Guest
House Films co-founders Rob Williams and Rodney Johnson will be
responsible for programming films for the theaters. They will work with
fellow filmmakers and distributors to book a diverse collection of
gay-themed feature films, ranging from the latest crowd-pleasers to
retrospectives of the works of gay directors
and special screenings of popular LGBT films from the past. In
addition, filmgoers will have a chance to meet filmmakers and actors at
select screenings. The theaters are scheduled to be open four nights a
week, Wednesday through Saturday.
Having
produced six highly popular indie gay films in the past seven years,
launched a successful distribution operation for gay-themed films, and
established strong relationships with LGBT film festivals and
distributors, Guest House Films is ideally suited to identify the best
films available in this genre and work with Krave Massive to bring them
to Las Vegas audiences.
“When
I first met with Kelly Murphy and
learned about his plans for Krave Massive, I was immediately caught up
in his infectious desire to create and promote the best entertainment
for our community,” said Johnson. “His goals are closely aligned with
what Guest House Films is doing, so a collaboration to bring the finest
in gay cinema to Las Vegas just seemed a natural fit right from the
beginning.”
“This
is an exciting opportunity not only for Las Vegas moviegoers to see a
wide variety of LGBT films on the big screen, but also for filmmakers to
secure a theatrical screening for their work and reach a new audience
outside of the traditional film festival circuit,” said Williams. “We
know how hard it can be to get a gay-themed movie into a ‘mainstream’
theater, so we look forward to working with Krave Massive to help both
new and established filmmakers gain exposure for their movies in a
theater whose sole mission is to support LGBT films.”
“Our
partnership with Guest House Films is just another element that will
help to make Krave Massive a truly unique entertainment experience for
the community,” Murphy said. “We are excited to feature these great
films and bring LGBT nightlife to the next level with what our venue
will offer.”
