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The Columbus International Film + Video Festivals presents:
Wednesday, November 16 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Filmmakers Forum: An Evening of LGBT Shorts with directors Lee Percy, Kaveh Nabatian, and Kailyne R. Waters
Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse
3055 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH
The 59th Columbus International Film + Video Festival kicks off with a bang this year with "Filmmakers Forum: An Evening of LGBT Shorts", an event cosponsored by Stonewall Columbus. The CIFVF opens November 16 at 7pm at Studio 35 Cinema in Clintonville with three award-winning filmmakers presenting and discussing their work. An opening reception with the directors in the Studio 35 lobby and bar opens the event.
From Iran and Mexico via Montreal the CIFVF presents Kaveh Nabatian’s film “Vapor”. A short film set in Mexico City over the course of a single day, Vapor is the true story of an older man’s decision to accept his homosexuality. Told without any dialogue, this short film is a cinematic exploration of shame, catharsis, and ultimately, transcendence.
From New York City Lee Percy’s film “Dreaming American”
is about a handsome young illegal immigrant who finds work as a go go dancer in a gay bar while he pursues legal status and a career as an actor in New York City in this contemporary tale about the pursuit of happiness. Based on a true story, Dreaming American is sometimes humorous, sometimes sad but always a moving story of the struggle to make it in America. Starring Praq Rado, Giancarlo Esposito (from Breaking Bad), and Nancy Opel. Lead actor Praq Rado will also be in attendance.
And from Ohio, Kailyne R. Water’s film “f my c” is a film about a journey for sexual intimacy. Hindered by experiences
with childhood sexual abuse, a couple work in partnership to try to create an awareness that is meaningful to them.
The Studio 35 Cinema box office opens at 6pm. Early arrival is recommended as seating is limited. Admission is only $5.
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