For the second year in a row, GLAAD joins Frameline and NewFest, two major LGBTQ+ film festivals, to host a “Cheers, Queers” celebration at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival.
The “Cheers, Queers” event takes place on Friday, January 24 and will feature a conversation and party including a “Trans Stories and Storytelling” panel with director Zachary Drucker (“April & Amanda”) and actor Aud Mason-Hyde (“Jimpa”) and a “Raising Our Voices” segment This event is held in partnership with Acura and co-host IMDbPro.
“Creating intentional spaces where cinema and creators can be celebrated at the Sundance Film Festival is more important than ever,” Frameline, GLAAD and NewFest say in a joint statement. “This event is not just a celebration but a reminder of the transformative power of telling LGBTQ stories to foster connection, inspire change, and elevate the diversity and complexity of our community. Our organizations are proud to unite for the second year in a row in Park City for an afternoon that uplifts LGBTQ voices and honors the incredible talent that drives these stories.” forward.
This year’s Sundance Film Festival will be held from January 23 to February 2 in Park City.
Manila International Film Festival postpones its second session due to forest fires
The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) has postponed its second edition, scheduled from January 30 to February 2, to a date to be announced later this year.
MIFF was to screen entries as well as special screening films at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood and hold its closing night awards ceremony at the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
“Due to the catastrophic wildfires severely impacting Southern California, we at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) are postponing our 2025 edition, which was originally scheduled to begin on 30,” MIFF Chairman and Co-Founder Omen Ortiz said in a statement. January”. Until February 2, a date will be announced later. “We are devastated by the massive impact of the wildfires on so many people, including the Filipino community,” Ortiz continued. At this time, as we pray for people experiencing trauma and loss, we ask everyone to continue to support fire relief efforts. We look forward to announcing the new dates for this year’s MIFF as we plan to honor frontline workers and volunteers, including Filipino first responders, who heroically battle the wildfires.