The curtains are set to rise on the 16th incarnation of the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF) and once again, an extensive, diverse lineup of films, educational programs and social occasions are on tap for the LGBT community, friends, families – and general film lovers.
What began almost two decades ago on a shoestring budget and tons of good intentions might have gone through numerous changes, challenges financially and internally, and questions about its future. However, once again, the Festival is set to entertain thousands of audience members and event participants as it commemorates its sweet sixteen.
As one of the first, major LGBT film festivals of the calendar year, MGLFF sets the tone for the entire LGBT film festival circuit and this year will prove to be no exception, said Mark Gilbert, interim executive director and chairman of the board for the MGLFF. This year’s theme – “How Sweet It Is” – is a nostalgic nod to the great Jackie Gleason, who used to broadcast
