A Rose by
any other name would smell as sweet?
To a packed
audience of LLGFF
fans and supporters, the programming team from the BFI kicked off the hype for
this year’s festival – the 27th – showcasing an eclectic mix of what’s
on offer from the expanded 10 day programme, taking place between 14th
– 24th March at BFI Southbank.
Last year,
there were 21,000 attendances at films, which shattered expectations. Since
then the BFI has relaunched its strategy and priorities and the LLGFF is at the
heart of how the BFI is delivering on its strategy.
This year,
the programming is structured differently to previous years. Three themes: Hearts (love, romance, friendship), Bodies
(sex, identity and transformation) & Minds
(art, politics and community) guide the selection of films and ensure that the
programme is able to reflect the diversity of the LGBT community and films
being made from within the community.
Tickets are
on sale from 26th February for BFI members, and to the general
public shortly after that.
The full programme
is available at http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?EID=b498a642-66b5-46d7-9624-ef236f4945e2.
Get in quick as tickets are always selling like hot potatoes, and following the trailer preview, this year will be no different, as always the selection is very exciting.
Look out on the Planet London events calendar as all of the key lesbian films and events will be published there.
*** BUY TICKETS FROM 26 FEBRUARY ***
*** BUY TICKETS FROM 26 FEBRUARY ***
A change of name?
In further
exciting news, the trail and teaser for the 27th LLGFF is whether
the name, the BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival to give it its full
moniker is still relevant and reflective of the event. BFI are encouraging
debate and suggestions on the matter. Visit the website
to find out more and view the trailer.
