Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2009

From first-time lovers to the dearly departed, this lively collection of shorts will introduce you to some of the finest filmmaking finds of the year. FREQUENT TRAVELER Patricia Bateira; 2007; Portugal; 8 min. (subtitled) Airport security procedures can seem like a pain. But when the men in charge are smokin' hot, it’s pure pleasure. NON-LOVE-SONG Erik Gernand; 2009; US; 8 min. Two lifelong friends. One secret longing. When words fail, there might be a song that says it all. THE ISLAND Trevor Anderson; 2008; Canada; 5 min. What would happen if all gays were banished to an island? In this animated short, it’s wilder than you can imagine. AFTER ALL THAT Michael Culpepper; 2009; US; 17 min. Three years after Hurricane Katrina, one small Mississippi Gulf Coast town still lies in ruins. The lives of three men meet at the intersection of past and future in a portrait of a world where nothing will be the same. SOMBRERO Nathaniel Atcheson; 2008; US; 12 min. A blind date at a Mexican restaurant takes a turn for the hilarious. Make mine a double! TRANSATLANTIC David Quantic; 2009; US; 12 min. Two couples on either side of the Atlantic share a mysterious connection. WIG Todd Holland; 2009; USA; 21 min. Sometimes life can get hairy, as seen in this touching and comical look at dealing with loss. Total Running Time: 83 min. Copresented by Gay City Health Project Please join us for a post-screening reception at Table 219, 219 Broadway Ave. E., 3:30pm

Toot toot, bad girls! The most wanted women in town are either up to no good or trying to keep the peace. We all make mistakes, but no matter which side of the law you're on, you can't go wrong with this frisky and fun collection of short films. SONDRA STINGRAY: SAPPHIC GUMSHOE Heather de Michele; 2008; US; 9 min. She's a private eye on the lookout for a “most wanted” woman. But this time, she may have met her match. TREMBLE & SPARK Kelly A. Burkhardt; 2009; US; 24 min. In a rough-and-tumble area of Philadelphia, a ruby-lipped beauty is brutally strangled. It's up to gutsy dame detective Charlie Forest to unearth the ugly truth. HAIRBOX THRILLERS 8 Michael Lucid; 2009; US; 1 min. After a pleasant meal, Bobbi's dinner guest finds a body in the upstairs closet. SHAFTED Allegra Hirschman and April Hirschman; 2009; US; 10 min. What's a girl to do when she's been shafted in a breakup? When Lindsay discovers that her ex took all of their sex toys, she puts together a femme posse to seek justice. SON OF THE PREACHER Jasmine Gervais; 2009; New Zealand; 5 min. Billy can't get the pretty new parishioner off his mind, but his fantasies are nothing compared to her desires. ALLISON, MY LOVE Richard Paro; 2009; US; 2 min. What could be more embarrassing than saying someone else's name during sex? HAIRBOX THRILLERS 10 Michael Lucid; 2009; US; 1 min. Lynn just figured out something really alarming, but is she just being pretentious? HOW THE GRINCH STOLE MY HEART! (and my favorite sweatshirt...) Gabrielle Zilkha; 2009; Canada; 10 min. The tale of Dr. Seuss's infamous villain takes a bittersweet twist in this ode to getting dumped. Total Running Time: 62 min. Contains graphic sexuality. Guests in attendance

You can dance, you can jive, you’ll be having the time of your life watching this spirited collection of little gay musicals. Bouncy, brassy, bold, and beautiful, these swinging production numbers have something for everyone with two feet and at least a little rhythm. BOYCRAZY John Sobrack; 2009; US; 25 min. The road between lust and love is paved with music! IN THE NA Joel Gibb; 2008; Canada; 6 min. The office goes outside to play in this intriguing visualization of a song from gay indie rockers The Hidden Cameras. You might recognize their music from SOMMERSTURM, SHORTBUS, and WHOLE NEW THING. KING JOHN Jean-Philippe Labadie; 2009; France; 19 min. (subtitled) A deaf youth is named the new king, only to be imprisoned by his spiteful siblings. Magic and imagination are his only companions in this beautifully stylized dark fable. BOY MEETS BOY Kim Jho Gwang-soo; 2008; South Korea; 13 min. (subtitled) The dating game gets a cheery song-and-dance treatment in this cute Korean import. MARTINI THE MOVIE Robert Camina; 2009; US; 21 min. She's brassy, bold, and ready for her big comeback…but not until after happy hour. This side-splitting send-up of Hollywood divas will leave you thirsty for more. Total Running Time: 85 min.

When it comes to fulfilling desires, some people don’t know when to stop, while others can’t get enough. In this collection of sexy shorts, carnal urges and longings for love often yield precarious results. You can’t fight your feelings and you can’t explain away your emotions. But deep inside, you know you want it. HEIKO David Bonneville; 2007; Portugal; 13 min. (subtitled) A carefree young man really steps in it with his obsessive lover. A THING OF THE PAST Nick Butler; 2008; Canada; 15 min. Sometimes a dinner party is revealing, like when your ex-boyfriend announces he's "ex-gay" and has a fiancée. SOMEBODY IS WATCHING US Maxime Desmons; 2009; Canada; 11 min. Two men meet in a secluded cruising spot, but their tryst is broken by prying eyes. When they unexpectedly meet again in public, their mutual lust can't be denied. VANDALEN (VANDALS) Simon Steuri; 2008; Switzerland; 17 min. (subtitled) Two young graffiti writers are torn between their love for each other and their other "alternative lifestyle." BITCH Michael Medicio; 2009; US; 2 min. He's cocked, loaded, and ready to blow everyone away. Revenge has never come so swiftly. JAMES Connor Clements; 2008; Ireland; 18 min. Attempting to find sanctuary in a sympathetic teacher, an Irish teenager struggles to come out in this edge-of-your-seat coming-of-age story. Total Running Time: 71 min. Contains graphic sexuality.

Take a ride with a stranger, find comfort in an old friend, have a good laugh, and follow your heart with these top-notch short films. BUTTERY TOP Catherine Crouch and Kelly Hayes; 2009; US; 4 min. When a well-meaning woman presents a loaf of bread to her dinner date, a series of projections and possibilities play out in the space of a moment. This clever film explores the baggage we all bring to dating situations. FALLING FOR CAROLINE Christine Chew; 2009; Canada; 20 min. Klutzy Darcy endures a series of disastrous dates in order to win the heart of Caroline. Love makes fools of us all. BACK TO LIFE Desi del Valle and Hollie Lemarr; 2009; US; 12 min. After a tragic loss, how far should one go to comfort a friend? KRISTY Marcia Ong; 2009; US; 7 min. Eight-year-old Kristy refuses to relinquish her favorite sporty shirt. It's not just part of her wardrobe, it's a key piece of her identity. 25 RANDOM THINGS I DID DURING MY BIG FAT LESBIAN DEPRESSION Chris J. Russo; 2009; US; 11 min. No one likes a breakup, but this film shows the enlightened yet hysterical road to recovery one woman travels to cope with hers. BIG GIRL Lisa Ganser; 2002; US; 3 min. There's plenty to love in this sexy ode to plus-sized ladies. LIGHTSWITCH Emma Keltie; 2009; Australia; 25 min. Shauna, a worldly biker with a secret, and Danielle, a naïve young cyclist with writer’s block, meet by accident and are drawn into a whirlwind romance, then confrontation and heartbreak, as secrets surface and hard choices are made. Total Running Time: 85 min. Copresented by The Northwest Network Guests in attendance Please join us for a post-screening Reception at Thomas St. Bistro, 421 E. Thomas St, 4:00pm

Looking for an alternative to gym-toned bodies, flashy fashionistas, and obsessions with pop divas? You’ll find your kind in these sweet short films. From indie kids to family outcasts, these quirky and sensitive guys will touch you in more ways than a one-night stand. DISH Brian Harris Krinsky; 2009; US; 15 min. Young emo Israel idolizes adorable Ricky, right down to his hip hairstyle. But he’s not quite ready to take his emulation all the way. I QUIT Dave Sarrafian; 2009; US; 20 min. Unlucky in love, a young man decides he's finished with men, despite the help and high jinks of his well-meaning friends. KING JOHN Jean-Phillippe Labadie; 2009; France; 19 min. (subtitled) A deaf youth is named king, only to be imprisoned by his spiteful siblings. Magic and imagination are his only companions in this beautifully stylized dark fable. AFTER Mark Pariselli; 2009; Canada; 13 min. Go inside the minds of three geeky guys, each of them longing for the same hunk. Inspired by Dennis Cooper's poem "After School, Street Football, Eighth Grade." Total Running Time: 68 min.

Life. Death. And the will to succeed against impossible odds. These insightful documentaries take a closer look at some of the most defining moments of our lives. HOMO BABY BOOM Anna Boluda; 2008; Spain; 27 min. (subtitled) US PREMIERE While gays and lesbians in the United States continue to fight against discriminatory adoption regulations, in Spain a more progressive approach has led to more LGBT families with children. This insightful documentary shows how far some of those families have come, and the positive impact created in their everyday lives. Copresented by Team Seattle SEATTLE IN THE AGE OF AIDS Jeff Gentes; 2009; US; 25 min. This powerful film examines a dark period in our history, when the specter of a “gay cancer” developed into an epidemic. Local heroes recount their experiences from the frontlines in a life-changing, heart-wrenching battle for recognition, help, and survival. CLAIMING THE TITLE Jonathan Joiner; 2009; US; 29 min. In 1982, a San Francisco athletic group tried to hold a “Gay Olympics,” instigating a legal battle that led to a US Supreme Court challenge over the place of gays and lesbians in American sports. Total Running Time: 81 min.

From the latest in animation to old-school cartoon classics with homo undertones and obviously queer characters, this colorful collection of shorts is a trip through memories and imagination. We can’t name all of the Saturday morning icons you’ll see (some as never before), but rest assured that plenty of familiar characters will appear to entertain you into the afternoon, served up with a buffet breakfast bar of sugary cereals and fruity treats. Program intended for mature audiences. Includes classic cartoons, plus these new short films: MAKE A MATE Jennifer Jordan Day; 2009; US; 4 min. What makes a perfect mate? All the right ingredients go into this lighthearted story about finding true love. A DAY AT THE BEACH Veronique Courtois; 2008; US; 3 min. Brad and Sally make the most of a revealing day at the beach. THE ISLAND Trevor Anderson; 2008; Canada; 5 min. What would happen if all the gays were banished to an island? It’s wilder than you can imagine. WE ARE FAMILY 2005; US; 5 min. This musical message of tolerance, based on the classic disco hit, includes over 100 beloved children’s characters, and was the video that homophobic groups cited as the “outing” of Spongebob Squarepants. LITTLE BFFS Steven Corfe and Glenn Gaylord; 2009; US; 5 min It’s fun to play with dolls, especially when they’re pervy little potty mouths.

TALK DIRTY TO ME: SHORTS Action doesn’t always speak louder than words, as you’ll see (and hear) in this outrageous collection of sexually charged shorts. You might just learn a few new things from these tricks who’ll say anything to keep you entertained. MANO-A-MANO Todd Strauss-Schulson; 2009; US; 5 min. Two guys get down and talk dirty for a coveted position. Who will come out on top? REVELATIONS Tom Gustafson; 2009; US; 8 min. From the closet of a hate group comes a scandalous confession. From the filmmakers behind WERE THE WORLD MINE. BUTTHOLE LICKIN' Kanako Wynkoop; 2008; US; 5 min. Do you kiss your lover with that mouth? This question and more are explored in this hilarious peek at some very private parts of love. BI-DEFINITION Kai Salim; 2008; US; 7 min. My fag's more of a fag than your fag! HAIRBOX THRILLERS 11 Michael Lucid; 2009; US; 1 min. A juicy piece of gossip can lead to murder. CHLAMYDIA IS NOT A FLOWER Annika Kurnick; 2008; US; 4 min. Who ever thought a public service announcement could be this sexy? DIRTY MAGAZINES Jay J. Levy; 2008; US; 39 min. After finding some men's mags under her son's bed, a mother hires a hustler for her boy to explore his sexuality. Why look when you can touch? Total Running Time: 69 min. Contains graphic sexuality. Guests in attendance