor-in-chief aged 28 in the midst of Donald Trump’s tumultuous presidency. As the brand’s digital director during his candidacy, she had been aiming to steer the brand’s content in the direction of inclusivity and diversity, but she had a job persuading the powers-that-be that Nylon needed to mee

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'Boy Meets Boy,' 'Guardian Angel' Sold by The Open Reel

'Boy Meets Boy,' 'Guardian Angel' Sold by The Open Reel | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Italy’s The Open Reel has closed several international theatrical and VOD rights deals, an increasingly popular combination as questions of theatrical exhibition linger during COVID-19, for a…

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Hemisphere Signs with Agency33 for LGBTQ Public Relations

Hemisphere Signs with Agency33 for LGBTQ Public Relations | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Acclaimed San Diego-based band Hemisphere has officially signed with Agency33 Public Relations for LGBTQ outreach. The band, led by openly gay front man Rob Shinno, has recently released their latest album American Dreams.

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The 12th Edition of the Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale Goes Virtual December 3 – 6

The 12th Edition of the Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale Goes Virtual December 3 – 6 | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The 12th edition of the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, a bi-annual film festival whose mission is to unite the community through social events and LGBTQ+ media that inspire, entertain, and educate, is going virtual!

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‘Born to Be’ Trailer: Sensitive Documentary About Transgender Surgery Pioneer

‘Born to Be’ Trailer: Sensitive Documentary About Transgender Surgery Pioneer | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Exclusive: Tanya Cypriano's fascinating film follows Dr. Jess Ting, head surgeon at Mt. Sinai’s Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery.

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Hating Peter Tatchell director Christopher Amos on the controversial campaigner

Hating Peter Tatchell director Christopher Amos on the controversial campaigner | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Launching on Netflix today is the documentary Hating Peter Tatchell, a look at the life of one of the most The post Hating Peter Tatchell director Christopher Amos on the controversial campaigner appeared first on CityAM.

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Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce presents Pride in Local Music

Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce presents Pride in Local Music | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The Austin and Nashville LGBT Chambers of Commerce are joining forces to produce the second Pride in Local Music, a livestream event celebrating local music through the rainbow heartbeat of...

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Everything’s Gonna Be Okay S2 Lets Its Queer Family Mess Up

Everything’s Gonna Be Okay S2 Lets Its Queer Family Mess Up | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Creator Josh Thomas’ specialty is in combining idiosyncratic takes on loneliness, depression or sex and infusing them with a healthy laugh.

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'Boy Meets Boy' is the next great gay love story

'Boy Meets Boy' is the next great gay love story | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Berlin, boys and brief encounters: this film will help you feel less alone.

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National Geographic Runs 1st-Ever National Grammy Spot for Premiere of Genius: Aretha Next Sunday

National Geographic Runs 1st-Ever National Grammy Spot for Premiere of Genius: Aretha Next Sunday | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Following a virtual premiere along with four drive-in events in New York, Atlanta, Detroit and Los Angeles this past Thursday, with an encore this afternoon, that attracted a combined 10,000+ of invited industry influencers, press and VIPs in attendance, National Geographic tonight premiered its first-ever Grammy® spot featuring Cynthia Erivo singing “Amazing Grace.”

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'It's a Sin': Olly Alexander Is Done With Shame

'It's a Sin': Olly Alexander Is Done With Shame | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Like the character he plays in “It’s a Sin,” the actor and singer struggled with being gay. Now, he tells the world everything.

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From RuPaul to Pose: the TV providing queer community through lockdown

From RuPaul to Pose: the TV providing queer community through lockdown | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The pandemic has stripped us of our LGBTQ+ spaces. Until they return, television can help fill the void

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It's A Sin: Millennials and Gen Z React To Channel 4's Hit Show

It's A Sin: Millennials and Gen Z React To Channel 4's Hit Show | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

It’s estimated that around 35 million people have died from AIDS since the 1980s, but the devastating impact of the pandemic on gay and bisexual men in those early days has rarely been represented on mainstream TV – until now. Since Russell T Davies’ It’s A Sin began airing on Channel 4, the drama has been welcomed as long overdue representation for the queer community and their allies. Alongside memories of those who lived through th

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Inside Out, OUTtv Launch Database Of LGBTQ2 Film Talent

Inside Out, OUTtv Launch Database Of LGBTQ2 Film Talent | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Inside Out has teamed with OUTtv to launch “Out On Set”, an online database of LGBTQ2 film crew and creative talent...

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In National Anthem, Photographer Luke Gilford Captures the Radical Inclusivity of the Queer Rodeo

In National Anthem, Photographer Luke Gilford Captures the Radical Inclusivity of the Queer Rodeo | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

The book, which is comprised of dozens of images, as well as poignant essays, renders queer resilience, survival, and joy.

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Second GOL Summit Examines Opportunities for LGBTQ Cinema in Asia

Second GOL Summit Examines Opportunities for LGBTQ Cinema in Asia | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

Taiwan’s legalization of gay marriage last year helpfully came in time for the real-world launch of the GOL Summit, Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ filmmaking conference. That in turn helped maintain the momentum for a second edition that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be a fully virtual affair.

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Inside HBO's Transhood, Which Follows Four Transgender Kids Over Five Crucial Years

Inside HBO's Transhood, Which Follows Four Transgender Kids Over Five Crucial Years | LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music | Scoop.it

“I hope that the documentary opens people’s eyes and opens people’s minds," says one of its subjects