One of the hottest topics in our community is gay marriage, and we're providing a variety of takes on this subject. MARRY ME creates a cinematic wedding album on the marriages performed in SF this year, TYING THE KNOT highlights the unjustices being done against LGBT couples who are denied marriage rights, and the romantic comedy APRIL’S SHOWER is a lighter take on making commitments.

Our archival films will allow you to take a tour of the past 70 years. You may remember HAROLD’S HOME MOVIES from our 2002 festival. Now you can revisit this collection of films from the 1930s-1970s, with narration by Harold and his partner of more than 50 years. We’re providing a rare opportunity to see REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, with the screenwriter present for a post screening discussion. Experience the beginnings of the vampire lesbian genre with the haunting VAMPIRE LOVERS. And you won’t want to miss the 20th anniversary screening of THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK on a newly restored print.

Many of the films at this year’s festival have local connections. LOCAL PRODUCE has animated films, documentaries and experimental work, all done by Seattle-area filmmakers. BRUSH FIRES features SLGFF favorite Wendy Jo Carlton, and THE GRAFFITI ARTIST by NW filmmaker Jimmy Bolton, was set and made in Portland and Seattle. Jenny Ting and Tan Vo team up to expose the local lesbian dating scene with NOT STRAIGHT FORWARD, and both the director and producer of our Opening Night film, EATING OUT, were born and raised in Seattle.

And don’t forget our programs that are suitable for the whole family. FREE FOR FAMILIES at the Capitol Hill library has three short films about being in school and dealing with queer issues. And we return to our Julie Andrews roots with this year’s MARY POPPINS SING ALONG, come join in the chorus and break out your brooms and umbrellas for the costume contest!

PARTIES

Opening Night Gala
Gear up for our biggest opening gala to date, this year in Consolidated Works, the swank multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center unique in the Pacific Northwest. Gray Line buses will whisk you from Cinerama to the party so you don’t have to worry about directions or transportation. But for you independent types, the info is below.
Friday, October 15 10:00pm–1:00am
Consolidated Works – 500 Boren Ave N (at Mercer St)
If you don't have a ticket stub from our opening night film, it's a $5 suggested donation

Closing Night Gala
Close out the festival with a bang at beautiful BRASA, just a few blocks from Cinerama after DORIAN BLUES. It’s your last chance to introduce yourself to the cutie you’ve been seeing during the festival. Remember to keep your ticket stub to get into the party.
Thursday, October 21
Brasa 2107 3rd Ave (at Lenora St)