men’s and women’s program. “We’re also thrilled and honored that we’ll have so
many of the filmmakers and cast members to be shown present at the festival for audience discussions and question and answer sessions immediately following the screening,” Sylvester noted. Additionally, a variety of local performers and lumi-
naries are set to be on hand to host festival events, such as the Opening Night Party at The Center, After Parties at Paradise Bar & Restaurant, as well as brunch at Ambrosia Café. Jury awards will be given to worthy films in several categories. There will be numerous opportunities for attendees to meet and mingle with filmmakers, actors and other industry professionals. Sylvester noted the event is ultimately a fundraiser for
the organization. “More than anything else it’s a way for the community to have a lot of fun and help raise funds to support the programs at The Center,” he explained. The Center serves approximately 21,000 LGBT clients and constituents annually through 23 different pro- grams and services. The board chair expressed great appreciation to
those who plan to attend, as well as some notable sponsors that make the festival possible. “We’ve been supported tremendously by so many organizations and media sponsors, and we would like to thank them all,” he said. The Q Film Festival sponsors include: British Petroleum Oil, Wells House Hospice, Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride, Inc., Hotel Current, Dr. Carrie Rickard, OC Credit Union, as well as Press Telegram, The Rage Monthly Magazine and The California Blade as media sponsors. “Without these sponsors, as well as the committee
volunteers, attendees and filmmakers this would just be impossible to do,” Sylvester concluded, noting that pro- ducing such an extraordinary event is a year-long effort. Filmmakers who might be considering submitting
work for next year’s festival shouldn’t hesitate, as sub- missions open for the 2012 QFilm Festival open, just as ushers sweep the aisles at the Art Theatre of this year’s popcorn and candy wrappers. For more information about the Q Film Festival and to purchase tickets, visit
qfilmslongbeach.com.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Film Passes are available – take advantage of these great discounts at
qfilmslongbeach.com.
Five Film Pass for $40 - admission for one person to 5 films ($50 value)
All Film Pass for $100 - admission for one person to 13 films ($130 value)
Student Discounts available! Select films offer $5 ticket prices with proof of valid student ID. Tickets are available now at The Center or at will-call during festival hours only – no online sales of Student Discount tickets are available. Will call will be open 30 minutes prior to the start of each show.
QFILM FESTIVAL 2011 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 5 p.m. – Fit 7:15 p.m. – Tomboy 8 to 10:30 p.m. – Opening Night Party at The Center Long Beach 9:15 p.m. – Judas Kiss followed by Q&A with the filmmak- ers and cast members 11:30 p.m. – After Party at Paradise Piano Bar & Restaurant
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 12:30 p.m. – Inspired: The Voices Against Prop 8, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers and available subjects who appear in the film. 1 p.m. – I am at The Center Long Beach 2:45 p.m. – Women In Shorts program, followed by Q&A with available filmmakers and cast members. 3 p.m. – Be A Woman at The Center Long Beach 5:15 p.m. – Men In Briefs program, followed by Q&A with available filmmakers and cast members. 7:30 p.m. – Cho Dependent 8 to10:30 p.m. – Saturday Night Party at The Center 9:15 p.m. – Leave It On The Floor, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers and cast members. 11:30 p.m. – After Party at Paradise Piano Bar & Restaurant
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 10:30 a.m. - Brunch at Café Ambrosia 12 p.m. – Photos Of Angie, preceded by short film Charlotte and followed by Q&A with the filmmakers. 12:45 p.m. – Bisexual Revolution at The Center Long Beach, followed by discussion. 1:45 p.m. –We Were Here preceded by world premiere short film UB2. 4 p.m. – Longhorns preceded by short film Couples Therapy and followed by Q&A with available filmmakers and cast members. 6:15 p.m. – Wish Me Away 7 to 9:30 p.m. – Closing Night Party at The Center Long Beach 8 p.m. – Hollywood To Dollywood
Long Beach Q Film Festival 2011 screenings take place at the historic Art Theater, located at 2025 East 4th Street in Long Beach, unless noted otherwise above.
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