The Savannah Gay & Lesbian Film Society THANKS
Our Filmmakers, Sponsors, Advertisers, Volunteers and Audience Members who attended
sglfsfest3
October 14-15, 2011
Hope you'll be back with us for 2012!
Here's a walk down Memory Lane of the 2011 Festival
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FRIDAY NIGHT OPENING FILM October 14, 2011
Location: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York Street
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7:00 PM
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LESBIAN CLICHÉ SONG
From the great minds (and voices) that brought us U-Haul Rap, Kathryn Lounsberryand
Amy Turner, this one is sure to be another lesbian classic! It features gym teachers,
drum circles, the UPS Ladies Orchestra and a few other stereotypes we simply can't
deny.
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Short Film: LESBIAN CLICHÉ SONG
Directed by Bob Koherr
2011, USA, 5 minutes
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LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR
Sheldon Larry’s audacious and big-hearted musical with songs by Beyoncé music director
Kim Burse and choregraphy by Beyoncé dance master Frank Gatson Jr. Have you been
looking for a sizzling mix of PARIS IS BURNING , RENT , and DREAMGIRLS ? This film
delivers it as it takes us into the fabulously funky world of voguing (the ball-scene
was the inspiration for Madonna’s song “Vogue”). Here the setting is contemporary
downtown L.A. Our hunky, homeless hero Brad, discarded by his homophobic mom, falls
in with the members of The House of Eminence, ruled by the stern aging diva Queef
Latina, who keeps a careful, loving watch over her makeshift family of runaways
and throwaways. When two of her crew fall for Brad, the Queef is royally unamused.
High flying and low down, LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR is a one of a kind celebration—a
gay African American musical about finding your true family. With eleven original
songs it also features a song by Beyonce, and a surprise performance by the amazing
artist Ledisi.
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SATURDAY MATINEE PROGRAMS OCTOBER 15, 2011
Location: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York Street
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Saturday 12:00 Noon Matinee Program
# 1 – Wish Me Away
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CYCLICITY
Two girls on a Ferris Wheel, appearing unknown to each other. As the wheel turns
they begin to discuss its symbolism and how the ride reflects the cyclicity of romantic
relationships: the initial excitement, the climactic peak, the inevitable decline,
and the painful final goodbyes. As the couple part ways, do they share their first
kiss or their last kiss? A striking debut film by Jason Knade. |
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Short Film: CYCLICITY
Directed by Jason Knade
2011, USA, 11 minutes
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FEATURE FILM:
WISH ME AWAY
Directed by Bobbie Birleffi, Beverly Kopf
2011, USA, 95 minutes
WISH ME AWAY
http://vimeo.com/17416877 |
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WISH ME AWAY
The story about award-winning country music artist, Chely Wright. The Academy of
Country Music (ACM) named her Top New Female Vocalist in 1995. Wright's first Top
40 country hit came in 1997 with “Shut Up and Drive”. Two years later, her fourth
album yielded the number one single title track, “Single White Female”. Overall,
Wright has released seven studio albums on various labels, and has charted more
than fifteen singles on the country charts. Chely seemed to have it all but felt
like she was living a lie. While her dreams of stardom came true, she remained tormented
by her sexuality and paralyzed by the fear of coming out. After years of denial,
she decided to finally do what no one else has done: become the first major country
music singer to come out of the closet as gay. A penetrating documentary that looks
at an artist about to make a life changing announcement. This touching portrait
follows Wright as she discovers the transformational power of living an authentic
life.
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Saturday 2:30 pm Program # 2 SHORTSfest |
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NO DIRECTION
Directed by Melissa Finell
2011, USA, 13 minutes
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NO DIRECTION
Jamie is fresh out of school with no clear path ahead of her. As if things couldn’t
be worse, Jamie gets lost while driving home from a terrible first date. She grabs
the GPS and a crystal voice speaks and guides her home. She’s in love! The sexy
voice of the GPS inspires Jamie’s wild imagination, and they begin an impassioned
love affair, filled with clear directions and easy roads to success… until Jamie
realizes that having all the answers may not put her on the true road to happiness.
NO DIRECTION
http://vimeo.com/user4258447/no-direction-teaser |
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BALDGUY (SKALLAMAN)
Directed by Maria Block
2011, Norway, 12 Minutes
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BALDGUY (SKALLAMAN)
A topsy-turvy musical that takes place on the streets of a Norwegian town
when a son comes home to tell his parents about the guy he’s just “snogged” (made-out
with). Toe-tapping short about being who you are and loving who ever you want.
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THE RESCUE
Directed by Philippe Gosselin
2011, USA, 18 minutes
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THE RESCUE
The Rescue is about a man named Miguel who decides to go looking for a mate at the
boyfriend pound (aka the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Boyfriends, or
SPCB). This is the place where the dumped and abandoned boyfriends end up while
waiting for new loving homes. Director Philippe Gosselin explores the experience
of what it would be like to go through rescue, with one's life hanging in the balance.
Will Miguel find true love at the pound? Who will he rescue?
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MS. THING
Directed by Karen X. Tulchinsky
2010, CANADA, 7 minutes
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MS. THING
Award winning novelist and screenwriter Karen X. Tulchinsky’s directorial debut
has already garnered awards in Australia and Canada as it continues to screen internationally.
A clever mockumercial, Ms Thing tells the story of Jill, an emotionally volatile
urban lesbian who is looking for love in all the wrong places until unexpectedly,
she finds total fulfillment in an unusual package. And, she is not alone. The craze
she discovers is revolutionizing lesbian communities across the nation.
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MISERABLE ANIMALS
Directed by Desiree Akhavan, Ingrid Jungermann 2011, USA, 6 minutes
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MISERABLE ANIMALS
A comedy about a lesbian couple who unleash their inner-homophobia as they
argue over who’s more gay. Written and directed by Desiree Akhavan and Ingrid Jungermann,
the two also star in the film, but are no match for Zeke, who plays a convincing
stray dog. They are currently writing part two of the story and developing the concept
into a television series. |
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52
Directed by Josh Levy
2010, CANADA, 4 minutes
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52
“52” probes one man's greatest nightmare: getting old. Written by and starring Scott
Thompson (of "Kids in the Hall" fame) t his funny film riffs on mortality, aging,
lust and mangoes. Director Josh Levy’s aim is to keep the audience guessing by playing
with their perceptions of what is real and what is a dream.
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I’M GAY
Directed by Cyra K. Polizzi, Christopher Weiher 2010, USA, 4 minutes
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I’M GAY
Told from the perspective of the wonderfully imaginative protagonist and that of
his loving parents, this short film celebrates the excitement, apprehension, sense
of community and embracing of gay stereotypes that often accompany those two little
words, "I'm gay." |
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LESBIAN CLICHÉ SONG
Directed by Bob Koherr
2011, USA, 5 minutes
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LESBIAN CLICHÉ SONG
From the great minds (and voices) that brought us U-Haul Rap, Kathryn Lounsberryand
Amy Turner, this one is sure to be another lesbian classic! This one features gym
teachers, drum circles, the UPS Ladies Orchestra and a few other stereotypes we
simply can't deny.
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Saturday 4:15 pm Program # 3 GUN
HILL ROAD |
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Short Film:
GENDERBUSTERS
Directed by Sam Berliner
2010, USA, 6 minutes
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GENDERBUSTERS
Genderbusters is directed by Sam Berliner, a genderqueer graduate film student working
towards his MFA. In their fight for the Gender Evolution Revolution, our heroes
drive around resolving gender-binary dilemmas. Sam’s goal as a filmmaker is to provide
a positive voice for the trans, genderqueer, androgynous & gender-fluid folks
not yet represented on screen. Genderbusters won Best Short Film at Seattle’s Transgender
2011 Film Festival.
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FEATURE FILM:
GUN HILL ROAD
Directed by Rashaad Ernesto Green
2011, USA, 88 minutes
GUN HILL ROAD http://youtu.be/Cv6OraihJy0
GUN HILL ROAD sponsored by:
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GUN HILL ROAD
Writer/director Rashaad Ernesto Green’s first feature film is an intricate portrait
of a family divided told with sensitivity, gentle humor, and a deep understanding
of the environment that shapes its people. After three years in prison, macho Enrique
played by Esai Morales (Caprica, NYPD Blue, Bad Boys) returns to the Bronx to find
the world he once knew has turned upside down. His wife Angela played by Judy Reyes
(Scrubs, OZ) struggles to hide an emotional affair, and his teenage son, Michael
played by newcomer Harmony Santana, explores a sexual transformation well beyond
Enrique’s grasp and understanding. Unable to accept his child, Enrique clings to
his masculine ideals while Angela attempts to hold the family together by protecting
Michael. Still under the watchful eye of his parole officer ( Isiah Whitlock, Jr),
Enrique must become the father he needs to be or, once again, risk losing his family
and freedom.
An official selection of this year’s Sundance Film Festival it has won numerous
LGBT Audience Awards and Best Acting Awards. |
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Last Updated 11/06/11 |
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