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19th Edition of Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film and Video Festival Has One of Its Biggest Years
The grand return of GAY FLAMBÉ!
The movies, the celebrities, the controversies - There's no question that the Toronto International Film Festival monopolizes the city for the first two weeks of September.
We wanted to take part in all of the festivities by throwing an event ourselves, one that would serve as a meeting place for international queer filmmakers and industry individuals visiting Toronto, but most importantly an opportunity to gather with our community four months after our Annual Festival.
Hence, the grand return of GAY FLAMBÉ!
On September 13th, over four hundred flocked to the National Ballet School to see old friends, make new ones, and have a drink while grooving to the beats of DJ Deko-ze.
The night began with a catered (patron+ members) VIP event, (courtesy of Urban Source Catering) where Mark Bonham presented the eighth Mark S. Bonham Scholarship for Queer Studies in Film and Video to Jordan Tannahill and Scott presented a sneak peak of our 20th Anniversary plans:
And at 9pm the party began! Under the backdrop of some movie installations was some serious networking, libation, and dancing with a couple of surprise numbers by drag Diva Sasha Montenegro to boot!
It was a delightful evening and we're thrilled so many of you came out on a Sunday school night to be with us as we officially begin our 20th Anniversary season and Festival. A special thanks to our partners Xtra!, our caterers Urban Source Catering, wine sponsor Barefoot and beer sponsor Steam Whistle.
Stayed tuned for more screenings and member events over the course of the year.
Till next time,
Kimahli Powell
Director of Development
GAY FLAMBÉ - September 13, 2009There are 46 photos in this gallery. To advance through the gallery place your mouse over the photo until the "next" tab is revealed or press letter "N" on your keyboard.
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2009 Festival Photo Credits Moe Laverty
Ovesny/Navarro Photography
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