LGBT Films in deadCENTER

Out To Win

Documentary Feature - Running Time: 99 min.
Directed by: Malcolm Ingram, USA/Canada

Out to Win is a documentary film from award-winning Sundance alumni Malcolm Ingram that serves as an overview and examination of lives and careers of aspiring and professional gay and lesbian athletes from all over the world. Chronicling the present, framed within a historical context of those that came before, this film highlights the experiences of athletes who have fought and struggled, both in and out of the closet, to represent the LGBT community and their true selves. This film is told through the voices of pioneers including Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, John Amaechi, Billy Bean, Jason Collins, and Brittney Griner. Trailer (unofficial): tinyurl.com/mkbtsxw

Free Screening: Sunday, June 14, 9:30pm, The Great Lawn at Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave. (there will be live music starting at 7:30pm)

The Outfit

Running Time: 12 min.
Directed by: Yen Tan, Dallas, Texas

An outfit unwittingly triggers rumors about the sexuality of a conservative congressman. Inspired by actual events. Website: www.facebook.com/theoutfitfilm

Screenings:
Thursday, June 11, 6:30pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Comedy Shorts)
Saturday, June 13, 12:45pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Comedy Shorts)

Actresses

Running Time: 11 min.
Directed by: Jeremy Hersh, New York

A short film about performance anxiety. Follows the relationship between a young aspiring actress and an off-Broadway star. Jeremy Hersh is a playwright and filmmaker based in New York. His most recent short film, Natives, screened at over 25 festivals worldwide including: SXSW, The New Orleans Film  

Festival, Outfest, BFI Flare, and The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian/SWAIA Showcase. Out Of Order magazine called it "the beginning of what will be a sterling career.” Website: www.actressesthehort.com. Related Article: http://tinyurl.com/n446pzu 

Screenings:
Friday, June 12, 6:30pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Love, Sex & Death Shorts)
Saturday, June 13, 5:15pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Love, Sex & Death Shorts)

Adjust-A-Dream

Running Time: 6 min.
Directed by: Jonathan Wysocki

On the verge of moving in together, a gay couple shopping for their first mattress discovers more differences than pillow top versus memory foam. Website: www.facebook.com/AdjustADream. Trailer: tinyurl.com/mottt27.

Screenings:
Friday, June 12, 6:30pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Love, Sex & Death Shorts)
Saturday, June 13, 5:15pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Love, Sex & Death Shorts)

NOMANSLAND

Running Time: 35 min.
Directed by: Karsten Geisnaes

In contemporary Copenhagen’s cruisy underground, handsome Christian struggles to pick up the pieces of his shattered life after the untimely death of his ex-lover, whose family blames Christian for keeping secrets not of his making. NOMANSLAND is a gritty, beautifully acted and emotionally powerful drama about grief, the persistence of love, and the price of authenticity. Trailer: vimeo.com/74729960

Screenings:
Saturday, June 13, 3:30pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Knock Your Socks Off Shorts)
Sunday, June 14, 7:45pm, Harkins Bricktown 16, 150 E. Reno Ave. (Knock Your Socks Off Shorts)

Unless it is noted that a screening is free, admission is by an All Access Pass, available at deadcenterfilm.org or 20 minutes before the screening for $10.

The Gayly - June 8, 2015 @ 7:05am.