Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Director Franc Castro Top Five Picks for Must-See Films
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"I think that being at the Gateway has had a beneficial impact for the festival, since tickets sales are already dramatically ahead of where we were at the same time last year," says Franc Castro, executive director of the festival. "I also feel that being in a theater has brought more legitimacy to our festival, as we have 18 filmmakers and actors attending our young festival in support of our work and to further promote their respective films."
Moviegoers could easily spend the entire weekend huddled in dark Gateway auditoriums, with screenings beginning around 2 p.m. and ending around midnight. Not all will be masterpieces, but most will entertain, provoke, and challenge. To help you navigate the festival, Castro counts down five of its must-see films.
































