Out Film CT Receives 2007 Connecticut
Culture & Tourism Award
Out Film CT, producer of the Connecticut Gay &
Lesbian Film Festival is pleased to announce that the Festival has been
selected to receive the 2007 "Outstanding Project Award" by
the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. This award is
in recognition for bringing twenty years of outstanding LGBT Films to
Connecticut audiences.
The Connecticut Culture & Tourism Awards recognize
outstanding achievement and lasting contributions to the Arts, History,
Film and Tourism Fields in our state. The award will be presented
as part of the 2007 Governor's Conference on Culture & Tourism, by
the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, in partnership with
the Arts Council of Greater New Haven and the Greater New Haven
Convention and Visitors Bureau. Held on May 1st and 2nd, this year's
conference theme, "Turn It On…The Power of Connecticut,"
illuminates the strong alliance among the state's arts, history, film
and tourism industries.
"This conference brings together the great minds of
professionals in the culture and tourism fields and provides them the
opportunity to further collaborate in promoting all Connecticut has to
offer," said Governor M. Jodi Rell. "Gaining knowledge and
inspiration from one another is critical to continuing the great work
that sustains the state's economic vitality."
"These awards recognize the individuals who work
tirelessly to improve and enhance the arts, history, film and tourism in
Connecticut," said Karen Senich, acting executive director of the
Commission on Culture & Tourism. "Their work and passion speak
to everyone in the tourism and culture industries."
Festival Director Dan Millett stated, "This award
recognizes the Film Festival's reputation as Connecticut's longest
running and one of the most respected cultural organizations in the
state. At the same time, the award is an acknowledgement of the
important role that GLBT organizations play in Connecticut's cultural
landscape." He went on to say, "It is particularly
meaningful that we have received this award in 2007 as the festival
celebrates its 20th year. It has truly been a labor of love for
the many volunteers involved in the organization of the festival."
In addition, on May 2nd, Shane Engstrom, Secretary of Out
Film CT will be given a Culture & Tourism Distinguished Advocate
Award. Recipients of the Distinguished Advocate Awards are
Connecticut residents who, without monetary compensation, have worked to
strengthen, preserve or promote the arts, history, film and tourism in
the state and made a significant impact on one or more organizations, or
have made important contributions to their communities, regions or the
state.
The 20th Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will
be held June 1-9, 2007 at Cinestudio, on the campus of Trinity College
in Hartford. It will feature nine days of LGBT feature films,
documentaries and short films, with Opening and Closing Night parties, a
silent auction and other special events to be announced.
