Fairy Tales X Film Festival Launch

The launch of the 10th annual Fairy Tales International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival took place on May 1st as part of First Thursdays events at Art Central in downtown Calgary.

With candy kabobs and fruit loops as appetizers, guests were invited to take a peek at a couple of films that will be showcased from May 27th to June 5th.

Here is a brief description:

Were The World Mine (2008)
Director: Tom Gustafson

Shot on 16 mm film, this is a high school musical starring all-American boy Timothy as Puck in A Midsummer’s Night Dream. With his friends Max and Frankie, he tries to endure life in a close-minded small town until something magic happens.

Mulligans (2008)
Director: Chip Hales

Mulligans is a family drama about the relationship one man has with his best friend’s father and the impact it has on other family members. It delves into the reasons for some families to form and the emotional highs and lows that arise from it.

Check out the website http://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com/2008/ for more information

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Tune in to CJSW 90.9 FM or access live-streaming on this website in the coming weeks for updates and interviews with festival organizers and filmmakers.