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Astoria Q-Film Weekend Friday Oct 5 Screening
A gay/lesbian/queer film event in Astoria, OR. presented by QFolk the GLBT news and events section in HIPFiSHmonthly, an alternative newspaper serving the Columbia Pacific Region. The film weekend features a diverse selection of over 12 fresh films by indie film makers, from DIY to big studio; documentary to comedy to sci-fi, and music video. The film weekend includes two west coast premiers, The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens and SALTWATER.
Astoria Q-Film Weekend comprises a Friday and Saturday night screening, and a Saturday matinee. Each screening presents new films. Tickets are $15 for each screening. A package for the all three screenings is available at $40. This option has been extended through to the weekend.
Doors open a half hour before each event. Enjoy a no-host bar and cabaret table seating, complimentary intermission snacks. Dance party celebration at the end of the last screening Saturday, Oct 6 at KALA.
Sponsored in part by 165 West Bond Hair Design, Commodore Hotel, Astoria Coffee House
Friday, October 5, 2012
Film Shorts and Feature Short-West Coast Premier
7:30pm 9:30pm
doors open 7pm
Closet
Oakland, CA rapper Jen Ro explores her own early coming out in this emotionally charged music video.
4 Minutes.
I Need A Hero
Director - W.H. Bourne (Los Angeles, CA/New Orleans, LA)
Starting with the infamous quote by then Marvel Editor in Chief Jim Shooter, "There are no gays in the Marvel Universe", I Need a Hero briefly follows the progress of LGBT representation in comics from Northstar coming out in the late 80's, to Archie comics Kevin Keller, to Bunker in the New Teen Titans. It also takes a look at independent comics written by LGBT creators as well as the characters they create.
Finally, the film explores the effects of LGBT characters on fans.
15 Minutes
Femmes Want Revolution
Directors: Simone and Haley Jude, San Francisco, CA.
A glittery, revolutionary romp.
4 Minutes
Polly, Jennifer, and Melissa
Director Diego Ramirez(Melbourne, Victoria, Australia/Mexico)
An androgyne by the name of Polly recalls an episode of post coital anxiety while Jennifer confesses to a disquieting priest, and Melissa poses flirtatiously for the viewer.
Mixing Sci-Fi, Queer and Horror- POLLY, JENNIFER AND MELISSA is a provocative performance-based video challenging gender roles and identity politics.
5 minutes
30 Minute BREAK Complimentary Movie Snacks and No-Host libations
SALTWATER
(West Coast Premier)
Directed by Charlie Vaughn, Los Angeles, CA
81 Minutes
This American Indie drama follows several endearing characters as they wade through life seeking happiness, peace and ultimately, love. Will (Ronnie Kerr, Vampire Boys 2, Shut Up and Kiss Me) leaves the Navy after many years, soon reunites old friends and begins to start his new civilian life. His friend Rich (Bruce L Hart) tries to set him up with ruggedly handsome Josh (Ian Roberts-a former Australian professional rugby player, actor and model-Cedar Boys, Superman Returns, Little Fish). While there is immense chemistry between the two, timing and certain ideals never seem to align. When a shocking tragedy happens the two are paired up to pick up the pieces and sort through the after effects. Saltwater is a story about men of all ages, finding love, losing friends, navigating their way through life and knowing it's the journey rather then the destination that's important.
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LocationKALA Performance Space at HIPFiSHmonthly (View)
1017 Marine Drive
Astoria, OR 97103
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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