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Eartha Kitt dies of colon cancer at 81
By Oliver Carnay Today, I learned the news that legendary singer, actress, dancer and icon Eartha Kitt died on Christmas day. I have seen

7th annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) will run from November 1 – 11, 2021
By Oliver Carnay Chloe Zhao’s “Eternals” opens the filmfest and South Korea’s official submission to Oscars “Escape from Mogadishu” will serve as the Closing

Visual Communication’s 37th annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) announces complete line-up of films slated from September 23 through October 2, 2021
By Oliver Carnay Visual Communications (VC) has announced the complete line-up for the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF), now on its 37th

Fil-Am Director Q. Allan Brocka returns 2006 fan-favorite film “Boy Culture” into a brand new series in “Boy Culture: The Series” which will have a World Premiere August 19 at Outfest 2021 and will also play at FilmOut San Diego (Saturday, September 11 at 7:15 p.m.)
By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ioy2Z-cZKA”Boy Culture 2″ is a brand new series based on the smash gay film, “Boy Culture” created by Matthew Rettenmund with

OSCAR Winner Cloris Leachman shines in final starring role in ‘JUMP, DARLING’ screening at OUTFEST 2021 ; will have a special tribute introduced by Cybill Shepherd, featuring Bryan Cranston, Lily Tomlin, Josh Gad, Leslie Jordan, Bob Saget, family and more!!!
By Oliver Carnay Jump, Darling is the new LGBTQ family drama starring Cloris Leachman, who recently passed away at the age of 94, in her final

FILMOUT San Diego is back (September 9 – 12, 2021) with new venues, in person and virtual screenings
By Oliver Carnay FILMOUT San Diego is returning with in-person and virtual screenings more than a year and a half after the outbreak of

Octavia Spencer to receive the James Schamus Ally Award at Outfest Los Angeles 2021
Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer will be honored with James Schamus Ally Award at the upcoming 39th edition of the longest-running LGBTQ film festival in Los Angeles, also known as OUTFEST. The event will be held at the Closing Night Gala on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown, Los Angeles.

2021 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival (August 13 – 22, 2021)
The 39th edition of Outfest, the longest running LGBTQ film festival in Los Angeles is slated from August 13 through 22, 2021. With 200 films from around the world, audiences have an option to watch them inside the theatre, via outdoor setting, and also right at their own home.

17th Edition of HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL to return at TCL Chinese Theaters in Hollywood September 23 to October 1st , 2021.
By Oliver Carnay The Oscar-Qualifying® HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL is returning in a major way for its 17th edition. Today, the festival organizers have announced

New NETFLIX original documentary ‘PRAY AWAY’ executive produced by Ryan Murphy and Jason Blum about survivors and ex-leaders of the so-called “conversion therapy” launching globally on NETFLIX August 3, 2021
By Oliver Carnay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_CqGVfxEsFollowing an incredibly moving premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, with survivor Julie Rodgers and former leader Randy Thomas in attendance, the film also

In competition ISLANDS is the first ever Filipino-language narrative feature to premiere at SXSW Filmfest (March 16-20, 2021)
ISLANDS is the first-ever Filipino-language narrative feature to premiere in competition at SXSW.

Academy Award Winners, Industry Legends, and More to Lead HollyShorts Film Festival’s 2020 Official Panels & Conversations
By Oliver Carnay For more information on HollyShorts please visit: www.hollyshorts.com The annual Academy Awards® Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival will celebrate its 16th year in

