Gay and Lesbian Short Films

Wednesday, March 14 6:00 pm - Thursday , March 15, 6:00pm Presented by FLIFF & Cinema Paradiso 503 SE 6th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL Tickets $8 Students / $7 Seniors / $5 FLIFF & ArtsUnited members www.fliff.com 954-525-FILM Boys Life #5 (8pm Wednesday, 6pm Thursday) Four Films Of Self Discovery By Auteurs Dare Ben offers to help his secret crush, bad boy Johnny, rehears for the school play, only to discover that his feelings may not be so secret after all. Winning more than five best film awards, Dare's subtle complexity delighted critics and audiences alike. Fishbelly White When Duncan, the town outcast, is befriended by a popular local boy, their relationship stirs unwelcome feelings that result in an act that is as revealing as it is shocking. The Sundance Awards winning short was the basis for the critically acclaimed film, The Mudge Boy. Late Summer Following the death of his father, Adam is sent to his aunt's where over the course of the summer his life is changed forever. Winner of the prestigious James Bridges Award in directing, Late Summer is the heartbreaking tale of first love and loss. Time Off On leave with his troop, Yonatan cruises the local parks looking for sexual release only to find that his hard-nosed lieutenant is doing the same. Eytan Fox's first film, Time Off in many ways is the prequel to his worldwide hit, Yossi & Jagger. "She Likes Girls" (6pm Wednesday, 8pm Thursday) The Piper True love arrives in the form of a female pied piper in this magical modern lesbian fairy tale. The Uninvited Shelley and Mattie are neighbors in this wonderfully quirky girl-stalks-girl L.A. story. Sarang Song Los Angeles, 1972: A lesbian Black Power activist tries to hold her relationship together in this powerful and beautifully crafted period drama. This Boy 1965: Tomboy Kit and her best friend Mike pay a risky visit to their classmate Holly, Kit's crush. A poignant snapshot of adolescent angst. Shugar Shank Tomboy Matilda (aka Matt) spends her nights writing songs and pining over her femme band-mate when she really should be studying. this energetic tale of teen longing is the rock and roll romance of your dreams. Cosa Bella A young woman's life takes a radical turn when what she considers a passing fling with her beautiful college roommate turns into a life-altering love affair. Stars drop-dead gorgeous Stephanie Szostak and the lovely Alexie Gilmore (both appeared in The Devil Wears Prada).