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Tuesday H October 18 H Let’s Hear It For The Boys!
men’s Shorts Past relationships, new discoveries, amateur porn, joke telling and even a little musical all found their way into the Men’s Shorts Program this year.
West End H 9 p.m. H $12
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Requited
Nicolas struggles to decide whether to go to the wedding of his best friend from high school, Aaron, who he’s always been quietly in love with. The two had a falling out years earlier after Nicolas inexplicably kissed Aaron’s girlfriend. Nicolas clings to an idealized image of his former friend, subconsciously sabotaging his own happiness in the process. Requited is a realistic slice-of-life that poses the question “How do you get over something you never had?” Dir. Sal Bardo, 2011, US, 20 min.
Curious Thing
He’s cute, he’s sweet, he knows you better than anyone else… but, sweetie, he’s straight. Many gay men (and ladies) have fallen prey to these same sentiments but watching it play out on the screen is a joyous occasion. Dir. Alain Hain, 2010, US, 9 min.
Regrets
From the city of brotherly love is a chilling, cautionary tale about an exciting one-night-stand that goes horribly wrong the next morning. This slick and stylish short also brims with raw emotion and intensity sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Dir. Michelle Pollino, 2011, US, 11 min. Director and producers will be present for a Q&A after the film.
Gently
Festival favorite director Rikki Beadle Blair (Bashment is also in this year’s festival) brings us this story of discovery that includes, two lads, two trannies and two high-class hookers in a Soho rickshaw. Fasten your seatbelts it’s gonna be a bumpy night! Dir. Rikki BeadleBlair, 2010, UK, 15 min.
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A three-way hookup in the Swedish countryside becomes problematic because someone is always feeling left out. Starting with an amateur porn shoot, the film settles into a tome on domestic bliss or is it? Dir. Pella Kagerman and Hugo Lilja, 2010, Sweden, 15 min. In Swedish with English subtitles.
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A Day in the Country
One night in Belgrade two men meet and the next day nothing will be the same. The viewer watches as the evening unfolds and the puzzle is slowly revealed. Mood and style set the tone for this rare gay film from Serbia. Dir. Nikola Ljuca, 2011, Serbia, 21 min. In Serbian with English subtitles.
Sergeant
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Couples Therapy
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Bald Guy
A gay couple fights over a joke that just won’t die. A gay couple fights over a joke that just won’t die. A gay couple fights over a joke that just won’t die. A gay couple fights over a joke that just won’t die…see the film and then you’ll get it. Dir. Mike Rose, 2011, US, 8 min. This lively musical film deals with a young man’s quest for love and acceptance. About being yourself and loving whoever you want. This is a film of forbidden and boundless love and the risk of losing everything when your choice is head on with the morally accepted. Oh and it is about a bald guy. Dir. Maria Bock, Sweden, 2011, 12 min. In Swedish with English subtitles.
Total Running Time: 111 minutes. Sponsor Edward Carp, Continental Properties Ltd. Afterparty at Number Nine, 1435 P St. NW
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