Come Party With us in Los Angeles!
Hey all you Cinematically minded Lesbians, Gays, Trans, and Bisexuals--if you are into Queer Film like WE ARE--you'll come party with us this year at the first annual BENT party at AFI Fest! It's gonna be a cinematic celebration! Read on for the official info...
BENT
Tuesday, November 6
8:00 PM – 10:00 PMThe LOFT--AFI FEST Rooftop Village
ArcLight Parking Structure
7th Floor
AFI FEST presented by Audi is the longest-running film festival in Los Angeles and one of the most influential film festivals in North America. Each year the Festival presents one of the world's most anticipated showcases of international film, demonstrating AFI's commitment to celebrating the art form.
AFI FEST emerged in 1987 when the American Film Institute adopted the venerated FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition. Founded in 1971, FILMEX dramatically expanded the audience for alternative film events in Los Angeles, becoming at its peak in the mid-'70s the largest public film event in the world and one of only a handful of film festivals in the United States. FILMEX is still venerated for its range of films and all-encompassing and ambitious aesthetic.
ARTISTS
Today, AFI FEST spans 10 days each November, featuring international competitions of new films from emerging filmmakers, as well as global showcases of the latest work from great film mastersgala premieres. Kicking off the awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community while providing appreciative audiences with a festive atmosphere and the very best of world film, right in the film capital of the world. and nightly red-carpet
AFI FEST 2006 showcased a total of 111 features (91 narrative and 20 documentary) and 36 shorts (33 narrative and three documentary) for a total of 147 films from 45 different countries. Of these films, 22 were World Premieres, 30 were North American Premieres and 28 were US Premieres.
