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QBC Int’l Film Festival is an entity of Queer Black Cinema, New York’s first and only Black LGBTQ monthly micro-cinema. The four-day festival consists of not only groundbreaking films but also panel discussions with industry professionals and community leaders followed including a Black LGBTQ Film & Book Market. Queer Black Cinema International Film Festival is a progressive socially conscious film festival that will bring you the best Black LGBTQ theme films from around the world. For more information go to | more information or to schedule an interview/write up please contact QBC Press at the above address. Queer Black Cinema International Film Festival began October 15 – 18, 2009 at The National Black Theatre 2031-33 National Black Theatre Way:: Fifth Avenue (Btwn 125th & 126th St) Harlem, NY 10035 and Maysles Cinema 343 Malcolm X Blvd. The movement continues…”, states Angel L. “There are over 300 seats per screening that will be filled between both theaters, I wanted to take this opportunity to enlighten people on HIV/AIDS and that the fight is far from being over particularly within the Black community. GMAD HIV/AIDS Awareness Public Service Announcement Campaign will be screened before every screening.

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All youth who get tested will receive free entrance to the special youth shorts screening happening at Maysles Cinema. Gay Men of African Descent organization will also be providing free and private HIV/AIDS testing Saturday, October 17 starting at 2 PM. The festival will be summed up with Brunch with Queer Black Writers Panel discussion with special invited guest, closing film followed by an Award Ceremony at Maysles Cinema. With special performances by The Lavender Light Gospel Choir, spoken word artist/playwright, Nykieria and a host of others.

Lynn Harris Living The Dream Literary Award giving to an emerging published author, and Tribute/Remembrance to LGBT Youth of Color featuring community guest speakers. This year’s festivities will be filled with some new additions including The Black LGBT Film and Book Market: NYC in conjunction with Our Stories Productions, The E. Other guest includes Zulema Griffin (Project Runway Season 2) presenting her fashion to film line live action multimedia piece, “ Revelations” and a sneak peek at new Documentary, “ Ink Bleach” a film about Black designers followed by centerpiece film, “ Family” by Faith Trimel. You can currently see Deepa Soul music video in rotation on Logo online Pop Lab. Out Music Executive Director and award winning singer, Deepa Soul will be in attendee as well. Festival favorite R&B recording artist, Tyran Gem will be in attendance as well as Debra Wilson, Co-producer of award winning films: Mississippi Damned (Opening Film), classic film, “ Jumping The Broom: A New Covenant” and “ Butch Mystique”. Since 2006, Queer Black Cinema gives establish and upcoming talent(s) both filmmaker and musicians a plateau to have their craft displayed to the public and this year is no different. Portions of Gala tickets sells will go towards an organization to be announced that serve women (both gay and straight) and their children victims of domestic violence. The Gala includes performance by Paris from the classic NYC Ballroom film, Storme De Laverie by Jennie Livingston, Freddy Wright, Melvin as Billie Holiday and introducing Stefon Royce as Storme in “The Jewel within the Box Revue: Harlem Style” directed by Angel L. (betwn 127th & 128th St.) The four-day festival consist of not only groundbreaking films but also panel discussions with industry professionals and community leaders followed by a Gala in honor of Stonewall Activist, Singer and Legendary Male Illusionist, Storme De Laverie. The festival will be held at The National Black Theatre 2031-33 National Black Theatre Way:: Fifth Avenue (Btwn 125th & 126th St) Harlem, NY 10035 and Maysles Cinema 343 Malcolm X Blvd.

New York, NY, September 15 th, 2009 – October is not only coming out month for gays and lesbians but also the 2 nd Annual Queer Black Cinema International Film Festival presented by Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD). Queer Black Cinema International Film Festival 2009

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