Long Beach Pride Presents "Pride Star"
Pride Star! Is back in its 3rd year of production! Here is your opportunity to compete and showcase your talent. Many people TALK about and DREAM about what it would be like to sing in this contest. Be the one to do something about it. Sign up now for PRIDE STAR!
This is a karaoke singing competition for amateurs only. The finalists will ride in the pride parade held on Sunday, May 17, 2009. The winner will receive a cash prize of $2500 and the 1st runner up will receive $750 and third place $450. Winners will be chosen Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the pride festival on main stage.
* *JUST ADDED! In addition to the $2500 cash prize, in association with MEDIA TEMPLE PRODUCTIONS and StudioOut.Com; the winner will also receive a fully produced, original track with a producer from the MEDIA TEMPLE Team. This is an opportunity to hit the recording studio folks!!! PLUS!! Airplay of the produced single on the StudioOUT.com Network. !
$10 entry fee for preliminary competitions. Rules & Regulations apply. For complete details visit LongBeachPride.com or the participating locations. Must be 18 years of age or older. Offical Rules
Sponsored by: Hot Java, Club Ripples , Silver Fox, Hamurger Marys, CamrinWilliam.com Media Temple Productions and StudioOut
Competition is held through May 8 at the following locations:
Club Ripples
Tuesdays @ 9pm 21+
5101 E Ocean Blvd.
(562) 433-0357, clubripples.com
Silver Fox
Wednesdays @ 9pm 21+
411 Redondo Ave., (562) 439-6343
silverfoxlongbeach.com
Hamburger Mary’s
Thursdays @ 9pm 18+
740 E. Broadway Ave.
(562) 436-7900
hamburgermaryslb.com
Hot Java
Fridays @ 8pm 18+
2101 E. Broadway in Long Beach
(562) 433-0688
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
It’s time for the 4th Annual Q Film Festival Fundraiser, benefitting The Center Long Beach! Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans and Queer films brought right into our home town.
Tickets available online with package deals for saving money. Online ticket sales will be handled via will-call, after you’ve purchased them through PayPal’s secure server, print your receipt and bring it with you to the films you’re attending.
“All Film Access Pass”
Includes one admission to all 10 screenings, plus Pink Flamingos at The Art Theatre
$80 (Reg. $112)
“All Festival Access Pass”
Includes one admission to all 10 screenings, 3 Parties plus Pink Flamingos at The Art Theatre
$110 (Reg. $157)
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $8-12
depending on show and time.
DISCOUNT TICKETS $5
(Students & Adults over 60, must provide ID at will-call for discount. Workshop not included in packages. No discount on Parties/Workshop.)
FRIDAY, MAY 8
6:30 p.m.
DON’T GO – Feature
preceded by world premier, short film LET IT REIGN
Q & A with directors and cast members – facilitated Marie Cartier
Emcee: Carlease Burke
7:45 p.m.
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
at THE CENTER
Entertainment, drinks, hors d’ouevres
9 p.m.
TRU LOVED – Feature
Q & A with director and cast members – facilitated by Robert Cano
11:30 p.m.
PINK FLAMINGOS –
at the Art Theatre
FREE when you buy an All Films Pass or a Weekend Pass! Enjoy the brand new, fully restored 35MM print!
SATURDAY, MAY 9
1 p.m.
WORKSHOP: How to Make Your First Short Film with Camrin Pitts at The Center. Films will be screened on the final night of the festival.
2 p.m.
BI THE WAY – Documentary
Panel discussion with Denise Penn
4 p.m.
FUN IN WOMEN’S SHORTS - Women’s Short Films
Q & A with director and cast members – facilitated by Marie Cartier
Emcee: Sandy Seacrest
5:30 p.m.
SHORTS PARTY at THE CENTER
Mixer with the filmmakers plus entertainment, drinks, hors d’oeuvres.
SATURDAY, MAY 9, cont.
6:30 p.m.
FUN IN MEN’S BRIEFS - Men’s Short Films
Q & A with director and cast – facilitated by Robert Cano & Camrin Pitts
Emcee: Sandy Seacrest
9 p.m.
WERE THE WORLD MINE – Feature, Emcee: Sandy Seacrest
SUNDAY, MAY 10
1:30 p.m.
A PLACE TO LIVE: THE STORY OF TRIANGLE SQUARE – Documentary
3:30 p.m.
FOR MY WIFE – Documentary
Preceded by short film
THE CONSTANT PROCESS
Q & A with directors and cast members – facilitated by Marie Cartier
6 p.m.
I CAN’T THINK STRAIGHT – Feature
Emcee: Lynda Montgomery
7 p.m.
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
at THE CENTER
Entertainment, drinks, hors d’ouevres
8 p.m.
NIKKI COLDWATER and
SHOWGIRLS, PROVINCETOWN, MA. – Documentary
Emcee: Lynda Montgomery
MONDAY–THURSDAY MAY 11-14
ELEVEN MINUTES –
Directed by Michael Selditch & Robert Tate, R-rated for language.
go to www.arttheatrelongbeach.com for screening times
Documentary about Jay McCarroll, winner of season one of Bravo’s Project Runway.