We are delighted to announce the dates for the fifth Rainbow Film Festival 26th November - 2nd December 2010 at the Old Market Hall in Shrewsbury. Click on the links above for more details about each film.
Edie & Thea My brother Nikhil The Topp Twins Goldfish Memory For My Wife
This year we are delighted to be screening the UK premiere of For My Wife - what a coup for Shropshire - and thanks to Director David Rothmiller for such fantastic enthusiasm and communication!
And we can now confirm our full line-up .. we will be adding information and pics on each film as it arrives!:
- Edie & Thea: a very long engagement - which had rave reviews at the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
- Kinky Boots - from the same team that gave us Calendar Girls
- Eyes Wide Open - fittingly described in the Guardian as "A Brokeback Mountain for the Orthodox Jewish community"
- C.R.A.Z.Y. - French-Canadian film with a fantastic soundtrack
- Topp Twins - fun and frolics with lesbian twins from New Zealand - a sure hit
- My Brother Nikhil - heart rendingly beautiful
- Goldfish Memory - set in Dublin, this is a light and breezy end to the festival
Also - a new initiative for 2010 is our invitation for entries to our short video competition: GAY,OK? (Just click on the competition tab on the top of the page to find out more)
Share your views and reviews on our facebook page: Shropshire Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
The Rainbow Film Festival appreciates the support we received from local politicians:
"My best wishes for the continued success of the Rainbow Film Festival and the excellent work you perform on behalf of Shrewsbury's LGBT constituents"
Daniel Kawczynski MP
"As a prospective parliamentary candidate, local councillor and resident of Shrewsbury, I am very supportive of the diversity and culture within the town and I proudly support the Rainbow Film Festival and its fine efforts to raise awareness of LGBT issues and culture as well as promoting equal rights for all within the community" Jon Tandy Prospective Labour Party Candidate for Shrewsbury and Atcham
"We Liberal Democrats strive for a society that is open, tolerant and free of prejudice. I strongly support the Rainbow Film Festival both as a contribution to the rich cultural variety in Shrewsbury and as part of the campaign against discrimination across the community. If elected to Parliament I would continue the long Lib Dem tradition of speaking up for equality of all people regardless of sexual orientation. There has been much progress in recent years, and much to celebrate. But as long as homophobia still rears its ugly head in workplaces, in classrooms, and even in the home - politicians must continue to speak out." Charles West Parliamentary Candidate: Shrewsbury and Atcham Liberal Democrats
"As the Green Party Parliamentary Candidate and a Shrewsbury born resident, I am pleased to support the Rainbow Film Festival. Whilst great strides have been made to raise awareness of LGBT issues and culture, we as politicians must speak out in support of equal rights for all". Best Wishes Alan Whittaker
If you are looking for the East End Rainbow Film Festival focusing on Asian Film - then don't get confused .. click: www.rainbowfilmsociety.com