2008 FilmOut AWARDS:
· US Narrative Feature - READY? OK!
· Screenwriting - Casper Andreas & Jesse Archer - A FOUR LETTER WORD
· Actor in a Feature Film - Matthew Montgomery – BACK SOON & SOCKET
· Actress in a Feature Film - Carrie Preston – READY? OK!
- Actor in Supporting Role – Christian Camargo – PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
- Actress in Supporting Role - Virginia Bryan – A FOUR LETTER WORD
· International Feature - BOYSTOWN
· Documentary Feature - BETTY DODSON: HER LIFE OF SEX & ART
· Narrative Short Film – THE FRANK ANDERSON
· Documentary Short Film - COMING OUT TRANS
· Cinematography – Brian Jackson - PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
· Direction - Duncan Roy – PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY


2008 AUDIENCE AWARDS:
· First Narrative Feature - YOU BELONG TO ME
· Narrative Feature – ITTY BITTY TITTY COMMITTEE
· Documentary Feature - BETTY DODSON: HER LIFE OF SEX & ART
· Narrative Short Film – DAY STRIPPER
· Documentary Short Film - MARINA AND HER TWO MOMS
· Soundtrack - ITTY BITTY TITTY COMMITTEE


SPECIAL PROGRAMMING AWARDS:
The Festival Director and Programming Director are responsible for these awards:

· Freedom Award – MARK SCHOEN & BETTY DODSON
· Outstanding Emerging Talent - JAMES VASQUEZ – READY? OK!
· Outstanding Artistic Achievement - JAMIE BABBIT – ITTY BITTY TITTY COMMITTEE


PAST EVENTS
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL SCREENING at Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas for FilmOut San Diego VIP Sponsors 3965 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Shelter
Shelter is the gritty, romantic directorial debut of Jonah Markowitz, and stars Trevor Wright, Brad Rowe and Tina Holmes. Wright stars as Zach, a young man working a dead-end job and helping his needy sister care for her young son. When Zach becomes involved with the older brother of his best friend, the relationship calls into question all of his assumptions about family, self-identity and the future.

Shelter marks the first project to be produced by here! Networks' Independent Film Initiative. Under this Initiative, the network commits itself to developing and producing quality, original independent projects by and for the LGBT community.

Opening Night After Party Friday, April 11, 2008
with VIP Pass or with Four Letter Word Ticket Stub                
10:00pm - Midnight
Top Of The Park 525 Spruce Street


Filmout San Diego 10
April 11th - 17th at Landmark's Ken Cinema, 4061 Adams Ave.



OPENING NIGHT
Friday, April 11th • 7:30pm
SHORTS
Summer Sex,
Dir: Perry Anzilotti, 7 min.
A lighthearted musical comedy of a summer gone by.
I Hate Musicals,
Dir: Stewart Schill, 19min.
A man, who hates musicals, is cursed to sing them.
Day Stripper,
Dir: David Jahn, 4min.
Susan, Margaret, and Michelle call Gail into the office for a big surprise on her birthday, but it's the three of them that get the big surprise.

 

MAIN FEATURE
A Four Letter Word,
Dir: Casper Andreas, 87min.
This very entertaining quasi-sequel to Andreas’ debut film, Slutty Summer (which screened at FilmOut in 2005) is a raunchy, romantic comedy set in Manhattan, and revolves around an ensemble of five New Yorkers exploring sexuality, relationships and love. Chelsea manwhore Luke (Jesse Archer) contemplates monogamy with ultra-hot stud Stephen (Charlie David). Long-time lovers Peter (Steven Goldsmith) and Derek (J.R. Rolley) struggle with moving in together while Luke’s co-worker, cute gay activist Zeke, (Cory Grant) tries to change the world one confrontation at a time. Meanwhile, Peter's boss Marilyn (Virginia Bryan) freaks out as her wedding draws closer and her AA sponsor, Trisha (Allison Lane), declares her love. This honest, must-see hilarious film is a bundle of energy and fun.  
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SAN DIEGO LGBT FILMMAKERS
Saturday, April 12th • 12pm
SHORT
World Premiere
 The Field,
Dir: Robert Mrazek, 15 min.
A father learns the true meaning of hardship as he struggles to fulfill his son’s wish.
MAIN FEATURE
World Premiere
Birthday Boy,
Dir: Dale Jeter, 84min.
You're free to have sex with as many men as you like. Risky? Of course. Especially if your wife finds out. Birthday Boy, Martin Foley (Steve Rowe) has secrets more shocking than yours and mine. But when his daughter comes home from college with her suspicious new boyfriend Scott (Derrol Murphy), Martin’s secrets come dangerously close to surfacing. Martin's relationship with this young man puts his future and family in peril. It's not just a bad birthday...it's murder.
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BOY SHORTS VOLUME 1
Saturday, April 12th • 2:15pm
The Frank Anderson,
Dir: Dave Perkal, 13min.
Frank has a sizable problem that his insurance company doesn’t want to help him with: man boobs. Can he learn to love his breasts and find true happiness? Hilarious writing by Orit Schwartz!
41 Seconds,
Dir: Rodney Sewell & Tobias Martin, 4min.
(Germany-subtitled in English)
What do you do when your girlfriend tells you your best friend kisses better than you?
Color Me Olsen,
Dir: Darren Stein, 19min.
Bright-eyed 18-year-old identical twin brothers come to Hollywood with the age-old dream of becoming stars. Crossing the gender divide, they take on the roles of mega-famous twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Tango Finlandia,
Dir: Laiska Lajunen & Tomi Riionheimo, 6min. (Finland)
A dance-evening in the local bar somewhere in the Finnish periphery where lonely people come there to find some joy.
Gay Zombie,
Dir: Michael Simon, 20min.
Trapped in the closet during his waking life, a zombie is given a second chance to come out, in this hilarious ride of undead love.
Functional Design,
Dir: Christian Robinson, 4min.
A goose king helps inspire a young gay man to live honestly in this animated film.
Prada Handbag,
Dir: Stuart Vauvert, 22min. (Australia)
What's a girl to do when a rare hair-loss condition leaves her with an obsession for zany wigs and make-up? Become a drag queen, of course!
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GIRL CENTERPIECE
Saturday, April 12th • 4:30pm
SHORT
The Incredible Dyke,
Dir: Kurt Koehler, 10min.
You won't like her when she's angry.

 

MAIN FEATURE
Itty Bitty Titty Committee,
Dir: Jamie Babbit, 87min.
This immensely popular, wildly entertaining, satiric comedy-drama is the story of a group of sexy radical feminist punk activists called “Clits in Action,” or C(I)A, centering on Anna (Melonie Diaz), an insecure, apolitical girl who works for a plastic surgeon who encounters a radical political art group, falls in love with its leader, Sadie (Nicole Vicius), and transforms from a girl into a woman. This award-winning film is from the director of But I’m A Cheerleader and the producer of D.E.B.S. With Carly Pope, Daniela Sea, Deak Evgenikos, Lauren Mollica, Guinevere Turner & Melanie Mayron, A strong feature film debut from POWER UP!
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Girls After Party Saturday, April 12, 2008
with VIP Pass or Itty Bitty Titty Committee Ticket Stub
7:00pm - Closing
U31 Bar Lounge 3112 University Ave

BOY CENTERPIECE
Saturday, April 12th • 7pm
SHORT
Something Like That (Alguma Coisa Assim),
Dir: Esmir Filho, 15min (Brazil–subtitled in English)
Two teenagers, Caio and Mari, go out for a great night of fun in the streets of Sao Paulo. They dance, they laugh, they play, they learn.
CO-PRESENTED BY:
SDLFF

 
MAIN FEATURE
Boystown (Chuecatown),
Dir: Juan Flahn, 93min. (Spain-subtitled in English)
Victor (Pablo Puyol of 20 Centimeters) is a real estate agent in the quickly gentrifying neighborhood of Chueca in Madrid. But he hides a terrible secret; his apartments become available for sale when he murders the elderly women owners and disguises them as “suicides.” Victor quickly refurbishes the apartments to upwardly-mobile gay couples because his ultimate goal is to transform the neighborhood into a hip “gayborhood” like the Castro in San Francisco and Chelsea in New York. The latest victim’s apartment is next door to gay couple Ray (Carlos Fuentes of Kilometer Zero) and Leo (Pepón Nieto of Bulgarian Lovers) who eventually inherit the apartment and offer it as a gift to Ray’s mother Antonia (Concha Velasco). But Victor only wants high-income gays to move in and he begins a plot to remove Antonia from the premises. Toss in the eccentric Inspector Mila (Rosa Maria Sardà of All About My Mother) and her charmingly clueless son Luis, assigned to investigate the murders, and soon the neighborhood of Chueca is brimming with comic mishaps, sexy seductions and more murders!
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Saturday, April 12th • 9:15pm
SHORT
Begging For Change,
Dir: J.T. Tepnapa, 12min.
After receiving a silver dollar from a mysterious man in black, a gay runaway teen is thrown on a journey of two roads, one leads him back onto the streets, and the other road leads him home.

 
MAIN FEATURE
The Houseboy,
Dir: Spencer Schilly, 81min.
In his early twenties, Ricky (Nick May) is the third wheel in a polyamorous relationship with two hotties in their thirties. They engage Ricky for sex and enlist him to watch their large menagerie of pets while they are away. The wintery holidays are approaching and while Ricky is supposedly out of hearing range, one lover promises the other "a new toy for Christmas." Understandably hurt, Ricky begins a quest for love through the internet with encounters both humorous and often strange. He tells each man that he's planning to commit suicide on Christmas and most of the tricks respond with doubt or a "who cares" attitude. As the holiday quickly approaches, will Ricky find love? With ample amounts of sex and hot male nudity, the strength of The Houseboy is it's emotional core and gentle humor, making it a must-see gem!
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BOY SHORTS VOLUME 2
Sunday, April 13th • 12pm
Silver Road,
Dir: Bill Taylor, 13min.
Lifelong friends Danny and Mark, both 17, struggle with the awkwardness of saying goodbye the night before Danny leaves for university in the city.
Lucky Man,
Dir: Dan Faltz, 6min.
A hard drinking detective, on the trail of a killer, becomes involved in a dangerous cat-and-mouse chase that may expose his secret life.
Davy & Stu,
Dir: Soman Chainani, 13min.
As the sun sets over a swampy Scotland bog, two boys meet in the darkness as part of a nightly ritual.
Heartland,
Dir: Mark Christopher, 11min.
A Columbia anthropology student finds himself back home with his original tribe.
Laundromat,
Dir: Edward Gunawan, 12min.
After a serendipitous encounter with an older gentleman in a neighborhood laundromat, a young couple realizes that "the simple things are what matter when it comes to love."
Sunshine,
Dir: Jake Yuzna, 8min.
A young man finds himself turning to extreme encounters with strangers discovered online.
Groucho,
Dir: Medardo Amor & Angel Almazan, 19min.
(Spain-subtitled in English)
David, a 16-year-old teenager, approaches his neighbor Enrique in the lift. With the excuse of helping him with the shopping bags, David tries to seduce Enrique once he gains entrance to his apartment.
Lloyd Neck,
Dir: Benedict Campbell, 16min.
Alex has a crush on her brother's friend, Jesse. But Jesse likes Alex's brother, Taylor. Alex knows something is up with her brother. Caught in an awkward position, Taylor takes Alex and Jesse to his favorite spot.
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GIRL SHORTS VOLUME 1
Sunday, April 13th • 2:15pm
Private Life,
Dir: Abbe Robinson, 16min. (United Kingdom)
In Yorkshire, England 1952, Ruth Ackroyd leaves the monotony of her work and lives out a secret life at night.
Agnieszka 2039,
Dir: Martin Gauvreau, 12min. (United Kingdom)
Joy and pain go hand in hand when an angelic being is delivered the box of eternity and subjected to the fateful decision of the Gods.
Give Piece of Ass a Chance,
Dir: Bruce La Bruce, 14min. (United Kingdom)
The Scandelles demonstrate the revolutionary meaning of “A Whole Lotta Bush and a Rack or Two”!
Checkout,
Dir: Jenn Garrison, 9min.
A smart, fast-paced comedy about sexual competition and identity. Corey and Max compete for the same woman at the grocery store. However, all is not what it seems at the checkout line.
Will You…,
Dir: Robert Gaston, 12min.
Terry wants to ask Allison to marry her, but can't afford a ring. She sets up a rather elaborate hoax with her guitar-crooning friend, Ben. When Ben's focus shifts from their mission at hand to a handsome potential love interest, Randy, mishaps and hilarity ensue.
The Touch,
Dir: Jane Clark, 7min.
"The Touch" is a short film based on a true person, Renee Vivien, a celebrated lesbian poet living and writing in Paris. During a relationship with a wealthy baroness, Renee received a letter from Kerime Turkhan Pasha, an Islamic woman married to a Turkish diplomat. They carried on a passionate correspondence for several years meeting only rarely in person. The film takes place on their last moments together before Kerime's husband moves his family away.
Vibracall,
Dir: Esmir Filho, 5min. (Brazil-subtitled in English)
In a classroom, weird phone calls occur.
My First Time Driving,
Dir: Rebecca Feldman, 19min.
Rachel wants to take the wheel, but her mother can’t let go.
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Sunday, April 13th • 4:15pm
SHORT
Dirty Love,
Dir: Michael Tringe, 6min.
In L.A., Derik discovers the open-city lifestyle along with its dark underside.

 
MAIN FEATURE
Back Soon,
Dir: Rob Williams, 83min.
Stellar acting from Matthew Montgomery (Gone But Not Forgotten, Socket) and Windham Beacham (Long Term Relationship) anchor this slightly supernatural romance filled with dramatic intrigue.
Casting a cinematic spell from the moment the film begins, Back Soon tells the story of Logan (Beacham), who is recovering from the death of his wife. The heartbroken man meets Gil (Montgomery) and the two men hit it off immediately, knowing that their bond is deeper than friendship. A drunken night ends with Logan and Gil in bed with each other. Previously having identified as "straight," their relationship continues to develop, revealing that there might be forces from the other side guiding them.
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Sunday, April 13th • 6:30pm
SHORT
Scarred,
Dir: Damien Rea, 10min. (United Kingdom)
A young man scarred by his past has to face the future when he falls for an unusual man.

 
MAIN FEATURE
You Belong To Me,
Dir: Sam Zalutsky, 82min.
In this fresh new thriller, Jeffrey (Daniel Sauli) is an architect who shares a flat in New York City with his friend Nicki. One day, Jeffrey picks up Rene, but after spending the afternoon together Rene announces that it was just a one-night stand. Jeffrey can't get his mind off Rene; after discovering where Rene lives, Jeffrey decides to move into the same apartment building. While Nicki and Rene express their outrage at his behavior, which borders on stalking, Jeffrey soon discovers that he has more to worry about than what his friends think of him; the previous tenant of Jeffrey's flat has gone missing, leaving his belongings behind. After a hysterical visit form the missing man's lover, Jeffrey begins to wonder why landlady Gladys (Patti D’Arbanville) was so eager to have him move in right away and why she stops by so often.
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Sunday, April 13th • 8:45pm
SHORT
World Premiere
Selene Narcis,
Dir: Kyle Shorn, 13min. (France-subtitled in English)
A young man has a nightmare in the subway. The young man is confronted in his dream to a kind of sexual fantasy mixed with fright.

 
MAIN FEATURE
Picture of Dorian Gray,
Dir: Duncan Roy, 90min.
Artist Basil Hallward (Noah Segan) has become obsessed with Dorian Gray (David Gallagher) whose beauty is the focus of a new portrait/installation. When the young Dorian sees the installation for the first time he resents the portrait wishing it would grow old and ugly instead of him. Henry (Christian Camargo) is the cynical, intellectual friend and agent of Basil Hallward who befriends Dorian in spite of his friendship with Basil. Henry is responsible for Dorian's transformation from angel to devil in this classic tale of vanity written by Oscar Wilde.
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THRILLER / CAMP NIGHT
Monday, April 14th • 5pm
SHORT
BugCrush,
Dir: Carter Smith, 36min.
A small-town loner's fascination with the new kid in town leads him into something much more sinister than he could ever have imagined

MAIN FEATURE
The Shadows,
Dir: Guillermo R. Rodriguez, 80min.
Wunderkind horror novelist Stephen Grimes (Joe Lia) is hard at work coming up with new ways to kill people when, on a late-night drive, he hits a young man named Emett (Emett Allen) and rushes him to the hospital. A tentative friendship erupts into a heated affair. Stephen is soon trapped in a dangerous plot, as Emett and his friends reveal a sinister side that could be a storyline from one of his own novels.
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7:20pm
SHORT
Night Shadows,
Dir: J.T. Seaton, 16min.
On the eve of his 30th birthday, Matthew invites David, an 18-year-old he meets in a chat room, over to his home. In the middle of the night, Matthew awakens alone in his bed. Soon Matthew begins to realize that he may not be alone in his house. Is it David? Or someone else lurking in the shadows.

MAIN FEATURE
Socket,
Dir: Sean Abley, 90min.
After being struck by lightning on a beach, surgeon Bill Matthews (Derek Long) recovers in the hospital where he also happens to work. His intern is the mysterious, but sexy Craig Murphy (Matthew Montgomery, Long Term Relationship) who has been struck by lighting too. As Bill is released from the hospital, Craig slips him a card inviting him to a meeting of "people just like us." Intrigued by this "group," Bill gets up the courage to attend and finds other survivors who have been electrocuted in massively creative ways. But as the doctor discovers, the members are hooking themselves up to electric current in order to get off. And not only does Bill become hooked, his relationship with Craig ignites, setting a chain of events into shocking motion.
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9:30pm
MAIN FEATURE
The Gay Bed & Breakfast of Terror,
Dir: Jaymes Thompson, 110min.
Helen and Luella are just another typical God-fearing mother and daughter who happen to bake mincemeat muffins and run the charming, if not a bit faded, Sahara Salvation Bed & Breakfast Inn. Or are they? On the eve of the biggest gay party weekend of the year, and having not made advance reservations, five ‘couples’ find themselves having to make accommodations far from the city. There’s Dom and Alex, the ‘performers’ and Deborah and Gabby, the ‘lipsticks’. There’s also Mike and Eric, the upscale ‘guppie’ power couple and their annoying ‘fag-hag’ friend, Lizette. Also checking in are Starr and Brenda, the struggling ‘folk singer’ and tough talking ‘tomboy’ and lastly Rodney and Todd, the ‘sugar daddy’ and ‘personal trainer’. What should have been the biggest gay party weekend of the year quickly turns into every gay and lesbian’s worst nightmare! Who can escape and who will survive….and above all, be careful not to disturb ‘Manfred’.   Starring Jaymes Thompson, Robert Borzych, Mari Marks, Georgia Jean and Noah Naylor.
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SHORTS NIGHT
Tuesday, April 15th • 5:15pm
 Pastor Jamie Welcoming Church,
Dir: Aline Allegra, 6min.
This short spotlights a truly progressive open church.
Marina & Her Two Moms,
Dir: Aline Allegra, 6min.
This short highlights the activist stance of a girl whose mothers are bi-national, adding visa issues to their tenuous legal status.
World Premiere
Betty Dodson: Her Life Of Sex And Art,
Dir: Mark Shoen, Ph.D., 70min.
In this fascinating film, Betty reveals her history through the images of her art and shows how she used her creative talent to promote women’s sexual pleasure and health. Nearly 200 pieces of original art created over the last 45 years make this film a must see for art and sex lovers alike. Beginning with the early years of self-exploration to the courageous sharing of her own sexual growth, Betty Dodson teaches as she entertains. See this feminist icon as she has never been seen before, the artist, the sexual innovator and humanist all rolled into one dynamic person.
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GIRL SHORTS VOLUME 2
7:15pm
 A Moment Like This (Esse Momento),
Dir: Vitor Leite, 13min. (Brazil-subtitled in English)
An afternoon in the life of two regular girls. Manuela walks to an old bookstore, while Bebel leaves school. A chance encounter sparks an immediate conversation.
Team Queen,
Dir: Leah Meyerhoff, 4min.
A gender-bending, fire-breathing, tassel-twirling music video for queer post-punks “Triple Crème” starring the best of burlesque.
Filled With Water,
Dir: Elka Kerkhof, 5min. (Australia)
Anoka feels deep emptiness until she walks into a TV and her heart begins to glow for the ballerina inside.
Sexy Thing,
Dir: Denie Pentecost, 14min. (Australia)
Struggling to endure a confusing love, and longing simply to be seen, a girl survives by transforming pain into beauty.
Mechanics Daydream,
Dir: Mary Guzman, 10min.
A hi-def homage to perfection: high femmes, aerialists and vintage motorcycles.
Members Only,
Dir: Carolina Roca-Smith, 10min.
Amy has recently moved to Philadelphia and seems to have lost her sex appeal. When she meets power lesbian Joan Fox at a local coffee shop, she realizes that what she seems to be missing might just be for sale.
Spinning,
Dir: Heidi Arnesen, 7min. (Norway-subtitled in English)
What will happen if three women find themselves alone in the shower after spinning class and the lights go out?
Heartcut,
Dir: Anne Sewitsky 27min. (Norway-subtitled in English)
Eva is 16-years-old and falls in love with Inger, her father’s new girlfriend. This film is a warm and humorous drama between a father, a girlfriend, and a daughter that didn’t want to, but couldn’t resist.
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BOY SHORTS VOLUME 3
9pm
The Best Men,
Dir: Tony Wei, 13min.
Peter is going to be the best man at his childhood best friend's wedding. Meeting the night before, it is clear they have unsaid feelings for each other, but neither can fully express themselves.
Signage,
Dir: Rick Hammerly, 12min.
Examines the realities of getting older in today’s youth-obsessed gay world, explored through the chance of meeting of two gay men from differing cultures: one deaf and the other hearing.
Caress of the Creature,
Dir: Stewart McAlpine, 19min.
A sea creature lurking in Lake Habagappee is kidnapping people, but the town folk are more concerned that it might be gay.
Serene Hunter,
Dir: Jason Bushman, 13min. (France-subtitled & some English)
A randy gay Parisian moves in with his new boyfriend – just as an old flame from Los Angeles comes back into town.
Rock Garden,
Dir: Gloria Kim, 10min. (Canada)
An allegory about love, loneliness and the healing power of acceptance. This tale of two neighbors who struggle and toil with everyday existence and how the most unlikely of objects changes them both.
The Manual,
Dir. Sarah Spillane 2006 15 min. Australia
In the 1970’s, a young boy is sent away to treat his latent homosexuality.
Mirrors,
Dir: Etienne Desrosiers, 14min. (Canada)
Julien’s holiday at the family cottage takes a twist when a mysterious neighbor confuses him. A poetic coming-of-age drama.
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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Wednesday, April 16th • 5:30pm
SHORT
World Premiere
Coming Out Trans,
Dir: Walter Bockting, Ph.D., 23min.
Transgender Stories, Directors: Walter Bockting and Susan Kimberly; edited by Emily Goldberg, 23min. World-renowned, international research expert, Professor Walter Bockting's look at transgender people and their lives, in this well-produced film from the University of Minnesota.

MAIN FEATURE
Happy Hookers,
Dir: Ashish Sawhny, 54min. (India-subtitled in English)
Independent documentary exploring the secret world of male sex workers in Bombay, India, where homosexuality is still a criminal offense. Following the lives of three men who live as sex workers, the film considers social taboos regarding HIV, homosexuality and the commodification of sex, while also shedding light on the differences between the spaces occupied by male and female sex workers.
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7:30pm
MAIN FEATURE
Vivere,
Dir: Angelina Maccarone, 90min. (Germany, Netherlands-subtitled in English)
From German director Angelina Maccarone (Unveiled), a romantic drama about three women on the run, saving each other and saving themselves. On Christmas Eve, Francesca's (Esther Zimmering) little sister, Antonietta, (Kim Schnitzer) runs away to Rotterdam with her musician boyfriend. On the way to find her, Francesca picks up Gerlinde, (Hannelore Elsnor) a suicidal lovesick woman. Now she has two lives to save. With the paths of three lost souls criss-crossing in Rotterdam, it’s soon hard to tell who is saving whom.
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9:20pm
MAIN FEATURE
Before I Forget (Avant Que J’oublie),
Dir: Jacques Nolot, 108min. (France w/ English Subtitles)
Nolot stars and directs a tale of a downward spiraling gay gigolo, struggling to cope with his advancing age, poverty, loneliness, writers block, and the increasing complications of HIV disease. When his wealthy benefactor dies after thirty years of lavish support, his inheritance is challenged by the benefactor’s family, leaving him destitute. Underscoring his every move is the fear of being forgotten, or worse, dying back where he started – on the streets. Young hustlers, drugs, alcohol, and countless cigarettes provide momentary distractions, but ultimately, he must face his inner demons in order to be free of them.
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CLOSING NIGHT
Thursday, April 17th • 5:15pm
SHORT
Long Ago,
Dir: Christy Wegener, 15min.
A pretty lesbian with a vacant fashion sense and a broken heart, strives for love in the big city, but struggles to sever ties with the past, literally and figuratively.

MAIN FEATURE
Finn’s Girl,
Dir: Dominique Cardona & Laurie Colbert, 88min. (Canada)
A smart, sexy, and suspenseful look into the lives of Dr. Finn Jeffries (Brooke Johnson) and her 11-year-old daughter, Zelly (Maya Ritter). Finn's partner, Zelly's biological mother, Nancy, recently passed away and Finn has taken on raising Zelly alone while devoting her time to the abortion clinic that Nancy founded.
The clinic is threatened daily, her own life is in jeopardy, and at the same time Zelly, a defiant teenager seeking attention, does not make Finn's life easy. When a pro-life fanatic tries to kill the over-extended doctor, both Finn and Zelly are pushed to the edge of desperation. Beautifully balancing the intrigue of a thriller with insightful domestic drama, Finn's Girl explores the complexity of two women connecting through the fragile veil of loss.
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7:15pm
SHORTS
Dolls,
Dir: Randy Caspersen, 10min.
When a garage sale turns violent, a mother is forced to come to terms with her teenage son’s sexuality.
Saddest Boy in the World,
Dir: Jamie Travis, 14min. (Canada)
Timothy Higgins, the saddest boy in the world, prepares to hang himself at his ninth birthday party.

MAIN FEATURE
World Premiere
Ready? OK!,
Dir: James Vasquez, 93min.
 This poignant comedy by local San Diego filmmaker James Vasquez (29th & Gay) centers around a single Mom (Carrie Preston, Straight-Jacket) who struggles to understand her young son's (Lurie Poston, Girls Will Be Girls) obsession with dresses, dolls and girls' cheer-leading. With the recent death of her absent father, her wayward brother (John G. Preston) returns home, compelling them all to face themselves and what it truly means to be a "family". Fine supporting work by Kali Rocha, Tara Karsian, Sam Pancake & Michael Emerson (ABC's Lost) add to this delightfully well written and produced film.
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Closing Night Party Thursday, April 17, 2008
with VIP Pass or ticket stub from Finn’s Girl or Ready! Ok
8:00pm – Midnight
Hawthorn’s Restaurant
2895 University Avenue

   
   
   
   


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