Under The Palms: Gay Films from South Florida

Gay filmmaking begins at home in this special showcase of shorts by up and coming South Florida filmmakers. Directors Josef Woodson,Ý Eric Freedman and Aldo Picini will attend the screening and discuss their films with the audience.

 

 

 

 

Positive for Life, Directed by Josef Woodson, United States, WORLD PREMIERE

A group of HIV-positive South Floridians share their stories - what their lives were like before, how they have responded and the ways in which they have changed - in this moving and informative video.

Jumping Through Windows, Directed by George Contini, United States,Ý WORLD PREMIEREÝÝ

A slightly surreal romantic comedy that tells the story of Roger and Michael, and the relationship they have sustained over many years.Ý With two of South Florida's most notable actors, Matthew Wright and Dave Bugher.

this is not a road movie., Directed by Eric Freedman, United States,Ý MIAMI PREMIEREÝÝ

In this experimental virtual travelogue, the director maps the growing distance between himself and his partner. Using road signs and media events as mile markers, this is a road movie as seen from an endless stream of motel rooms.

Me and My Baby in Miami, Directed by Aldo Picini, United States, WORLD PREMIEREÝÝ

A closeted gay Hispanic television news anchor, a philandering boyfriend, a hunky newphew and the nephew's pregnant prostitute girlfriend all come together in this Miami-wacky farce.Ý When some aggressive reporters threaten to out the TV anchor and people end up in beds where they don't belong, all hell breaks loose.

5:00 PM Screening $10