Party Like a Queer Punk Star
Midnight Cowboy VIP Reception
Chi Chi LaRue's Pure Smut
Opening Night Extravaganza
Festival Newslines
Festival Guests   +   Volunteers   +   Press Room   +   2007 Photos
The Gayest Summer in the City! Get ready to race those ruby slippers up Broad Street for another spectacular summer of films and fun! Join us for the 14th PIGLFF from July 10th to the 22nd along with honorees Jane Lynch and Alec Mapa, queer punk pioneers Pansy Division, and 25,000 of your friends and neighbors at the East Coast’s largest LGBT film event!

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OUT AND PROUD PANELISTS ANNOUNCED   [07.03.08]
This discussion about being LGBT in the film industry will include Jane Lynch, recipient of this year’s Artistic Achievement Award; Charlie David, actor, writer, and producer for Mulligans; Carol Coombes, Program/Festival Director, Miami GLFF; and returning filmmakers Casper Andreas and Stewart Wade. See full details.

WHEN KIRAN MET KAREN VENUE CHANGE   [07.02.08]
Due to the flood of sales for the world premiere of When Kiran Met Karen, the screening on Saturday, July 12th at 9:30pm has been moved from the Black Box to the main screen at the Prince Theater. Tickets already purchased do not require an exchange – just show up!

WHO DOESN’T LIKE VIP TREATMENT?   [06.23.08]
Have you always wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes? Hoped to meet all the stars? Well this year you have the unique opportunity to experience a whole new side of the Festival. In addition to priority seating at all films and admission to all public events, the new VIP badge will have you elbow-to-elbow with Festival guests and other VIPs in private homes and other intimate places! (No pun intended.)

PROGRAM GUIDES NOW AVAILABLE   [06.20.08]
The 14th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival program guides are now available at TLA Video locations and around the gayborhood.

MEET THE PROGRAMMERS   [06.20.08]
Festival programmers Kelly Burkhardt, Scott Cranin, Larry Ferber and Lewis Tice will be on hand for this open forum for audience questions, comments and curiosities.

Join us Thursday, June 26th * 7:00pm – 8:00pm at William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street. This event is free and open to the public.