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$130 per person
$115 for Three Dollar Bill Cinema members
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Table of 10:
$1300
$1150 for Three Dollar Bill Cinema members
$1700 for a VIP table of 10—includes a gift bag for each guest & premium wine
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Guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, appetizers, sit down family-style dinner, hosted wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and some cinematic surprises!
All proceeds from the auction will help further Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s mission to enrich, strengthen, and connects diverse communities by supporting and exhibiting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender film.
Can’t make it to the auction? Please consider making a donation to our annual fund to support Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s efforts in the community.
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The party starts at 4pm for our VIP guests, who will enjoy special hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, and free champagne while mingling during the pre-show festivities. VIP guests also enjoy reserved seating for the Academy Awards broadcast.
General Admission guests walk the red carpet at 5pm, where they can enjoy light bites and cocktails while taking in the big show.
All of our guests can take part in our famous Oscar Boy raffle for a chance to win a fabulous 5-star resort getaway in sunny Cabo (including airfare), plus two other amazing local staycations!
4pm VIP / 5pm General
General Admission: $30
VIP: $65
(Three Dollar Bill Cinema members receive a $3 discount on all ticket prices)
Gail Benzler
206.250.0027 | pr@threedollarbillcinema.org
http://www.threedollarbillcinema.org
Contact Info for Publication:
206.323.4274
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Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Closes
Announces Winners of Jury and Audience Awards
Over 150 Films Screened over 10 Days
SEATTLE - October 24, 2011 - The Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (SLGFF) ended its 16th run October 23 with the announcement of its Jury and Audience Awards. Produced by Three Dollar Bill Cinema, and known for offering the best in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) cinema, this year’s festival presented over 150 features, documentaries, local films and shorts.
“The festival was extremely successful in showcasing outstanding LGBT cinema,” said Jason Plourde, Programming Director for SLGFF. “Audience members have been raving about the amazing films they’ve seen and appreciate the diverse stories and issues these films presented.”
Jury Awards
Narrative Feature and Documentary Feature awards are presented with a cash prize of $1,000. Short Film and Most Innovative Short Film awards receive a cash prize of $300.
BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE: TOMBOY
Directed by Céline Sciamma
TOMBOY evoked a range of emotions in us from frustration to hope. Beautifully told by writer director Céline Sciamma and with a stunning performance by the lead Zoe Heran it was the clear winner.
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: THE GROVE
Directed by Andy Abrahams Wilson
We award Best Documentary to THE GROVE for its thoughtful and compelling examination of the complexity around loss and remembrance, with a surprising reach beyond the landscape of the National AIDS Memorial.
BEST SHORT FILM: CHANGE
Directed by Melissa Osborne and Jeff McCutcheon
We award best short to CHANGE for its compelling and authentic juxtaposition of the emotionally charged 2008 election of President Obama and the passage of California’s Proposition 8. The film’s heightened visual storytelling and seamless craftsmanship allow the exceptional young actors to soar.
SHORT FILM HONOURABLE MENTION: I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK ALONE
Directed by Daniel Ribeiro
The jurors also award an honorable mention to I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK ALONE for its richly textured landscape of adolescence, which lingers in the memory.
MOST INNOVATIVE SHORT: HALF
Directed by Alex Bohs
We award most innovative short to HALF. Its use of split screen and its intimate style of animation lyrically highlight the connections and disconnections of two young women.
Audience Awards
Favorite Narrative Film: DIRTY GIRL, directed by Abe Sylvia
Favorite Documentary (TIE): WISH ME AWAY, directed by Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf AND VITO, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz
Favorite Gay Short Film: I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK ALONE, directed by Daniel Ribeiro
Favorite Lesbian Short Film: YOU MOVE ME, directed by Gina Hirsch
Favorite Transgender Short Film: MIND, directed by Emma Crimmings
Audience Award—Special Recognition: OUTLAND
In addition to rave reviews from audiences, the two-night run of the Australian TV series OUTLAND scored some of the highest votes in the festival.
“We congratulate all the Jury and Audience Award winners and thank every filmmaker who was a part of the 16th Annual Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival,” Plourde concluded.
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About the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
The Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival has been a part of the greater Seattle queer community and beyond since 1996 and has become the largest festival of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The festival has garnered national recognition for showcasing extraordinary and award-winning work and features the latest and greatest in LGBT film, from major motion picture premieres to emerging talent. SLGFF is also an important venue for the local Seattle film scene and inspires members of our community to express creativity through film and video.
This year, The Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival boasts a number of Northwest premiers and features from a bevy of local filmmakers and artists. The 16th annual festival runs October 14-23.
About Three Dollar Bill Cinema
Three Dollar Bill Cinema provides access to films by, for and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their families, creating a forum for LGBT filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences. By producing the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival, curating themed screenings and presenting other programs in partnership with local arts, cultural and service delivery organizations, Three Dollar Bill Cinema enriches, strengthens and connects diverse communities in the greater Seattle area.
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Translations is one of only a handful of transgender themed film festivals in the world.
“I was happy to see the diversity of attendees at the festival,” said Jason Plourde, Programming Director for Three Dollar Bill Cinema. “People who identified as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer), or none of the above, came together to watch great films and to discuss the issues facing the transgender community.”
The festival and films were at once interesting, challenging, touching and educational, encompassing a diverse cross-section of the trans-experience in an inclusive environment.
Three Dollar Bill Cinema is proud to announce the following Audience Awards:
Best Feature Film: BECOMING CHAZ
Best Short Film: GENDERBUSTERS
Cresdan Maite is one of the festival’s founders: “Transgender film has changed and grown over the last six years. Filmmakers are developing their stories more. Documentaries are shifting from simple transition stories into larger explorations of our lives as people. This is exciting progress.”
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About Three Dollar Bill Cinema
Three Dollar Bill Cinema provides access to films by, for and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their families, creating a forum for LGBT filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences. By producing the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival, curating themed screenings and presenting other programs in partnership with local arts, cultural and service delivery organizations, Three Dollar Bill Cinema strengthens, connects and reflects diverse communities through queer film and media. http://www.threedollarbillcinema.org.
About Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival
Three Dollar Bill Cinema presents Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival, May 12-15, 2011. Translations is a groundbreaking film festival providing the Pacific Northwest with a venue for films by, for and about transgender people that encourages visibility and positive representations of transgender issues. Launched in 2006, Translations is one of only a few transgender film festivals in the world.
Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival wrapped up a groundbreaking four-day run on May 16 with record attendance—up 25% over 2009. The opening night film, RIOT ACTS, screened to a sold out house and the after party featured captivating live music by director Madsen Minax and Adhamh Roland.
Six directors from across the United States and Canada visited Translations and festival programmers from as far away as The Netherlands also attended.
“I’m thrilled with the enthusiasm and positive response we’ve received from the audiences at this year’s festival,” said Jason Plourde, Programming Director for Three Dollar Bill Cinema. “I love seeing how Translations has grown over the past five years and how much the community has embraced this festival.”
Translations is one of only a handful of transgender film festivals in the world.
Three Dollar Bill Cinema is proud to announce the following Audience Awards:
Best Feature Film: FOREVER’S GONNA START TONIGHT
Best Short Film: REMEMBER ME IN RED
Cresdan Maite was a festival programmer: “Transgender film has changed and grown over the last five years. Filmmakers are developing their stories more. Documentaries are shifting from simple transition stories into larger explorations of our lives as people. This is exciting progress.”
Translations featured 11 programs over four days, May 13-16.
Record attendance, visiting filmmakers, and great performances at our Opening Night party made this Translations Film Festival the biggest and best yet.
Special thanks to our sponsors: The Pride Foundation, City Catering, The Stranger, Spring Hill Suites, Capitol Hill Seattle Blog, & Seattle Gay News.
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Directed by Stian Kristiansen
An unexpectedly delightful film, THE MAN WHO LOVED YNGVE tells a compelling and beautifully cinematic coming-of-age story which captures the cynicism and innocence of self-discovery. Amazing performances and solid storytelling allow Stian Kristiansen to direct a memorable and fully engaging film.
FEATURE FILM HONORABLE MENTION: I Can’t Think Straight
Directed by Shamim Sarif
As a genre, I CAN’T THINK STRAIGHT, is film that needs to be recognized for its complex story and politics. Filmmaker Shamim Sarif is a remarkable storyteller that will continue to push the boundaries of world and social issues.
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM: Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement
Directed by Gréta Olafsdóttir and Susan Muska
A timeless and timely love story that transcends being gay and is truly universal. This deeply intimate portrait of two charming, intelligent women and their life together engages the audience to consider the nature of love, commitment, and the definition of marriage. A movie that touched our hearts and brought the entire audience to tears.
BEST SHORT FILM: Diana
Directed by Aleem Khan
For a powerful and expressive portrayal of alienation based on complex identity. This film uniquely tackles all of the multiple challenges—cultural identity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and family relationships—in a single character.
SHORT FILM HONOURABLE MENTION: Claiming the Title
Directed by Jonathan Joiner and Robert H. Martin
For shedding light on an important part of our combined historical struggle against blatant discrimination. For reminding us that progress is not about winning or losing but about taking courageous, continual, incremental steps.
MOST INNOVATIVE SHORT: The Apple
Directed by Emilie Jouvet
For transcending our expectations of queer cinema. THE APPLE was a visual feast that showed us the sensuality of the forbidden.
2009 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Audience Awards
Favorite Narrative Feature: PRAYERS FOR BOBBY, directed by Russell Mulcahy
Favorite Documentary: EDIE & THEA: A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, directed by Gréta Olafsdóttir and Susan Muska
Favorite Local Film: WAXIE MOON, directed by Wes Hurley
Favorite Short: CLAIMING THE TITLE, directed by Jonathan Joiner and Robert H. Martin
Favorite Boys Short: DIRTY MAGAZINES, directed by Jay J. Levy
Favorite Girls Short: ONE NIGHT, directed by Laura Jean Cronin
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