2009 Programme : 13 Amazing Sessions

I Can't Think Straight

I Can't Think Straight

Those lucky enough to catch The World Unseen at last year’s Festival will be delighted to find out that it isn’t the only film writer/director Sarif has made in recent years. And they’ll be even happier to discover that both films feature the same two leading actresses.

Ciao

Ciao

Jeff and Mark had been best friends since college, and when Mark dies suddenly it falls upon Jeff to sort out his personal details. Checking Mark’s emails, Jeff comes across one from an Italian man, Andrea, who had been corresponding with Mark.

Out Late

Out Late

Out Late introduces five individuals who made a decisive change later in life, to come out as lesbian, gay, or transgender, after the age of 55. Why did they wait until their 50s, 60s or 70s to come out?

For My Wife

For My Wife

For My Wife is a multi award-winning documentary chronicling the making of an activist. After the horrific and tragic death of her wife, Charlene Strong was thrust into the spotlight becoming a powerful voice for the equal rights of same-sex couples and their families in the US.

Boystown (Chuecatown)

Boystown (Chuecatown)

An outrageous Spanish farce that channels early Almodóvar, Boystown is a film that breaks the rules when it comes to bending genres. It’s a murder-mystery-screwball-comedy-mother-in-law-from-hell drama – all spiced up with sexy guys and plenty of laughs.

Between Love and Goodbye

Between Love and Goodbye

From the director of smash hit A Four Letter Word (GlamFest 2008) comes the story of East Village couple Kyle and Marcel, who fall in and out of love in a very short space of time.

Insatiable

Insatiable

Set in the not too distant future, the economy has crashed and food is rapidly running out all over the world, which is fast heading toward famine.  A lesbian drama with a strong violence warning.

The Baby Formula

The Baby Formula

Athena and Lilith are in love and dream of having a child that is a true biological combination of them both. Although Mother Nature doesn’t work that way, it seems that modern science has found a way to make it happen by using sperm made from Lilith’s stem cells to inseminate Athena.

Australian Short Films

Australian Short Films

Settle in for a selection of Australian short films, including Skin, The Letter, Love and the Space Between, The Uncertainty Principle, Steak and Kris Cross.  Screened back to back.

Mulligans

Mulligans

Secrecy. Betrayal. Illicit sex. All the necessary ingredients are here for this entertaining Canadian melodrama, featuring a cast of recognisable faces and some new ones that are set to break through in a major way.

The Art of Being Straight

The Art of Being Straight

Self-proclaimed straight guy and aspiring photographer John (played by director Jesse Rosen) has just broken up with his girlfriend and moved from New York to his friend Andy’s couch in Los Angeles for a fresh start. He’s cocky enough to be confident in his ability to attract the ladies and make...

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GLAMFEST - PERTH GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
GlamFest Perth Gay and Lesbian Film FestivalWednesday 15 - Sunday 19 April, 2009
Astor Cinemas, Mount Lawley

Western Australia's dedicated gay and lesbian film festival returns in 2009 with a huge programme of high quality films.

Presented by GAYinWA Events, in partnership with Melbourne Queer Film Festival, GlamFest will screen 12 films, plus a great collection of Australian short films, over five days at Astor Cinemas, in the heart of Mount Lawley.

GlamFest is proudly sponsored by our principal partner, Volkswagen Australia and our media partner, WAX Magazine.

GlamFest is also proud to raise funds for Gay & Lesbian Community Services (GLCS), with $1 from every ticket sold donated to GLCS to help them continue their important phone counselling work.

We hope you are as excited about this year's programme as we are.

GLAMFEST IS NOW UNDERWAY!!

Festival film tickets are still on sale now at Ron Reid Hair, Travel Forever and Travelworld Inglewood for $12 (student/concession) and $15 (general).  Tickets will also be available on the door.