LGBT "Fabulous Independent Film Festival" in Sarasota
THE FABULOUS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Gompertz Theatre, FST, Saturday, August 27, 2011.
Scheduled to be held at the Historic Gompertz Theatre in downtown Sarasota, the Fabulous Independent Film Festival will present 4 feature length films and 3 short films celebrating diversity in the LGBT community. In association with Sarasota Pride, a non profit organization, the festival is organized by Broken Rules Productions. Tickets are now available at www.fabulousiff.com. Tickets will also be available at the Gompertz theatre on the day of the festival, Saturday 08/27/2011. Each ticket is $8.00.
Films scheduled are eCUPID, a romantic comedy featuring Morgan Fairchild, Leave It On The Floor, an independent feature film musical set in the contemporary ball culture of Los Angeles, Leading Ladies, a romantic comedy paving the way for queer dance champs starring Benji Schwimmer and Mangus, a campy comedy featuring Heather Matarazzo and Jennifer Coolidge. Short films include a music video by the local indie-rock quartet MeteorEYES, Baby Cake filmed in Australia and “52” a Canadian film starring Scott Thompson.
The celebration after-party is set at Selva Grill, Saturday, August 27, and will feature a live performance from MeteorEYES. One cocktail from a selection of special drinks will be offered in exchange for a closing night presentation ticket.
Sights and Sounds AV, inc. is a presenting sponsor, Embracing Our Differences, Planned Parenthood and RCMoore Construction are Producer Level Sponsors. The complete list of sponsors is featured on the Fabulous IFF and Sarasota Pride Web sites. The Fabulous IFF is seeking additional sponsors at all levels.
The Fabulous Independent Film Festival
Gompertz Theatre (1247 1st Street, Sarasota, 34236)
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Schedule
2:00 PM LEADING LADIES (102 min.) with BABY CAKE (6 min.)
4:15 PM LEAVE IT ON THE FLOOR (107 min.)
6:30 PM MANGUS (88 min.) with “52” (4 min.)
8:30 PM ECUPID (95 min.) with BEST TEXT (4 min.)
10:15 PM Celebration after party at Selva Grill, featuring MeteorEYES
Celebration After-Party
Selva Grill (1345 Main Street, Sarasota, 34236)
Saturday, August 27, 2011
10:15 PM - 1 AM.
