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A gay old time in Bendigo |
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008 |
 Located in the heart of Victoria’ gold fields, the beautiful
regional city of Bendigo this year hosts the fifth Bendigo Queer Film Festival,
presenting a range of films and events for the local gay and lesbian community.
Festival Convenor Mr Julian Regan says the film program is
eagerly anticipated each year.
“It’s hugely important in the community because it’s one of
the few occasions that we go public,” Mr Regan told MCV.
Supported by both local businesses and the City of Greater Bendigo, this
year’s festival presents a range of films, selected with the assistance of the
Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
For the boy’s there’s Shelter,
a tenderly observed romance about Zach, a young surfer struggling with his
growing attraction for Shaun, his best friend’s older, worldlier brother; while
Finn’s Girl (pictured) is a
sophisticated film about Dr Finn Jefferies, a grief-stricken lesbian who slowly
begins to learn to love anew.
There’s also a selection of short films, both local and
international, to round out the program, as well as an art exhibition, which
attracts 15 – 20 artists each year.
“There’s not a lot of opportunities for local artists who
identify as gay or lesbian,” Regan explains, “so this is a great opportunity
for them to exhibit their work.”
Bendigo Queer Film Festival, Friday April 4 –
Sunday April 6
www.bendigoqueerfilmfestival.info
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