MEEFERS - Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Fest Winners

Congrats to everyone! It was their best-attended festival to date.

As released by the SLGFF:

"The Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (SLGFF) wrapped up its 14th run October 25 after a stellar run featuring unique and edgy stories told on eleven screens throughout Seattle. SLGFF, produced by local nonprofit Three Dollar Bill Cinema, is well-known for offering the best in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film and video. The festival’s juried and audience awards have been announced.

2009 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Juried Awards

BEST FEATURE FILM: The Man Who Loved Yngve

Directed by Stian Kristiansen

An unexpectedly delightful film, THE MAN WHO LOVED YNGVE tells a compelling and beautifully cinematic coming-of-age story which captures the cynicism and innocence of self-discovery. Amazing performances and solid storytelling allow Stian Kristiansen to direct a memorable and fully engaging film.

FEATURE FILM HONORABLE MENTION: I Can't Think Straight

Directed by Shamim Sarif

As a genre, I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT, is film that needs to be recognized for its complex story and politics. Filmmaker Shamim Sarif is a remarkable storyteller that will continue to push the boundaries of world and social issues.

BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM: Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement

Directed by Gréta Olafsdóttir and Susan Muska

A timeless and timely love story that transcends being gay and is truly universal. This deeply intimate portrait of two charming, intelligent women and their life together engages the audience to consider the nature of love, commitment, and the definition of marriage. A movie that touched our hearts and brought the entire audience to tears.

BEST SHORT FILM: Diana

Directed by Aleem Khan

For a powerful and expressive portrayal of alienation based on complex identity. This film uniquely tackles all of the multiple challenges—cultural identity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and family relationships—in a single character.

SHORT FILM HONOURABLE MENTION: Claiming the Title

Directed by Jonathan Joiner and Robert H. Martin

For shedding light on an important part of our combined historical struggle against blatant discrimination. For reminding us that progress is not about winning or losing but about taking courageous, continual, incremental steps.

MOST INNOVATIVE SHORT: The Apple

Directed by Emilie Jouvet

For transcending our expectations of queer cinema. THE APPLE was a visual feast that showed us the sensuality of the forbidden.

2009 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - Audience Awards

Favorite Narrative Feature: PRAYERS FOR BOBBY, directed by Russell Mulcahy

Favorite Documentary: EDIE & THEA: A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, directed by Gréta Olafsdóttir and Susan Muska

Favorite Local Film: WAXIE MOON, directed by Wes Hurley

Favorite Short: CLAIMING THE TITLE, directed by Jonathan Joiner and Robert H. Martin

Favorite Boys Short: DIRTY MAGAZINES, directed by Jay J. Levy

Favorite Girls Short: ONE NIGHT, directed by Laura Jean Cronin"

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