What are the dates of the festival?
Thursday through Sunday, August 12-15, 2004.
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Is the current film schedule subject to change?
No. This is as solid as it gets. Barring that a filmmaker or distributor pulls their film, (which is doubtful), what you’re viewing is the final schedule. Some minor “tweaking” might happen to the programs in the coming months.
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How many different films are screening at the festival? How many played last year?
There are ninety-four (94) films in 2004. There were ninety-eight (98) films in 2003. There were 102 films in 2002.
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All right, there are 94 films. How many different programs?
Those 94 films will be screened in varying combinations through sixty-nine (69) programs. There were sixty-eight (68) programs in 2003.
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How late does the festival run each night? How early each day?
The first films begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday; 1:20 p.m. on Friday; 9:00 a.m. on Saturday; and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. The last films end at 9:25 p.m. on Thursday; 11:25 p.m. on Friday; 11:15 p.m. on Saturday; and 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets are ready for purchase on July 14th.
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What are the 2004 Emerging Film Award winners?
There is a list of winners on the NCGLFF Awards page.
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Is there a “Live Event” in Fletcher this year?
No. Community outreach is producing some events on the plaza and in various parts of the theatre. Be on the lookout for signage and other information about these programs.
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Will there be an Après-Fest?
Yes. The Après-Fest occurs in Cinemas One and Two at the Carolina Theatre on the following Monday-Thursday after the festival. The four (4) films being held-over for the Après-Fest are COWBOYS AND ANGELS, ADORED, BULGARIAN LOVERS and GOLDFISH MEMORY.
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Will there be any “Sneak Peeks” this year?
No. The festival begins on Thursday and ends on Sunday. Après-Fest occurs on the following Monday-Thursday.
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When is the Fundraising Reception?
The reception will take place on Friday, August 13, 2004. The exact times and location haven’t yet been determined by the Reception Committee. Stay tuned.
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What will be the big hit like last year’s Friends and Family?
D.E.B.S., EATING OUT and MAKE A WISH are good candidates.
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Any ideas for other “Big Films” for the festival? Which should be highlighted in the program or website?
It’s always hit-and-miss, but based on my instincts, the big films will be GOLDFISH MEMORY, MANGO KISS, BULGARIAN LOVERS, ADORED, TYING THE KNOT, COWBOYS AND ANGELS, ROBIN'S HOOD, COLLISION, SURGE OF POWER, SIRENS OF THE 23rd CENTURY, GRANDE ECOLE and the Men and Women’s Comedy Shorts Programs. There’s also quite an impressive listing of previous festival credentials listed on each individual film synopses.
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Hey, MAKE A WISH and EATING OUT are screening more than once during the festival! That’s a first.
Yes, through fiendish negotiation skills. These films are scheduled to re-screen as the last programs on Sunday as part of our “Centerpiece Revisiting” program.
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Why does North Carolina need a Gay & Lesbian Film Festival?
As mainstream and queer culture continue to merge, gay and lesbian film festivals are becoming a common staple throughout the country. The NCGLFF sends a national signal that North Carolina supports as well as nourishes a thriving LGBT community.
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Do I have to worry about right wing extremists protesting outside of the event?
Apart from the controversy surrounding the 1995 film series, no anti-gay organization has sent representatives to protest the NCGLFF in the following eight years. The Carolina Theatre is a city-owned facility and advance permission must be granted for any organization to have a presence at the site. Any organization that creates a public presence at the festival without pre-approved permission can be legally removed from the Theatre.
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Will I see any Hollywood celebrities at this festival?
The NCGLFF encourages filmmakers and artists to attend the festival. Many screenings will include introductions and Q&A by directors and cast members. Although it’s unlikely to see an A-List celebrity, you never know who’ll show up. We are expecting the entire cast of NINE LIVES to attend as we are hosting their WORLD PREMIERE!
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How many people attend the NCGLFF?
Attendance for the past three years has been 10,000. Standard practice amongst film festivals is to count attendance as the number of tickets printed. It’s difficult to determine how many different individuals are in actual attendance because many people attend more than one film.
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Will there be an official award ceremony like they have at Cannes, and if so can I buy tickets?
Although the NCGLFF gives prizes for the EMERGING FILM AWARDS, there is not an official awards ceremony. In cases where a winning filmmaker will be in attendance, we will make a short on-stage presentation of the trophy.
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Who nominates the films for award contention...some hoity-toity committee or the viewing public?
The Emerging Film Awards are nominated and selected by the NCGLFF Programming Committee. Apart from general artistic excellence, eligibility is limited to films that have not, at the time of consideration, secured a domestic theatrical distributor. The purpose of the award is to recognize films and filmmakers who do indeed need the recognition to attract a distributor. If the film has secured a theatrical distributor, we feel that such recognition has already been awarded.
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How do I volunteer?
Information on volunteering to help with the Festival can be found on the Volunteer Opportunities page.
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How do I sponsor a film or the festival?
Sponsorship information can be found on the Festival Sponsors page.
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Can my organization distribute literature at the festival?
A community room will be provided for organizations to distribute literature. More information can be found on the Festival Resources page.
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