\u201cTab Hunter Confidential\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 California premiere In the 1950s, Tab Hunter was No. 1 at the box office and on the music charts. He was Hollywood\u2019s hottest star and America\u2019s \u201cboy next door\u201d idol. Romantically linked to Natalie Wood, Debbie Reynolds and Sophia Loren, nothing could damage Tab Hunter\u2019s career. Nothing, it seems, except that Tab Hunter is secretly gay. In the documentary, the real Tab Hunter for the first time shares his story as a happy, healthy survivor of the Hollywood rollercoaster. Appearances by Debbie Reynolds, Lainie Kazan, John Waters, Connie Stevens, Clint Eastwood, Robert Wagner, George Takei and a multitude of archival interviews.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?v=CKrhi2una2w<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201cBendick & The Monster\u201d<\/strong> In this animated short, a boy encounters a monster underneath his bed who dreams of being a cabaret singer. Bendik helps the monster follow his dreams, while the monster helps Bendik with his mother\u2019s overbearing boyfriend. It\u2019s a touching story of finding yourself and challenging preconceived expectations of identity.<\/p>\n Con: \u201cTom In America\u201d<\/strong> For 50 years, Michael (Oscar nominee Burt Young) and Betty (Oscar nominee Sally Kirkland) have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael’s long-buried desires, Betty discovers that secrets have been part of their life all along.<\/p>\n 11 a.m.\u00a0\u201cBest of LGBT Shorts\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Corto 1: \u201c<\/strong>Safe Word\u201d<\/strong> A gay couple decides to spice up their relationship but find themselves in peril when fantasy and reality start to blur in this comedic thriller.<\/p>\n Corto 2: \u201cCaptive\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast premiere A confused old man receives a disturbing leaflet in the mail and realizes that his name, his home \u2013\u00a0and the one he calls \u201csoul mate\u201d \u2013 are not what they appear to be.<\/p>\n Corto 3: \u201c<\/strong>09:55 \u2014 11:05, Ingrid Ekman, Bergsgatan 4B\u201d<\/strong> As 67-year-old Ingrid retreats from the outside world to deal with cancer, a younger home-care employee named Frida knocks on her door and awakens feelings that Ingrid can’t shut out.<\/p>\n Corto 4: \u201cPipe Dream\u201d<\/strong> 16-year-old resident nerd, Peter Epstein-Takahashi, worries that his penis is too small and struggles to make it bigger before his first BJ.<\/p>\n Corto 5: \u201cEden\u201d<\/strong> \u2014West Coast premiere \u201cAnd the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed.\u201d \u2013 Genesis 2:8. In this contemporary portrayal, Jo\u00e3o and Pedro live in this idyllic garden. However what Jo\u00e3o wants the most is for Pedro to be happy and the only way he found to make that happen is to support him in his escape with Sara. On the other hand, Pedro learned how to love Jo\u00e3o and does not want to leave the garden. But one of them ate the forbidden fruit.<\/p>\n Corto 6: \u201cAn Afternoon\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast premiere Mathias has decided that \u201ctoday is the day\u201d to tell Frederik that he is in love with him. But when the time comes, will he be ready to make the first move?<\/p>\n Corto 7: \u201cPlunge\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast Premiere A romantic day trip is shrouded in mystery as the relationship of two young women is revealed.<\/p>\n Corto 8: \u201cOff A Cliff\u201d<\/strong> Jhongwei has something important to say to Damon, his boyfriend, but the time isn’t right. Then again, is it ever?Jhongwei has something important to say to Damon, his boyfriend, but the time isn’t right… Then again, is it ever?Jhongwei has something important to say to Damon, his boyfriend, but the time isn’t right… Then again, is it ever?<\/p>\n Corto 9: \u201cSex Date\u201d<\/strong> In a case of mistaken identity gone right, Randall, who is being pursued by the law, finds more than refuge when Kenton mistakes him for his hook-up.<\/p>\n \u201cHow To Win At Checkers (Every Time)\u201d <\/strong> Young Oat (Ingkarat Damrongsakkul) faces an uncertain future when his older, gay brother Ek (Thira Chutikul) must submit to Thailand’s annual military draft lottery. While the parents of Ek’s wealthy boyfriend Jai (Arthur Navarat) are able to maneuver their son out of the draw, Ek has no options. Unable to convince his brother to do whatever he can to change his fate, Oat takes matters into his own hands resulting in unexpected consequences. The film is set in the economic fringes of Bangkok and examines the joys and challenges of growing up in contemporary Thailand.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mxRWBisWZFE<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201cPepper\u201d<\/strong> When an experienced drag queen encounters a lost boy outside her club, Pepper is reminded of the importance of family with her own estranged son.<\/p>\n \u201cGameface\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 California premiere This moving documentary shows the quest for self-realization of LGBT athletes and their acceptance in society. Following the parallel stories of athletes Fallon Fox (MMAs first transgender pro fighter) and Terrence Clemens (a rising gay college basketball player in Oklahoma) during their coming out process, \u201cGame Face\u201d sheds light on the obstacles LGBT athletes face throughout their career.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?v=SHkx9evsC-M<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cBFFs\u201d<\/strong> One of the funniest films of the festival, BFFs Kat (Tara Karsian) and Samantha (Andrea Grano) have been gifted a weekend vacation to a couple\u2019s retreat. The only problem\u2026the single women are straight! Needing a vacation, they find themselves immersed in an intensive workshop with gay and straight couples fighting to save their relationships. In the process, the lines of friendship begin to blur as they are faced with asking themselves: Could there be something more than just Best Friends Forever? The film also stars television veteran actors, Richard Moll, Jenny O\u2019Hara and Pat Carroll.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?v=LSNALNrTMiQ<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201cBachelorette\u201d<\/strong> While celebrating a friend\u2019s bachelorette party, Stefanie shockingly surprises the entire group with whom she finds more intriguing.<\/p>\n \u201cPaternity Leave\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast premiere Caught in a moment of passion on the eve of their four-year anniversary, Greg (Jacob York) soon begins feeling nauseated, fatigued, and moody and – most unfortunately – fat. At his wit’s end \u2013 his boyfriend Ken (Charlie David) insists he see a doctor who’s stumped and refers the couple to a specialist. To everyone’s amazement, Greg is pregnant! Shock, stress, and fear settle in, and Greg’s relationship gets put to the ultimate test in this delightfully funny rom-com. With Chris Salvatore.<\/p>\n Trailer Clip: youtube.com\/watch?v=MDWrjEp1mIU<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201cThe Cream\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast premiere Gilbert, a quirky young man, is out for a Sunday jog in the forest. When a muscular, athletic man passes him at tremendous speeds, Gilbert is left confused, curious and ultimately aroused by his secret.<\/p>\n Con: \u201c<\/strong>You. Me. Bathroom. Sex. Now.\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast Premiere When Antonio discovers his boyfriend of eight years is cheating on him, he decides to find solace amongst friends: an outrageous drag queen, a wisecracking older man, and one sexy stranger at the neighborhood dive bar. It\u2019s a comedy about a man trying to forget about love, in all the wrong places. \u201cSeed Money: The Chuck Holmes Story\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 West Coast premiere This documentary is a revealing look at Chuck Holmes, San Francisco Falcon Studio\u2019s founder\/pornographer turned philanthropist. Holmes helped shape and create gay identity in the years after Stonewall, and became a founder of gay rights advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign and the LGBT Victory Fund \u2026 only to find later in life that while his philanthropic money was welcome, he wasn’t. Appearances by John Waters, Jeff Stryker, Chi-Chi La Rue, Holly Woodlawn, Jake Shears, Zak Spears and John Rutherford. This film contains nudity and scenes of sexual situations<\/p>\n Con: \u201cHole\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 California premiere Two men share an unlikely encounter at a bathroom gloryhole in this insightful animated short.<\/p>\n Con: \u201cMidnight\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast premiere Shane (Sean Paul Lockhart) and Aiden (Anderson Goncalves) are a couple who decide to try an open relationship. As one-on-one encounters turn into group orgies \u2026 will their experiment broaden their horizons, or lead to mistrust and paranoia?<\/p>\n \u201cWASP\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 California premiere Having left England for a romantic escapade in the south of France, Olivier (Simon Haycock) and James (Hugo Bolton) invite Caroline (Elly Condron) along at the last minute. The trio arrives in a little Provencal village, somewhat cut off from the world. Though everything seems calm between the pool, sunshine and a village visit, Olivier finds himself more and more intrigued by Caroline. A tension of sexual jealousy and possessiveness inevitably escalades between the three of them.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?v=bMV2SL4hmqs<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201cLittle Secrets\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 California premiere While accompanying his girlfriend at a birthday party, Tim recognizes a male lover from years past. They try to hide ancient secrets, but things seem to spin out of control as the evening progresses in this dramatic short film.<\/p>\n \u201cIn The Turn\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 California premiere The documentary follows Crystal, a 10-year-old transgender girl, as she navigates growing up in rural Canada. After being denied the right to join athletics due to her gender, Crystal serendipitously discovers the Vagine Regime, an international queer collective of roller derby players comprised of people of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and identities. The Vagine Regime not only accepts Crystal, but actively supports her journey. The film weaves Crystal’s story into the broader narrative of the evolution of roller derby from a niche sport into a social movement with strong roots in the LGBTQ community.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?v=ONcmU6pF2Fw<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201c<\/strong>cONSensual\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast premiere A \u201cOne Night Stand\u201d (ONS) is used as a destigmatizing tool against the shame and guilt of exploring female sexuality in this stylized encounter that\u2019s simply Flawles.<\/p>\n \u201cDrown\u201d<\/strong> Sundrenched lifeguards, Sydney beaches, male competitiveness and jealousy frame this tense and gripping Australian drama. Surf lifesaving champion Len (Matt Levett) is a legend in the cloistered surf club until the arrival of younger, faster, fitter and openly gay Phil (Jack Matthews). Through the summer, Len\u2019s enraged reaction to Phil begins to reveal his own confusion about his own sexuality climaxing in an intoxicated evening filled with jealousy, homophobic fear and unrequited lust. Can Len accept his identity, or will he only bury it? Warning: This film contains graphic depictions of homophobic violence.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?v=czB_EDA2rPg<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201cWant It\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 West Coast premiere When the owner of a luxurious home returns unexpectedly to find an intruder\u2026the tables are turned, and the intruder finds himself naked and powerless.<\/p>\n \u201cJess & James\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 U.S. premiere In this sexually-charged, road-trip, coming-of-age tale, Jess (Martin Karich) and James (Nicolas Romeo) feel trapped in their lives. After meeting for a sexual encounter, the two young men set off on a spontaneous road trip across rural Argentina to reunite with Jess\u2019 estranged brother. On their journey, they confront strange occurrences and engage in a m\u00e9nage \u00e0 trois affair that brings them closer. Their newly found affection grows, all while discovering a fresh vision of freedom and happiness. This film contains graphic depictions of sex.<\/p>\n Trailer: youtube.com\/watch?v=EGFNLqmMhlA&feature=player_embedded<\/a><\/p>\n Con: \u201cTen Minutes Left\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 U.S. premiere Rodrigo is recently out and feeling a bit uncomfortable in a gay bar. As closing approaches, the music is switched off, house lights come on and Rodrigo starts to panic. He only has 10 minutes left to find his date!<\/p>\n \u201cI Am Michael\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 California premiere Based on a true story, the film depicts gay activist Michael Glatze (James Franco), the managing editor of popular queer San Francisco-based XY magazine as a proud gay man in a loving relationship with his partner Bennett (Zachary Quinto). After Glatze faces a health scare, he turns to Christianity and renounces his homosexuality, eventually becoming a Christian pastor and marrying Rebekah (Emma Roberts). Director Justin Kelly\u2019s piercing exploration is as compelling and complex as Michael\u2019s transformation. With Charlie Carver, Daryl Hannah and Leslie Ann Warren.<\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, U.S., 92 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by Frank Mosvold, Norway, 10 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by Flavio Alves, U.S.\/Brazil, 16 minutes<\/em><\/p>\nSaturday, May 30,\u00a0<\/strong>11 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/strong>
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\n2014, directed by Todd Lillethun, U.S., 16 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Michael Noonan, Australia, 6 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by Cristine Berglund, Sophie Vukovic, Sweden, 15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Yudho Aditya, U.S.\/Indonesia, 14 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by F\u00e1bio Freitas, Portugal, 12 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by S\u00f3ren Green, Denmark, 8 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Kate Lefoe, Australia, 6 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by <\/em>C\u00e9dric Jouarie, Taiwan, 5 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by John Sobrack, U.S., 16 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n1 p.m.<\/h3>\n
\n2015, directed by Josh Kim, Thailand\/U.S.\/Indonesia, 80 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by Marc Cleary & Craig Robert Young, U.S., 18 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n3 p.m. \u2014 FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\n
\n2014, directed by Michiel Thomas, U.S.\/Belgium, 99 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n17:15<\/h3>\n
\n2014, directed by Andrew Putschoegl, U.S., 90 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2013, directed by Anna Linke, Germany, 15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n7:30 p.m. \u2013 BOYS CENTERPIECE<\/h3>\n
\n2015, directed by Matt Riddlehoover, U.S., 90 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by Jean-Marie Villeneuve, France, 8 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Francisco Lupini-Basagoiti, U.S.\/Spain\/Venezuela, 17 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
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\n2015, directed by Michael Stabile, U.S., 70 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Tony Radevski, Australia, 5 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Ted Wilkinson, U.S., 22 minutes<\/em><\/p>\nSunday, May 31,\u00a0<\/strong>11 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/strong>
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\n2014, directed by Philippe Audi-Dor, United Kingdom\/France\/Lebanon\/Switzerland, 72 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by Remo Kaufmann, Germany, 20 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n1 p.m. – GIRLS CENTERPIECE<\/h3>\n
\n2014, directed by Erica Tremblay, U.S., 91 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Crystal-In](\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Crystal-In-The-Turn.jpg\")
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\n2015, directed by Jaymee Carvajal, U.S., 1 minute<\/em><\/p>\n3 p.m. \u2013 INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n2015, directed by Dean Francis, Australia, 93 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2015, directed by Lee Haven-Jones, United Kingdom, 11 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n5 p.m.<\/h3>\n
\n2015, directed by Santiago Giralt, Argentina, 90 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
\n2014, directed by Joris van den Berg, Netherlands, 7 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n7 p.m. \u2013 CLOSING NIGHT<\/h3>\n
\n2015, directed by Justin Kelly, U.S., 98 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n
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