21st Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

 

Were the World Mine

Tom Gustafson, USA, 2008, 95 min

As the gay outcast at an all-boys prep school, Timothy daydreams about the handsome jock. But his are no ordinary flights of fancy; they're musical theater extravaganzas, complete with show-stopping songs, dazzling sets, and pirouetting rugby player chorus boys. A devilishly funny and intoxicatingly romantic musical tale of empowerment - inspired by William Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream


Several individuals involved in the making of the film will be in attendance including:

Tom Gustafson - Director

Cory Krueckeberg - Co-writer, producer, production designer)

Kira Kelly - Director of photography

Nathaniel David Becker  - Jonathon/ the 'jock'

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41 Seconds (41 Sekunden)

Tobias Martin & Rodney Sewell, Germany, 2006, 4 min

What do you do when your girlfriend tells you that your best friend kisses better than you?  In German with English subtitles

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Rick Hammerly, USA, 2007, 12 min

A receding hairline, the beginnings of crow’s feet, and a chance meeting with a young shirtless deaf man in a bar, force Lex to confront getting older in a youth-conscious world.

Gay Zombie

Michael Simon, USA, 2007, 20 min

A sexually confused zombie goes on an adventure through West Hollywood where he makes friends and meets a special someone named Todd. His new buddies help him come to terms and try to assimilate him into normal life. Everything is peachy until his flesh eating appetite can no longer be subdued. Will Miles be able to control himself? Will his bloody ways be too much for a boy to bear? Find out during this hilarious ride of undead love.

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Four Feet

Georgina Tsilogianis, Canada, 2007, 2 min

As Veronica ponders her current relationship, a psychic appears out of nowhere and gives her an answer she never expected

Transient

Craig Boreham, Australia, 2005, 10 min

Transient is a poignant meditation on the nature of love and relationships. An 'end of love' story that traverses themes of travel, capitalism, loss and love, filmed in Sydney and Vietnam.

Friday, May 30 - 7:30 p.m. - OPENING NIGHT

Join us for the Opening Night Party after the films


Cinema Cafe open at 6:30 - rain or shine

 
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PROGRAM

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Thursday 
5/29 
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Friday 
05/30
7:30 p.m.
Saturday 
5/31
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Sunday 
6/01
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Monday 
6/02
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Tuesday 
6/03 
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Wednesday 
6/04 
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Thursday 
6/05 
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Friday 
6/06
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Saturday 
6/07
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7:30 p.m.5_31-Evening.html
7:30 p.m.6_01-Evening.html