TIFF unveils plans for 2020 festival, a combination of live and virtual happenings – Sept 10 to 19, 2020

posted Wednesday, June 24, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Toronto

TIFF has announced that the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 10–19, is tailored to fit the moment, with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences and industry talks. This year’s selection comprises a lineup of 50 new feature films, five programs of short films, as […]

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Two powerful LGBT-themed films screening for Pride Month – June 20 and 27, 2020

posted Thursday, June 18, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Pride

  The Clowder Group are presenting two of their wonderful documentary films for viewers to enjoy by making a donation below to help support the company in completing their next feature. Join cast and crew after these on-line screening events  that both take a historical look back at the early lives of LGBT individuals.  Reel […]

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“Proud” – French mini-series examines three generations of one family

posted Thursday, June 18, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Pride, Queer

From the award-winning director of Fatima (the 2016 Cesar winner for Best Film), Proud is a three-part episodic cinema event that details a chronology of tolerance and a portrait of one family through changing times. In 1981, it was still illegal to be gay in France. Today, same-sex marriage is recognized and has paved the way […]

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We Are One: A Global Film Festival – on now until June 7, 2020

posted Wednesday, June 3, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Film

The We Are One: A Global Film Festival features over 100 films co-curated by 21 prolific festivals, hailing from 35 countries, in addition to talks, VR content and musical performances. The 10-day digital event celebrates global voices, and elevates films that have the power to create change and bring audiences from around the world together […]

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Revry – First Queer Cable TV Network with Multi-LGBTQ+ Channels Launches

posted Tuesday, May 26, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Lesbian, Queer, Television, Trans

Revry, the first global LGBTQ streaming network, has launched a first-of-its kind cable TV platform amid widespread cancellations of major Pride events and LGBTQ+ film festivals. The new platform provides a free, truly “always on” TV experience made exclusively for LGBTQ+ people “Creating a ‘radically inclusive’ global network has always been in our DNA given […]

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New French Shorts 2020 screenings include three LGBT+ selections

posted Thursday, May 21, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer

This annual showcase includes some of the most exciting new cinematic voices from France, including award winners from Cannes, Locarno & more. This year there are three LGBT+ selections included as well, including the winner of the Queer Palme from Cannes. Click here for a list of cinemas offering this virtual experience. Ticket purchases help […]

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Lazy Susan – Sean Hayes comes out shining, post Will & Grace

posted Tuesday, May 12, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Film

As Will & Grace bid viewers goodbye last month (for a second time), the cast have now gone their separate ways (once again). As we wait to see what the four-some get up to, and some might hope for a Jack & Karen spin-off, Sean Hayes leaves Jack behind and comes out as Susan, in […]

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Queer-themed films that were scheduled to premiere at SXSW Film Festival this year

posted Tuesday, May 12, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer

Like many events and festivals around the world, SXSW had to cancel their iconic programming of music, film, and symposiums due to the COVID-19 outbreak. With so many organizations now scrambling to secure some sort of online distribution arrangement,  SXSW and Amazon Prime Video have collaborated to bring 39 films, composed of narrative and documentary […]

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Five new flicks to stream – Bacurau, Straight Up, Fairy Tale, 15 Years, Queen of Paradis

posted Thursday, April 23, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Queer

While we’re stuck at home, there’s no better opportunity to catch up on some independent films that have recently been released, or will be shortly. Here’s a short selection that have come across our radar that we felt you should know about. All easily streamed from the comfort of your home. Enjoy! BACURAU A few […]

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Hot Docs at Home – documentary festival partners with CBC to bring screenings online

posted Tuesday, April 14, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Film, Toronto

Following the postponement of the 2020 Hot Docs Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a selection of exclusive first-run feature documentaries that would have debuted at the Festival will now premiere on CBC, the free CBC Gem streaming service and documentary Channel each Thursday, and has started April 16, with some of the films and schedule details below. CBC and Hot […]

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