Program 16: Wild About Harry

Take a trip back to the '70s and get Wild About Harry in this emotional drama about a family in transition at the same time the country as a whole is facing it's own loss of innocence. The film screens today at 4:15pm at the Little Theatre.

Program 15: We Have To Stop Now

Join special guests Jill Bennett and Cathy DeBuono for a screening of their hilarious comedy, We Have To Stop Now, showing today at the Little Theatre.

Program 14: The Last Summer of La Boyita

ImageOut is thrilled to bring you this visually stunning and emotionally powerful feature from Argentina. The Last Summer of La Boyita is part of the Youth Project Film Series so it is free for anyone under 21, but audience members of all ages are sure to enjoy this stunning film.

Program 13: Lost in the Crowd

There will surely be a lot of conversation after Lost in the Crowd screens at the Little at 1:45 today. Director Susi Graf will be in attendance to talk about the film which tackles the weighty issues of lgbt youth and homelessness. You can always continue the conversation here as well.
Lost in the Crowd is part of the Youth Project Film Series and admission is free for all guests under 21.

Program 12: Flower City Flicks

Always an audience favorite, The Flower City Flicks program kicks off day 3 at 11:30 at the Dryden theater. Come see the work of some great local filmmakers. Who will win this year's Mary Elizabeth Knight Award for best local film?

Program 11: Violet Tendencies

Tonight's sold out screening of Violet Tendencies with guests Casper Andreas and Jesse Archer was an absolute blast! It definitely made for an excellent end to a jam-packed second day of the festival. Did everyone else have as much fun as I did?

Program 10: Quick Licks

Hey ladies, weigh in on tonight's Quick Licks shorts program here. Did you find something absolutely shocking? Hilarious? Appalling? Sexy? Which films were your favorites?

Program 9: Purple Sea

A programmers' favorite, Purple Sea is a sweeping and romantic love story whose gorgeous visuals demand to be seen on the big screen. The film is showing tonight at 6:459m at the Dryden Theatre.

Program 8: Undertow

Our Narrative Centerpiece, Undertow is sure to be a top contender for this year's ImageOut Audience Award. This moving and emotional drama is screening at 6:45pm at the Little Theatre, so don't miss out! And be sure to bring your hankies.

Program 7: Leading Ladies

Make way for the Leading Ladies! This extremely entertaining musical comedy set in the world of competitive ballroom dancing (starring several familiar faces from TV's "So You Think You Can Dance") is sure to leave you smiling. Join us at 3:45 this afternoon at the Dryden Theatre, and don't forget, as part of our Youth Project Series, admission to Leading Ladies is free to anyone under 21.

Program 6: BearCity

We have more amazing guests for Day 2. Join stars Brian Keane and Gregory Gunter as we present a funny and romantic film set in the bear community. Imagine Sex and the City with hairy chests (harness, optional!) and definitely a very different diet. BearCity will show you that being a bear is just a state of mind.

Program 5: Riot Acts:Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music Performance

At 1:45 at the Dryden, ImageOut takes you to the rock show with Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music Performance. Transgender rockers, folk musicians, rappers, and musical performance artists discuss their craft and what it means to them to perform both traditional and subversive acts of gender and sexuality within the context of music performance.

Program 4: Holding Hands

ImageOut 18, Day 2, is full of touching real-life stories. Holding Hands begins as what may seem to be a fairly usual documentary about a terrible incident of anti-lgbt hate violence. What lies beyond this tragic story is a side of these issues not often brought to the fore of coverage. What happens when the physical wounds have healed? How are relationships permanently altered? Can anyone really be the same afterwards?

Holding Hands begins at 1:45 pm at the Little Theater.

Program 3: Sex in an Epidemic

What an amazing Opening Night! 2 sold-out shows, 5 gracious and fascinating special guests, and 1 fantastic party! But pace yourself folks, because we've got another 9 days of great programming for you.

We begin today's lineup with a very important and very engrossing documentary about the history and current state of HIV and AIDS activism in the United States. Sex in an Epidemic combines archival footage, news broadcasts, and contemporary interviews from the front lines of this battle.

Join us at 11:45 at the Dryden Theater to kick off day 2.

Program 2: Howl

Opening Night could not be any more exciting with the Rochester premiere of James Franco's latest pic, Howl, co-directed by Academy-Award-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. We are also fortunate to have Jeffrey for the screening so please stay for the Q&A. How many times do you get to chat with an Oscar winner?

And don't forget about our opening night party at nearby Eros. See you all tonight!

Program 1: The Four-Faced Liar

We begin our 10-days of celluloid fabulosity with The Four-Faced Liar, This stellar "comedy about drama" features four very promising young actors who will all be in attendance at both the 6:30pm screening at the Little Theater and the opening-night party at nearby Eros Restaurant. We can't wait to get this party started!

Ticket pre-sales have ended. There will be a limited number of tickets for this program available at the Little Theater Box Ofiice the evening of the show, but get there early! Every opening-night in recent memory has been a sell-out!

The Final Countdown! To Program #1 that is

In less than 24 hours, the 18th Annual ImageOut Film Festival kicks off with a spectacular opening night lineup. What are looking forward to most? Is it the films, the guests, the parties, or Michael Gamilla's dazzling wardrobe?

Great new venue for closing night party!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the closing night party has been moved to The Strathallan at 550 East Avenue (from the Inn on Broadway). We are very excited to party the night away at The Strathallan, conveniently located just a few blocks from the Dryden Theatre. There will be valet service available as well as ample on and off street parking. This will be a special night, and will feature:

• a lavish array of complimentary hot and cold hors d'oeuvres.

• an assortment of desserts and sinfully decadent, hand-crafted chocolates from Hedonist Artisan Chocolates to satisfy your sweet tooth.

• a full service cash bar.

• music to dance the night away provided by community favorite DJ Chuck Argento.

If you prefer, enjoy jazz music featured in The Grill at Strathallan. There will also be an area outside the ballroom where you can relax in a quieter setting and talk about all the great films you have seen during the festival. This is sure to be a memorable night and a great way to celebrate the 18th annual ImageOut Film Festival.

We do, however, understand that our patrons who have already purchased film and party or party only tickets were expecting a closing night party at the Inn on Broadway. Due to the venue change, we would like to offer you the option to exchange your ticket or receive a refund. Please click on this link for all the details.

Imageout Does Smartphones!

OK, so you've read the program cover to cover, decided what to see, and purchased your tickets (you have purchased your tickets already right?). Now what to do with the four whole days between you and opening night?

Checkout the ImageOut Mobile site, that's what!

If you have a smartphone, you can make full use of the new tech offering. You can view program descriptions, and add screenings to your personal "my festival" page. Then each day you can easily see where you need to be and when. No more of that embarrassing "showing up at the wrong theater" stuff for you! This feature will be also be great for comparing schedules with the cutie you meet at the opening night party...

The ImageOut Mobile Experience was created just for us by our Premiere Sponsor, The Philipson Group. These folks have also hooked us up with the miraculous technology of the QR codes you see in the festival program. Thanks also goes to VictoryAlliance.com for sponsoring this endeavor. You can view their mobile site here.

ImageArt Opening Tonight!

Join us tonight for the opening festivities of the 11th annual ImageArt gallery exhibition!

Opening reception 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Poetry Reading 8:00 p.m.
Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince Street

ImageArt, the fine arts and poetry program of ImageOut, opens on Friday, October 1 as a citywide “First Friday” event. This is the 11th year ImageArt is providing a juried forum for regionally- based LGBT artists and poets, and the second year Visual Studies Workshop will be our host.

For the first time, the gallery exhibition and poetry reading will be on the same night, celebrated with a public reception from 6:00 - 10:00pm.

ImageArt Gallery exhibition is juried by regional art professionals and offers three $200 Fine Art awards. One artist will be awarded an opportunity for a one-person exhibition at the Gallery at Equal=Grounds.

ImageArt Poetry is an open-mic reading that will begin at 8:00pm in the Visual Studies Workshop auditorium. One “Audience Choice” award of $200 will be given. A juried selection of poetry will be published in the ImageArt catalogue.

New this year to ImageArt is “Wish You Were Queer,” a fundraising post card art exhibition. Artwork in postcard format is displayed anonymously (the signature will only be on the back) and offered for sale at $10 a pop on a first-come, first-serve basis. The artists’ names will be revealed only after purchase. All proceeds from the sale of cards will benefit the programming of ImageOut/ImageArt.