Well, that's a wrap on 11 days filled with countless memories of inspiring artists sharing their passion, making wonderful new friends, enthusiastic audiences, kind words, late-night shenanigans and giggle fits on stage. As always, it was great to chat with audience members after screenings and get their feedback on the films – even when they didn’t feel the same way as I did! I had a blast and thanks to everyone who came out and to the brilliant staff, Board and volunteers who made it all happen.
Looking forward to 2015 already! Get ready for a very special 25th anniversary celebration.
Enjoy the sunshine and I’ll see you in the dark!
Scott Ferguson
Executive Director
Now that the 24th Toronto LGBT Film Festival has wrapped, Inside Out is pleased to announce a couple late additions to Bent Lens: Pride on Screen.
On Wednesday June 25 at 9:30pm at the Al Green Theatre (JCC, 750 Spadina Avenue), in celebration of Edith Windsor’s pivotal role in 2013’s historic U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down DOMA and her appearance at the WorldPride Gala, Inside Out is pleased to present a screening of the 2009 documentary Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement.
On Friday June 27 at 7pm at TIFF Bell Lightbox, Inside Out presents the Audience Award Winner from our 2014 Festival, Tru Love. A sold-out hit, the engaging romantic comedy from local directors Kate Johnston and Shauna MacDonald chronicles the romance between 37-year-old womanizer Tru and the 60-year-old mother of her best friend.
Inside Out and TIFF are pleased to join forces to bring you Bent Lens: Pride on Screen, the premier cinematic event of World Pride. Highlights include: Derek Jarman retrospective, free outdoor screenings of Rope and A League of Their Own, Hedwig and the Angry Inch Sing-a-Long with John Cameron Mitchell in attendance and so much more!
Bent Lens: Pride on Screen is a Major Partner Event of WorldPride 2014 and is made possible with the generous support of Presenting Partner: RBC Royal Bank, the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Ontario Arts Council, City of Toronto, Xtra, Toronto Entertainment District BIA and KM Hunter Foundation.
Tickets for all Bent Lens events and screenings are now on sale.
Get Bent!
Tuesday, June 17 (6:30pm to 11pm)
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W.
As part of the 2014 WorldPride celebrations in Toronto, TIFF and Inside Out present Get Bent!, a fundraising event in celebration of Bent Lens: Pride on Screen. Guests will enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and stellar cocktails from our open bar while taking in the stunning Toronto skyline from the TIFF Bell Lightbox rooftop patio and Malaparte. The night will also feature a special DJ performance by artist and filmmaker Bruce LaBruce, followed by local DJ and dance floor guru, Deko-ze, as well live performances, installations, and a few surprises!
Proceeds from this event will support film, education and community programmes at both TIFF and Inside Out.
TIFF and Inside Out Member tickets: $70
Public tickets: $80
Special offer from Body Part Clothing: Head to bodypartclothing.com and enter promo code BENTLENS; 10% of your purchase will be donated to TIFF and Inside Out. Offer valid until June 18, 2014.
Volunteers make my head go ‘round -- spinning in all directions trying to catch their FABULOUSNESS, FRIENDLINESS, SMARTNESS and HARD WORK-NESS. It’s impossible to see it all, it’s too immense!! Volunteers make the world go ‘round, and make our festival go ‘round and ‘round, efficiently, smoothly, professionally, in a blur of pink perfection. Endless thanks to all our 2014 Volunteers!
Calling all 2014 Festival Volunteers!
Join us at the Volunteer Appreciation Party, Monday June 9, 6-9pm, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander St.)
xoxo
steen
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We're looking for some fun folks to help us with Bent Lens events.
Watson's distinctive realist paintings enjoy an international audience, and are collected by the National Gallery of Australia and Elton John. This superb exhibition includes iconic artworks, some referencing Caravaggio art.
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