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Paul Allen and David Quick Sarah Berger and Ginny Tucker Michelle Chin and Marybeth Cerrone Sue Cowell and Marta Maletzke Bob Day Ernest Du Bois Garnetta and Rita Guiseppe Erba and Mark Pierzynski Kevin Frisch Norm Geil and Steven Price Bruce Gorman Stan Hanby Michael Hardy and D. Todd Gray Robert Keck Noreen Mastro and Arlene Sherman Chris McCormack and Doug Fleischman Rich McGowan and Mark Brewer Winn McCray Annette Miller and Lauren Frank Doug Portman and Vincent Silenzio John Ricks Eric Rodriguez Eric Rubenstein and Michael Welte Dan Sapper and Jim Villone Henry Schroeder Alan Van Camp and Rob Anderson Jim Vesper and Gray Brown Bill Wagner Assistant Director ($375+)

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Javier Bautista and Jeff Runner Alfred Brown Johanna and Mike Connelly Adrienne Ehrlich Chris Fisher Cindy German Tavia Harpending Lyle Jenks Marcus Kroll Michael Kusovich and Steven Brewer Glenn Leavy Wilfred LeBlanc Scott McCarney Deb Oppenheimer Rachel Remmel Michael Sealander Louis Silvers Gina Specksgoor Susan Stanger and Roy S. Berns Jim Stewart Ren VanMeenen Stephen K Weisenreder Grip ($25+)

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Table of Contents Member Listing..............................................3 Board of Directors’ Message..........................4 Programmer’s Message.................................6 Festival Fair...................................................8 ImageOut Art and ImageOutWrite...................9 ImageOut at the Rochester Fringe Festival.....11 Next Generation Series..................................13 ImageOut There! Series.................................15 Volunteer Committees....................................16 Iris Prize Partnership......................................19 Community Partners......................................20 Letters Of Support.........................................23 ImageOut Film Awards...................................27 ImageOutreach..............................................28 Festival Eve Party...........................................31 Program 1: Heartland (Opening Night)............32 Program 2: Other People (Opening Night).......34 Program 3: Uncle Gloria......................................36 Program 4: First Girl I Loved...........................37 Program 5: Check It.......................................38 Program 6: Southwest Of Salem....................39 Program 7: Jonathan.....................................40 Program 8: Suicide Kale.................................41 Program 9: Lazy Eye (Spotlight).........................42 Program 10: Angry Indian Goddesses.............44 Program 11: Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo..........45 Program 12: Political Animals.........................47 Festival At A Glance.......................................48 Program 13: Departure..................................50 Program 14: Quick Licks (Shorts Program)...........51 Program 15: Tomcat.......................................52 Program 16: Me, Myself And Her....................53 Program 17: Closet Monster..........................54 Program 18: Demimonde...............................55 Program 19: Retake.......................................56 Program 20: Strike A Pose (Documentary Centerpiece)..58 Program 21: One Kiss....................................60 Program 22: Family Commitments.................63 Program 23: Tears & Fears (Shorts Program)........64 Program 24: Heavenly Creatures (Archive)...........65 Program 25: Burn Burn Burn (Narrative Centerpiece).. 65 Program 26: Being 17....................................68 Program 27: Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?......69 Program 28: Esteros......................................70 Program 29: Connections (Shorts Program)..........71 Program 30: Slash..........................................73 Program 31: Summertime (Spotlight).................74 Program 32: Bear City 3..................................77 Program 33: Forbidden..................................79 Program 34: Girls Lost...................................80 Program 35: Do You Take This Man.................81 Program 36: Pushing Dead (Closing Night)...........82 Closing Night Party........................................84 Program 37: Safe Space (Shorts Program)............86 Program 38: Real Boy....................................87 Program 39: Lovesong....................................88 Program 40: A Holy Mess...............................89 Thank You......................................................90 Theater Venues..............................................91 Advance Ticket Sales.....................................92 Membership Information................................94 Ticket Order Form..........................................95

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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he Board of Directors of ImageOut extends a heartfelt welcome to you, to this our 24th Annual LGBT Film Festival and ten days of the best in world LGBTQ Cinema.

2016 has been a tumultuous year for the LGBTQ community and our Allies. The Pulse Massacre in Orlando and the discriminatory laws against transgender people enacted in places like North Carolina have highlighted the fact that while some of us have enjoyed sweeping advances in personal safety and civil rights in recent years, these privileges are far from shared by all in our community. Recognizing also that in the US today, trans women of color are especially at risk of discrimination, assault and being murdered, should give the whole LGBTQ community strong reason to intensify our struggle, unified against homophobia, transphobia, racism, and misogyny, here in the US as well as around the world.

Some of our movies this year address this struggle, while some offer other insights into the fabulous global diversity of LGBTQ people. Some are comedies and some defy description. Through our 24 years, ImageOut has always promoted Cinema as a powerful tool to inform and educate as well as entertain, and it is our sincere wish that you discover each of these aspects during the festival.

ImageOut has always been about the community coming together. This festival is produced by a dedicated community of volunteers, whose names you’ll see listed in this program, with the assistance of our Business Manager Emily Piles. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our hard work at the Trillium Health Festival Eve Party at Skylark Lounge on October 6th, featuring Mrs Kasha Davis and announcements of the award winning films of ImageOut 2016. ew this year, we are trying out online ticket sales throughout the festival period as well as during our traditional pre-festival time. You’ll print these tickets out or store on your phone. There’s a small extra charge when buying tickets this way, but as always you can get cheaper tickets if you buy them in person and before the start of the festival. Also, if you’re under 25 or over 65 you’re eligible for a $20 discount on the Full Festival pass, as well as the $2 discount for Regular and Matinee screenings. We hope many young adults and seniors will take advantage of these discounts and that everyone will support our commitment to accessibility and consider becoming an ImageOut member or giving an Outreach donation.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul Allen

Annette Miller

Nancy Brown

Joe McCrank Deb Oppenheimer

Chair

Secretary

Jeffrey Cougler Michael Gamilla

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Treasurer

Vice Chair

Rick Porlier

Charles H. Reveal Eric Rodriguez Doug Schacht Stephen K. Weisenreder Jenni Werner

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PROGRAMMER’S MESSAGE

ImageOut 24:

Ballsy and Courageous

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s I write this message, I haven’t slept for more than 32 hours and I’ve just been working nonstop to finalize the lineup and get contents done for the Festival program. This is roughly the same two weeks every year for the last 14 years when I question myself: “Why do you keep doing this to yourself again?” But I look at the roster of films that I just booked and suddenly, I feel the excitement starting to build up already.

Then I am reminded why I love doing what I do.

We have 75 great films from 22 countries that we cannot wait to share with all of you. I am amazed how filmmakers from all over the world keep finding LGBTQ stories and themes that have never been told on the screen before, and at the same time, find new and creative ways to express familiar ones.

As far as I’m concerned, this is the most courageous program I’ve ever put together. For one, all of our gala screenings have death or loss as major themes. The Festival starts off with one of my favorite lesbian-themed films in the lineup, Heartland where Lauren moves back with her mom in rural Oklahoma while still mourning the death of her girlfriend. In Other People, David goes back home to Sacramento to care for her

dying mother Joanne played by Molly Shannon. Expect to hear more about this film since Shannon is an Oscar-hopeful in the Supporting Actress category. Both of these films would not have been Opening Night selections if they were simply depressing. They are equally as funny and uplifting as they are poignant.

Taking our Narrative Centerpiece spot this year is the British road trip dramedy Burn Burn Burn starring Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith of TV’s Downton Abbey) traveling with her lesbian best friend to scatter the ashes of a third friend all over the UK.

So many people have been asking about the documentary Strike A Pose featuring Madonna’s former male backup dancers from her Blond Ambition Tour.

You’ll be happy to know that we are highlighting it as our Documentary Centerpiece. erhaps the sexiest films in the Festival, Lazy Eye, about two reuniting hunky former lovers, and Summertime, about two beautiful liberal women facing small-mindedness in rural France, are our Spotlight Features.

Do not be misled by our Closing Night title Pushing Dead which is actually a quirky dark-ish comedy with something important to say. It stars familiar faces

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like James Roday, Danny Glover, Khandi Alexander, and Robin Weigert. It’s a mustsee considering that it has limited festival participation right now.

I’d also like to think of this year’s programming as ballsy not only because we don’t shy away from films with darker themes (Demimonde from Hungary) but also because there’s a lot more non-porn male frontal nudity in the lineup.

It’s a welcome trend, if you ask me.

Speaking of nudity, the ImageOut There! films this year are a fine combination of sex and young love. They are not to be missed.

So many films to talk about and recommend but too little space in this message. But as loyal ImageOut patrons and supporters, you know that if they are in our lineup then they must be good. So don’t be afraid to venture into films and genres that you would typically avoid.

Don’t you trust me by now?

And remember, everything at ImageOut is a labor of love. Thanks to all our volunteers and member donors!

Have a great Festival and see you all in the dark! ~ Michael Gamilla Chair, Programming Committee

ImageOut Curatorial Policy

It is the mission of ImageOut, The Rochester LGBT

Film & Video Festival, to inform, entertain, educate, and enrich all members of the LGBTQ community in the Greater Rochester and Western New York area. It is also our mission to foster connections among people from all racial, religious, gender, sexual, ability, class, economic, age, and ethnic groups as a major thread in the progressive art and cultural fabric of the region.

In addition, one of the stated purposes of ImageOut

is to foster education about and public discussion of LGBTQ issues, and to advance the opportunities for equity, social justice, and democracy through the media of film, video, art, writing, and poetry.

Keeping in mind both our mission and our purpose,

we feel it is our responsibility to represent all aspects of LGBTQ life in what we do. Our program curators face choices when it comes to films that include issues that may be controversial individually and/or collectively for those within and outside the LGBTQ community. It is our policy to include detailed descriptions of each film in our printed program and on our website. Our curators strive to be accurate in these descriptions.

Because we are part of a community that has

been and continues to be censored and disclaimed, it is ImageOut’s policy to neither censor materials screened in our festival nor to print explicit disclaimers. For this reason it becomes the responsibility of audience members to read the material provided and to make informed decisions about programs they attend.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

The Trans List

FESTIVAL FAIR

Rochester Museum & Science Center Eisenhart Auditorium, 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

FREE SCREENING: The Trans List DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM • Your first opportunity to purchase Festival tickets – starting at 6:30pm • Complimentary snacks and a cash bar • Preview Festival films in the “Trailer Park” • Programmer’s Preview of the Festival’s “don’t miss” films • Free screening of The Trans List at 8:30pm

Directed by: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders / USA / 2016 / 60 min.

At one point during The Trans List, a riveting documentary group portrait, actress Laverne Cox (TV’s Orange Is the New Black) stares directly into the camera and emphatically asserts, “My voice matters. My truth matters.” These words, simple yet potent, remind viewers why documentaries like the The Trans List are so vital. While transgender narratives have recently become more common within the pop culture landscape, it’s rare that we actually get to hear transgender people voicing their own stories, telling their own truths.

The Trans List foregrounds the lived experiences of its subjects, who are also some of the most fascinating and accomplished individuals of today (or any day), including Janet Mock, Kylar Broadus, Caroline Cossey, Buck Angel, Nicole Maines, Amos Mac, Laverne Cox, Caitlyn Jenner, Bamby Salcedo, Shane Ortega, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. These are activists, artists, athletes, models, porn stars, military personnel, and entrepreneurs. Their stories extend beyond surface explanations of identity to deeper realities of politics and pleasure, telling captivating tales of love, desire, family, prejudice, and rebellion – from Cossey’s difficult days as an outed “James Bond Girl” to Griffin-Gracy’s striking memories of the Stonewall Riots.

The Trans List highlights the distinct individuality and diverse outlooks of its subjects, while simultaneously evoking the collective power of an indomitable community. ~ Curran Nault / Frameline PAGE 8

into films, demonstrating an animated knit technique. His interest stems from the fact that digital technology sometimes replaces celluloid as our primary medium for storing cinematic images. The exhibition will showcase both his one of a kind quilts as well as his animated knit videos.

In addition to Gregory Climer, UNITS features works by contemporary artists Jessica Fenlon, Eric Fleischauer and Jason Lazarus, Dan Larkin, Patti Ambrogi, Nicky Tavares, as well as works from VSW’s collection by Robert Heinecken, Barbara Blondeau, Bonnie Gordon, Edweard Muybridge, and others.

Timo Rissanen Quilt by Greg Climer

UNITS Featuring Greg Climer Friday, September 2 Artist Talk at 5:00pm Opening Reception from 6:00-9:00pm Visual Studies Workshop 31 Prince Street, Rochester, NY The exhibition continues through October 22, 2016

ImageOut is collaborating with Visual Studies Workshop again this year with an exhibition called UNITS featuring Greg Climer.

UNITS is an exhibition of artists’ works that use an image’s syntax (pixels, frames, bits, dots, grain) to explore the relationship between form and meaning. Included are works in photography, fibers, film, digital media, and book artworks by historical and contemporary artists.

Greg Climer lives in New York City. He is an artist, fashion designer, and faculty member at Parsons School of Design. His series of single quilts inverts the traditional methodology for quilt construction. Instead of finding pieces of fabric, working with remnants and scraps and combining them to create larger compositions, He has been working with digital imaging software to engineer the final image and then design and manufacture the individual fabrics required to piece the larger composition together. Greg is also working on several longterm projects, which translate his knitted pieces

Words Flow For Fifth Anniversary– ImageOutWrite Literary Journal

ImageOutWrite Volume 5 captures the leading edge of LGBTQ culture in prose and poetry. Volume 5 presents a broad array of LGBTQ and allied voices to enrich and entertain you – while preserving the narrative of our lives.

Print copies of the journal will be available for sale during the 2016 Festival.

Live Readings from ImageOutWrite Authors Join us Thursday, September 29, 7:00pm at Equal=Grounds located at 750 South Ave. or Saturday, October 8, 5:00pm at Visual Studies Workshop located at 31 Prince St. for a live reading by ImageOutWrite authors.

Knitted Film by Greg Climer

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ImageOut Presents a Free Screening of Two 4 One at the Rochester Fringe Festival.

Monday, September 19 at 7:30pm ImageOut is pleased to present a free screening of Two 4 One at the 2016 Rochester Fringe Festival. Two 4 One will be screened at 7:30pm on Monday, September 19 at the “Pedestrian Drive-In” – an outdoor theater in the Spiegelgarden (adjacent to the Magic Crystal Spiegeltent) on Main Street diagonally across from the Eastman Theatre.

Two 4 One is a bittersweet comedic drama that sees a transgender hero in an unimaginable predicament.

“This progressive look at real-life love is refreshing and accessible… as vulnerably sweet as it is bitingly brave.”

– Heather Austin / What’s Up Yukon

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> Next Generation Series

This series is free to anyone under the age of 21.

Tickets can be obtained during advance ticket sales at in-person sales only and at the box office before each screening. Please be prepared to show proper ID.

Has It Gotten Better?

Many older LGBTQ people I know marvel, with a little hint of envy, at how easy the younger members of our community have it. The baby gays and the baby dykes no longer have to fight for everything. They now have rights, with more to come. Most things are an app away on their smart phone. Even sex. But the younger generation is not without their challenges – from cyber bullying to over exposure, even nude leaks.

And all these while not even stepping out of their homes. The young ones might think they have everything. But they still need guidance.

Having the Next Generation Series is always a highlight at ImageOut. It is our hope to bring more attention and to underscore the importance of the role that young people of today play in securing the future of our LGBTQ community. So we identify films in our lineup that we think speak to their experiences as well as films that educate them on issues that may or may not be already confronting them. But the most important point of this series is to make sure that people younger than 21 years old all have easy access to these tickets.

The films in our Next Generation Series can hopefully guide, inspire, and empower not just the young but the old alike.

First Girl I Loved reminds us how exciting first love can be. It also quickly reminds us that surviving high school can be as tricky and unpredictable as navigating a minefield of emotions. It’s alright to fall in love in high school. Maybe even find your true love. It’s even possible to meet your friends for life. But your heart can also be broken in high school. And you’ll be fine. You’ll survive.

Check It shows what happens when the young and bullied gays start standing up for themselves and learning to fight back. Together. This amazing documentary underlines the importance of finding a support system that can help, protect, inspire you to be the best you can be. Find your community.

The British/French co-production Departure displays full on the joys and anxieties of having a teenage crush. For me, the greatest takeaway from the film is how important social skills still are. You’re not awkward. You’re just socially inept. People, especially the younger generation, need to learn to put away technology once in a while and look away from the screen in order to interact with people … the traditional way.

When was the last time you watched a gay film about gaming? Never? Exactly.

For this reason alone, you should not miss Slash from the lineup. The film shows that LGBTQ folks come in many different varieties. Even confused ones.

Immigration issues are real issues facing many people already living here in the US, even among those in the LGBTQ community. This is a hot topic issue that we all need to be more educated on especially in this upcoming presidential race. So come listen to Moises Rivera in the touching documentary Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America and you’ll never be the same again.

The youth shorts program Safe Space is back again this year complete with many LGBT stories that are fascinating, entertaining, inspiring, and, most of all, relatable.

Real Boy is one of the best trans documentaries I’ve seen in a while. And it’s almost a musical! A definite must-see film this year as Bennett Wallace shares his transformation.

As always, all programs in this series are free to anyone under the age of 21.

Tickets can be obtained during advance ticket sales at in-person sales only and at the box office before each screening. Please be prepared to show proper ID. ~M ichael Gamilla Chair, ImageOut Programming Committee PAGE 13

Program 4 First Girl I Loved

Saturday, Oct. 8 1:45pm Little Theatre 1

Program 5 Check It

Saturday, Oct. 8 1:45pm Dryden Theatre

Program 13 Departure Sunday, Oct. 9 12:45pm Little Theatre 1

Program 30 Slash Friday, Oct. 14 5:45pm Little Theatre 1

Program 33 Forbidden:

Undocumented And Queer In Rural America

Saturday, Oct. 15 11:45am Dryden Theatre

Program 37 Safe Space (shorts) Sunday, Oct. 16 1:00pm Little Theatre 1

Program 38 Real Boy Sunday, Oct. 16 3:30pm Little Theatre 1

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ImageOut There! Series

Love and Obsession

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ow in its ninth edition, our ImageOut There! Series has already built a reputation that goes beyond the boundaries of Rochester. People are emailing or messaging titles to look for and things to watch. Of course, everyone has a different interpretation of what “out there” is or should be. This year, I have watched my fair share of lesbian vampires, queer ghosts, gay zombies, and all sorts of murderous homos. But I’m not just looking for the next queer monster du jour or for incredible bloodbaths in movies. Out There! films shall and will always be of substance. Maybe a strange substance but substance nonetheless.

It’s actually amazing that the five films in this year’s sidebar are all love stories. Okay so maybe some of them are not reciprocated love but more like obsession. It’s still about love. But that’s not the point. I’ve chosen the following films to be highlighted here because of the boldness and bravery in their storytelling. You’ll know what I mean.

Paris 05:59: Théo and Hugo is getting a lot of attention for its opening 18 minutes of graphic sex set in a dungeon orgy in a sex club. Once that is over, the attention of the audience continues to be captivated by a budding romance (and sure, a little more nudity) that is already experiencing its first bump. What’s fascinating is their story is actually presented on screen in real time. Yes, even the sex club scene is presented in real time. The film won an Audience Award in Berlin. But Berlin loves its sex dungeons.

Another winner in Berlin, a Jury Awardee actually, is Tomcat (Kater), an examination of how a seemingly perfect relationship goes from ideal to disastrous, all because of a single incident. The handsome couple are always having garden-variety sex except that one time when a friend and co-worker is watching them go at it, not even an arm’s length away. There is a copious amount of male frontal nudity and some instances of violence.

Closet Monster is centered around Oscar Madly, a high school senior who is still haunted by a violent sex crime he witnessed as a very young boy. It was so traumatic that it even manifests when he’s masturbating. But meeting a hot twink at a part-time job may be able to divert the nightmares away. Fantasy segments are used a lot to present the narrative, including employing a talking hamster (Isabella Rossillini) as Oscar’s voice of reason. Quirky enough?

With its young stars breaking into song and dance randomly, it’s easy to dismiss One Kiss as a “Glee” copycat. But don’t make that mistake as no matter how quirky this film gets, it is definitely one of the best ImageOut has to offer this year. The actors are charismatic which makes the ripped-from-theheadlines twist towards the end even more surprising and heartbreaking.

Girls Lost uses magical realism to tell the story of three girls who transform into boys when they partake in the juicy nectar of some magical plant. Basically a statement on gender politics, the filmmaker is able to make the film interesting and poignant even after the initial excitement about the magic wears off. Good special effects!

So I hope you’ll enjoy this year’s sidebar. Be adventurous and catch an ImageOut There! screening. ~M ichael Gamilla Chair, ImageOut Programming Committee PAGE 15

Program 11 Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo Saturday, Oct. 8 9:15pm Dryden Theatre

Program 15 Tomcat Sunday, Oct. 9 3:15pm Little Theatre 1

Program 17 Closet Monster Sunday, Oct. 9 6:00pm Little Theatre 1

Program 21 One Kiss Monday, Oct. 10 8:30pm Little Theatre 1

Program 34 Girls Lost

Saturday, Oct. 15 2:00pm Dryden Theatre

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THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS

WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU

The ImageOut Festival is driven by volunteers. Office Manager Emily Piles is currently our only part-time staff person, so the majority of the work is done by individuals committed to our mission. After reviewing our committees, please consider becoming involved in the creation of next year’s festival – our 25th anniversary year.

Volunteering is a great way to meet people, use your skills in a fun environment, and contribute to your community. ImageOut thanks all of our current volunteers and welcomes anyone interested in becoming a volunteer in 2017. Board members or volunteers will be happy to answer your questions or you may call (585) 271-2640 or email office@imageout.org.

The Development Committee creates opportunities and relationships to support membership activities and funding initiatives.

With support by the Office Manager, the Committee assists in identifying and pursuing funding from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government resources. It also helps identify and execute special activities that enhance the member experience.

The ImageOut Art Committee produces an annual art exhibition and events unique to Western New York which expand ImageOut’s scope as a supporter of regional LGBTQ artists. The show is typically a juried exhibition highlighting LGBTQ art in general or focusing on a particular subject, such as marriage or gender. ImageArt has taken some departures from the juried format hosting several currated shows. This year ImageArt will invite an LGBT artist to Rochester to share her experiences and vision with our community. The artist will have a solo exhibition at VSW, present an artist’s lecture, and teach workshops.

The ImageOutWrite Committee prepares, designs, produces, and promotes the annual ImageOutWrite literary journal.

The Marketing Committee manages the public presence and brand of ImageOut with social and traditional media promotion of events and programs. This committee also

oversees Outreach efforts by ImageOut to individuals and organizations to promote awareness of and accessibility to all ImageOut programs.

to allow other volunteers the experience reviewing films for the Festival. They attend group screenings and give input on the films they have seen with the group.

The Outreach Committee does just that: Reaching out to many different individuals and organizations in our community – to audience members requiring ASL interpreters, to youth who may not know about us, to low-income people needing discount tickets, to nonprofit groups that want to partner with ImageOut to help promote films. They also track audience demographic information, which is important data for grant development.

The Publications/Web Committee provides the community with information and updates regarding the Festival and its related activities through distribution of a quarterly newsletter and maintaining and enhancing the ImageOut website. It creates flyers, advertisements, and other marketing materials, as well as the Festival program.

The Programming Committee screens hundreds of films to determine the Festival lineup. This requires research and awareness of current and available films for LGBT film festivals. They create a Call for Work to solicit films worldwide. More than just film appreciation, members are expected to be able to review films with our Festival audience in mind. Finally, they provide content for the Festival program and website.

The Programming Screening Committee works as a sub-committee of Programming.

The Programming Committee has a limited number of members in order for it to be an effective and manageable decision-making group. The sub-committee was created

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The Special Events Committee coordinates and plans events throughout the year including volunteer and member events. The committee coordinates our presence at Rochester Pride activities and creates the Pride Parade float.

During the Festival season the committee is responsible for the Festival Fair, the Member/ Filmmaker Brunch, the Festival Eve Opening Party and the Closing Night Party.

The Theatre Operations Committee smoothly runs operations at all of our film venues, from taking tickets to keeping the theatres spic and span.

The Ticket Sales Committee – well, not surprisingly, they sell the tickets, taking care of hundreds of orders each fall as well as for events throughout the year.

The Twenty Forth Annual ImageOut Festival is Made Possible by the Hard Work and Dedication of the Festival Volunteers Many filmgoers don’t realize how many people help out behind the scenes – or how many different things they do.

ImageOut would like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers who took part in our 24th Festival year.

ImageOut Art Committee Jamie Allen Alice Carver-Kubik, Co-Chair Jeffrey Cougler, Co-Chair Ross Knapper Dan Larkin Michael Lecker Faeeza Masood Tim Robinson ImageOut Trailer Michael Gamilla Greg J. Winter ImageOutWrite Committee Ryan DeWolfe Gregory Gerard, Chair Steven Farrington Judy Fuller Colleen Powderly Development Committee Paul Allen Stan Hanby, Chair Emily Piles Jenna Vanas Marketing Committee Deema Ali Paul Allen, Chair Jonathan Andrade Preshetha Kanagaiah Rick Porlier Doug Schacht Joshua Stapf Matt Staples Stephen Weisenreder Outreach Committee Annette Miller Richard Porlier Doug Schacht, Chair Micky Toker Steve Weisenreder Dana Weiss

Pride Parade Walkers and ImageOut Representatives at the Pride Picnic Paul Allen Georgia Beers Lauri Bilak Aidan Bogue Dory Braun Nancy Brown Justin Curtis Sharon Donovan Todd Fogle Michael Gamilla Cindy German Gregory Gerard Mary Giancursio Nancy Johnstone Jason Kunes Audrey Lai Tom Krolak Joe McCrank Deb Oppenheimer Casey Piles Emily Piles Maureen Piles Richard Porlier Charles Reveal Eric Rodriguez Katie Rulseh Doug Schacht Rosie Turner Nan Van Den Bergh Steve Weisenreder Jenni Werner Sally Whitbeck Jamie Whitbeck Pride Parade Special Thanks To: Adam Robinson-Elhassen, Eric McMaster, and Sue Avery for their generosity and assistance with the ImageOut float.

Programming Committee Georgia Beers Adrienne Ehrlich Michael Gamilla, Chair Mary Giancursio Adam Lubitow Sarah Morrill Richard Porlier Christopher Roesch Rita Rudnick Steve Weisenreder

Special Events Lauri Bilak Terri Cvetan Susan Henderson Del Pozzo Carol Ebersole-Weiss Audrey Lai Katie Rulseh Doug Schacht, Chair Micky Toker Nan Van Den Bergh Nancy VanderMolen Jenni Werner

Programming Screening Committee Scott Bartle Justin Curtis Stan Hanby Harry Mackey Josh Prete

Special Events – 25th Anniversary Lauri Bilak Joey Degraff Scotty Ginett Michael Hardy, Chair Preshetha Kanagaiah Beth Melendez Katie Rulseh Doug Schacht Micky Toker

Program Description Writers Georgia Beers Adrienne Ehrlich Michael Gamilla Adam Lubitow Jennifer Morgan Josh Prete Christopher Roesch Steve Weisenreder Publications / Web Committee Lauren Cummings Terri Cvetan Poonam Dev Jeff Fowler Val Gilbert Sara Hickman-Himes Janice Metcalf Doug Schacht, Chair Kim Whitman Eryn Yates

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Theater Operations Committee Stefan Baer Dory Braun Terri Cvetan Emma Cypher Mollie Dapolito Sam Dien Roger Feistel Jeff Freeland Kevin Frisch Kathy Hart Dustin Hayes Darrell Killingsworth Dan Larkin Doreen Lybrand Joe McCrank, Co-Chair McKinney Eniko Dave Minchella Tammy Moynihan

Theater Operations Committee (continued) Deb Oppenheimer, Co-Chair Darlene Russell Judy Schwartz Mark Smith Ed Stuart Jamie Whitbeck Sally Whitbeck Theater Operations Festival Volunteers Greg Allison Sharon Donovan Pat Moran Jeanne Van Epps Ralph Villa Ticket Sales Committee Lynn Barnett Gary Bogue Mark Brewer Christopher Caraccilo Sharon Donovan Carol Ebersole-Weiss Todd Fogle, Co-Chair Cindy A. German Darin Inks David McConnell Chris McCormack, Co-chair Richard McGowan Craig Morrow Tony Perri Jean Thibodeau Volunteer Coordinator Katie Rulseh

Together, we are making inclusiveness less exclusive.

To learn about getting involved as a supporter or grantee, visit us at www.racf.org/LGBT

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The Iris Prize Festival Welcomes ImageOut as One of Five New International Partner Festivals

ImageOut 24 starts on a very high note with the announcement of our partnership with the Iris Prize Festival, Cardiff’s International LGBT Short Film Prize, the richest LGBT film prize in the world valued at £30,000. As a partner, ImageOut is one of only 25 international LGBTQ film festivals from 17 countries that will automatically nominate works to compete for this coveted award. In addition, 10 films selected from hundreds of submissions from all over the world will join the nominated shorts to bring the total to 35 films for consideration.

In other words, every year ImageOut can make it easier for one talented filmmaker‘s journey to winning a life and careerimpacting prize.

This new collaboration reaffirms ImageOut’s relevance and solidifies our

10 - 15 October 2017 Cardiff, Wales (UK) irisprize.org /irisprizefestival @irisprize

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standing among important international LGBTQ film festivals. Basically, we have been invited to be part of an elite and exclusive group, and that is quite an honor. On a personal level, having been the Festival’s Programming Director and its main artistic influence for the last 13 years, I am so proud of what we have accomplished here in Rochester. For Iris Prize to recognize our efforts is both humbling and inspiring.

Moving forward, ImageOut will have an even higher profile among filmmakers, hopefully increasing the number of film submissions and attracting even more high-caliber film efforts. ~ Michael Gamilla

www.imageout.org

COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACTION FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY INC. (ABC) is a community action agency established in 1965 to help low income individuals achieve self-sufficiency. Action Front Center (AFC) is a program of ABC that provides individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and peer training to individuals living with HIV/AIDS or who are at high risk.

AFC offers supports groups for HIV positive men of color who have sex with men (MSM) called United Colors and has an AIDS leadership coalition group called Heart 2 Heart which conducts advocacy, outreach and community conversations on issues impacting the LGBTQ+ population especially LGBTQ+ of color.

CITY NEWSPAPER is Rochester’s award-winning alternative newsweekly. For more than 40 years the paper has provided the Greater Rochester area with intelligent analysis of local, national, and international issues, as well as thoughtful and provocative coverage of local music, dance, art, film, theater, and food. City is free at more than 700 locations every Wednesday, with new content daily at rochestercitynewspaper.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@roccitynews) or Facebook (facebook.com/ CityNewspaper).

COME OUT AND PLAY is a social group formed in 1992 under GAGV for LGBT people and allies. We have several social events such as dinner nights, bike hikes, camping trips, and wine tours throughout the year. We sponsor volleyball every Tuesday night throughout the summer months, and meet for board and card games at Equal Grounds coffee shop Wednesday nights year round.

Find out more by checking out our page on FaceBook (www.facebook.com/COAPNY ) or by stopping in for one of our regular events!

DOWNTOWN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH celebrates the beautiful diversity of gender and sexual orientation. The congregation thrives on spiritual diversity as well, listening to and learning from each other in an open-ended, exploratory conversation that delights us and sustains our work toward peace and justice for all. We invite you to visit us at www.downtownpresbyterian.org or call our pastor, Rev. Dr. Pat Youngdahl, at 325-4000, ext. 22.

EMPIRE BEARS is a Rochester area club for hirsute gay men and their admirers. Founded in 1985, it has given members and friends opportunities to attend sports, theater, movies, concerts, bowl, camp, golf, cook, eat, play cards and games, come out of the closet, get comfortable with their own size and shape, and meet like minded men nationwide through club activities. We hold a potluck at the GAGV Community Center on 2nd Saturdays. We meet for supper on Wednesdays at 6:00: 3rd Wed at Carrabba’s, 4th Wed at The Winfield Grill. Other weeks as chosen. www.empirebears.com.

FLOWER CITY PRIDE BAND has been performing in Rochester, NY since 1993. We are an all-volunteer community band open to adult LGBT musicians and allies playing woodwind, brass or percussion instruments.

Flower City Pride performs throughout the year at community events in western New York, including the Breast Cancer Walk, the Rochester Pride Parade, and the Park Avenue Winter Open House. The Flower City Pride Band is a proud member of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA).

THE GAY ALLIANCE has been a champion for Western New York’s LGBTQ communities for over forty years, providing advocacy, education and community-enriching programs that span the ages and interests of our vibrant communities. In December of 2015 the Alliance opened the Rochester LGBTQ Resource Center, which includes a lending library (which includes DVDs), and Gallery Q. The Alliance may be best known for producing the annual Rochester PrideFest celebration and the Empty Closet newspaper. Please visit gayalliance.org to learn more about our work and activities.

THE GAGV LIBRARY & ARCHIVES holds a very large collection of LGBT-related novels, plays, poetry, non-fiction books, magazines, and movies. It is also home to an archival collection of The Empty Closet, which has been published continuously since 1973, making it the longest continuously produced LGBT publication in the US. Most items can be borrowed. For more information visit www.gayalliance.org – click on “Programs” in the menu bar and choose “Library & Archives”.

GEVA THEATRE CENTER Founded in 1972, Geva Theatre Center is a not-for-profit, professional theatre company dedicated to creating and producing professional theatre productions, programs and services of a national standard. As Rochester’s leading professional theatre, Geva is the most attended regional theatre in the Northeast US, and one of the 25 most subscribed in the country, serving up to 160,000 patrons annually, including more than 16,000 students. The 526-seat Wilson Stage is home to a wide variety of performances, from musicals to American and world classics. The 180-seat Fielding Stage is home to Geva’s own series of contemporary drama, comedy and musical theatre; Geva Comedy Improv; Geva’s New Play Reading Series and the Hornets’ Nest – an innovative play-reading series facilitating communitywide discussion on controversial topics. In addition, the Fielding Stage hosts visiting companies of both local and international renown. Geva offers a wide variety of educational, outreach and literary programs, nurturing audiences and artists alike. Since 1995, the organization has been under the artistic direction of Mark Cuddy.

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GIRL DEVELOP IT is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable programs for adult women (and men!) interested in learning web and software development in a judgment-free environment. Local companies host us as we conduct 2 to 8-hour classes on a range of coding languages including technical workshops. We also host networking events each month to inspire new ideas, interests, and friendships. Want to learn more? Join us on Meetup! http://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Rochester/ THE HIGH FALLS FILM FESTIVAL (November 10-14 2016) celebrates the artistry and innovation of women in film-behind the camera, in leading roles on the screen, and at the heart of storylines. Our focus on women in film is inspired by our city’s legacy as the birthplace of film and the women’s rights movement. The offerings include an international slate of independent films, workshops, panels and talks with the filmmakers. To learn more, please visit www.highfallsfilmfestival.com.

THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide – all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality. HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community. To learn more, please visit www.hrc.org.

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ROCHESTER ESTABLISHED THE AMES AMZALAK JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL in 2001, to present the best contemporary Jewish themed films from around the world to the Rochester Community. The Festival celebrates and promotes pride in the diversity of all people and provides an international showcase for filmmakers who are Jewish or whose work explores Jewish themes, to provide a forum for exploring culture, history, and contemporary issues through film. RJFF is underwritten by the William and Sheila Konar Foundation, and the Rubens Family Foundation. We are especially proud of our and 17 year community partnership with ImageOut! The dates of the 2017 Jewish Film Festival are July 9-17.

JORDAN HEALTH AT COMMUNITY PLACE offers primary healthcare and wellness services to 12-25 year old Monroe County residents. Jordan at Threshold services include primary health care, reproductive health care including STI/HIV testing and treatment, birth control, options counseling, and health education programs. We are located at 145 Parsells Avenue. Contact information (585) 784-5940 or at jordanhealth.org.

THE LGBT FUND FOR GREATER ROCHESTER AT ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION was formed by a group of like-minded individuals and households interested in grassroots philanthropy to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and allies now and in the future.

The LGBT Giving Circle members support the fund with annual contributions which will be used to award grants to nonprofit organizations that bridge diversity and cultivate community. Find out more at www.racf.org/LGBT. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF ROCHESTER (LVR) provides free help to adults needing assistance with reading, English as a second language and math. LVR provides training for volunteers who are interested in working with one to one students, assist in a small class setting, or provide one time assistance with forms, documents and applications For more information about learning and volunteer opportunities, go to www.literacyrochester.org or call 473-3030. Literacy changes lives.

THE MOCHA CENTER’S mission is to improve the health and wellness of LGBTQ Communities of Color. Founded in 1996 as the Men of Color Health Awareness Project, the MOCHA Center has been working to educate black men in Rochester and Buffalo about HIV/AIDS for two decades. Celebrating 20 years strong, MOCHA has created a thriving community hub where people can gather safely, find camaraderie and explore their sexual identities. In 2015, The MOCHA Center joined forces with Trillium Health, expanding their commitment to health care for communities of color. With a history of a shared allegiance, the two agencies are committed to providing a culture of compassion for the people they serve. For more information on the MOCHA Center, please visit their website mochacenter.org or call (585) 420-1400.

THE NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s foremost defenders of civil liberties and civil rights. Founded in 1951 as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, we are a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with eight chapters and regionaloffices and nearly 50,000 members across the state. Our mission is to defend and promote the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill of Rights, the U.S. Constitution, and the New York Constitution, including freedom of speech and religion, and the right to privacy, equality and due process of law for all New Yorkers.

OUT AND EQUAL NY FINGER LAKES REGIONAL AFFILIATE is an organization that serves as a resource for regional area businesses and employee resource groups to share information in regards to LGBT workplace issues and to help promote safe and inclusive work environments for all employees. Out & Equal NY Finger Lakes is comprised of individuals from the private and public sectors of regional businesses, Human Resources and employee LGBT resource groups to

collectively share information and knowledge regarding LGBT workplace issues. Our primary emphasis is to utilize our combined expertise and talents in order to support, share and educate on local policies, practices, and procedures in our goal of creating welcoming and inclusive work environments. Email us at OutandEqualFingerLakes.com.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD is the nation’s leading provider of vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people. For nearly 100 years, Planned Parenthood has promoted a commonsense approach to health and well-being, based on respect for each individual’s right to make informed, independent decisions about health, sex and family planning. Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York serves an 18-county region and provides over 40,000 health care visits annually with two health centers locally in downtown Rochester and Greece. With care. Without judgment. No Matter What. PPCWNY is a proud partner of ImageOut. PRIDE AT WORK AFL-CIO, Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter is affiliated as a constituency group of the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations. The purpose of Pride At Work is to mobilize mutual support between the organized labor movement and the LGBT community around organizing for social and economic justice. Membership is open to all regardless of union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and supports outreach and advocacy activities here in Rochester, throughout New York State, and nationwide.

Follow localactivities on the PAW blog at: www.prideatwork. blogspot.com and contact President Bess Watts by email at besswhat@gmail.com or call (585) 770-4714.

THE M.K. GANDHI INSTITUTE is based in Rochester’s Plymouth-Exchange neighborhood, The M.K. Gandhi Institute collaborates with academic institutions, schools, students and local organizations in the following areas: nonviolence education, sustainability and the promotion of racial justice. While serving people of all ages, we prioritize programming for people between the ages of 12 and 24 as well as those who serve those age groups.

THE ROCHESTER GAY MEN’S CHORUS creates social change through excellence in the choral arts. For more than 30 years, the RGMC has nurtured pride, acceptance of the diversity of our communities, participated in outreach opportunities, and utilized the gift of song to raise awareness and education of LGBT issues.

TEMPLE SINAI This congregation began in 1959 when two-dozen families came together to establish a new Reform congregation in the Rochester area. Their goal to create a synagogue that lived up to Reform Jewish values and that provided a safe and inclusive environment for Jewish spiritual, educational and social fulfillment remains strong and vibrant today. In these fifty years the congregation has grown to a membership of approximately 650 families comprised of newcomers and old-timers, children and adults, Jews with abilities and disabilities, individuals, couples and families, gay and straight, Jews by birth and by choice, non-Jewish partners and spouses.There is a culture of warmth and connectedness with and among our congregants. We nurture and cherish our culture of inclusiveness, our sense of community and our sense of respect for all.

Temple Sinai is a diverse and welcoming congregation.

Contact: Judy Schwartz TRILLIUM HEALTH, a Federally-Qualified Health Center LAL (FQHC), offers access to affordable healthcare for all, with a strong emphasis on providing barrier-free, innovative health and supportive services to underserved and marginalized communities of the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. A leader in LGBTQ Health, Trillium Health is proud to be nationally recognized five years in a row by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index as a leader in LGBTQ affirming health care.

With a commitment to the health care needs of LGBTQ communities of color, The MOCHA Center joined the Trillium Health family in 2015. Trillium Health is located at 259 Monroe Avenue, with services that include a sliding fee scale, primary & mental health care, chronic disease management, care management, specialized Hep C, HIV and STD care & treatment, referrals to specialists, laboratory services, insurance enrollment, food bank distribution and more. The Pharmacy at Trillium Health – open to the public, evening hours, same-day and walk-in appointments are also available. Trillium Health also have satellite offices are in Bath, Geneva, and on Central Avenue in Rochester. For more information, please call the main office at 585-545-7200, or visit our website at trilliumhealth.org.

VISUAL STUDIES WORKSHOP is an independent, internationally recognized nonprofit learning and resource committed to supporting artists and interpreters of the world of images. VSW programs include community workshops, gallery exhibitions, lectures and screenings, artist residencies, artist publications, and a Research Center with extensive book and print collections. VSW hosts a full-time Master of Fine Arts degree program in association with the College of Brockport, SUNY. With many of its alumni prominent as artists, curators and educators, the Workshop has globally and historically expanded the fields of photography, artists’ books, film and video.

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TICKET DISCOUNTS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Next Generation Film Series All programs in this series are free to anyone under the age of 21. (see page 13 for a listing of the films in this series)

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Tickets can be obtained during advance ticket sales at in-person sales only

WITNESS PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL “When We See Them, We See Us” is the theme for this fifth year of the Witness Palestine Film Festival, at The Little and elsewhere September 15 – October 21, 2016.

WitnessPalestineRochester.org. We realize that the American society and Israeli/Palestinian societies are microcosms of the same struggle for human rights, with power and privilege making it hard for dominant groups, as well as the state, to see their racism. As we witness Palestine at the Festival this year, we endeavor to make these connections and highlight our common humanity in order to push for social justice everywhere.

(see page 93 for dates & times)

and at the box office before each screening.

Please be prepared to show proper ID.

WORLD AIDS. Doing the Positive Thing presents Rochester’s annual World AIDS Day Benefit Concert. For 15 years the concert has raised HIV/AIDS awareness by bringing together musicians, dancers, poets and speakers for an annual event that raises funds for an organization working with HIV/AIDS education and treatment. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/doingthepositivething or email the director: Scotty Ginett, scottyginett@gmail.com

Young Adult Discount

ImageOut offers a $2 discount to individuals 24 and under for most film programs in the Festival.

Full Festival Passes are discounted $20 for young adults.

WRITERS AND BOOKS promotes reading and writing as lifelong activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Each year our community-wide reading programs, writing classes for youth and adults, and services engage more than 25,000 Rochester-area residents of all ages and backgrounds in locations throughout the community. We reach people of all levels of interest in reading and writing and our programs are designed to help people discover the important part that literature plays in our individual lives and the life of our community. The Gell Center of the Finger Lakes, our retreat center in Naples, offers space for meeting rentals. Writers & Books is located at 740 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14607, (585) 473-2590, www.wab.org

See page 93 for more details.

WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING is an award-winning PBS / NPR broadcast family of television, radio and online services dedicated to meeting cultural, civic and educational needs of its audience. WXXI operates 4 television stations, 6 radio stations and a movie theatre, providing programs for Rochester, Geneva, Ithaca and Alfred, NY areas. WXXI’s partnership with The Little Theatre strengthens the cultural connections in our community, engaging audiences with thought-provoking, community based programming. Partnerships with community organizations, universities and statewide educational agencies help to provide resources for national and regional productions, focusing on the arts, education, health and citizenship.

Learn more: Go Public at WXXI.ORG.

Senior Discount

ImageOut offers a $2 discount to individuals over the age of 65 for most film programs in the Festival.

A $20 discount is available for Full Festival Passes.

See page 93 for more details.

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THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY

CHAIR Commission on Skills Development and Career Education COMMITTEES Agriculture Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry

HARRY B. BRONSON Assemblymember 138th District

Labor

Local Governments Steering Transportation

October 2016 Dear ImageOut Supporter, As the first openly gay member of the state legislature from Upstate New York, I am honored to represent our LGBTQ community and others in the 138th Assembly District. I welcome you to the 24th Annual ImageOut Film Festival, and thank you for your support and the privilege to represent you.

Together, we have made great strides forward in the fight for equality and have many reasons to celebrate, but as you know, there are still many challenges ahead. As your friend and representative, I will continue to find opportunities to work with my colleagues in the legislature to ensure that we are providing resources to our LGBTQ youth and seniors, that we pass protections for our transgender brothers and sisters, and that we educate each other on the importance of how our differences make us a stronger community.

There is no doubt in my mind that the ImageOut Film Festival has played a significant role in not only entertaining but also educating New Yorkers so that we may live full, honest, open lives with dignity, equality, and respect. You have enriched our community, celebrated our diversity, and brought visibility through artistic works.

ImageOut Film Festival has promoted awareness and provided a context to allow causes such as marriage equality to become a reality.

Thank you to the volunteers, board members, supporters and sponsors of ImageOut for your strong dedication and commitment to this festival, and I want to thank you for making the ImageOut Film Festival one of the showcase events of our region.

So, sit back and enjoy the show!

In Pride, Harry B. Bronson Member of Assembly

City of Rochester, NY Rochester City Council

City Hall Room 301A • 30 Church Street • Rochester, New York 14614-1290

Loretta C. Scott, President Councilmember At-Large Dana K. Miller, Vice- President Councilmember At-Large Molly Clifford Councilmember Northwest District Carolee A. Conklin Councilmember At-Large Matt Haag Councilmember At-Large Adam C. McFadden Councilmember South District Jacklyn Ortiz Councilmember At-Large Michael A. Patterson Councilmember Northeast District Elaine M. Spaull Councilmember East District

October 6, 2016

Board of Directors ImageOut 274 North Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 Dear ImageOut Board Members, Staff, and Volunteers: Each October we excitedly welcome the ImageOut Film and Video Festival, and with it, the many guests who attend the various screenings throughout the City of Rochester.

We believe that the work done by your team putting together this world-class festival helps to sustain a culture of vibrancy in our City; that is why we continue to support ImageOut as a Grant maker.

Over the last few years the LGBTQ community has seen its share of ups and downs.

We celebrated marriage equality as it spread across the nation, and we fought a backlash of discriminatory “religious freedom” and bathroom laws in states like Indiana and North Carolina. We have been emboldened to see an influx of out and proud LGBTQ individuals in entertainment, sports, and politics, and together we mourned the senseless rampage of the Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando. Through victories and tribulations we as a community become stronger together.

That is why we as a City must continue to support members of our own LGBTQ community. It is why the City of Rochester puts itself on the forefront of progressive LGBTQ policy, and why we are honored to host this festival in Rochester. ImageOut provides a glimpse into the lives of a diverse range of LGBTQ people all over the world. They provide a slice of life, sharing stories, that both let people know they are not alone and make familiar the unfamiliar. This festival is about humanizing and expressing both individualized and collective LGBTQ experiences. They tell a story, start a dialogue, and look at meaningful solutions to make our community the best it can be by using the power of film. Thank you for choosing our City to share this message, and welcome to Rochester!

Sincerely,

Loretta C. Scott

Dana K. Miller

Adam C. McFadden

Carolee A. Conklin

Elaine M. Spaull

Matt Haag

Jacklyn Ortiz

Michael A. Patterson

Molly Clifford

Phone: (585) 428-7538

Fax: (585) 428-6347

www.cityofrochester.gov

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ImageOut Film Awards ImageOut celebrates independent filmmakers with the annual Audience and Jury Awards

The 15th Annual Audience Awards

2015 ImageOut Audience Awards:

Best Independent Narrative Feature

Akron

The 4th Annual Jury Awards International and local filmmakers, festival programmers, film critics, and film lovers will be selected to form the different juries selecting the Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Short from our Festival lineup.

2016 Jury Award Underwriters

2015 ImageOut Jury Awards:

Best Independent Narrative Feature

Margarita, With A Straw

Best Narrative Feature: Giuseppe Erba and Mark Pierzynski

Directed by: Shonali Bose and Nilesh Maniyar

Tangerine

Best Narrative Feature: ImageOut Board of Directors

Best Documentary Feature: Nocon & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Best Documentary Feature: Sally and Jamie Whitbeck

Best Short: ImageOut Board of Directors

2016 Audience Award Underwriters

Best Short: ImageOut Board of Directors

Your Opinion Counts!

Winners are selected by your votes on ballots provided at every screening. Audience recognition beyond applause is very important to filmmakers. Awards make a difference when filmmakers apply for grants/funding, submit to other film festivals, and seek distribution for their work. Help us support our filmmakers!

Directed by: Sasha King and Brian O’Donnell

Best Independent Documentary Feature

The Guy With The Knife Directed by: Alison Armstrong

Best Independent Short

TrĂŠmulo (Trembling) Directed by: Roberto Fiesco

Special Narrative Jury Prize: Directed by: Sean Baker

Flower City Flicks

ImageOut showcases the creativity of area filmmakers through the Flower City Flicks Film Program.

The Mary Elizabeth Knight Flower City Flicks Fund

Mary Elizabeth Knight was a long-time supporter of ImageOut and fan of Flower City Flicks. In her memory and to honor her loyalty toward ImageOut, her friends, after conversations with her husband Clem, a loyal ImageOut supporter himself, started the Fund. ImageOut is grateful to these individuals and for the years of assistance provided by Clem and Mary Elizabeth Knight. We are pleased for the opportunity to offer this award as a tribute to Mary Elizabeth. Please consider making a donation to the Fund in memory of Mary Elizabeth Knight.

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Best Independent Documentary Feature

The Guy With The Knife Directed by: Alison Armstrong Special Documentary Jury Prize:

Game Face Directed by. Michiel Thomas

Best Independent Short

Hole Directed by: Martin Edralin Special Short Film Jury Prize:

Stealth Directed by: Bennett Lasseter

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ImageOutreach: Making ImageOut Accessible

Young Adults

ImageOut believes everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the larger LGBT community regardless of age, financial need or disability. Our goal is to reach more people every year.

To encourage young adults (24 and under) to attend ImageOut a $2 discount is available to many of the films shown during the Festival as well as a $20 Full Festival Pass discount. Individual purchases must be made at in-person advance ticket sales or at the theater box offices with a valid photo ID. Requests for group tickets may be ordered in advance by contacting the ImageOut office but must be received no later than Friday, September 30, 2016.

Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Seniors

Please use the relay service at 1-800-662-1220 to order tickets by phone (for your reference the ImageOut office phone number is 585-271-2640). From our beginning 24 years ago, ImageOut programs have provided sign language interpreting whenever requested. Interpreting for Festival films is available only upon request during advance ticket sales (prior to 5:00pm Friday, October 2nd) to guarantee that an interpreter can be present and prepared. Films that will be interpreted will be noted on the Festival Schedule page at www.imageout.org.

Wheelchair Accessibility

ImageOut venues (Little Theatre and Dryden Theatre) are wheelchair accessible. The Little Theatre provides a limited number of wheelchair accessible seats; additional accessible seating is available upon request during the advance ticket sales period prior to 5:00pm Friday, September 30th to ensure adequate seating arrangements.

As appreciation for their role in the community, and to encourage further participation in the festival, a $2 discount is available to individuals over the age of 65 for many films shown during the Festival as well as a $20 Full Festival Pass discount.

Individual purchases must be made at in-person advance ticket sales or at the theater box offices with a valid photo ID.

Community Partners

ImageOutreach connects our patrons to the greater Rochester community – arts and media organizations, social clubs, volunteer groups, churches, and health care facilities – that speak to their interests. Read about our Community Partners in this program guide, and consider joining and supporting our local LGBT-friendly organizations.

Free or Discounted Tickets

You Can Help

If you or someone you know could benefit from these programs, call (585) 271-2640 or email us at office@imageout.org.

ImageOutreach provides tickets to individuals of limited financial means through partner human service organizations. If your organization provides services to people of limited financial means that would like to part of our audience please contact the ImageOut office at 585-271-2640.

Next Generation Film Series

Devoted to films by, for, and about LGBT youth. Youth are invited and encouraged to participate in film selection, so that the films we show are relevant to the issues, concerns, and experiences of today’s LGBT youth. Tickets are free to all Next Generation Series films for anyone under 21.

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If you can help defray the costs of these programs, add a donation with your ticket order and earmark the funds for ImageOutreach, visit www.imageout.org/outreach. htm to donate online or send a check marked “Outreach” to ImageOut, 274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607. Thank you!

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FESTIVAL EVE PARTY Thursday, October 6th

7:00-9:30pm at Skylark Lounge (40 South Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607)

Featuring Our Very Special Guest

Mrs. Kasha Davis Our opening party on the Eve of the Festival will be generously hosted by Skylark Lounge – home of “Rochester’s Best Meatballs”. There will be tasty snacks (including traditional meatballs with house-made marinara, spicy chicken meatballs with buffalo sauce, and black bean meatless balls with lime/ cilantro remoulade), Hedonist Chocolates,

drink specials, and plenty of fun for all ImageOut members and patrons who have purchased a ticket to either of the Opening Night films (Friday, October 7th Programs 1 & 2). There is free on-street parking in the neighborhood and two large paid parking lots in close proximity to Syklark Lounge.

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Heartland

Directed by: Maura Anderson USA / 2016 / 98 min.

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irector Maura Anderson and co-writer Velinda Godfrey had a pretty simple idea when they began shooting their film. They wanted to tell a story about a central character who wasn’t straight, living in Oklahoma. They wanted to make a film that wasn’t about being gay, but focused instead on common struggles and mistakes.

Heartland is the wonderful result of their labors.

The death of Lauren’s girlfriend leaves her devastated, empty, and unable to handle her grief. A twenty-something “starving artist,” she’s forced to move back home to rural Guthrie, Oklahoma, to live with her loving but stiflingly conservative mother until she can get back on her feet. It isn’t long before Lauren’s brother Justin and his fiancée, Carrie, also come to Mom’s to visit as they put the finishing touches on the winery they plan to open right there in Guthrie.

Carrie (Laura Spencer, The Big Bang Theory, Bones, Sleepy Hollow) is Napa born and raised and she’s an immediate fish out of water in Oklahoma. When Justin has to leave for two days for business, it’s left to Lauren (played by Godfrey) to play tour guide for Carrie, and as their friendship deepens, she unexpectedly finds herself finally stepping back into the light after so long in the dark. But at what cost?

A sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always relatable film about love and loss and the lines that blur, Heartland premiered in March at the Cinequest Film Festival where it won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature Drama. With tight writing and stellar performances by the entire cast, Heartland is sure to be a favorite at this year’s festival. ~ Georgia Beers

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Other People Directed by: Chris Kelly USA / 2016 / 97 min.

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omedy writer-director Chris Kelly draws from his own life experience for his debut feature film, Other People, a heartbreaking, often hilarious look at one young man’s year-long journey from agony to acceptance.

David (a fabulously understated Jesse Plemons, TV’s Breaking Bad, Fargo, and Friday Night Lights) is a 29-year-old comedy writer. He’s been living in New York City with Paul, his boyfriend of five years, and working hard on his career. But this is not a good year for David. In fact, it’s one of his worst. His writing career has still not taken off; he and Paul have broken up, and hardest of all, he must fly home to Sacramento to help care for his dying mother (Molly Shannon, Me, Earl and the Dying Girl, TV’s Saturday Night Live, in a shockingly gutwrenching performance).

We spend the next twelve months with David as he watches his beloved mother’s health deteriorate, as she has to slowly let go of pieces and parts of her life – from her hair to her job – even as he tries to make her laugh while she does the same for him. He hides his breakup from her, not wanting to give her one more reason to die unhappy, but it eats at him, keeping him from noticing that his two younger sisters could use their big brother to lean on. It also doesn’t help his relationship with his father (Bradley Whitford, TV’s The West Wing, Transparent), which is perfectly fine unless it comes to David’s sexuality – something his father refuses to accept or even discuss.

Unsurprisingly, keeping a brave front starts to send David into his own emotional meltdown as he struggles to stay strong for the sake of his family.

Peppered with a variety of sometimes zany, sometimes awesome supporting characters, and making us laugh exactly when we feel like the emotion is just too much, Other People packs in a tidal wave of pain, love, loss, and hilarity that anybody who’s nursed a loved one through cancer will instinctively recognize. And just like David, we will find that it is only when we dig through those feelings – every last one of them – that we will finally get to the actual heart. ~ Georgia Beers

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Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride!

Directed by: Robyn Symon USA / 2016 / 75 min.

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darkly funny, stranger-than-fiction film that’s full of family drama and fireworks. During a nasty divorce, Butch Stein, the 67 year-old Jewish macho and homophobic owner of a South Florida auto-wrecking company hides from the law... as a woman, which starts this twisting tale of self discovery. Naming herself after her two idols – Gloria Estefan and Gloria Steinem, she decides to remodel herself in much the same way Butch once lovingly restored his old cars. As a senior citizen, she undergoes a risky sex change operation, becomes a dominatrix then a transgender activist, and along the way finds love – all while trying to reconcile with her dysfunctional family.

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Uncle Gloria was selected for a prestigious Film Independent Documentary Lab Fellowship with the International Documentary Association. Shot over 20 years, this amazing documentary got its start when former PBS producer, Robyn Symon, recieved a call to film Stein’s reassignment process.

With a twisting plot and lots of humor, Uncle Gloria is an important film about letting go of labels and accepting people for who they are.

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First Girl I Loved Directed by: Kerem Sanga USA / 2016 / 91 min.

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ndependent and quietly confident 17-year-old Anne (Dylan Gelula, TV’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) suddenly finds the routine softball game she’s photographing for the school yearbook much more interesting when beautiful Sasha (Brianna Hildebrand) comes into focus. Within the ruse of an “interview,” Anne stirs Sasha’s desire to get to know her on a deeper level. Meanwhile, her best friend Clifton (Mateo Arias) is initially slow to grasp that the object of Anne’s affection is a girl, and when he figures out the attraction is romantic, he does everything in his power to prevent it from blossoming. Clueless that Clifton is outraged because he has a secret crush on her, Anne forges ahead with what she thinks is a burgeoning first love, while Sasha begins to doubt her own instincts.

An award-winner at this year’s Sundance film festival, First Girl I Loved is both more than a love triangle and more than a coming-out story. It explores the complexities of discovering and expressing who we are, pitted against the skewed expectations of all those involved. The unusual, nonsequential structure reveals how the characters (like all of us) perceive and remember a common experience very differently, yet each thinks that they alone know the truth.

Anne, Sasha and Clifton individually believe that their feelings for each other are mutual, when in fact they are quite different. The story finds deeper layers by examining ideas of sexual fluidity as well as when and with whom young people have the right to form romantic attachments.

The compelling, authentic Dylan Gelula and her co-stars – the lovely Brianna Hildebrand and the energetic Mateo Arias – could easily use First Girl I Loved as a calling card for future work. Kerem Sanga (award winning writer-director of The Young Kieslowski) gives us another audience favorite: a relatable and sensitive drama that has a rhythm all its own, like we are watching it from a porch swing on a warm, summer day. ~ Adrienne Ehrlich

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Check It

Directed by: Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer USA / 2016 / 91 min.

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t’s hardly news that the LGBTQ community routinely faces discrimination and harassment, and that’s especially true for LGBTQ people of color. In very few places are the challenges faced by our community more evident than in our nation’s capitol, which has one of the highest rates of hate crimes against LGBTQ people in the country. Enter the gripping documentary, Check It.

Formed in 2009 by three gay DC 9th-graders as a means to defend themselves against bullying, the Check It gang now boasts over 200 members – and they are fierce!

Anyone who attacks a Check It member thinking that because their intended victim is gay or trans there won’t be any consequences, is in for a rude awakening. These youth – many of whom have been rejected by family and on their own since the age of 14 or younger – have no fear of fighting for their de facto brothers and sisters.

Navigating life as a youth with a sexual orientation or gender identity/expression outside the mainstream can present enough challenges. These young people, however, often face additional obstacles: homelessness, poverty, and illiteracy to name just a few. Fortunately, they have each other, and a guardian angel of sorts in Ron Moten, an ex-con who now is giving back to the community as a counselor to these severely at-risk youth. Through Moten’s connections, several of the kids are able to enroll in a summer camp hosted by a local fashion show producer to learn about the industry. Another young man, named Skittles, is introduced to a boxing trainer who tells him, “if you wanna be gay and fight, get paid for it.”

Though the odds seem stacked against these young people, this incredibly powerful film resonates with hope.

Executive produced by Steve Buscemi and Stanley Tucci, this film calls to mind Out in the Night (ImageOut 2014), mixed with RuPaul’s Drag Race, Project Runway, and Rocky. And as with Rocky, audiences will definitely be cheering for these amazing, brave underdogs. ~ Christopher Roesch

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SATURDAY, OCT. 8 • 4:15PM • LITTLE THEATRE 1

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Southwest Of Salem: The Story Of The San Antonio Four Directed by: Deborah S. Esquenazi USA / 2016 / 91 min.

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ne has only to look at a newspaper or watch the evening news to get a sense that the justice system in our country doesn’t treat all people equally. People of color know this all too well. And when charges of sexual abuse start flying, when the authorities round up “the usual suspects,” it’s a good bet that someone who’s perceived to be part of the LGBT community will stand accused. Now imagine it’s 1994, and the alleged crime took place in San Antonio, Texas. Southwest Of Salem is a frank examination of a disconcerting case of four Latino lesbian women accused of sexual assault.

Liz Ramirez was disowned at the age of 16 when she came out to her mother. She was taken in by her sister and brotherin-law. Three years later, she has her own apartment, and agrees to let her 7- and 9-year-old nieces stay with her for a week. When the girls return home, they allegedly report that Liz and three of her friends sexually assaulted them. Soon, all four women are arrested.

The deck was stacked against the accused from the start.

The fact that the women were lesbians was not supposed to be mentioned, yet the prosecutor did so anyway. It was difficult to find jurors in conservative San Antonio who weren’t homophobic. And there were sensational accusations that the women were engaged in some sort of satanic ritual. Eventually, all four women were convicted, receiving sentences ranging from 15 years to 37.5 years in prison.

This gripping documentary examines the bias against the LGBT community which is too often apparent in our criminal justice system. Despite the system’s premise that a person accused remains innocent until proven guilty, these women were faced with the Herculean task of disproving something that never happened. This account of a modern-day witch } hunt will provoke outrage at the miscarriage of justice that robbed these young women of a good portion of the prime of their lives. ~ Christopher Roesch

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Jonathan

Directed by: Piotr J. Lewandowski Germany / 2016 / 95 min.

In German with English subtitles

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ife doesn’t wait for you. I’ve learned that.”

Burghardt is fighting a losing battle with skin cancer, and his son Jonathan has put his life on hold to care for his dying father. Years earlier, it was Burghardt who had made the sacrifices, raising Jonathan by himself following the tragic death of his wife. With his father too ill to work, Jonathan is left to work with his aunt Martha to run the family farm. Though all three live together on the farm, Martha and Burghardt have not spoken in years.

Even with Burghardt growing closer and closer to death, neither is willing to put aside their hostilities and make peace.

So deep is the divide between Burghardt and Martha that neither will speak of it with Jonathan, who’s left completely in the dark about the origin of their feud and so much more. But when Martha greets a stranger from their past with a shotgun, the secrets and lies begin to unravel. Soon, Jonathan will confront the truth behind his mother’s death and his father’s life. With time winding down, Burghardt will have one last chance to rekindle the life that he set aside so many years ago.

Jonathan is a remarkable film about the sacrifices that family makes for each other, painful secrets, and hidden sexuality. Each scene in this emotional masterpiece is shot as though it were borrowed from a landscape painting, and the beauty of the film’s cinematography is matched only by its leading actor. Jannis Niewöhner (ImageOut 2015 favorite The Girl King) headlines an extraordinary cast, who deliver powerful emotions with incredible tenderness. Brooding, honest, heartbreaking, and beautiful, Jonathan is a film no one should miss. ~ Steve Weisenreder

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Suicide Kale Directed by: Carli Usdin USA / 2015 / 78 min.

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ou and your new significant other are having lunch one lovely Sunday afternoon at the home of your close friends, another couple in a happy, longterm relationship. Everything is going just fine, when you accidentally stumble across an unsigned suicide note in your friends’ bedroom.

What do you do?

That’s the premise of Suicide Kale, a quirky, dark comedy written by out actress Brittani Nichols, who plays Jasmine, the half of the couple who finds the note. To maintain decorum, the only one she can talk to about this sticky situation is her new girlfriend, Penn (Lindsay Hicks, in a star turn). Trouble is, Penn isn’t the kind of girl to take this – or much else – seriously, but they decide to subtly work together to figure out whether it’s Jordan (Brianna Baker) or Billie (out actress Jasika Nicole, TV’s TV’s Fringe, Scandal) who wants to do herself in. Of course, it’s not long long before Jordan and Billie are wondering why their friends are acting so weird. Add to that the stress of displaying the shiny happiness of their lives, even though they’re both miserable. Then toss in Jasmine and Penn’s anxiety about their very new relationship, and you’ve got the perfect comedy recipe of two couples doing their best not to freak out over their lives, but instead just nod, smile, and enjoy their kale salad.

It will come as no surprise to hear this film is very heavy on dialogue; there’s little to no action, but don’t let that deter you because the four actresses make magic onscreen. Shot over the course of just a few days, it’s a heavily ad-libbed script, which only increases its awesomeness and relatability.

All four characters are flawed in major ways. But you like them anyway, so you keep on following. Don’t miss this one. ~ Georgia Beers

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Lazy Eye

Directed by: Tim Kirkman USA / 2016 / 88 min.

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ean is staring down mid-life through the lenses of his new trifocals. By every measure he lives a fortunate, even enviable life. He’s a successful graphic designer with a house in the trendy Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles and a small, but lavish vacation home overlooking the Mojave Desert in Joshua Tree.

He’s attractive, intelligent, and distinguished. Yet an email from Alex, the man who broke his heart amid a torrid love affair fifteen years earlier, sends him into a tailspin.

Unable to ignore his desire to reconnect, he invites Alex to spend a weekend with him at his desert home. While Dean may be emotionally conflicted by the impending reunion, there’s no question about his physical excitement. Just thinking about seeing Alex again fills him with lust. It takes only minutes for the two men to rekindle their physical connection:

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they’re interlocked in passionate sex almost immediately.

Reestablishing their intellectual and emotional connection, however, will take much longer. Over the course of their visit Dean and Alex will unpack the baggage of their time together fifteen years ago, explore the marks that they’ve left on each other, and rediscover themselves in the process.

Lazy Eye provides a thought-provoking look at life on the cusp of its second half, opportunities missed, and refined expectations. Flashbacks to the affair of fifteen years ago help to draw a stark comparison between the carpe diem optimism of youth and the more subdued idealism that comes with years and experience. Ultimately the strength of the film lies in its masterfully written dialogue, delivered with perfection through a pair of stellar acting performances. Passionate, sexy, and introspective, Lazy Eye will invigorate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. ~ Stephen K. Weisenreder

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Angry Indian Goddesses Directed by: Pan Nalin India / 2015 / 115 min.

In Hindi & English with some English subtitles

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he very first Indian female buddy movie ever, Angry Indian Goddesses is a testament to the empowerment of women everywhere – especially in India, where such issues as misogyny and rape culture are still alarmingly commonplace.

After an awesome opening sequence, showing us how each of our main characters deal with sexism in their everyday lives, Frieda – a talented photographer – invites her five closest friends to her isolated house in Goa. The group is diverse: Joanna is an aspiring actress, Pam is a stay-at-home mom, Mad is a singer/songwriter, Suranjana is a company CEO, and Nargis is an activist. The friends haven’t all been together in several years, which means there are personal problems to be revealed and tensions that bubble up. But those issues are overshadowed by the fact that Frieda has invited them all together because she’s getting married… and none of them knows to whom.

There’s a lot to keep track of, as each woman is dealing with her own problems, but the characters are so well written that you get to know them quickly, and they’re so human that you alternately like and dislike them at different times. Each of the actresses is well-known in the Indian film industry, and the performances are excellent all around (Sarah-Jane Dias, who plays Frieda, is especially good).

Director/writer Pan Nalin is an accomplished filmmaker in India and abroad, and he manages to squeeze a lot into one film, even though the majority of the story takes place in a single location. Angry Indian Goddesses is a little bit buddy film, a little bit comedy, a little bit chick flick, a little bit message movie, all rolled into one. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. Most of all, it will make you think. ~ Georgia Beers

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Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo (Théo et Hugo dans le même bateau)

Directed by: Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau France / 2016 / 97 min. In French with English subtitles.

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he illicit thrill of an anonymous sexual encounter paves a path toward something even more intimate in the erotic drama Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo. The film opens in the dimly lit depths of a Parisian sex club, where Hugo (François Nambot) catches the roving eye of curly-haired Théo (Geoffrey Couët). Théo works hard to make sure he catches Hugo’s as well, competing against the throbbing beat of the club’s sound system and an endless sea of naked, neon-lit flesh. But when the young men’s lips finally meet (while otherwise engaged with different partners), everything around them melts away and there’s an instant connection.

After their passionate encounter, Théo and Hugo decide they don’t want things to end there, and leave the club together. Renting bikes, they continue their flirtation, talking and gradually learning more about one another than either ever expected. Unfolding in real time, Théo and Hugo’s conversation takes them out into the streets of Paris after dark, and into the wee hours of the morning, as the men eventually find an intimacy which penetrates even deeper than the activities that led to their meeting.

Despite the pulse-raising 18-minute hardcore orgy that kicks things off, Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo doesn’t feel gratuitous as it recreates the physical and emotional state of our two lovestruck leads. Reminiscent of Weekend, Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy, and Shortbus (ImageOut 2006), directors Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau (previous ImageOut selections The Adventures of Felix and Côte d’Azur), manage to find the perfect balance of sexy and sweet. Their shockingly romantic film feels thrillingly alive, capturing the intoxicating sensation of love at first sight. ~ Adam Lubitow

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Political Animals

Directed by: Jonah Markowitz and Tracy Wares USA / 2016 / 87 min.

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he Stonewall Riots, Harvey Milk, Barney Frank – all familiar names to those with knowledge of the ongoing fight for LGBT civil rights. But there have been many other crusaders who may not have had a national spotlight, whose contributions have been equally instrumental in securing the rights enjoyed by our community today. Political Animals introduces audiences to four of these heroes.

As a young adult, Sheila Kuehl was a TV star, portraying Zelda on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. However, rumors about her sexuality eventually led to Kuehl abandoning acting completely. In 1994, she made an amazing comeback – in politics. Before her run for office, no out gay person had so much as won a primary in a state-wide election in California.

But Kuehl made history, becoming the first openly gay member of the state legislature.

Kuehl was joined by Carole Migden, who claimed that while Kuehl was the first lesbian in the legislature, she was “the first femme.” Migden would go on to help create California’s domestic partnership registry. Along with her subsequent efforts to expand domestic partnership benefits, this was critical in laying the foundation upon which marriage equality would later be built.

Before the end of the 1990s, Jackie Goldberg and Christine Kehoe would add their names to the growing LGBT legislative contingent. Together, the four openly gay women would make great strides in fighting for rights most straight people take for granted. While we’ve accomplished much, recent anti-LGBT laws serve as a painful reminder that much work remains to be done. As Goldberg says, our community should not accept anything less than equal protection under the law. ~ Christopher Roesch

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Departure

Directed by: Andrew Steggall UK/France / 2015 / 108 min.

In English and French with some English subtitles

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eparture is an absorbing coming-of-age drama centered on a British teenager and his crumbling family. 15-year-old Elliot and his mother have come to the French countryside to prepare the family vacation home to be sold. His parent’s marriage is coming to an end, but Elliot is about to embark on his first experience in love.

Intelligent, sensitive, and fiercely independent, Elliot is the kind of kid that spends his time in the cafe writing poetry. He’s the kind of kid who actually uses words like “edifying” and “incrementally” in everyday speech; the kind of kid who pairs his sensible rubber rain boots with a historic French military coat. Mom hates the jacket and implores him to wear something else, but he brushes the criticism aside with a simple, “I like it.” When Elliot stumbles across a dead bird in the woods, he takes a few feathers and places them in his hair.

He’s that kind of kid.

Elliot is immediately captivated when he first spots badboy Clement swimming in the reservoir. Self-conscious for possibly the first time in his life, Elliot quickly rips the feathers from his hair. Clement is everything he isn’t, but Elliot fearlessly sets out to befriend the cigarette-smoking motorcycle mechanic. Mired in his own family heartache, Clement needs a friend and Elliot fits the bill. Soon the unlikely duo is inseparable. Elliot is madly in love. Could this be it? Could this be his first love?

From the honest depiction of a skipped breath at the passing of his crush to the terrifying moment of first touch, Departure perfectly captures the painful ecstasy of first love.

Poetic, well-acted, and remarkably real, the film is a must-see movie experience that is sure to resonate with all audiences. ~ Stephen Weisenreder

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SHORTS PROGRAM

Quick Licks

Curated by: Michael Gamilla Total running time: 105 min.

The fabulous (mis)adventures of these queer women will make you laugh and cry.

Spunkle

Directed by: Lisa Donato / USA / 2016 / 11 min.

Tensions rise when a woman and her wife ask her brother to be the sperm donor of their baby... or the uncle... or the Spunkle!

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Vámonos

Vámonos

In English and Spanish with some English subtitles Directed by: Marvin Lemus / USA / 2015 / 12 min.

When Mac, a young butch Latina dies, her girlfriend, Hope, must overcome personal grief in order to respectfully send Mac off into the afterlife as she would’ve wanted.

This Is You And Me

Directed by: April Maxey / USA / 2015 / 16 min.

This Is You And Me

Marie and Susie share glances in an Auburn, NY bar leading both women to hook up and go home together. However the night takes a volatile turn when their intense connection triggers an unexpected reaction within Susie.

Tenders

Tenders

Directed by: Becky Lane / USA / 2016 / 10 min.

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Ithaca-based filmmaker Becky Lane returns to ImageOut with her latest film about a young woman seeking advice from her predecessor and discovering more about herself and her chosen vocation.

Night Four

B.

Directed by: Kai Stänicke / Germany / 2015 / 15 min.

Torn between a cold relationship with K. and her feelings for another woman, shy and insecure B. is heading for a disaster.

Night Four

Directed by: Chris Dougherty / USA / 2015 / 7 min.

The Escape Hatch

Newly adoptive parents and partners Lauren and Brooke struggle with how to handle their crying infant daughter… and things get out of hand.

Girl Night Stand

The Escape Hatch Directed by: David Willing / Australia / 2016 / 10 min.

A girl walks into a restaurant dressed as Wonder Woman and orders a beer. A feel good film about love and courage.

Girl Night Stand Directed by: Jenna Laurenzo / USA / 2015 / 10 min.

A young woman questions her sexuality after having a one night stand with another woman.

Oh-Be-Joyful

Oh-Be-Joyful Directed by: Susan Jacobson / UK / 2015 / 14 min.

Potty-mouthed Rita will stop at nothing to drag her granddaughter, Sophie, kicking and screaming out of the closet.

From spilling her own sordid secrets, to a botched shoplifting spree, Rita is determined that Sophie live honestly.

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Tomcat (Kater)

Directed by: Händl Klaus Austria / 2016 / 114 min.

In German with English subtitles

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inner of the Teddy Award for best LGBT-related feature film at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, Tomcat offers a unique birdseye view into a relationship on the brink of collapse. Andreas and Stefan (Philipp Hochmair and Lukas Turtur), a well-off couple who work and perform for the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, spend their off-time idling naked around their sun-soaked house, listening to Ravel and loving on their adorable cat, Moses.

But their relationship is put to the test when a sudden burst of unprovoked violence leads Stefan to question just what type of person he’s chosen to build a life with. As resentment, fear, and distrust rear their heads, both Stefan and Andreas have to come to terms with the unknowable fathoms of themselves and each other, leading to a deep rift in their once-harmonious love nest. The distance between the two widens further when both men gravitate toward the shy and sympathetic clarinetist, Lorenz (Thomas Stipsits), to help sooth their pain.

Lead actors Hochmair and Tutur fully immerse themselves in this contemplative character study that zeros in on the limits to how much we can ever really know the ones we love. Filled with painful truths, the film’s German title, Kater, perfectly encapsulates the film’s sneaky nature as it plays on the word’s dual meaning for “male cat” and “hangover,” and defines the film’s focus on a single, inexplicably primal impulse that leads to a long and uncertain road of recovery. ~ Josh Prete

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Me, Myself And Her (Io e Lei) Directed by: Maria Sole Tognazzi Italy / 2015 / 102 min.

In Italian with English subtitles

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n a story of love, betrayal, and finding one’s self, director Maria Sole Tognazzi (Past Perfect, Portrait of My Father) beefs up a rather well-used theme with superb dialog, strong character chemistry, and a delightful dose of believable banter and humorous situations, while never going over the top.

Frederika, played by seven-time Donatello Award winner Margherita Buy (His Secret Life, Marriage and Other Disasters), a divorced, bisexual mother, and successful architect who has been in a wonderful relationship for the past five years with Marina, (Sabina Ferelli, The Great Beauty) a former actress turned esteemed restaurateur. Nearing mid life, and successful in their careers, they share their townhouse and what appears to be a comfortable and affectionate partnership. At home they cuddle on the couch watching their shows, banter over the cat sleeping on or off the furniture, and display a joie de vivre silliness that rounds out their appeal as a couple.

The fly in the ointment is their totally differing approach to being publicly open regarding their relationship. Frederika remains self-conscious and struggles with some internal discomfort, worrying at times that they have troubled or damaged her son. Marina, on the other hand, is fully out and comfortable about being a lesbian. Though some predictable drama over this ensues, it is hardly without its complexities: betrayal is always a messy deal.

While the film tackles some uncomfortable issues, it is a well-balanced medley of comfortable love, harsh emotion, honest joy, playfulness, and reflection that is authentic and relatable. For her second feature film, Tognazzi (daughter of Ugo Tognazzi of La Cage aux Folles fame) serves up Italy’s first romantic dramedy featuring a lesbian couple. Me, Myself and Her is sure to be a crowd pleaser and an award winner on the festival circuit. ~ Jennifer Morgan

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Closet Monster Directed by: Stephen Dunn Canada / 2015 / 90 min.

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ark humor and body horror imagery seamlessly meld in this distinct directorial debut from 26-year-old Canadian wunderkind Stephen Dunn. Winner of the award for Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, Closet Monster is a coming-of-age story unlike any you’ve seen before.

After growing up in a broken home with a sometimes charming, often drunk father, Oscar (Connor Jessup, Falling Skies and American Crime) is now a creative high school introvert, and wants nothing more than to escape his small town. That is until he takes a summer job at a hardware store and becomes drawn to a freewheeling charismatic co-worker, aptly named Wilder (Aliocha Schneider). Oscar’s attraction to Wilder spurs in him a sexual awakening complicated by violent psycho-sexual hallucinations that harken back to a viscous hate crime Oscar witnessed at a young age. Luckily for Oscar, he’s never without his trusty best friend, a talking hamster named Buffy (voiced by Isabella Rossellini), whose wry observations bring a welcome sense of levity to Oscar’s journey of self-discovery.

Mixing brazen oddness with fun 90’s nostalgia and a quirky sense of humor, writer and director Dunn has created an accomplished and assured debut that promises great things to come from a bold new cinematic voice. ~ Josh Prete

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Demimonde (Félvilág) Directed by: Attila Szász Hungary / 2015 / 88 min.

In Hungarian with English subtitles

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lush period mystery, Demimonde opens with the dead body of a beautiful woman floating along the rivers of 1910 Budapest, and only ratchets up the tension from there. When young, cat-eyed Kató (Laura Döbrösi) is offered a position by the seemingly well-intentioned Rózsi (Dorka Gryllus) to be the maid of the famous Ms. Elza Mágnás (Patricia Kovács), she is thrown into a world unlike any she’s experienced before. Elza, a bewitching socialite whose sexual escapades enrapture the gossips of high society, immediately takes Kato under her wing, gifting her fine clothes and taking her along for exhilarating nights on the town. But when Kato learns that Elza’s ostensibly perfect world was created through what Kato deems to be sinful acts, she is torn between the piety of Rozsi and the decadence of the Lady she serves.

This sensual costume drama is sure to subvert audience expectations.

Rarely do you see such strong female characters so in control of their sexuality in traditionally buttoned-up period pieces. With elaborate costumes, fierce performances from its three female leads, and a velvety air of mystery, Demimonde will – much like the alluring Ms. Elza – enrapt audience members from its mystifying opening to its startling finale. ~ Josh Prete

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Retake

Directed by: Nick Corporon USA / 2016 / 98 min.

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handsome middle-aged businessman patrols the streets of San Francisco looking for the perfect rent boy. Jonathan isn’t looking for the hottest or sexiest guy, rather he’s got a very specific type in mind. Back in his hotel room, he dresses them in a brown wig and douses them in a particular cologne. Exacting and ill-tempered, he auditions one and then another until he finds the perfect fit. Once he’s found what he’s looking for, he offers the chosen hustler a handsome salary to accompany him on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. No questions, no back-story; just dress and act as instructed and collect your cash.

In the tradition of so many great American road trip films, our mismatched duo hits the road. They stay at cheap motels, drink at local dives, and pose for pictures at roadside landmarks. But even as they begin to bond with each other and enjoy the company of a colorful couple traveling the same route, a pervasive sense of mystery continues to cast a shadow over the trip. Each time one of the many questions that surround Jonathan and his travel companion is answered, it only seems to open new and deeper questions.

Retake is a road trip film unlike any that you’ve seen before. The two central characters are damaged and imperfect, but sympathetic, earnest, and steeped in raw emotion.

Intriguing and provocative, this film will take you on a journey that rivals the one on the screen. ~ Stephen Weisenreder

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DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Strike A Pose

Directed by: Ester Gould & Reijer Zwaan Netherlands/Belgium / 2016 / 85 min.

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wenty five years ago, Carlton, Gabriel, Jose, Kevin, Luis, Oliver, and Salim (“Slam”) were living the dream. They were on tour with the biggest pop star in the world and sharing in the mega-fame from one of the top-grossing documentaries of all time. Strike a Pose is an extraordinary film about the seven stunningly attractive back-up dancers who we all fell in love with as Madonna’s co-stars in the influential 1991 documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare.

This documentary digs deep into the lives of its subjects and is packed full of juicy tidbits, jaw-dropping secrets, and surprisingly emotional revelations. Hear the fascinating personal stories of the seven dancers, learn how they felt about Madonna then (and how they feel now), find out who’s gay, and perhaps more shockingly, who’s not, and get the real story behind “the kiss.”

Strike a Pose also strikes a decidedly sentimental tone in a few pivotal scenes, as we look at the dancers’ all-toofamiliar struggles after the spotlight faded.

Hear the guys read touching fan mail, and see them reunite for the first time in years.

In one particularly remarkable scene, we get to relive the iconic truth or dare scene from the original documentary by watching them play a much more grown-up version of the game.

Strike a Pose is an absolute must-see for anyone who was a fan of Madonna: Truth or Dare. But even those who aren’t familiar with the original film and its seven break-out hotties will love this movie. So whether you’re a life-long fan of the Material Girl or a newbie who grew up in the era of Gaga, do not miss this fun, tender, and sensational documentary. ~ Stephen K Weisenreder

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One Kiss (Un bacio) Directed by: Ivan Cotroneo Italy / 2016 / 102 min.

In Italian with English subtitles

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igh school can be a brutal place, and the only way many of us get through at all is by relying on the friends we make there. Lorenzo (Rimau Ritzberger Grillo) has just been taken in by a loving foster couple who are thrilled to have him. Openly gay, Lorenzo is looking for a fresh start and ready to take on the world with a supportive family behind him. He imagines arriving for his first day of school greeted by throngs of adoring admirers showering him with affection, snapping selfies all the way.

Instead, all he gets are mean-spirited taunts and an “I Hate Lorenzo” Facebook page created in his honor.

Despite being a jock and one of the best players on the basketball team, Antonio (Leonardo Pazzagli) doesn’t fit in with the rest of his classmates. Quiet and reserved, he still hasn’t gotten over the death of his beloved older brother in a tragic motorcycle accident. Blu (Valentina Romani) is also an outcast, as rumors of her extensive sexual activity have resulted in her being branded as a “slut.”

Kindred spirits, Lorenzo, Antonio, and Blu are all misunderstood in their own ways. But the three band together and find exactly what they each need to make high school life bearable. But when Lorenzo develops a crush on Antonio, he makes a move that changes the course of their friendship forever.

Director Ivan Cotroneo (screenwriter of I Am Love, starring Tilda Swinton, and ImageOut 2011 Closing Night selection, Loose Cannons) brings a light touch to sometimes heavy material, injecting levity and flights of fantasy into a film which ultimately offers an unflinching look at the impact of homophobia and bullying on the lives of young people. We tend to think of friendship is the key to overcoming everything life may throw our way, but the reality is that sometimes even that isn’t enough. ~ Adam Lubitow

GUGLIELMO BIRAGHI AWARD Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists

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Family Commitments

Directed by: Hanno Olderdissen Germany / 2015 / 85 min.

In German, Arabic, and Yiddish with English subtitles

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ne thing we all have in common is family: it’s who we love, who we hate, and who we ultimately depend on. So it is with David (Max von Pufendorf) and his meddling mother, who wants her son to maintain his Jewish lineage. Meanwhile, his partner, Khaled (Omar El Saeidi) gets grief from his Arab father, who wants his son to be straight, get married, and have children. To make matters worse, David’s mother holds the purse strings to her son’s failing art gallery as well as the keys to his apartment.

Enter Sarah, who is not only nineteen and pregnant, but claims David is the father. David has just proposed to Khaled,

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but didn’t plan on there being a baby in the picture. Khaled thinks David needs to accept the child as his own, and raise it with him. The ant hill of lies everyone builds to promote their version of “family,” or at the very least protect the commitments that go along with their expected roles, begins to crumble when one person starts to tell the truth and another realizes it’s time to compromise or lose everything.

Very real and serious socio-political and religious conflicts between Jews and Arabs, perspectives on straight and gay relationships and the divide between upper and working classes – along with issues around adoption – are raised with humor and compassion by German director Hanno Olderdissen, as he shows that taking down barriers can begin with recognizing and celebrating our very own families. ~ Adrienne Ehrlich

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SHORTS PROGRAM

Tears & Fears Curated by: Michael Gamilla Total running time: 102 min.

Our 2016 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of longtime ImageOut supporters David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin.

A program in two parts dealing with fear: the anxiety of the unknown and the horror of pure evil, whether human or supernatural. Not for the faint of heart.

Oasis

Directed by: Joshua Longhurst / Australia / 2016 / 8 min.

It is the summer of 1993. Awkward and introverted teenager Dale has been dragged along by his parents to a caravan park.

One night as he finishes up in the shower block, Dale’s secret crush arrives.

Buddy

Buddy

In Dutch with English subtitles Directed by: Niels Bourgonje / Netherlands / 2015 / 12 min.

When a young man is asked by his ex lover to support him during an HIV test, he sees an opportunity to find out if there’s still a chance for reconciliation.

Thanks For Dancing (Takk for turen) Thanks For Dancing

Alzheimer’s: A Love Story

In Norwegian with English subtitles Directed by: Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken / Norway / 2016 / 19 min.

A lifelong relationship is coming to an end, as we follow two elderly men and former athletes during perhaps the last winter they spend together.

Alzheimer’s: A Love Story

Directed by: Gabe Schimmel, Monica Petruzzelli, Riani Singgih, Amanda Le USA / 2015 / 17 min.

Greg and Michael struggle with a disease that is actively eradicating the memory of their relationship 40+ years in the making.

The Culprit The Culprit

In Arabic with English subtitles Directed by: Michael Rittmannsberger / Germany/Austria / 2015 / 3 min.

Photo Op

When a young man is accused of a crime, his prideful confession, bearing no trace of regrets, resonates in the face of injustice.

Photo Op

Directed by: Dave Solomon / USA / 2015 / 10 min.

A lonely Brooklyn photographer musters the courage to come out from behind his camera to approach his crush. But there is more to the picture than meets the eye.

Tonight It’s You

Directed by: Dominic Haxton / Canada / 2016 / 16 min.

Tonight It’s You

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CJ ventures out for a late night hook up when things take a dark turn, leading him into something much more sinister than he could ever imagine.

PYOTR495

In Russian with English subtitles Directed by: Blake Mawson / Canada / 2016 / 15 min.

Set one evening in present-day Moscow, 16 year-old Pyotr is baited by an ultranationalist group known for their violent abductions and attacks bolstered by Russia’s LGBT propaganda law. But Pyotr has a dangerous secret his attackers could never have accounted for.

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Heavenly Creatures Directed by: Peter Jackson New Zealand / 1994 / 99 min.

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t a posh girls school in 1950’s New Zealand, two young girls from quite different backgrounds become fast friends. Director Peter Jackson (the Lord of the Rings trilogy) wends our way through an idyllic setting of mid 20th century innocence, young love, and youthful exuberance. Sadly, even here, darkness intrudes.

Heavenly Creatures stars Kate Winslet (Titanic, Sense and Sensibility) as Juliet Hulme and Melanie Lynskey (Up In The Air, Ever After) in the role of Pauline Parker, with both actresses making their film debuts. Sharing a love of Mario Lanza and creating elaborate tales of imaginary lands, the girls form a bond that slowly begins to isolate them from all else. Blending medieval kingdoms and Hollywood adventure, their fantasies abound with paramours and chivalry, embellished with blazing panoramic cinematography and judiciously edited CGI segments that only heighten our assimilation into their world, drawing us into the zeal of their affection.

When Juliet is stricken with tuberculosis and is hospitalized in isolation for many weeks, the two correspond in lengthy letters written in the personas of their fantasy alter egos.

Upon Juliet’s release from the hospital, the intensity of their relationship grows as their parents fear that the girl’s friendship has grown “unwholesome.” The fear of separation threatens their insular world, and a dark plan is formed.

Based on true events and Pauline Parker’s actual diaries, our ImageOut of the Archives feature offers up a finely crafted narrative that weaves itself around a slowly evolving obsession.

Heavenly Creatures is a milestone in many respects, marking Peter Jackson’s transition from low budget horror movies into the world of prestige filmmaking and launching the careers of two incredible talents in Lynskey and Winslet. While ambiguous about the precise nature of the girls’ relationship, Jackson (working with writing partner Fran Walsh) cleverly plays with the tropes of queer depictions in film, crafting an imaginative and sensitive portrait of teenage passion turned deadly. ~ Jennifer Morgan

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Burn Burn Burn Directed by: Chanya Button UK / 2015 / 106 min.

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he only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.” ~ Jack Kerouac

Dan’s death rocks his family, but not as much as it does his two best friends, from whom he kept his diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer. Seph (Laura Carmichael, “Lady Edith” from TV’s Downton Abbey, Madame Bovary) and Alex (Chloe Pirrie, TV’s Black Mirror, War and Peace) sit at his funeral, stunned, sad, and at a complete loss. Then Dan’s parents inform

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them that he’s left them a video. As they watch in astonishment, Dan tells them how much he loved them and how much their friendship meant to him. But he has one final request: he needs their help with his final wish, which is to have his ashes scattered in four specific locations across the United Kingdom.

For each stop, he’s made a video to explain the significance of that place, which they’re only to watch upon arrival.

Both women are reluctant at first, but when Alex catches her girlfriend cheating on her, and Seph – an unsuccessful actress – is fired from her job as a nanny, they set off on a road trip they’ll never forget. Dan’s videos not only show his deteriorating health, but run the gamut of emotions for him and for the girls. Throughout the course of his long goodbye, we learn more and more about each of them as their backstories fill in. As his health goes south, so do his filters, and he gets his beloved friends – using sometimes harsh methods – to look in the mirror, evaluate their own lives, and face their fears head on.

The first full-length feature for director Chanya Button, she does an impeccable job delivering on both emotion and comedy without making the movie feel too big for its britches.

Part buddy-movie comedy, part touching drama, Burn Burn Burn will take you on a journey that will stay with you long after the credits roll. ~ Georgia Beers

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Being 17 (Quand on a 17 ans) Directed by: André Téchiné France / 2016 / 116 min.

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amien (Kacey Mottet Klein) and Thomas (newcomer Corentin Fila) have an intense, almost instinctual dislike for one another. Though both boys are loners at their high school in southern France, their similar social status does nothing to endear one to the other. Thomas sees Damien as a spoiled know-it-all, while Damien views Thomas as a brainless bully, and any interaction between the two boys inevitably devolves into a physical altercation.

But when Damien’s physician mother, Marianne (the wonderful Sandrine Kiberlain, Violette, ImageOut 2014) makes a house call to the mountain farm owned by Thomas’ adopted family, she finds herself taking an immediate liking to the boy. Unaware of the the fraught relationship between Thomas and her own son, she invites Thomas to live with them while his ailing mother recovers in in the hospital. Forced to live in close quarters, the boys clash but eventually settle into a begrudging coexistence that’s not without the expected chest thumping and aggression that’s an unavoidable part of sharing space with hormonal teenage boys. Still, there’s an undercurrent of something more simmering just beneath the surface of their youthful bravado.

Director André Téchiné (The Witnesses and Wild Reeds, a classic of LGBT cinema) and co-writer Céline Sciamma (who previously turned her sensitive eye to adolescent life in Girlhood and the well-received ImageOut 2011 selection, Tomboy) coax marvelous, naturalistic performances from their stellar cast. Kacey Mottet Klein and Corentin Fila have an electric chemistry, capturing both the roiling masculinity and youthful confusion that fuels their conflicting desires. Both attracted and repelled by the other, the boys provide a potent reminder of exactly how thin the line between love and hatred can be. ~ Adam Lubitow

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DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?

Directed by: Tomer Heymann and Barak Heymann Israel / 2015 / 84 min.

In English and Hebrew with some English subtitles

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n this intimate documentary (winner of Panorama Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2016 Berlinale), a 40-year-old gay Israeli man living with HIV in London must confront his looming fears and attempt to resolve longsimmering differences with his conservative Jewish family.

When we first meet the amiable yet emotionally fragile Saar Maoz, he’s living alone comfortably and leading a busy life as a member of the London Gay Men’s Chorus while working full-time at an Apple Store. Raised by a strict military father and steadfast mother, he was forced to leave the family’s kibbutz when his sexual orientation became known. Now, after 20 years’ estrangement and a set of emotional and physical setbacks, Saar and his remarkably candid parents and siblings attempt to navigate through profound cultural, religious, and personal conflicts.

The film presents no villains or victims, asking us instead to step deep inside a close-knit but divided family, each member committed in his or her own way to honoring firmly held moral values while pained by the sacrifices that entails.

With restrained yet assured hands, the filmmakers –brothers Tomer and Barak Heymann, makers of Paper Dolls and The Queen Has No Crown – shade in every brutally honest hue of this complicated dynamic. The film’s universal message of acceptance through understanding is sure to resonate, as will the rousing musical scenes (including lively choral versions of Go West and Holding Out for a Hero). ~ Chris Keech / Frameline

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Esteros

Directed by: Papu Curotto Argentina/Brazil/France / 2016 / 82 min.

In Spanish with English subtitles

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e’ve all had someone in our lives who – for any number of reasons – isn’t anymore.

We may find ourselves thinking about them periodically, wondering where they are now, what they’re up to, or what kind of person they went on to become. Maybe this person was a close friend or an ex-lover, but certain individuals have a tendency to stick with us. So it is for childhood friends Matías and Jerónimo. Inseparable as young boys, their paths diverged in adolescence, just as their true feelings for one another were becoming clear.

More than ten years later, Matías (Ignacio Rogers) has returned to his hometown in Argentina with his girlfriend, Rochi (Renata Calmon). In town to enjoy the Carnival festivities, they run into Jerónimo (Esteban Masturini). The years have changed them both, but the young men recognize each other immediately. They make awkward small talk, catching each other up on their lives. Though just acquaintances now, the evidence that they were once much more is plain to see. Seeing his boyhood friend living confidently and openly as a gay man has a sobering effect on Matías, and feelings he’d spent years pushing aside suddenly become much harder to ignore.

Fate has brought Matías and Jerónimo back into each other’s lives, giving them another chance to do things over again; to see how things might have been if they’d made different choices. With Esteros, first-time director Papu Curotto tells an achingly tender love story, asking us to consider: “when life presents you with a second chance at happiness, would you have the courage to take it?” ~ Adam Lubitow

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SHORTS PROGRAM

Connections Curated by: Michael Gamilla Total running time: 102 min.

Our 2016 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of longtime ImageOut supporters David D Emert and Jon P Templin.

Comedy and romantic shorts about instant attraction, palpable chemistry, and some self-loving gays.

The Weigh In

Directed by: The Perez Bros / USA / 2014 / 2 min.

A queer re-imagining of boxing promos that knocks out homophobia.

Spark (Vonk)

In Dutch with English subtitles Directed by: Kuba Szutkowski and Edgar Kapp / Netherlands / 2016 / 8 min.

Spark

Lost and without any charge left on his phone, a mild-mannered cake delivery man gets more than directions and battery power at a husky mechanic’s garage.

Breaking Fast In English with Arabic with some English subtitles Directed by: Mike Mosallam / USA / 2015 / 18 min.

On the holiest night during the month of Ramadan, Mo, a practicing Muslim reluctantly attends his best friend’s birthday party, where he unexpectedly meets Kal, an all-American hunk.

Breaking Fast

MASK4MASK

MASK4MASK

Directed by: Aron Kantor / USA / 2015 / 4 min.

In a world where fetish is the norm, the true nature of deviance stands out.

Alex And Eric Forever (Alex y Eric para siempre)

In Spanish with English subtitles Directed by: Leo Adef / Spain / 2015 / 11 min.

Alex and Eric Forever

Alex and Eric can’t get their hands off each other. Both are hot and sexy with amazing chemistry. What could possibly be the problem?

**Spoilers**

**Spoilers** Directed by: Brendon McDonall / UK / 2016 / 22 min.

Leon and Felix are strangers on a plane who find they have an uncommon connection. But seizing the moment requires they first have to resist playing out their entire future in their heads.

Killer Friends Killer Friends

Directed by: Zach Noe Towers and Tina Carbone USA / 2015 / 11 min.

Time Quest

Four friends go on a camping trip that one won’t be coming back from alive.

Time Quest Directed by: John Dilley / USA / 2014 / 7 min.

The year is 2047. Humanity is on the verge of extinction. One man has been chosen to be the first to attempt time travel. The only chance for survival rests on his shoulders. However, he has other plans.

The Glory Hole

The Glory Hole

These C*cksucking Tears

Directed by: Daniel Maggio / USA / 2014 / 4 min.

Learn the heartwarming love story of how Jeff and Cosgrove met 22 years ago at a San Francisco “bookstore.”

These C*cksucking Tears Directed by: Dan Taberski / USA / 2015 / 15 min.

Meet Patrick Haggerty, the man behind the world’s first and only gay-themed country music album, Lavender Country, 40 years after its release.

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Slash

Directed by: Clay Liford USA / 2016 / 100 min.

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ay geeks get their day in Slash, writer-director Clay Liford’s funny, bittersweet dramedy of selfdiscovery set in a subculture that’s been tragically unexplored in the world of queer cinema.

Shy, 15-year-old Neil (Michael Johnston, MTV’s Teen Wolf) is still figuring himself out. An outsider at his suburban Texas high school, he retreats into a world of fantasy, penning slash fiction (erotic tales featuring fictional characters engaging in same-sex encounters) starring the muscled male protagonist of his favorite science fiction novels. These stories allow Neil to hone his writing talent while providing a much-needed outlet to explore his burgeoning sexual identity, though he never intends for his work to ever be seen by an audience.

But when Neil’s notebook falls into the hands of his judgmental classmates, his steamy prose earns him nothing but taunts and jeers. It also earns him a trip straight to the principal’s office. On the plus side, it’s there where he meets Julia (Hannah Marks). Slightly older than Neil, Julia has the kind of swaggering confidence that he wishes for himself. She also happens to be a fellow author of erotic fanfic.

Neil and Julia bond over their shared passion and strike up a quick friendship. Neil’s never felt closer to anyone in his life. As their relationship drifts between mutual affection and physical attraction, he also begins trading the occasional instant message with Denis (Michael Ian Black, Wet Hot American Summer), the much older moderator of the slash fiction forum where Julia encourages Neil to upload his stories.

When he and Julia take a road trip to Houston Comicpalooza, where Denis has invited Neil to participate in a live-read by fan fiction authors, he’s left to sort through his confused feelings and finally decide what it is that he wants.

A warm and open-hearted coming-of-age tale, Slash is ultimately about something each of us aspires to: finding a community of kindred spirits who will happily accept us for exactly who we are. ~ Adam Lubitow

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Summertime (La belle saison) Directed by: Catherine Corsini France / 2015 / 105 min.

In French with English subtitles

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t’s 1971 in Limoges, France, when we meet 25-yearold Delphine (Izia Hegelin), the dedicated only child of hardworking farmers. She shoulders more weight than the male farmhands and puts in the extra effort to help her aging father. Surprisingly for the time, she’s earned the grudging respect of the rest of the (male) farmers and farmhands in their small, conservative town. Now, if she’d just give in and marry Antoine like she’s supposed to, settle down and have kids, everything would be perfect.

Unbeknownst to everybody else, Delphine has no intention of marrying Antoine. Because Delphine has a girlfriend. But when that relationship goes south, she spontaneously packs up and moves herself to Paris, where she finds a little apartment, a respectable office job, and Carole (Cecile De France, High Tension). Carole is 35 and every bit the radical feminist of the 70s. She leads her local Women’s Lib group, stages protests, and even helps break her gay friend out of an asylum. Carole also has a very enlightened boyfriend at home and – much to her own surprise – an inability to resist her attraction to Delphine.

No sooner do Delphine and Carole start up an intoxicating affair (their chemistry is palpable) then Delphine is called home for a family emergency. Missing her too much, Carole soon follows and is unprepared for the role reversal that hits them square in the face. In Paris, Carole was the more experienced one, the one who led while Delphine followed. But on the farm, the opposite is true as Carole feels her feminism take many steps backwards in the face of the chauvinistic farmers. And while sneaking into each other’s bedrooms in the middle of the night is sexy and fun for a while, it grows tiring for Carole, who wants a life with Delphine and is surprised to realize just how closeted she actually is.

While Carole is torn between city and country, Delphine struggles with her wants versus loyalty to her family and what’s expected of her. She enjoys farming. She’s good at farming. She’d actually like to have her own farm some day (unheard of for a woman back then), and that’s enough stereotype busting for her. While Carole wants her to come out to her friends and family – to live openly – Delphine hesitates, and watching the two try to navigate it all is at times funny, touching, infuriating, and heartbreaking.

Director Catherine Corsini (La répétition) doesn’t shy away from nudity or displays of sexuality, as her camera seems to love her actresses. The widescreen cinematography is gorgeous, capturing the pastoral fields and meadows that serve as backdrop to this alluringly bittersweet romance. ~ Georgia Beers

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Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival

Toronto Int’l Film Festival

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NARRATIVE FEATURE

Bear City 3

Directed by: Douglas Langway USA / 2016 / 117 min.

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he bears are back! Everyone’s favorite larger-thanlife, hairy heroes are heading to “The Woods” for some fabulous glamping in the Poconos. As the film opens, Brent and Fred (Stephen Guarino and Brian Keane) are preparing to become papa bears, thanks to Fred’s sister, who’s acting as their surrogate. Brent is nervous about the responsibility he’s soon to take on, and also about Fred’s retreat to his “edit cave” where he’s obsessing about perfecting his documentary, “Beartopia.”

Michael (Gregory Gunter) is dealing with his own issues. He has a new lover, Dalton (Garikayi Mutambirwa), but is still having trouble getting over Carlos’ tragic death.

Dalton, for his part, is trying to give Michael space to deal with his grief, but fears there may not be enough room in Michael’s giant heart for him. Complicating matters is the well-intentioned meddling of Dalton’s daughter, Emma (Lauryn Alisa McClain), who doesn’t want to see her father get hurt.

Then there’s Roger (Gerald McCullouch). Not only did things not work out with Tyler (Joe Conti), but he’s now unemployed to boot. When his credit card is declined, he doesn’t even have the option of drowning his sorrows. And to top it off, he learns there’s a new man in Tyler’s life.

With everyone packing more than just their outfits in their baggage for the weekend, drama is bound to be thrown in the mix. This long-anticipated finale to the Bear City trilogy once again includes Kathy Najimy as Brent’s mother, as well as Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls, and HBO’s Looking), and an appearance by ImageOut favorite Chris Salvatore (star of the popular Eating Out films featured in past festivals). Director Douglas Langway ends things on a high note: his film is just as hilarious, sweet, and sexy as fans could have hoped. Woof! ~ Christopher Roesch

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Forbidden:

Undocumented and Queer in Rural America

Directed by: Tiffany Rhynard USA / 2016 / 90 min.

In English and Spanish with some English subtitles

NEW YORK STATE PREMIERE

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irected by Tiffany Rhynard, Forbidden is a poignant and sensitive documentary which explores the aspirations and fears of our country’s undocumented immigrants. Often brought across the border as children by parents hoping to better their lives in “the land of opportunity,” these individuals often face even more barriers once they’ve arrived.

Putting a sympathetic face to the stories currently making headlines, the film highlights the journey of Moises Serrano, a queer, undocumented immigrant and activist. Rhynard allows us to observe this young man’s attempts to navigate the complexities of his legal status in the turbulent political climate of recent years. An articulate and effective spokesman for both undocumented immigrants and the gay community, Moises is equally passionate about the oppression directed at both groups. The message he embraces is simple: there’s enormous potential being wasted by our government when they deny the basic human rights of so many individuals by continually forcing them into the shadows of our society.

Growing up gay in rural America is fraught with difficulties.

The stigma, frequent bigotry, and constant fear of deportation are so woven into the fabric of every undocumented immigrant’s daily life that one’s reality can easily be reduced to an existential wasteland full of stultifying obstacles that freeze out all efforts to better oneself. Rhynard focuses on Moises’ efforts to overcome the bias of harmful stereotypes, working to attain better employment and to gain access to college. All the while, he’s up against a legal system that actively seems to be working against him.

Compelling and compassionate, Forbidden tackles a hotbutton issue head-on, as it effectively provides a point of departure for a much-needed conversation and asks us to consider what it truly means to be an American. ~ Jennifer Morgan

SPECIAL AWARD PROGRAMMING AWARD FOR FREEDOM Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival

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Girls Lost (Pojkarna)

Directed by: Alexandra-Therese Keining Finland/Sweden / 2015 / 106 min.

In Swedish with English subtitles

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eality and fantasy converge in Girls Lost, an utterly unique coming-of-age story combining elements of magical realism with an unabashedly queer sensibility. Based on a prize-winning young adult novel, the film has been wowing festival audiences hungry for a taste of something unexpected.

Three teen-girl outcasts wonder what their existences would be like if they were able to experience life as boys.

Would their peers treat them differently? Would they be happier? Kim (Tuva Jagell), Momo (Louise Nyvall), and Bella (Wilma Holmen) find that their questions only lead to more questions. Their unexpected journey begins with the death of Bella’s mother: when she leaves behind a seed with mysterious instructions, Bella becomes committed to following through on her mother’s wishes. Horticulture may not be a typical hobby for teenagers, but this isn’t your typical high school drama. When a very unusual flower grows from the seed, its sweet nectar attracts butterflies like a feline to catnip. The girls decide to see what all the fuss is about, and give the liquid a taste. That’s where the magic begins and life as they knew it ends. The girls discover that they have the power to temporarily morph into boys, and it seems that they’ve finally gotten their wish. Or have they?

Perfectly cast, from the three girls to their male counterparts – played by Emrik Ohlander, Alexander Gustavsson, and Vilgot Oswald Vesterlund – the characters in Girls Lost grab our hands from the get-go, pulling us through an odyssey of self-discovery, gender, love, and friendship. A creative pairing of the supernatural with young, coming-of-age themes and a dark, moody tone make this film one of the most captivating films in our lineup. ~ Adrienne Ehrlich

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Do You Take This Man Directed by: Joshua Tunick USA / 2016 / 94 min.

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fter four years together, Daniel and Christopher are just one day away from being married. There’s still much to be done, especially since controlfreak Daniel (Anthony Rapp, Rent, Adventures in Babysitting) won’t let anyone help him, despite already working 50 or more hours a week. That’s par for the course though, since as Daniel’s good friend Jacob (Mackenzie Astin, TV’s The Facts of Life and Scandal) says, Daniel’s “not happy unless he’s living on the edge of disaster.”

Christopher’s friends Bradley (Thomas Dekker, Kaboom and TV’s Heroes) and Summer arrive to take Christopher (Jonathan Bennett, Mean Girls and Food Network’s Cake Wars) to brunch. They urge Daniel to come along, as they plan on giving Christopher their wedding present, but of course Daniel’s busy making preparations for the rehearsal dinner and declines the invitation. Upon their return, Daniel is shocked to learn that the gift is one more dinner guest: Christopher’s childhood BFF Emma (Alona Tal, TV’s Veronica Mars, Supernatural), whom Christopher has never so much as mentioned to Daniel.

Daniel, who doesn’t handle surprises well, doesn’t make a great first impression. Fortunately his family soon begins to arrive, and Daniel reluctantly relinquishes some control, allowing them (as well as Jacob, Bradley, and Emma) to pitch in. However, there is another curve approaching – one that threatens to derail the wedding itself. Will these challenges tear them apart, or is the love Christopher and Daniel share strong enough to get them through?

Do You Take This Man is a well-written film, featuring a great cast (did I mention Alyson Hannigan, of How I Met Your Mother and Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame co-stars in one of her best roles to date?). It’s a touching, often humorous portrait of modern love, and how relationships can survive almost anything if both partners are willing to work at it. ~ Christopher Roesch

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Pushing Dead Directed by: Tom E. Brown USA / 2016 / 108 min.

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an Schaubel (James Roday, USA Network’s Psych) is a struggling writer in L.A. who’s been HIV positive for more than twenty years. Having seen his boyfriend die of the disease, he’s kept himself pretty buttoned up when it comes to dating. And life in general.

When he deposits a $100 birthday check from his mother, he unwittingly kicks his very sparse bank account up over the limit his health insurance allows, and his coverage is dropped.

Not a good thing when your meds cost $3,000 a month. What follows is a low-key quirky comedy that is sure to charm its audience with its black humor.

Dan hasn’t dated in a long time, mostly to avoid the dreaded conversation he must have about his status every time he meets somebody new. Like spies, we tag along on his frustrating trips to the pharmacy, follow his battles with his health care rep, and go with him to his alarmingly frequent trips to his doctor. When his watch beeps, we almost feel like we need to stop and take our meds. His life is mundane and a bit lonely. So we’re thrilled when he runs into Mike, another HIV patient at the clinic, and he finally finds the courage to introduce himself.

The supporting cast is well-known and perfect. Robin Weigert (Concussion) is Dan’s roommate (and his deceased partner’s sister) Paula. She’s a perpetually single massage therapist who adds a level of comedy and warmth to a story that could easily get much too heavy. Danny Glover (the Lethal

Weapon films) is Dan’s boss, Bob, owner of the nearly always empty Club Dot, where Dan hosts Thursday night poetry slams that rarely bring in any audience at all besides Paula.

In order to make himself feel useful, Dan decides to help Bob fix his failing marriage to Dot (Khandi Alexander, TV’s CSI: Miami), who’s left him because he’s letting himself fall into the depressions of aging.

Pushing Dead is a statement about our broken health care system, yes. But it’s much more than that. Watching Dan and his struggles, his realizations, his lack of emotion and then his overflow of them, we begin to understand this is a film about heart and soul, and the depths we humans will go through in order to find both. ~ Georgia Beers

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Closing Night Party Saturday, October 15

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Safe Space

Curated by: Michael Gamilla Total running time: 98 min.

> Next Generation Series These LGBTQ youth stories will take you to a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Oh, to be young and innocent!

Bittersweet

Directed by: Allen Martsch / USA / 2015 / 4 min.

In this sweet animated vignette, a young boy goes through the joy and anxiety of a high school crush.

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SHORTS PROGRAM

Directed by: Lance McDaniel / USA / 2015 / 6 min.

A bout of school bullying transforms into a defiant dance of joy and freedom when two handsome outcasts find each other in solidarity, and perhaps a little romance.

Little Doll

Directed by: Kate Dolan / Ireland / 2016 / 12 min.

After a chance meeting, preteens Elenore and Alex instantly connect.

Same-sex crushes aren’t easy though, especially with friends like Alex’s.

Little Doll

Filip

Filip

In Swedish with English subtitles Directed by: Nathalie Álvarez Mesén / Sweden / 2016 / 11 min.

When 7-year old Philip discovers something unexpected about his older brother Sebastian, whom he adores and admires, he doesn’t quite know how to handle it.

An Evening (En aften) An Evening

In Danish with English subtitles Directed by: Søren Green / Denmark / 2016 / 10 min.

In this follow up to last year’s An Afternoon, Mathias and Frederik gets to finally spend the afternoon together the way they’ve always fantasized. But the evening brings a whole new set of emotions.

Summer Haze

Summer Haze

Directed by: Mauricio Rivera Hoffman / USA / 2014 / 13 min.

Charlie has been in love with her best friend Lily for three years. At their high school graduation party Charlie will find out once and for all where she stands.

On the Roof (En la azotea) On The Roof

In Spanish with English subtitles Directed by: Damià Serra Cauchetiez / Spain / 2015 / 12 min.

Everyday at the same time, five boys climb up one of the high-rise rooftops to watch a hot girl sunbathe topless. But on this particular afternoon, a naked sexy man also shows up in the next rooftop giving one of the boys excitement and anxiety.

Dance Card

Dance Card Directed by: Renée Crea / Australia / 2015 / 7 min.

Cara is worried how her grandfather will react to something important she wants to tell him.

Dinner With Jeffrey

Dinner With Jeffrey

Pronouns

Directed by: Sam Greisman / USA / 2016 / 13 min.

Oliver has just come out of the closet, still struggling with the feeling that he doesn’t fit in. When Uncle Jeffrey invites Oliver to dinner to share his experience and wisdom of the gay scene, Oliver gets an education he wasn’t expecting.

Pronouns Directed by: Michael Paulucci / USA / 2016 / 10 min.

An African-American teenager decides to reveal their true identity during a spoken-word performance only to be distracted by an uninvited guest.

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Real Boy

Directed by: Shaleece Haas USA / 2016 / 72 min.

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eal Boy follows the female-to-male transition of musician Bennett Wallace from age 19 through 22, examining not only his physical transition, but every aspect of his life and the lives of those closest to him. Prior to identifying as transgender, Bennett was a deeply unhappy teenager, eventually sinking into drug addiction and self-harm. But Bennett finally got sober when he realized that there was a solution to his unhappiness: transitioning.

Bennett’s best friend Dylan is also transitioning; the two boys have even scheduled their top surgeries for the same day.

Further enriching Bennett’s life is his mentor, Joe Stevens of the band Coyote Grace. Like Bennett, Joe is also transgender and in recovery from drug addiction. This relationship helps Bennett refine both his voice as a musician and his identity as a man. In time, Joe’s parents even play a role in helping Bennett’s mom gain a fuller acceptance of her son.

One of the most interesting aspects of the documentary is Bennett’s relationship with his mother. Through this lens, we get a remarkably honest look at a mother trying (though all too often failing) to understand her child’s transition. Early in the film, she discusses how she still sees “her Rachael” when she looks at Bennett. She tries to convince Bennett to take more time before doing something as permanent as top surgery.

She even talks about her embarrassment when chatting with friends about their children. But we also see a mother genuinely trying to understand and accept.

Infused with Bennett’s own music, Real Boy excels in capturing the little moments in its subjects’ lives: the first glance in the mirror after surgery, Bennett learning to tie a tie and trim his beard, the camaraderie between Bennett and Dylan, and the growing confidence of a young musician finding his voice. ~ Stephen K. Weisenreder Preceding the documentary will be:

Say U Will

Directed by: Chris Cruse / USA / 2015 / 11 min.

Ray comes to Markus’ rescue to get the broke L.A. newbie into a New Year’s club party. Once inside, connection is established and sparks fly. But will those fizzle before the sun comes up?

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NARRATIVE FEATURE

Lovesong

Directed by: So Yong Kim USA / 2016 / 84 min.

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rom the first minutes of Lovesong, we understand Sarah pretty well. She’s a good mom who loves her toddler, Jessie, very much. But she’s bored. She’s lonely. She might as well be a single mother, given how often her husband is away on business. Thanks to the deft direction of So Yong Kim and a nuanced performance from Riley Keough (Mad Max: Fury Road), we get Sarah right away and root for her to be happy.

Deciding she needs a change of scenery, Sarah arranges a road trip with Jessie and her longtime friend, Mindy (played with amazing dexterity by Jena Malone, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire). What follows is a slow unveiling of history between Sarah and Mindy. Much is left for us to interpret, but it’s clear that their connection is more than a friendship. The road trip is simultaneously relaxing and tumultuous until Mindy abruptly buys herself a bus ticket and heads to New York City. Alone.

When we next see Sarah and Jessie, it’s three years later and they’re once again road-tripping, this time to attend Mindy’s wedding to a nice musician named Leif (Ryan Eggold, TV’s The Blacklist). While it’s clear that Mindy and Sarah have had precious little contact in those three years, they immediately fall back into their pattern of push-pull. Sarah plays the perfect friend: running errands and picking up Mindy’s mother (a wonderfully brittle Roseanna Arquette), who can’t understand why her daughter’s getting married at all.

Meanwhile Mindy does her best impression of a freaked out bride-to-be: first, she’s thrilled, then she’s having a meltdown.

With the exchanging of vows imminent, years of unresolved emotions begin to bubble over.

So Yong Kim’s films are known for their subtlety, leaving a lot to the audience to deduce on its own, and Lovesong is no different. For that reason, it’s a refreshing entry in our Festival.

It assumes the audience doesn’t need everything spelled out; that we can understand how people often make the biggest decisions of their lives based not on fear, but on comfort with the way things are. Sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants, even when it can’t have it. ~ Georgia Beers

NOMINEE GRAND JURY PRIZE Sundance Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION New Zealand Int’l Film Festival

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Frameline San Francisco Int’l LGBTQ Film Festival

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NARRATIVE FEATURE

A Holy Mess (En underbar jävla jul) Directed by: Helena Bergström Sweden / 2015 / 108 min.

In Swedish with English subtitles

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NEW YORK STATE PREMIERE

scar and Simon have invited both of their families over for an elaborate Christmas Eve dinner. Even though they’re still settling into a new home, they’ve gone all out: lights, decorations, festive hors d’oeuvres, the whole shebang. And Simon doesn’t even like Christmas.

The couple has decided to bring their families together for a surprise announcement, and they’ve been waiting (and continue to wait as the evening progresses) for the perfect moment to break their news. Oscar’s relationship with his parents is strained to put it mildly – they haven’t talked in five years – and both he and Simon are nervous about how their families will mix.

Oscar gets along well enough with his sister, though she’s going through her own marital strife, so she won’t be much help. His parents, however, are standoffish and a bit stuffy, too often concerned over what’s “proper.” They have never quite accepted the idea of him being gay – his father can barely bring himself to acknowledge Simon’s existence. They also happen to be slightly racist, cause for concern when Simon’s mother happens to be bringing her new, Lebanese boyfriend along for the occasion. Add their very pregnant friend Cissi to the mix, and there’s far too many variables for clashing personalities.

Just like clockwork, things start going downhill almost immediately, and before poor Simon and Oscar know it, their perfectly planned evening has imploded practically before dinner’s been served. It seems that salvaging their plans is going to take a Christmas miracle. And a lot of wine.

Touching, knowingly funny, and filled with delightful performances, A Holy Mess is a charming dramedy which knows that – though we may love them dearly – family will always have a tendency to be both a blessing and a curse. ~ Adam Lubitow

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THANK YOU ImageOut wishes to thank all those individuals, businesses, and organizations whose help made this year’s Festival possible.

GRANTMAKERS:

ADDITIONAL THANKS TO:

The New York State Council on the Arts The City of Rochester The Joseph and Irene Skalny Charitable Trust LGBT Fund for Greater Rochester

2016 ImageOut Rochester Pride Parade Walkers ASL Interpreters Avery Marketing Sue Avery Berlin International Film Festival Wieland Speck, Michael Stütz Blackfriars Theatre Danny Hoskins Chris Cooley and Larry Hand (for hosting Michael’s stay In San Francisco) Dresden Public Relations Dryden Theatre Allen Buell, Jurij Meden Equal=Grounds Empty Closet Susan Jordan The Film Collaborative Jeffrey Winter Frameline: San Francisco LGBT Film Festival Des Buford, Peter Klein Emily Piles, ImageOut Office Manager Jack Garner Just Poets Colleen Powderly & Bart White Gateway and Company Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley Gilded Square Michelle Michael Inside Out – The Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival Scott Ferguson, Andrew Murphy Pebble Kranz

PREMIER SPONSORS:

CITY Newspaper Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown Trillium Health WXXI Public Broadcasting FEATURE SPONSORS:

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Ernst & Young HCR Home Care Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Image360 - Rochester Randy Raetz, D.D.S. PLLC Skylark Lounge MAJOR SPONSORS:

Avery Marketing United Church of Christ

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Little Theatre and its fab staff McMaster Productions Eric McMaster MiFo LGBT Film Festival The MOCHA Center, Inc. Christopher Goodwin Northstar Distribution Dave North Andreas Polzer, Gaël Boudjema (for hosting Michael’s stay in Berlin) Rochester Art Supply David Hoffend BJ Scanlon Strand Releasing Marcus Hu, Nathan Faustyn VisitRochester Visual Studies Workshop Tate Shaw John Williams Greg Winter Wolfe Releasing Jeffrey Winter, Jenni Olson And to all the generous distributors, filmmakers, artists, and writers for sharing their passion and work with ImageOut, ImageArt, and ImageOutWrite this year.

THEATER VENUES

Little Theatres 1 and 2 240 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604 Little Theatre 1: 290 seats Little Theatre 2: 178 seats

Dryden Theatre George Eastman House 900 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 500 seats

The Little Theatre box office opens 30 minutes before each program begins. Once the Little Theatre 1 box office opens, you may purchase tickets for any of the programs featured at the Little that day. Between screenings, a special ImageOut box office table will be located in the lobby to the left of the concession stand. Here you can purchase tickets for any remaining programs in the Festival. Come early to buy tickets and enjoy the Little Theatre Café! The Café features live music five nights a week. Check the Little website for hours and music schedules: www.thelittle.com.

Directions to Little Theatre: From the EAST: Come in to Rochester on Route 490.

Take the Goodman Street exit. At the top of the ramp turn right (go North) onto Goodman to East Avenue. Turn left (go west) and go through three lights. The Little will be on your right (on the north side of East Avenue). To park in the East End garage, continue to Scio Street, turn right (go North). The entrance to

the garage will be on your left (on the West side of Scio Street). Parking here is $2.00 after 5:30pm weeknights and all day on weekends.

From the WEST: Come in to Rochester on Route 490. Take the Goodman Street exit.

At the top of the ramp turn left (go North) onto Goodman to East Avenue. Turn left (go west) and go through three lights. The Little will be on your right (on the north side of East Avenue). To park in the East End garage, continue to Scio Street, turn right (go North).

The entrance to the garage will be on your left (on the West side of Scio Street). Parking here is $2.00 after 5:30pm weeknights and all day on weekends.

Parking: There is free parking in close proximity to the Little Theatre. On-street parking near the Little is free after 6:00pm and all day on weekends. Additional parking can be found at the East End Garage. It’s a short walk from the theatre (see driving instructions above).

The Dryden Theatre box office, located in the lobby to the left of the theatre entrance, opens 30 minutes before each program begins. There you may purchase tickets for any of the programs featured at the Dryden that day, and for any remaining programs in the Festival. Come early to buy tickets and enjoy the Eastman House Café! The Eastman House Café is open from 10:00am to 8:00pm Tuesday through Saturday and 11:00am to 5:00pm on Sundays.

Directions to The Dryden Theatre: From the EAST: Come in to Rochester on Route 490. Take the Goodman Street exit. At the top of the ramp turn right onto Goodman (go North) to East Avenue. Turn right onto East Avenue (go East). Pass through 2 lights (at Oxford and Portsmouth) and the entrance to the Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House will be the first driveway on your left (on the north side of East Avenue).

From the WEST: Come in to Rochester on Route 490. Take the Goodman Street exit.

At the top of the ramp turn left onto Goodman (go North) to East Avenue. Turn right onto East Avenue (go East). Pass through 3 lights (Portsmouth) and the entrance to the Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House will be the first driveway on your left (on the north side of East Avenue).

Parking: Parking lot entrances are located off East Avenue and University Avenue.

Parking is free, adjacent to the theater in the George Eastman House parking lot. Additional parking is available on University Avenue and in the evening on both sides of East Avenue.

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Advance Ticket Sales SAVE UP TO 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE

Festival Fair

Wednesday, September 7 Ticket Sales at the Fair: 6:30 – 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)

Free and Open to the Public –

Your First Opportunity To Purchase Festival Tickets Eisenhart Auditorium at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, 657 East Avenue, Rochester NY.

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he Festival Fair is the first chance for the general public to buy tickets to all the Festival films! We’ll take over the Eisenhart Auditorium complex at the Rochester Museum and Science Center to give you the best view of this year’s Festival – the largest LGBT film festival in New York State. njoy free snacks and a cash bar in the Palm Court Lounge. Plan your Festival experience in the adjoining “Trailer Park” where we’ll be showing Festival film trailers. And at 8:00pm we’ll be presenting our Programmer’s Preview in the Eisenhart Auditorium with the latest news on must-see Festival films, followed by a FREE screening of The Trans List (more information on page 8).

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Online Ticket Sales

ImageOut offers secure, online ticket purchasing beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 5:00pm through Sunday, October 16 at 5:00pm. Online ticket purchases require use of a credit card or a PayPal account. All online purchases will have a modest processing fee added per each ticket. Tickets purchased online will be emailed to you immediately.

NEW THIS YEAR: Online ticket purchasing will remain available throughout the entire festival. To purchase tickets online you must be able to either print your emailed tickets or show them at the door on your smart phone.

You can find links to purchase tickets on the home page of the ImageOut website (www.imageout.org) and on every Festival website film program page.

September 7 – Festival Fair, 6:30 – 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm) Your opportunity

to purchase tickets, Eisenhart Auditorium/Rochester Museum & Science Center (Details on opposite page).

September 13 – October 16

Online ticket sales begin Tuesday, September 13 at 5:00pm and will contiune through the Festival.

Additional In-Person Ticket Sales

Tickets may be purchased at the ImageOut office in Village Gate Square, 274 N. Goodman Street, Bldg A, Suite A203 on these dates and times: Saturday, Sept. 17................ 12:30 – 4:00pm Wednesday, Sept. 21............ 6:00 – 8:00pm Sunday, Sept. 25................... 12:30 – 4:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 27.................. 6:00 – 8:00pm Saturday, Oct. 1.................... 12:30 – 4:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 4..................... 6:00 – 8:00pm The office is closest to the Goodman Street entrance. There is ample parking in the back lots at Village Gate Square where you can easily access the building through the “B” entrance. Tickets purchased in person may be paid for by cash, check, money order, or credit card. (Credit card orders will be charged a $3 processing fee.) Advance tickets will NOT be sold at the Little or Dryden Theatres.

Tickets by Phone

If you are unable to purchase your tickets online or in-person we will have volunteers taking phone orders at 585-271-2640 during these hours: Saturday, Sept. 17................ 12:30 – 4:00pm Wednesday, Sept. 21............ 6:00 – 8:00pm Sunday, Sept. 25................... 12:30 – 4:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 27.................. 6:00 – 8:00pm Saturday, Oct. 1.................... 12:30 – 4:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 4..................... 6:00 – 8:00pm Tickets will be mailed to you within one week of your order date. To ensure a smooth transaction, please fill out the order form in this Program before calling and have your credit card available. Phone orders may only be paid for by credit card and there is a $3.00 processing fee for each order.

Please do not call the ImageOut office with ticket orders during regular business hours. If you Have Questions? call the office at any other time, you will reach Email the Ticket our voice mail. In this case, please clearly leave Committee only your name, phone number, and best time to We encourage you to return your call. Our ticket committee volunteers contact us at are in the office during the evenings and will tickets@imageout.org. respond to messages at that time. Please do not We try to respond leave your ticket order on our phone messaging within 24 hours. system, as such orders will not be accepted.

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Additional Notes On Tickets • Advance ticket prices are lower than ticket prices once the festival begins.

• All screenings are available for advance purchase. Some programs may sell out prior to the show. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to buy your tickets early.

Rush tickets for a sold out show may become available right before the screening.

• ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges after the purchase of tickets.

• A $2.00 discount is available for young adults (age 24 and under), with proper ID, for regular priced programs (ranging in price from $7.00 - $10.00). Young adults are also eligible for a $20 discount on Full Festival Passes. Discounts are available only when the tickets are purchased in person (not on line). There is a limit of one ticket per pro gram per ID. • A $2.00 discount is available to Seniors age 65 and over with proper ID for regular price programs (ranging in price from $7.00 $10.00). Seniors are also eligible for a $20 discount on Full Festival Passes. Discounts are available only when the tickets are purchased in person (not online).

• For Group rates please email us at tickets@imageout.org • Vouchers or coupons will not be accepted unless issued by ImageOut. • Please check venues and start times on your tickets as they vary each night.

• Fax or direct mail ticket orders will not be accepted.

• We are unable to “hold” ticket orders for later purchase.

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Membership Levels and Benefits

Become a Member and Support ImageOut!

There’s still time to become an ImageOut member – and many benefits to enjoy during the Festival: n Priority admission n Free tickets to Festival screenings n Member-only events held during and after the Festival n Discounts at partner businesses

Select a level of giving that is comfortable for you. Membership donations in addition to ticket sales contribute to the viability of ImageOut. See the grid to the right for member levels and associated benefits.

Please use the form to join by mail or join online at: www.imageout.org and become a member today.

Memberships are for the calendar year. 2016 ImageOut memberships expire on December 31, 2016.

Renew or Become a New Member: fill out the form below and mail it to ImageOut, 274 North Goodman Street, Suite A203, Rochester, NY 14607. You can also become a member by calling the ImageOut office at 585-271-2640 or online at www.imageout.org.

Making a Difference – for the Future of ImageOut!

Wouldn’t it be great to know that the joy you experience and the affirmation that you receive as an ImageOut filmgoer will be shared by others in the years ahead?

You have a special opportunity to help secure and shape ImageOut’s long-term future.

The ImageOut Legacy Society was created to provide a powerful way to support ImageOut’s commitment to presenting LGBTQ arts and cultural experiences for many years to come. Legacy Society membership is afforded to any person whose estate plan designates ImageOut as a beneficiary. For more information about planned giving opportunities, contact the ImageOut office at 585-802-3945 or office@imageout.org.

Please contact me, I would like to pay for my membership in installments.

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2016 Ticket Order Form DATE LAST NAME FIRST NAME STREET ADDRESS

CITY / STATE / ZIP PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS

No fax or direct mail ticket orders will be accepted because ticket availability cannot be guaranteed.

There will be no refunds or exchanges.

ACCESSIBILITY Please call the relay service number at 1-800-662-1220 (the Festival Office number is 585-271-2640) to request interpreting services.

Those requesting or inquiring about wheelchair accessible seating should call the Festival Office directly at 585-271-2640.

Requests must be made prior to 5:00pm on September 30, 2016.

TIME

PROGRAM NUMBER / TITLE

Fri. Oct. 7 6:30pm 1 Heartland (Ticket includes party) Fri. Oct. 7 9:30pm 2 Other People (Ticket includes party) Uncle Gloria: One Helluva Ride!

Sat. Oct. 8 11:45am 3 Sat. Oct. 8 1:45pm 4 First Girl I Loved Check It Sat. Oct. 8 1:45pm 5 Sat. Oct. 8 4:15pm 6 Southwest Of Salem Sat. Oct. 8 4:15pm 7 Jonathan Sat. Oct. 8 6:30pm 8 Suicide Kale Lazy Eye (Spotlight) Sat. Oct. 8 6:30pm 9 Sat. Oct. 8 9:00pm 10 Angry Indian Goddesses Sat. Oct. 8 9:15pm 11 Paris 05:59: Théo And Hugo Sun. Oct. 9 12:30pm 12 Political Animals Sun. Oct. 9 12:45pm 13 Departure Sun. Oct. 9 3:00pm 14 Quick Licks (Shorts Program) Sun. Oct. 9 3:15pm 15 Tomcat Sun. Oct. 9 5:45pm 16 Me, Myself And Her Sun. Oct. 9 6:00pm 17 Closet Monster Sun. Oct. 9 8:15pm 18 Demimonde Sun. Oct. 9 8:30pm 19 Retake Mon. Oct. 10 6:00pm 20 Strike A Pose (Documentary Centerpiece) Mon. Oct. 10 8:30pm 21 One Kiss Tues. Oct. 11 6:00pm 22 Family Commitments Tues. Oct. 11 8:30pm 23 Tears And Fears (Shorts Program) Tues. Oct. 11 8:30pm 24 Heavenly Creatures (Archive) Wed. Oct. 12 6:00pm 25 Burn Burn Burn (Narrative Centerpiece) Wed. Oct. 12 8:30pm 26 Being 17 Thur. Oct. 13 5:30pm 27 Who’s Gonna Love Me Now? Thur. Oct. 13 7:45pm 28 Esteros Thur. Oct. 13 9:45pm 29 Connections (Shorts Program) Fri. Oct. 14 5:45pm 30 Slash Fri. Oct. 14 8:15pm 31 Summertime (Spotlight) Fri. Oct. 14 10:30pm 32 Bear City 3 Sat. Oct. 15 11:45am 33 Forbidden Sat. Oct. 15 2:00pm 34 Girls Lost Sat. Oct. 15 4:30pm 35 Do You Take This Man Sat. Oct. 15 7:30pm 36 Pushing Dead (Film & Party) Sat. Oct. 15 7:30pm 36F Pushing Dead (Film-Only Ticket) Sat. Oct. 15 10:00pm Closing Night Party (Party-Only Ticket) Sun. Oct. 16 1:00pm 37 Safe Space (Shorts Program) Sun. Oct. 16 3:30pm 38 Real Boy Sun. Oct. 16 6:00pm 39 Lovesong Sun. Oct. 16 8:15pm 40 A Holy Mess

BOX OFFICE ADVANCE TICKET TICKET THEATER PRICE PRICE QTY

Little 1 $18 $15 Little 1 $18 $15 Dryden $8 $7 Little 1 $8 $7 Dryden $8 $7 Little 1 $10 $9 Dryden $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $9 Dryden $12 $11 Little 1 $10 $9 Dryden $10 $9 Little 2 $8 $7 Little 1 $8 $7 Little 2 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 2 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 2 $10 $90 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $90 Little 1 $10 $90 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $90 Dryden $10 $9 Little 1 $12 $11 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $90 Little 1 $10 $90 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 1 $12 $11 Little 1 $10 $90 Dryden $8 $70 Dryden $8 $7 Dryden $10 $9 Dryden $30 $25 Dryden $18 $15

$20 $15 Little 1 $8 $7 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $9 Little 1 $10 $90

Full Festival Pass $220 (a $301 value) Your Full Festival Pass entitles you to early admission for seating selection. You will receive a special Full Festival Pass that will allow you entrance to all shows, the Opening Party at Skylark Lounge and the Closing Night Party at the George Eastman Museum.

$ 220

That’s over a ( 25% SAVINGS )

ImageOutreach Donation (Suggested donation – $5.00)

Please consider making a donation to ImageOutreach.

Your support will help our youth, hard-of-hearing and less fortunate members of our community access the Festival.

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SUBTOTAL CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE ($3 per order) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

TOTAL

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TICKET DISCOUNTS Next Generation Film Series All programs in this series are free to anyone under the age of 21. (see page 13 for a listing of the films in this series)

Tickets can be obtained during advance ticket sales at in-person sales only (see page 93 for dates & times)

and at the box office before each screening.

Please be prepared to show proper ID.

Young Adult Discount

ImageOut offers a $2 discount to individuals 24 and under for most film programs in the Festival.

Full Festival Passes are discounted $20 for young adults.

See page 93 for more details.

Senior Discount

ImageOut offers a $2 discount to individuals over the age of 65 for most film programs in the Festival.

A $20 discount is available for Full Festival Passes.

See page 93 for more details.

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