“Celebrating Life in Pictures for 21 Years”
By BOB KECSKEMETY
In a year of dull realities, GLBT filmmakers around the world have created a vibrant selection for this year’s 21st annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, one of the world’s largest events of its kind. The 11-day run from October 7 through 17th will showcase 37 film screening events, including three shorts programs and five major party events.
There will be screenings all 11 days at the Tampa Theatre venue in downtown Tampa and there will also be four nights of programming in St. Petersburg, Monday, October 11th through Thursday, October 14th at Muvico Baywalk in downtown St. Petersburg. Single tickets are $9.50.
Programming Director, Margaret Murray summarized the 2010 film line, “This year’s crop of films showcases the true diversity of the LGBT filmmaking world. We have films that tackle thorny subjects, we have comedies, and we have art-house films from all over the world. The vision of the filmmakers we’re showcasing this year is astonishing — each and every one will take you to places you never imagined. That could be a small fishing village in Peru, a trip back down memory lane to the late ‘60s or it could be a look into the future. It’s an exciting year for us — and for everyone who attends the festival, as well.”
“This line-up is smarter, sexier and more fun than we’ve seen in years” said John Thomas, TIGLFF Board President. “This is my seventh festival and this year really marks a shift in where things are headed, you can see it very clearly when you look at this year’s schedule. GLBT filmmakers at home and around the world are gaining access to more resources to tell their stories, our stories, and you can see it in the production values across the board.”
Is It Just Me? Courtesy TLA Releasing
The films to be shown at the festival, their show times and locations are:
Thursday, October 7
VIOLET TENDENCIES
(7:45 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
Friday, October 8
THE SECRET DIARIES OF MISS ANNE LISTER
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
THE MAN WHO LOVED YNGVE
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
Saturday, October 9
SEX IN AN EPIDEMIC
(1:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
MAKING THE BOYS
(2:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
CHILDREN OF GOD
(4:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
A MARINE STORY
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
ROLE/PLAY
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
Sunday, October 10
RIOT ACTS: FLAUNTING GENDER
DEVIANCE IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
(1:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
“Celebrating Life in Pictures for 21 Years”
BEST OF THE FEST – SHORTS
(2:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
THE OWLS
(5:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
THE ADULT IN THE ROOM
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
I KILLED MY MOTHER
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
Monday, October 11
WOMEN’S SHORTS
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
EYES WIDE OPEN
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
UNDERTOW (CONTRACORRIENTE)
(7:30 p.m., Muvico Baywalk)
Tuesday, October 12
MEN’S SHORTS
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
SASHA
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
EL NINO PEZ
(7:00 p.m., Muvico Baywalk)
BLOOMINGTON
(9:00 p.m., Muvico Baywalk)
Wednesday, October 13
FIT
(6:45 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
THE PEOPLE I’VE SLEPT WITH
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
HOWL
(7:30 p.m., Muvico Baywalk)
Thursday, October 14
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: PRIMA DONNA
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
FASHION VICTIM
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
LE TIGRE ON TOUR
(7:30 p.m., Muvico Baywalk)
Friday, October 15
FOUR FACED LIAR
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
YOU SHOULD MEET MY SON
(9:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
Saturday, October 16
KIDS IN THE HALL
(11:30 a.m., Tampa Theatre)
THE ADONIS FACTOR
(1:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
ELENA UNDONE
(3:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
LEADING LADIES
(6:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
IS IT JUST ME?
(8:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
OUT IN SILENCE
(1:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
MISSISSIPPI QUEEN
(3:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
THE TOPP TWINS: UNTOUCHABLE GIRLS
(5:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
LA MISSION
(7:00 p.m., Tampa Theatre)
Tickets and passes can be purchased onlineat www.tiglff.com or by calling (813) 879-4220 or at the Tampa Theatre Box Office. Single tickets are $9.50, student tickets are$7.50 and are available at the theater boxoffice with valid student ID.
