The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has partnered with the Sundance Institute for a multi-day programmatic event, cineGLAAD, presented by Bud Light and Abreva, which will take place during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
“LGBT inclusive films and LGBT filmmakers play important roles in bringing images to our culture that educate people about our lives and the diversity of our community” said GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios. “cineGLAAD will work to bring these stories to Americans by amplifying the voices of LGBT filmmakers and films with LGBT images at this integral film industry event.”
cineGLAAD will be part of the LGBT presence at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Recognizing the importance of advocating for LGBT images at this major industry event, GLAAD with the help of volunteers and staff, including the founder of Queer Lounge, Ellen Huang, will organize and host panels addressing LGBT issues in film and produce some of the signature elements of the Queer Lounge, including a guide to festival films in Park City by LGBT filmmakers or that include LGBT content.
cineGLAAD will act as a forum to the public and press, creating awareness of LGBT films and filmmakers and a central meeting place for LGBT and LGBT-inclusive professionals to make lasting professional connections.
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Previous panels have included Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor (cast, 'I Love Your Phillip Morris'), Christine Vachon (producer, 'Boys Don’t Cry'), Rob Epstein (Oscar-winning director, 'The Times of Harvey Milk'), Lee Daniels and Gabby Sidibe (Director and cast of the acclaimed, 'Precious: Based on the Novel, Push by Sapphire').
