“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.”
BEST FEATURE FILM: UNDERTOW
Directed by Javier Fuentes-León
Outstanding direction, script, cinematography, music and superbly natural acting tell the beautiful, other-worldly tale of a traditional man torn between his love, his personal honor and the respect of his community.
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM: BEYOND GAY: THE POLITICS OF PRIDE
Directed by Bob Christie
As a documentary film, BEYOND GAY: THE POLITICS OF PRIDE informs and enlightens our common understanding of the ubiquitous pride parade by calling attention to its importance as a political act.
DOCUMENTARY FILM HONOURABLE MENTION: FLORENT: QUEEN OF THE MEAT MARKET
Directed by David Sigal
FLORENT: QUEEN OF THE MEAT MARKET celebrates queer community space, transgressive art, cutting edge performance and French food in a wildly entertaining film. Florent Morellet shows us that a celebration of life can be a queer transformative act that can change the world around us.
BEST SHORT FILM: SAMARITAN
Directed by Magnus Mork
An unexpected and heartwarming story about a power dynamic not examined in our community about the politics of deportation. Effective and emotional cinematography, writing and acting.
SHORT FILM HONOURABLE MENTION: PUT THIS ON THE MAP
Directed by Sid Peterson and Megan Kennedy
The most diverse and all-inclusive short film of the festival. Well-crafted art direction and editing. Galvanizing. Given the current media attention youth in our community are getting, this film must be seen nationwide.
MOST INNOVATIVE SHORT: NEVER TOO LATE
Directed by Wendy Weinberg
A timely film about gay marriage with excellent editing and art direction. Very funny and clever.
MOST INNOVATIVE SHORT HONOURABLE MENTION: CURIOUS THING
Directed by Allen Hain
A uniquely refreshing documentary-style film with exceptional storytelling and a multi-dimensional narrative.
Audience Awards
Favorite Narrative Feature: UNDERTOW, directed by Javier Fuentes-León
Favorite Documentary: BEYOND GAY: THE POLITICS OF PRIDE, directed by Bob Christie
Favorite Gay Short Film: AJUMMA! ARE YOU KRAZY???, directed by Brent Anbe
Favorite Lesbian Short Film: AFTER LUNCH, directed by Rodrigo Diaz Diaz
Favorite Local Film: PUT THIS ON THE MAP, directed by Sid Peterson and Megan Kennedy
Seattle Lesbian and Gay Online Film Festival Award Presented by Esurance and Produced by IndieFlix:
LOOP PLANES, directed by Robin Wilby
“We congratulate all the Jury and Audience Award winners and thank every filmmaker who was a part of the 15th Annual Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival,” Plourd 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 boasted a number of Northwest premiers and features work by a bevy of local filmmakers and artists. The 15th annual festival ran October 15-24.
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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