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Astoria Q-Film Weekend Saturday Oct 6 7:30pm 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 half hour before the event. Enjoy a no-host bar and cabaret table seating. Complimentary snacks at intermission. QFilm Closing Dance Party -- all ticket holders welcome. $5 for non ticket holders.
Sponsored in part by 165 West Bond Hair Design, Commodore Hotel, Astoria Coffee House
Saturday, October 5, 2012
Film Shorts and Feature Short-West Coast Premier
7:30 pm 9:30pm
doors open 7pm
Embracing Butterflies
Karen Davidsen, Czech Republic.
Louise has lived her whole life in self-denial. An ordinary-seeming day takes an unexpected turn when she meets Anna, whom she went to school with as a young girl. Going down memory lane and the symbolic appearance of two girls brings up hidden emotions, insight and the thought that it's never too late to embrace your butterflies.
8 Minutes
Daddy's Big Girl
Directed Reid Waterer(Los Angeles, CA)
Overweight and uninspired Millie attempts to finally reconcile with her father, but his half-dressed male companions keep getting in the way.
17 Minutes
Welcome To New York
Directed and written by Steven Tylor O'Connor- Los Angeles, CA
A comedy short film based on story by Sean David. It starring Sherry Vine, Sean Paul Lockhart, Lauren Ordair, Ashleigh Murray, Megan Kane, Matthew Watson with Casper Andreas, Trey Gerrald, Shacottha and Steven Tylor O'Connor. Welcome to New York is based on the stories of young New Yorkers, both gay and straight, and their first time experiences in New York City
30 Minutes
30 minute BREAK Complimentary Movie Snacks and No-Host Libations
The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens (West Coast Premiere)
Jason Hay (Portland, OR) and Steve Pelizza,(New York, NY) 80 MIN UTES
80 Minutes Followed by a Q & A with Jason Haye
Jerry Torre is a sculptor at the Art Students League in New York City. He is best known for his appearance in the original 1975 Maysles Brothers documentary Grey Gardens. He was referred to by Little Edie Beale as "The Marble Faun."
The unique and colorful life of Jerry Torre. Join Jerry as he recounts tales from his troubled childhood, his escape to Grey Gardens, his travels overseas and learn more about this earnest man's tumultuous life. Jerry has overcome much adversity in his life and his story is an inspiration to many who have suffered the same trials and tribulations.
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LocationKALA Performance Space at HIPFiSHmonthly (View)
1017 Marine Drive
Astoria, OR 97103
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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