Friends of the Festival is proud to sponsor The Starlets Softball Team as part of the Suncoast Softball league. Read more about the league and our "Starlets".
Read More
A message from Chuck Henson, Friends of the Festival, Inc. Executive Director
Read More
A letter from John Thomas, Friends of the Festival Board President, 2009-2010
Read More
Search Results
Thank You Tampa Bay
As I assumed the role of Executive Director at Friends of the Festival in November 2006, little did I know the amount of joy this organization and the men and women who support it would bring to my life.
Read About Us
You know we've changed our name, but our mission is still the same. Please read more about your favorite GLBT film festival.
Message From our Board President
A letter from John Thomas, Friends of the Festival Board President, 2009-2010
Message From our Executive Director
A message from Chuck Henson, Friends of the Festival, Inc. Executive Director
Contact Us
Contact Information for Board Members and employees of Friends of the Festival Inc.
What Others Have Said
Good Press, Bad Press, it's all important press. This section has has links to what others have said about us, good and bad.
2010 Festival/Film Series Sponsorship/Advertising
Friends of the Festival, Inc. relies on our sponsor and advertisers to maintain a consistently wonderful product year after year.
Winter Pride Tampa Bay
The 2008 "Pride in the Park" celebration will be on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Al Lopez Park and Tampa. Go ahead and mark your calendars and plan to make a day of it. Click Read More to see a schedule of events.
clip Outreach Screening
ACCESSORY TO MURDER: OUR CULTURES COMPLICITY IN THE DEATH OF RYAN SKIPPER will screen ONE TIME ONLY, Thursday, March 13, 2008, 6:00pm on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. The screening will be in Branscomb Hall, room 202. There is no admission charge for this screening, however, space is limited and will be on a first-come first-served basis. Information may be obtained online at www.clipTampaBay.com, or by calling 813-879-4220.
program Director
Friends of the Festival, Inc. is proud to announce it's newest member, Steven Mintz. He is from Reel Pride Film Festival in Fresno, CA. We are very excited to have his expertise onboard.
Submit Your Work
Interested in having your film, documentary or short in the 20th Annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival? Read the following article for the guidelines on how to submit your work.
Logo Elements
Here you will find all of the recognized logos that Clip uses. Please do not change the colors of any logo.
Rob Williams Attending
"Back Soon"
Upcoming Events
April
C.L.I.P. Outreach Screening
Ryan Skippers Parents, and Documentary Filmmakers join Clip Film Outreach to screen Accessory To Murder in Tampa. March 27, 2008 Tampa, FL Clip Film Outreach will screen the film Accessory to Murder, Our Cultures Complicity in the Death of Ryan Skipper . The film will screen at the Metropolitan Community Church in Tampa, FL on Sunday, April 6th, 2008 at 6:00pm. Ryan Skipper was murdered in Polk County, FL in March of 2007. Vicki Nantz and Mary Meeks, the films directors, along with Pat and Lynn Mulder, Ryans Parents will be in attendance for a Q & A following the film. There is no admission charge for this screening and seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
GayDayS Film Fest
Presented By Esurance
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is producing the mini film fest at GayDayS in Orlando. This 2 day event will feature 5 films. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here on our website. Simply click the Read More link below.
An evening with friends
OUT IN THE WILD
Check out pictures and information about the Zoo party. The link to order pictures taken by our photographer is available after the link.
Book your stay in tampa bay for clip 19! Great rates available at our host hotels
Pride And a Movie
Come see a movie at baywalk with Pride and Clip- The TampaBay Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The selection is "On The Other Hand, Death " a murder mystery with Chad Allen and Margot Kidder on June 25, 2008. Following the film, join us at The Studio@620 for a complimentary reception (9:00pm to 11:00pm). Executives from here! will be on hand to discuss the film and the great GLBT film and television projects they have in the works.
Festival Ticket Card
clip19 will feature new pass options, discounted ticket prices, and new, more convenient online ticketing technology.
July Film Series
Save Me
A sex and drug addicted young man who is forced into a Christian-run ministry in an attempt to cure him of his "gay affliction", where instead he is faced with the truth in his heart and spirit.
Miles 4 Movies
Join Clip's "Miles for Movies" Program and help us bring the best and brightest GLBT Film Makers, Director, and Talent to the Clip Film Festival and Clip film events throughout the year!
Congratulations
clip Film Festival
Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival has been counted among the top 25 largest events in the Tampa Bay area.
C.L.I.P. 19 Program Guide Kick Off
Launch party pick up your program guide at GBar Friday night September 5th at 7pm.
New Photo Gallery
We have a new photo gallery powered by flickr.com
Opening Night
The outrageous comedian Bruce Vilanch will be in attendance for Opening Night and for Gala Night featuring the screening of his latest film: Tru Loved.
oops
Surge, Sugar & Gala tickets all read Oct 2'd for the date of the part. That is a mistake. Gala is October 3rd, Surge and Sugar are October 11th.
Contestant Search
Search
VP Debate
Watch the vp debate thursday after the film.
2008 Film Fest Winners
Winners of the 2008 Film Festival Jury and Audience Awards. Men's Favorite Feature: Were the World Mine. Woman's Favorite: The World Unseen. Jury Award: XXY
December Events
Check out all of our events scheduled for December.
Meet Charlie David
Meet Charlie David from "Four Letter Word" "Dante's Cove" and writer and star of "Mulligans"
Go to Frameline 2009
As part of the the Film Festival's 20th anniversary celebration, we're taking our fierce, fabulous audience to the grand daddy of all GLBT Film Festivals... Frameline33! (the 33rd annual San Fransisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Amazing Evening at the Theater
If you missed the screening of Mulligans on January 21, 2009, you missed an amazing movie sown on the Bay Area's Premiere Screen 40 feet tall in IMAX size!
2008 Donors
List of donors to the 2008 Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
2008 Sponsors
List of our 2008 Corporate Sponsors
Noah's Arc: Jumping The Broom
Monthly Film Series presents, Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom
E-Ticket Email Problems
Lost in the mail.
March Film Series presents.... I Can't Think Straight
March Film Series, I Can't Think Straight, Clip Film Series
OK Pinellas County, it's your turn! Host a Film FEASTival!
Host a Film Festival Feastival Brunch to help raise funds for the film festival.
Breakfast with Scot screens in April.
Come see the film that opened the 2008 Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival! Breakfast with Scot is a wonderful film about family and what it means to be a unique individual in a world of conformity.
From our Program Director
Greetings and notes from Margaret Murray, Friends of the Festival Guest Programmer for 2009.
Help us control Email SPAM!
We're committed to sending timely and concise information to our subscribers. Read more about our eBlast system and hos to edit your account.
Thank You to our many Donor & Members
Friends of the Festival is grateful to our many Members and Donors who support our year-round schedule of events.
Official Rules: GayDayS Film Fest Contest
2009 ESURANCE GAY DAYS FILM FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
TIGLFF Film Series presents... Dream Boy
Based on the novel by James Grimsley - is set in the 70s and tells the story of painfully shy Nathan (Stephan Bender) who has moved to rural Louisiana with his religious parents - moved in right next door to Roy (Maximillian Roeg) and his family. The bookish Nathan is immediately smitten with the outgoing and confident Roy. Cool side note: Nathan's mom is played by Diana Scarwid who played Christina Crawford opposite Faye Dunaway in "Mommie Dearest" and Roy's mom is played by singer Rickie Lee Jones!
TIGLFF co-presents FagBug at Sunscreen Film Festival
Friends of the Festival is proud to support this screening of Fagbug at the Sunscreen Film Festival. Read more for complete details.
Tell us YOUR Film Festival Story!
As we celebrate TIGLFF's 20th anniversary, we are reaching out to our audience for your stories of the festival. A 20th anniversary "Cinebration Video" is being produced and we want you to be a part of it.
Win Tickets to see Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco!
Thanks to our great friends and festival sponsors at Watermark, TIGLFF has two fabulous seats for Cirque du Soliel's presentation of Saltimbanco at the St Pete Times Forum on July 3rd. Participate in our online auction and these seats could be yours!
We love our Starlets!
Friends of the Festival is proud to sponsor The Starlets Softball Team as part of the Suncoast Softball league. Read more about the league and our "Starlets".
Join us at Jenn's Wine Shop and Celebrate 20 years of film!
TIGLFF Film Series presents... OTTO; or, Up With Dead People
Really! Who can pass up an epic politico-porno-zombie film? Come join us for the St Pete Pride official "Dinner and a Movie" event on Friday, June 19th at the Muvico Baywalk Theatres in St Pete.
Everybody DANCE!
THE DANCE PARTY for everyone in Tampa Bay! (Gay, Straight and everyone in between!!!) Music from disco through today! All are welcome! Come dance the night away, support Friends of the Festival and celebrate the life of a dear friend to us all.
POLAR OPPOSITES July Monthly Movie
Misconceptions Screening for GaYbor Days!
Join us for Misconceptions at Muvico Centro Ybor as we support the GaYbor Coalition of Historic Ybor City and the GaYbor Days Fest!
TIGLFF Film Series presents... Every Little Step
Our August monthly movie is expected to SELL-OUT! Every Little Step explores the incredible journey of A Chorus Line from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. Saturday August 22 at 7:30pm at Baywalk
2009 TIGLFF Program Guide Launch Party
Mix and Mingle at the fabulous Mise en Place in Tampa on September 18th as we screen 2009 TIGLFF Film Trailers. Pick up an advance copy of the program guide AND your Crown Circle and Crown Circle DIVA passes all at the same time.
Thank you to our 2009 Festival Sponsors
If you would like information on how to join the sponsor family, contact Chuck@cliptampabay.com
2009 Official Film Festival Parties!
Join us a the 2009 Official Celebrations of the 20th anniversary Film Festival! There's an event for everyone and all fully support the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
2009 Volunteer Information - Festival Volunteers Needed!
Please consider donating some of your time and energy to help ensure the 20th anniversary film festival is the best ever!
TIGLFF Masquerade Party in Lutz!
Join your Friends of the Festival to celebrate 20 years of Fierce, Fabulous Film and raise funds for the film festival!
TIGLFF a complete success!
Celebrate in style at the 20th anniversary Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival!
Stay at our Host Hotel
Book your stay in Tampa Bay for the 20th anniversary Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival!
Stay at our Host Hotel
Book your stay in Tampa Bay for the 20th anniversary Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival!
TIGLFF Seeking Qualified Executive Director Candidates
Friends of the Festival, Inc. is now accepting applications and inquiries for the position of Executive Director.
Job Openings
TIGLFF 21 is looking.
2010 TIGLFF Film Series Presents...
Gather the family and come out for the first film of the 2010 TIGLFF Film Series. "Oy Vey, My Son is Gay!" Featuring an all-star cast, the film is a romantic family comedy about how far we've come, yet how far we still have to go.
Thank You Tampa Bay
As I assumed the role of Executive Director at Friends of the Festival in November 2006, little did I know the amount of joy this organization and the men and women who support it would bring to my life.
Read About Us
You know we've changed our name, but our mission is still the same. Please read more about your favorite GLBT film festival.
Message From our Board President
A letter from John Thomas, Friends of the Festival Board President, 2009-2010
Message From our Executive Director
A message from Chuck Henson, Friends of the Festival, Inc. Executive Director
Contact Us
Contact Information for Board Members and employees of Friends of the Festival Inc.
What Others Have Said
Good Press, Bad Press, it's all important press. This section has has links to what others have said about us, good and bad.
2010 Festival/Film Series Sponsorship/Advertising
Friends of the Festival, Inc. relies on our sponsor and advertisers to maintain a consistently wonderful product year after year.
Winter Pride Tampa Bay
The 2008 "Pride in the Park" celebration will be on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Al Lopez Park and Tampa. Go ahead and mark your calendars and plan to make a day of it. Click Read More to see a schedule of events.
clip Outreach Screening
ACCESSORY TO MURDER: OUR CULTURES COMPLICITY IN THE DEATH OF RYAN SKIPPER will screen ONE TIME ONLY, Thursday, March 13, 2008, 6:00pm on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. The screening will be in Branscomb Hall, room 202. There is no admission charge for this screening, however, space is limited and will be on a first-come first-served basis. Information may be obtained online at www.clipTampaBay.com, or by calling 813-879-4220.
program Director
Friends of the Festival, Inc. is proud to announce it's newest member, Steven Mintz. He is from Reel Pride Film Festival in Fresno, CA. We are very excited to have his expertise onboard.
Submit Your Work
Interested in having your film, documentary or short in the 20th Annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival? Read the following article for the guidelines on how to submit your work.
Logo Elements
Here you will find all of the recognized logos that Clip uses. Please do not change the colors of any logo.
Rob Williams Attending
"Back Soon"
Upcoming Events
April
C.L.I.P. Outreach Screening
Ryan Skippers Parents, and Documentary Filmmakers join Clip Film Outreach to screen Accessory To Murder in Tampa. March 27, 2008 Tampa, FL Clip Film Outreach will screen the film Accessory to Murder, Our Cultures Complicity in the Death of Ryan Skipper . The film will screen at the Metropolitan Community Church in Tampa, FL on Sunday, April 6th, 2008 at 6:00pm. Ryan Skipper was murdered in Polk County, FL in March of 2007. Vicki Nantz and Mary Meeks, the films directors, along with Pat and Lynn Mulder, Ryans Parents will be in attendance for a Q & A following the film. There is no admission charge for this screening and seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.
GayDayS Film Fest
Presented By Esurance
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is producing the mini film fest at GayDayS in Orlando. This 2 day event will feature 5 films. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here on our website. Simply click the Read More link below.
An evening with friends
OUT IN THE WILD
Check out pictures and information about the Zoo party. The link to order pictures taken by our photographer is available after the link.
Book your stay in tampa bay for clip 19! Great rates available at our host hotels
Pride And a Movie
Come see a movie at baywalk with Pride and Clip- The TampaBay Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The selection is "On The Other Hand, Death " a murder mystery with Chad Allen and Margot Kidder on June 25, 2008. Following the film, join us at The Studio@620 for a complimentary reception (9:00pm to 11:00pm). Executives from here! will be on hand to discuss the film and the great GLBT film and television projects they have in the works.
Festival Ticket Card
clip19 will feature new pass options, discounted ticket prices, and new, more convenient online ticketing technology.
July Film Series
Save Me
A sex and drug addicted young man who is forced into a Christian-run ministry in an attempt to cure him of his "gay affliction", where instead he is faced with the truth in his heart and spirit.
Miles 4 Movies
Join Clip's "Miles for Movies" Program and help us bring the best and brightest GLBT Film Makers, Director, and Talent to the Clip Film Festival and Clip film events throughout the year!
Congratulations
clip Film Festival
Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival has been counted among the top 25 largest events in the Tampa Bay area.
C.L.I.P. 19 Program Guide Kick Off
Launch party pick up your program guide at GBar Friday night September 5th at 7pm.
New Photo Gallery
We have a new photo gallery powered by flickr.com
Opening Night
The outrageous comedian Bruce Vilanch will be in attendance for Opening Night and for Gala Night featuring the screening of his latest film: Tru Loved.
oops
Surge, Sugar & Gala tickets all read Oct 2'd for the date of the part. That is a mistake. Gala is October 3rd, Surge and Sugar are October 11th.
Contestant Search
Search
VP Debate
Watch the vp debate thursday after the film.
2008 Film Fest Winners
Winners of the 2008 Film Festival Jury and Audience Awards. Men's Favorite Feature: Were the World Mine. Woman's Favorite: The World Unseen. Jury Award: XXY
December Events
Check out all of our events scheduled for December.
Meet Charlie David
Meet Charlie David from "Four Letter Word" "Dante's Cove" and writer and star of "Mulligans"
Go to Frameline 2009
As part of the the Film Festival's 20th anniversary celebration, we're taking our fierce, fabulous audience to the grand daddy of all GLBT Film Festivals... Frameline33! (the 33rd annual San Fransisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Amazing Evening at the Theater
If you missed the screening of Mulligans on January 21, 2009, you missed an amazing movie sown on the Bay Area's Premiere Screen 40 feet tall in IMAX size!
2008 Donors
List of donors to the 2008 Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
2008 Sponsors
List of our 2008 Corporate Sponsors
Noah's Arc: Jumping The Broom
Monthly Film Series presents, Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom
E-Ticket Email Problems
Lost in the mail.
March Film Series presents.... I Can't Think Straight
March Film Series, I Can't Think Straight, Clip Film Series
OK Pinellas County, it's your turn! Host a Film FEASTival!
Host a Film Festival Feastival Brunch to help raise funds for the film festival.
Breakfast with Scot screens in April.
Come see the film that opened the 2008 Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival! Breakfast with Scot is a wonderful film about family and what it means to be a unique individual in a world of conformity.
From our Program Director
Greetings and notes from Margaret Murray, Friends of the Festival Guest Programmer for 2009.
Help us control Email SPAM!
We're committed to sending timely and concise information to our subscribers. Read more about our eBlast system and hos to edit your account.
Thank You to our many Donor & Members
Friends of the Festival is grateful to our many Members and Donors who support our year-round schedule of events.
Official Rules: GayDayS Film Fest Contest
2009 ESURANCE GAY DAYS FILM FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
TIGLFF Film Series presents... Dream Boy
Based on the novel by James Grimsley - is set in the 70s and tells the story of painfully shy Nathan (Stephan Bender) who has moved to rural Louisiana with his religious parents - moved in right next door to Roy (Maximillian Roeg) and his family. The bookish Nathan is immediately smitten with the outgoing and confident Roy. Cool side note: Nathan's mom is played by Diana Scarwid who played Christina Crawford opposite Faye Dunaway in "Mommie Dearest" and Roy's mom is played by singer Rickie Lee Jones!
TIGLFF co-presents FagBug at Sunscreen Film Festival
Friends of the Festival is proud to support this screening of Fagbug at the Sunscreen Film Festival. Read more for complete details.
Tell us YOUR Film Festival Story!
As we celebrate TIGLFF's 20th anniversary, we are reaching out to our audience for your stories of the festival. A 20th anniversary "Cinebration Video" is being produced and we want you to be a part of it.
Win Tickets to see Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco!
Thanks to our great friends and festival sponsors at Watermark, TIGLFF has two fabulous seats for Cirque du Soliel's presentation of Saltimbanco at the St Pete Times Forum on July 3rd. Participate in our online auction and these seats could be yours!
We love our Starlets!
Friends of the Festival is proud to sponsor The Starlets Softball Team as part of the Suncoast Softball league. Read more about the league and our "Starlets".
Join us at Jenn's Wine Shop and Celebrate 20 years of film!
TIGLFF Film Series presents... OTTO; or, Up With Dead People
Really! Who can pass up an epic politico-porno-zombie film? Come join us for the St Pete Pride official "Dinner and a Movie" event on Friday, June 19th at the Muvico Baywalk Theatres in St Pete.
Everybody DANCE!
THE DANCE PARTY for everyone in Tampa Bay! (Gay, Straight and everyone in between!!!) Music from disco through today! All are welcome! Come dance the night away, support Friends of the Festival and celebrate the life of a dear friend to us all.
POLAR OPPOSITES July Monthly Movie
Misconceptions Screening for GaYbor Days!
Join us for Misconceptions at Muvico Centro Ybor as we support the GaYbor Coalition of Historic Ybor City and the GaYbor Days Fest!
TIGLFF Film Series presents... Every Little Step
Our August monthly movie is expected to SELL-OUT! Every Little Step explores the incredible journey of A Chorus Line from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. Saturday August 22 at 7:30pm at Baywalk
2009 TIGLFF Program Guide Launch Party
Mix and Mingle at the fabulous Mise en Place in Tampa on September 18th as we screen 2009 TIGLFF Film Trailers. Pick up an advance copy of the program guide AND your Crown Circle and Crown Circle DIVA passes all at the same time.
Thank you to our 2009 Festival Sponsors
If you would like information on how to join the sponsor family, contact Chuck@cliptampabay.com
2009 Official Film Festival Parties!
Join us a the 2009 Official Celebrations of the 20th anniversary Film Festival! There's an event for everyone and all fully support the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
2009 Volunteer Information - Festival Volunteers Needed!
Please consider donating some of your time and energy to help ensure the 20th anniversary film festival is the best ever!
TIGLFF Masquerade Party in Lutz!
Join your Friends of the Festival to celebrate 20 years of Fierce, Fabulous Film and raise funds for the film festival!
TIGLFF a complete success!
Celebrate in style at the 20th anniversary Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival!
Stay at our Host Hotel
Book your stay in Tampa Bay for the 20th anniversary Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival!
Stay at our Host Hotel
Book your stay in Tampa Bay for the 20th anniversary Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival!
TIGLFF Seeking Qualified Executive Director Candidates
Friends of the Festival, Inc. is now accepting applications and inquiries for the position of Executive Director.
Job Openings
TIGLFF 21 is looking.
2010 TIGLFF Film Series Presents...
Gather the family and come out for the first film of the 2010 TIGLFF Film Series. "Oy Vey, My Son is Gay!" Featuring an all-star cast, the film is a romantic family comedy about how far we've come, yet how far we still have to go.
