2:00pm An Englishman in New York

Sponsored by PrimeTimers / Great Outdoors

Anchored by a brilliant performance by actor John Hurt reprising his role as the legendary Quentin Crisp, this tale, the follow up to the acclaimed The Naked Servant tells of the final years of the flamboyant performer and king (queen?) of social commentary. Outspoken, outlandish, intelligent and entertaining. Reacquaint yourself with a legend or get to know him for the first time. (Dir. Richard Laxton, UK, 74 min.)

Preceded by the short: Mixed Use
The life of the building used as a camera store by Harvey Milk (Dirs. Sabrina Alonso and Jen Gilomen, USA, 11 min)

4:00pm Men’s Shorts

Sponsored by William Otto, DVM, Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital

A perfect package of men’s briefs. (Guess the recurring theme this year!)

Curious Thing
What happens when a gay man falls in love with his best friend who is straight? (Dir. Alain Hain, USA, 9 min)

A Mate
What do you do when your straight friend wants to know what it feels like to “take it”? Send his wife out for some errands. (Dir. Teemu Nikki, Finland, 7 min)

Bi-Definition
There really are people who just won’t settle for one identity. (Dir. Kai Salim, USA, 8 min)

Non-Love Song
Remember being a teenager and the way you felt about your best friend? (Dir. Eric Gernand, USA, 8 min)

Broken Hart
The kind of movie that Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton might have made if they were gay! (Dir: Michael Angel, USA, 26 minutes)

Invited guest: Michael Angel

7:00pm Ghosted

Sponsored by Marilyn Makepeace

Legendary filmmaker Monika Treut brings us a beautifully crafted, mysterious love story. Sophie, based in Hamburg comes to Taipei to remember her lover Ai-Ling, only to find herself pursued by a relentless reporter Mei-Li who seems just as eager to learn about their love as she is to seduce Sophie. As much a romance about cultures as it is about the women, Ghosted is a sensual midgame that asks questions in the sultriest way possible. We are proud to show this in an eye-popping 35mm print. (Dir: Monika Treut, German/Taiwan, 89 min, English, German, and Mandarin with subtitles, 35mm)

8:45pm Chef’s Special

Sponsored by Steve Warner & Vincent Turano

Restaraunteur and chef Maxi certainly has his plate full: a closeted lover, two young children who don’t like their long absent father, homophobic parents, a crazy staff and that ever elusive star rating from a Michelin food critic. Can this already manic fire brand of a gay man hold it all together? A mad cap comedy to round out this year’s festivities. With Almodovar stars: Javier Camara (Talk to Her) and Lola Duenas and Chus Lampreave. (Dir: Nacho G. Velila, Spain, 111 min, in Spanish with subtitles)