Star Calpernia Addams and director Andrea James were on hand last night for Outfest’s Best of Girls’ Shorts program at the historic Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. The screening included:
Audience and filmmakers had a chance to mingle at the reception sponsored by Absolut after the Q&A. Stay tuned for video of the Q&A in an upcoming post.
Calendar item from LA Weekly, the essential online resource for Los Angeles:
Outfest Wednesdays Favorite Girls’ Shorts, featuring Andrea James’ Casting Pearls, Rebecca Feldman’s My First Time Driving, Christy Wegener’s Long Ago, Nicola Marsh’s Last Exit, Melanie McGraw’s Pitstop, and Dee Rees’ Pariah, winner of the Outfest 2007 Audience Award and Grand Jury Award for Dramatic Short Film.
Iconic LGBT magazine The Advocate is celebrating its 40th year in style, including a huge kickoff event last night in Los Angeles. Calpernia Addams and Andrea James of Deep Stealth productions were on hand, along with LGBT celebrities, activists, and media leaders. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gave a speech to the crowd, as did Advocate editor in chief Anne Stockwell, TR Knight, Jane Lynch, and Staff Sgt. Eric Alva.
Director Andrea James and star Calpernia Addams of “Casting Pearls” are scheduled to appear in person at Outfest Wednesdays: Favorite Girls’ Shorts.
Director Andrea James and star Calpernia Addams are scheduled to appear in person at Outfest Wednesdays: Favorite Girls’ Shorts Wednesday, September 26, 7:30pm. Rigler Theatre @ The Egyptian in Hollywood. Come check out some of the best short films from the Outfest lineup, including “Casting Pearls.”
Deep Stealth attended the Equality California Awards 08 as guests of the Logo Network. Arianna Huffington and Christine Chavez were on hand to accept awards, and entertainment was provided by Eye of Newt Circus and Erin Hamilton.
