FilmOut San Diego

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FilmOut: Q&A with Michael D. Akers, director of “Morgan” | VIDEO

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
May 18th, 2012

(Editor's note: San Diego Gay & Lesbian News will be previewing the 14th annual FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival, which runs May 30 through June 3 at the historical Birch North Park Theatre. Look for Q&A interviews with celebrities and directors as well as film reviews.)

Michael D. Akers, producer/director/writer/editor of "Morgan," speaks to San Diego Gay & Lesbian News about how his romantic movie featuring a paraplegic lead character is groundbreaking in LGBT cinema.

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FilmOut: Q&A with Austin Head, co-star of "Positive Youth" documentary | VIDEOS

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
May 16th, 2012

(Editor's note: San Diego Gay & Lesbian News will be previewing the 14th annual FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival, which runs May 30 through June 3 at the historical Birch North Park Theatre. Look for Q&A interviews with celebrities and directors as well as film reviews.)

Austin Head, aka the “Glamour Boy of Phoenix,” is one of four HIV-positive youth featured in the 44-minute documentary "Positive Youth."

FilmOut to present John Waters’ musical comedy “Cry-Baby,” starring Johnny Depp | VIDEO

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
April 16th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – The wonderfully twisted mind of director John Waters has produced a cult following for his many movies, including at FilmOut San Diego.

FilmOut’s monthly screening in April will be another John Waters’ classic, “Cry-Baby” (1990), starring a young Johnny Depp who had just achieved teeny-bopper stardom on the hit TV series, “21 Jump Street.”

Warner Brothers to screen "The Bodyguard" nationwide on March 28

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
March 14th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – It’s now clear why Warner Brothers pulled the plug on FilmOut San Diego’s Whitney Houston tribute and 20th anniversary screening of “The Bodyguard.”

BREAKING NEWS: FilmOut San Diego forced to cancel screening of Whitney Houston's "The Bodyguard"

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
March 13th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- FilmOut San Diego on Tuesday afternoon reluctantly canceled its planned tribute to gay icon and music diva Whitney Houston and the screening of "The Bodyguard" that was planned for Wednesday at the historic Birch North Park Theatre.

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FilmOut to present Whitney Houston tribute, 20th anniversary screening of "The Bodyguard" | VIDEO

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
March 13th, 2012

(Editor's note: This event was canceled at the last minute after Warner Brothers, the movie studio that made "The Bodyguard," withdrew worldwide rights to show the movie.)

SAN DIEGO -- FilmOut San Diego will present a tribute to gay icon and music diva Whitney Houston on Wednesday, at the historic Birch North Park Theatre.

FilmOut San Diego offers 7-day guest pass to FIT Athletic Club

SDGLN Staff
March 3rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- As a perk for supporters of FilmOut San Diego a 7-day guest pass to FIT Athletic Club is being offered.

FIT is downtown San Diego's premier athletic club, featuring a wide variety of workout equipment, classes, and amenities in an upscale environment. The club also includes a roof-top swimming pool, lounge area, and a view of Petco Park.

Those who have not visited the club before are welcome to activate the guest pass, but must do so by March 22.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Tom Kirkman

SDGLN Staff
February 21st, 2012

Tom Kirkman is a volunteer extraordinaire!

Whether he is working as an usher at the monthly FilmOut San Diego screenings, tending bar at The Diversionary Theatre, or helping with San Diego LGBT Pride activities, Kirkman lends a hand whenever a community group needs it.

As former executive director of San Diego's SAGE Center - Seniors Active in A Gay Environment - Kirkman enjoys giving back to the community that his given so much to him!

Kirkman is 69 years old, single, and has lived in San Diego for 11 years. He hails from Lawrence, Massachusetts.

FilmOut San Diego to present Audrey Hepburn classic “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
February 14th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – Feel a little romance in the air this Valentine's Day? Take your sweetheart to see the Audrey Hepburn classic “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” at the featured monthly screening by FilmOut San Diego.

The 1961 romantic comedy, chosen by the FilmOut staff as a Valentine to local audiences, will be shown at 7 pm Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the historic Birch North Park Theatre. Tickets are $10 at the box office or slightly higher if purchased online.

SDGLN Poll: Majority of readers have attended a FilmOut San Diego event

SDGLN Staff
January 16th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – A majority of readers of San Diego Gay & Lesbian News who took our poll say that they have attended an event sponsored by FilmOut San Diego.

Our poll question was: FilmOut San Diego will present "Shortbus" on Jan. 18. Have you ever attended a FilmOut event?

The results, which are not scientific, reveal that 53% of readers say that they been to a FilmOut event, while 47% say they have not.

The SDGLN Reader Poll is open for voting for seven consecutive days. A new poll question will debut each Monday.

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