Colorado LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: Opportunities for Small Businesses & Nonprofits (+ New Info on the State Grants and Loans

We have news to share about some relief programs to support our business and nonprofit community. We trust you will find them helpful and will help spread the word throughout your networks.


Free PPE Kits for Small Businesses & Nonprofits
KITS STILL AVAILABLE!
Did you know that Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is providing Free PPE Kits to Denver’s small businesses and nonprofits? Our goal is to distribute 4,500 kits to those who need them the most. Visit our page and fill out an easy registration form.


Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund
Grants for small nonprofits & community organizations
In partnership with the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, we are supporting our local nonprofits with grants up to $15,000. These funds will allow the organizations to continue providing critical programs and services for our residents. If you have not yet applied, no worries as we just opened round 3 of funding. Apply today!




Priority Neighborhood Small Business Fund
Grants for micro & small businesses located only in nest neighborhoods
Business owners in Denver’s most vulnerable neighborhoods need at times an additional level of support. That’s why DEDO along with our partners at Mile High United Way have launched a grant program for micro and small businesses located in priority neighborhoods, as identified by DEDO’s division of Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST). Read about the program and send your information!




Strengthening Neighborhoods Mini Grants
grants to fund neighborhood projects
Are you a nonprofit or community-based group desiring to positively impact your neighborhood? Then these mini grants are for you! In partnership with The Denver Foundation, we are providing funding up to $5,000 to support you in implementing your ideas.Learn more and apply! We have extended the application deadline to August 17.




Energize Colorado Gap Fund
Applications open soon!
The Energize Colorado Gap Fund will provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state. Sole proprietors, businesses and nonprofits with less than 25 full-time employees can apply for up to a $15,000 grant and a $20,000 loan for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance. For more information on Energize Colorado please refer to the Energize Colorado fact sheet or website.

The application has not launched but you can learn more at a 1-hour virtual discussion on Monday, August 17th from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, intended to help COVID-impacted small businesses learn how to access this financial support. There will be a Q&A section if time allows and this webinar will be recorded. To register for this webinar, click here.

Billy Porter performs “For What It’s Worth” with Stephen Stills at the 2020 Democratic National Convention

 

ICYMI, here's Billy Porter performing “For What It’s Worth” with Stephen Stills at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. 

“Billy did such a great cover of the song and I was [originally] going to sing with him on this one for the DNC,” Stills told Variety of Monday night’s performance (which was pre-recorded). “But then I decided ‘Nah, it’s Billy’s record, so let him fly with it.”

MAP: Religious Exemptions in Child Welfare System Would Harm Millions of Children

More than seven million children interact with the child welfare system in a given year in the United States, including nearly half a million who are currently in foster care. This fall, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case related to taxpayer-funded child welfare agencies. This case could harm children in the system and jeopardize the ability of governments to enforce nondiscrimination protections more broadly.

Movement Advancement Project just released a new report, The High Stakes in the Fulton Case: Undermining the Vital Role of Child Welfare Laws & Regulations in Protecting America’s Children. The report examines the potential outcomes of the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia case, which could create a license to discriminate throughout the child welfare system.

A broad ruling in favor of the taxpayer-funded Catholic Social Services wouldn't just allow agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ people; it could also be used to deny essential government services to people of minority faiths, unmarried couples, and others. Ultimately, it is millions of children who will pay the price.

The report is released in partnership with Children’s Rights, Family Equality, Lambda Legal, National Center on Adoption and Permanency, the North American Council on Adoptable Children, and Voice for Adoption.

2020 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival Announces Livestream Headliners and “Under the Stars” Drive-in Schedule

Cheryl Dunye, John Cameron Mitchell, Lily Tomlin and newcomer country artist, Brandon Stansell, headline special events at The 2020 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival presented by WarnerMedia. The festival proudly announced their full livestream and “Under the Stars” drive-in screenings schedule today. 

Outfest LA’s “Under the Stars” drive-in experience will take place at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, where for two extended weekends the Festival will be hosting a series of drive-in screenings across six-nights on two lots, including both kick-off and closing events. Drive-in screenings will launch with a special, drive-in only Los Angeles premiere of Sundance 2020 title The Nowhere Inn, starring musicians Annie Clark and Carrie Brownstein in a reality-bending send-up of Clark’s musical persona St. Vincent, and will also feature Patricia Vidal Delgado’s feature directorial debut and poignant coming of age story, La Leyenda Negra about a a soon-to-be undocumented teenager fighting for her right to stay in America. Country artist Brandon Stansell will perform a live drive-in set prior to a screening of his documentary Three Chords and a Lie, while the final drive-in screening will be the world premiere of Outfest’s closing film, Two Eyes, directed by Travis Fine, and featuring a century-spanning story of queer and trans people from three time periods in the American West learning to express their identities and finding community. Screening will be preceded by a live musical set by cast member Ryan Cassata, as well as a pre-recorded musical set by cast member Nakhane out of London. The drive-in screenings are sponsored by Outfest Los Angeles’s Automotive Sponsor Hyundai. 

In the digital space, the Tony Award® winning John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will host a livestream marathon listening party of his critically acclaimed musical podcast, Anthem: Homunculus, featuring performances by Mitchell, Glenn Close, Cynthia Erivo, Patti LuPone, Nakhane, Denis O’Hare and Laurie Anderson, among others. The 10 episode series, created and written by Mitchell and Bryan Weller and produced by Topic Studios, features more than 30 original songs. The podcast will be paired with specially-created visuals, live drop-ins and Q&A with Mitchell and possible special guests. Lily Tomlin and her longtime life partner Jane Wagner will join Outfest Los Angeles for a livestream discussion with director Joan Churchill about the long-unavailable 1986 documentary Lily Tomlin: The Film Behind the Show, which charted the creation of Tomlin’s Broadway smash, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Legendary queer filmmaker Cheryl Dunye and producer Effie Brown will also do a live Q&A about Dunye’s 2001 HBO original film Stranger Inside, previously unavailable to stream and available on Outfest’s digital platform for free during the entire festival run. Outfest’s annual Trans Summit will also migrate to the digital space, with keynote addresses and panel discussions from groundbreaking trans and non-binary artists.

Outfest Los Angeles’ outdoor program and streaming platform will bring 160+ films, including 35 world premieres, 10 North American premieres and 4 U.S. premieres to Los Angeles for 2020. This year's Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival will run August 20-30, and will be accessed via www.outfestla2020.com for one All-Access Pass to OutfestNow (app now available for Roku, AppleTV, Android, ioS), where centerpiece films, premieres, and hand-curated programs debuting daily.  Select packages of Festival Favorites will also be available for direct purchase. 

The digital portion of the festival will be powered by the Vimeo OTT platform, making it accessible across all major platforms, viewers at home will also be able to customize their own festival experience, with a personalized watch list tool, on-demand viewing, and simple navigation that have become the standard for rich in-home entertainment experiences.

Retreat to Colorado’s Colorful Spaces this Fall

While it’s true Colorado boasts amazing adventures and scenery in the summer, the four-cornered state’s golden season is fall. Mountaintops and scenic byways are lined with fiery autumn trees, and the state’s cities and towns enjoy a slower pace with more than 135,000 acres of wide-open spaces to explore. From remote ranch and farm experiences, to ghost towns and haunted experiences and winding autumn road trips, Colorado provides spacious outdoor, socially distant and car-friendly viewing options to safely enjoy the upcoming change of season. For more fall vacation ideas, visit www.colorado.com.

 

Scenic Fall Drives and Activities:

 

Cruise through the San Juan Skyway: Known as “America’s Most Beautiful Drive,” fall foliage along the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway is one of the most iconic and photographed experiences within Colorado. This byway traverses the heart of the San Juan Mountains, forming a 236-mile loop through Mesa Verde Country, with stops in several towns including Durango, Silverton, Telluride and Ouray.

 

Cycle Down Pikes Peak Highway, Colorado Springs: If you’re looking for beautiful views and a challenge, cycling up and down (or just down) Pikes Peak is a great option. The route is fully paved but intense, ascending more than 4,800 vertical feet with 150 turns leading to a 14,115-foot summit. With reservoirs and other stops along the way, there’s plenty to take in along with the surrounding fall colors and scenery.

 

Discover the North Colorado Loop Tour: Extending across the Denver & the Cities of the Rockies region, and into The Great West, the North Colorado Loop stretches through 360 miles of canyons and rivers, and offers sweeping views of beautiful fall sights. The loop is also great for wildlife watching. Visitors should be on the lookout for moose, elk and other wildlife as they make their way through various destinations including Greeley, Loveland, Estes Park and Walden. Be sure to stop by Big Thompson Canyon to see granite walls that tower thousands of feet in the air and acres of vividly hued cottonwoods.

 

Fall Fishing at Lake San Cristobal, Lake City: Enjoy the state’s second largest natural lake against the backdrop of vibrant aspen trees. This deep blue jewel is rich with trout--and the area’s best kept secret is that fall is the best time of year to go fishing, as fewer anglers are out and fish begin to bulk up for the winter. After a long day out on the water, head to the south end of the lake, in the Red Gulch Day Use Area, for dynamic views.

 

Leaf Peeping in Aspen: Named after the spectacular golden hues of its native tree, the town of Aspen boasts unbeatable sights of fall foliage, snow-capped mountains and bluebird skies. Visitors can explore the colors through an adrenaline-pumping mountain bike ride, or trek up and over the 12,096-foot Independence Pass by car (or guided Jeep tour with The Little Nell). For spectacular views, take a hot air balloon ride or paraglide off the summit of Aspen Mountain.

 

Soak in the Splendor of Fall Colors at Glenwood Hot Springs: As autumn arrives in Glenwood Springs, the change of seasons brings a spectacular show of color above the hot springs mist. Fall lodging packages and lower admission rates abound, as summer crowds disperse and warm daytime temperatures prevail. For guests, it’s pure gold—a season highlighted by nature’s beauty, paired with down-to-earth value.

 

Take an Audio Tour of the Highway of Legends Historic and Scenic Byway: Travel beneath the iconic Spanish Peaks on the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway, a highway wrapped in tales and tradition, and packed with natural wonders, fall foliage and spiritual mythology. Through this digital audio tour, roadtrippers learn about the landscape’s geologic changes and hear stories from the old West, as they zip pass historic cities and towns, former mining camps and ghost towns. The tour also provides local tips on hikes, museums and parks.

 

Ghost Towns and Haunted Experiences:

 

The Historic Stanley Night Tour, The Stanley Hotel, Now thru Dec. 31: Hear voices from beyond the grave of the Stanley Hotel’s most-famous guests. The tour is a unique way to experience the hotel's history, architecture, folklore, and pop culture with a knowledgeable storyteller under the ambiance of nighttime in the Rocky Mountains. Each tour offers opportunities to explore, ask questions and perhaps leave with a few stories.

 

Breckenridge Haunted Tour, Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, Year-round: Prepare to be haunted by the eerie tales of Breckenridge’s past on this popular tour through the historic district. Guided tours are offered year-round, and even take you inside the town’s most haunted jaunt, the Briggle House, a renown site for paranormal investigations.

 

Dearfield Ghost Town, near Greeley, CO: One of the more unique ghost towns in Colorado, Dearfield was the only all-Black settlement in Weld County. More than 700 African Americans settled here in the early 1900’s, but the town was not able to survive the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years. Now a few deserted buildings still stand to remind us of the prominence of Black history during the wild west era.

 

Denver Ghost Pub Tours, Nightly Spirits, Year-round: Experience a spooky mixture of ghostly sights and chilling history on this walking tour of Denver’s downtown area. While exploring the city’s most haunted pubs and buildings, guests will also have time to enjoy alcoholic spirits along the way. The company also offers a family-friendly, all age ghost tour so that every member of the family can be spooked.

 

St. Elmo Historic District, near Buena Vista, CO: Founded in 1880 and rich with mining history, St. Elmo is one of Colorado’s best-preserved ghost towns. It also boasts the most hauntings and paranormal activity of any place in the state. Stroll through the sidewalks of this dusty town for a self-guided tour, and peek into some of the buildings for mysterious sightings. 

 

Bountiful Fall Farm and Ranch Experiences:

 

Enjoy a Fall Harvest Festival at Miller Farms, Platteville, Labor Day thru Mid-November: Celebrate the season with a one-of-a-kind experience on a real working farm. Families can enjoy a hayride that takes them into 180-acres of fields where they can harvest a wide variety of vegetables, including potatoes, indian corn, beets, squash, pumpkins and more. The farm also has an astounding collection of antique tractors and tools, a petting zoo, a hay pyramid and other activities to enjoy.

 

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms, Littleton, Sept. 18-Oct. 31: Wind through the twists and turns of the Denver Botanic Gardens’ corn maze at Chatfield Farms. Designed for kids and the young-at-heart, the maze spans seven acres, and can be viewed from two 15-foot illuminated bridges. Children under ten can enjoy a corn mini-maze and pumpkins are also available for purchase at the farm.

 

Ride, Ride, Ride Week at Lost Valley Ranch, Sedalia, Sept. 22-27: This week provides a perfect escape for the rider looking to explore western lure in autumn. Guests can enjoy long days on the saddle that either start on the AAA Four Diamond ranch, or in the backcountry of the surrounding Pike National Forest. Hot baths, homemade food and plush beds complement each day of this remote Colorado horseback adventure.

 

Adults Week at C Lazy U Ranch, Granby, Sept. 22- Oct. 1: Guests can reconnect with the great outdoors and their significant others during C Lazy U’s Adults-Only Week. The luxury ranch is set against a romantic backdrop of fall foliage, and cool crisp weather—making it the perfect time to rediscover the pleasures of sleeping in and engaging in conversations without interruptions from the kids. Accommodations, gourmet meals, evening entertainment and fall activities are included in this exclusive package.

 

Harvest Seasonal Produce at Berry Patch Farms, Brighton: Fall crops like apples, beets, carrots, squash and pumpkins are ripe and ready to pick on this certified organic farm. Once you’ve found your best selections, relax and enjoy a hayride tour on 40 acres. Stop by the Barn Store for additional produce to whip up an autumnal recipe.

 

The Campground at Big B’s Delicious Orchards, Hotchkiss: Big B's Delicious Orchards is a working farm and organic orchard and provides unique camping options on their property. They also offer a beautiful courtyard, fun tree swings, seasonal u-pick fruits and vegetables, live music, Big B's juices and hard cider, local wines, snacks, gifts and more. The campsites are located in different parts of the orchard.

 

Saddle Up at Sundance Trail Guest Ranch, Red Feather Lakes: A short two-hour drive from Denver, Sundance Trail Guest Ranch is a cowboy heaven nestled in the Rocky Mountains. One of the smaller, boutique ranches, visitors can create an autumnal adventure with add-on activities such as horseback riding, fishing and disc golf. A hot tub, western-style meals and limitless cookies await. An added bonus? The ranch is pet-friendly—so Fido is welcome to tag along for free.

It's Back-to-School Week with One Colorado!

By Alexander Wamboldt, PhD, Youth & Schools Program Manager

The pandemic has been hard on everyone in different ways. It has brought about new risks for young LGBTQ people’s mental health and wellbeing, particularly for those feeling isolated and alone in non-affirming households. For LGBTQ youth, the limited hours of a school day may be their only chance to be their authentic selves. Youth need friends, sympathetic peers, and supportive adults to thrive. So this year, for Back-to-School Week, One Colorado is working to reconnect all of us—educators, students, and parents—to one another and to our community!

We know that going back to school looks different for everyone, and each model comes with its own set of challenges. But no matter what, we strive for schools to be spaces of support, growth, and connection. Stay tuned on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) all this week for information, resources, and supports to keep us all connected as we go back to school (whether virtually, in-person, or otherwise) this fall!

DNC Announces Caucuses and Councils for the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Committee announced today the list of caucus and council meetings that will take place over the course of the Democratic National Convention from August 17-20, 2020.

Even in the midst of the pandemic, the DNC is committed to holding typical convention events that would normally take place in-person throughout the day, just in a new way. Our convention stage is bigger this year than ever before—located in cities and towns across America–and so are the caucus and council meetings. No one will need a convention credential to experience these meetings up close, and we’ll hear from people who represent our nation’s strength, decency and humanity.

The 30 events planned for this week will be led by caucus and council chairs from across the country and will be open to the public. Attendees will hear from activists, labor leaders, community leaders, former 2020 presidential candidates, DNC leadership, elected officials, and more.

Speakers at various caucuses and council meetings include: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, DNC Chair Tom Perez, and 2020 presidential candidates Julián Castro, Cory Booker, Andrew Yang, Elizabeth Warren, Jay Inslee, Tom Steyer, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Pete Buttigieg, and Tim Ryan.

Delegates and members of the public will be provided an engaging experience through a unique digital platform allowing participants to chat with others, complete calls to action, post to social media, and participate in polls throughout the programming to engage viewers in a meaningful way. The live landing page can be found here.

“This historic 'Convention Across America' anchored in Milwaukee is an extraordinary opportunity to unite our party around our common values, lift up the stories of hardworking Americans, and showcase the steady leadership of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,” said DNC Chair Tom Perez. “We will be doing it in a way that protects the health and safety of the American people while using new and innovative ways to share our message with more voters than ever before, and engage with our delegates and members of the public through our caucus and council meetings each day of the convention."

A complete schedule can be found here.

"Drag Race Holland" to Premiere September 18th Exclusively on WOW Presents Plus in the US

The Queens of the Netherlands are ready to serve some windmill realness in “Drag Race Holland,” coming exclusively to WOW Presents Plus in the US on September 18th, day-and-date with its international airing on RTL Nederland’s Video. From the award-winning media company World of Wonder, who will serve as Executive Producers, the new series will join “Canada’s Drag Race,” “Drag Race UK,” and more shows available on the SVOD service. 

 

Dutch TV presenter and stylist Fred van Leer will host the inaugural season, which will feature ten incredible Dutch drag queens who compete to be the first Dutch Drag Race Superstar.

NMAC Launches 'Escalate' Program to Fight HIV Stigma

NMAC will launch the new “ESCALATE” (Ending Stigma through Collaboration And Lifting All To Empowerment) program. Funded by a cooperative agreement with the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), “ESCALATE” will work to reduce stigma against People Living With HIV at the individual, organizational, and systemic levels.

“ESCALATE” will train participants in the 57 jurisdictions identified in “Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America (EHE)” to recognize and address HIV stigma with a particular focus on transgender/gender nonconforming individuals, men who have sex with men, and the Black/African-American community. NMAC will work in partnership with NORC, Abt Associates, TRX Development and the University of Chicago.

“Stigma remains a major obstacle to HIV prevention, treatment, and care,” said NMAC Executive Director Paul Kawata. “‘Any plans to end the HIV epidemic, whether national or local, must address that stigma in order to be successful. Using our deep experience in training community leaders, NMAC will use the ESCALATE program to educate communities how to be able to see stigma when it happens and provide tools to address it when it does. It’s a huge task but one that is absolutely necessary.”

“This new HIV stigma reduction programming will help NMAC lay the foundation towards ending the HIV epidemic by year 2030 as outlined in the EHE,” said Charles Shazor, Jr., Associate Program Manager in the NMAC’s Center to End the Epidemics. “HIV stigma is a primary contributor to health gaps and disparities around access to HIV treatment and prevention within communities of color. The ESCALATE partnership will build a newly combined force of national HIV community leaders geared towards HIV stigma elimination in the 57 jurisdictions included in EHE.”

“Stigma is a pressing public health issue. It creates systemic and personal barriers for people living with HIV, which can prevent accessing needed medical care and services that improve health outcomes and overall quality of life,” said Jane E. Fox, Principal Associate, Division of Health and Environment at Abu Associates. “Abt looks forward to teaming with NMAC and others on this timely and pivotal initiative.”

“The University of Chicago is excited to lead the implementation science advisory team that will work to support, strengthen, and sustain stigma-reduction efforts in the various jurisdictions,” said Dr. Russell Brewer, Research Associate Professor at the University of Chicago, Medicine and chair of ESCALATE’s Implementation Science Advisory Team.

Prolific Gay Filmmaker, Outfest Alum and Emmy Award-winner Ash Christian Dies at 35

Dallas native, Ash Christian, an Emmy Award winning producer, actor filmmaker and LGBTQ+ activist passed away in his sleep on Friday, August 14, 2020 while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He was 35 years old.

Ash was a prolific filmmaker with numerous projects in various stages of production including but not limited to many set to start filming this year like “As Sick As They Made Us” Mayim Bialik’s directorial debut starring Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergen and Simon Helberg “Nightfall” with Matt Bomer and Sam Worthington, directed by Addison McQuigg (Bloodline) and “The Sixth Reel", directed by and starring Charles Busch and co-directed by Carl Andress.
“Ash was a great friend, colleague and partner in crime. He was a champion of indie film and filmmakers and his love of the process of putting movies together was infectious. My heart goes out to his family, especially his mother. The world lost one of the good ones.” Said longtime friend and producing partner Anne Clements, with whom he had a few new releases in the works, including “Chick Fight” with Malin Akerman, Fortune Feimster and Alec Baldwin coming out this fall and “Paper Spiders”, featuring Lili Taylor, Max Casella and Peyton List, to name a few.

“With Ash, work was always fun. That's the effect he had on people. I will miss my good friend dearly, as I know so many others will as well. The world has lost a talented writer/director/producer, but most importantly, a great person who had so much more life to live.” Said longtime friend and producing partner Jordan Yale Levine of Yale Productions, with whom Ash had recently worked on “After Everything” with Marissa Tomei, Gina Gershon and Jeremy Allen White, and “Burn” with Josh Hutcherson, Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Suki Waterhouse.
Ash’s love for entertainment began in a little community theatre in Paris, Texas.

A rare talent and rising star, at the tender age of 14 years old he began writing and directing short films. At 16, he took off to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of being an actor. At 19, he wrote, starred and directed his first feature film, “Fat Girls” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won the Outstanding Emerging Talent Award at L.A. Outfest 2006. Ash was also known for several of his television roles starring in “The Good Fight”, “The Good Wife” and “Law and Order”.

Under his own company, Cranium Entertainment, Ash developed and produced thought-provoking feature films for both specialized and mainstream audiences. He went on to produce dozens of award-winning films and productions just to name a few: “Hurricane Bianca”, “1985”, “Hello Again”, “Social Animals” and “Coyote Lake”.

Ash was based in Dallas and had lived in New York where he also had his hand in Broadway producing, including the award-winning musical, “Next to Normal”. He was a proud gay man who truly lived his dream of being a successful filmmaker was adored by so many around the globe.

Tituss Burgess - Dance M.F. (DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini Remix)

 

Tituss Burgess today releaseed DANCE M.F. (DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini Remix) .

Tituss Burgess is one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and dynamic performers, with his work in television, film and theater, generating both critical and commercial acclaim. Adding to his diverse talents, Tituss is thrilled to be releasing his first piece of music aimed squarely at the dance music culture and this year's many unstoppable virtual pride celebrations.

Dance M.F. is a sultry sexy stomper of a track with an attitude that is certain to bring comfort and escapism to our currently socially distanced souls. This song is a love letter to all the party people who in spite of the pandemic, are still committed to "live their best lives", party on down and celebrate Pride safely while in lockdown.

A Message from Tom Goss

I'm performing live at Digital Pride Fest on Sunday (8 Eastern / 5 Pacific Time)!

Proceeds from the show will benefit Songwriters of North America. Please consider buying a ticket or leaving a tip. Artists, songwriters and performers have been financially decimated by COVID-19 and we can help, just by singing!

I'll be playing a super fun set with all your favorite tunes! Get your tickets here: https://www.digitalpridefest.com/shows/back-to-school-special

Love,
Tom

Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Eytan Fox's SUBLET

Greenwich Entertainment announced today the acquisition of North American distribution rights to Sublet directed by Eytan Fox (Walk on Water, Yossi & Jagger, The Bubble). The Israeli drama premiered to enthusiastic reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival and Greenwich will release the film next year.

Starring Tony Award-winning and Emmy-nominated John Benjamin Hickey and featuring the debut of Niv Nissim, Sublet focuses on a New York Times writer (Hickey) who visits Tel Aviv after suffering a tragedy. The city's energy and his relationship with a younger man he meets there (Nissim) bring him back to life.

 

“I'm so happy that Greenwich Entertainment will be releasing Sublet, because it's a movie that celebrates the freedom we had before this COVID-19 outbreak: to travel, explore, make connections and get a new take on the world,” says Fox. “It's about two men who meet by chance when one is traveling, who are from different generations and have had very different lives, but have so much to share with each other. And while people can't visit Tel Aviv right now, I'm excited that they will see this city that I love and that has shaped me, and which has created a vibrant culture of diversity and creativity on the Mediterranean,” he adds.

Sublet was written by Fox and Itay Segal and produced by Gal Uchovsky, Micky Rabinovitz, Moshe Edery and Leon Edery. The deal was negotiated by Greenwich’s Ed Arentz and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers.