(MK SCOTT) EXCLUSIVE: MK Chats with Writer/Director/Star, Matt Riddlehoover about 'SCENES from a GAY MARRIAGE', Now on DVD!

by MK Scott

This Past October at the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, I had a chance to see the film, 'Scenes from a Gay Marriage' and a chance to chat with the Writer, Director and Star, Matt Riddlehoover. Matt's inspiration is Woody Allen and it show in his latest. The Film is now out on DVD. 

(MK SCOTT) MK chats with the Director of the FALLS, coming to DVD on December 11th!

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by MK Scott

One of my TOP Films from this year's Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival was a locally produced film centered around Religion and Forbidden Love. 'The Falls' set in Portland, follows 2 missionaries as they set out to recruit new members for the Mormon Church, as the 2 young men connect to the point that they doubt thier committment to the Religion and Passion takes over and that becomes more important. I had a chance to chat with the director, Jon Garcia, just before the film's December 11th DVD Release.

(OUTscene NW) 17th Seattle Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Closes Announces Winners of Jury and Audience Awards!

SEATTLE - October 23 -  The Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (SLGFF) ended its 17th run October 21 with the announcement of its Jury and Audience Awards.  Deeply personal stories, laugh out loud comedies, timely documentaries, poignant dramas, premieres with big-name stars and cutting edge works from local and emerging talent all highlighted this year’s programming.  SLGFF is produced by award-winning Seattle nonprofit, Three Dollar Bill Cinema.

“It made me proud to see the Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival bring together such diverse crowds with our film programs and special events,” said Jason Plourde, Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s Executive Director.  “Our 11 day film festival became a special place for all people to view and discuss LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) stories from around the world, and that included queer women of color, heterosexual religious conservatives and high school GSAs (Gay-Straight Alliances) from across the region. And with Referendum 74 so close in the polls, it was especially important to provide this forum and increase visibility for our community.”

The festival had five sold out shows, notably the Centerpiece screening of CLOUDBURST, starring Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker, and packed venues throughout the festival, particularly for audience favorites such as the Opening Night comedy STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, the beautiful spectacle of SWAN LAKE in 3D and the local celebrity-studded WAXIE MOON IN FALLEN JEWEL.

(OUTscene NW) RE-view: Playing SCRABBLE at the 2012 SLGFF!

by MK Scott

Last night ended this years Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. This was the 17th Year and the 1st for its new ED, Jason Plourde. Jason has been the Face of the Festival for several years and this job was earned. This years theme was 'Come Out and Play'. I saw OVER 20 films and have given a LETTER Grade from A to D! 

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: Outstanding & Unique Programs Final 4 Days‏ at SLGFF!

It’s time to “Come Out and Play” as the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (SLGFF) enters its final weekend with a slate of outstanding programs.  Laugh out loud comedies, timely documentaries, poignant dramas, premieres with big-name stars and cutting edge works from local and emerging talent are all highlighted during the final four (4) days.  The always popular Gay TV Dinner, along with the highly anticipated SWAN LAKE 3D and the CHICAGO Sing-along spotlight some of the unique and fun programming for which SLGFF has become well-known.  The festival is produced by Seattle nonprofit Three Dollar Bill Cinema.

Final weekend festival venues include the Northwest Film Forum, the Egyptian Theatre, Pacific Place AMC and Central Cinema.  

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: Take Action TONIGHT at the Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival!

Starting a conversation is one of the most effective ways to enact understanding and positive change. Start one by bringing your family, friends and co-workers to these important, eye-opening, issue-oriented films. Meet with representatives from local LGBTQ community groups, working hard to protect our rights and advance our cause. Get inspired and get involved!

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: Don't miss out on these hot selling Festival films!‏

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, written by and starring Chris Colfer of TV's "Glee," kicks off the 17th Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival on National Coming Out Day, this Thursday 10/11/12 at Cinerama!

'Film Only' tickets sold out over the weekend, but by popular demand we've released an additional, limited amount. Get in to the movie and the big Opening Night bash at The Social with a Party Pass, Full Series pass or General Admission tickets.