The first queer global streaming TV network, Revry, honors National LGBT History Month in October with the premiere of the 5th annual QueerX festival brought to you by Lexus (Oct. 1–31). Celebrating LGBTQ+ music, film, politics, and culture, the festival–which has been touted as the queer SXSW (Billboard, Flaunt Magazine)–will take a unique approach to its screening and panel programming this year by going virtual, live, and free. The 2020 event–taking place 3 weeks before the national election–will revolve around the theme “Rise Up” and will drive political participation through its screenings, panels, and activations.

Revry presents QueerX TV–a free 24/7 TV channel through the month of October which will host all of the festival’s “Official Selections” including international LGBTQ+ short films, digital series, and music videos. Audiences will have the opportunity to screen all entries and vote, in real-time, on their category favorites. The globally streamed QueerX TV channel will also host other exclusive programming for the festival including Revry’s newest POC-driven panel series, Amplify Voices, which explores the intersectionality of black and queer identity through the lens of entertainment, sports, politics, and allyship. Other programming for QueerX 2020 will include virtual Happy Hours and its annual Powerhouse Industry Pitchfest presented by Final Draft–giving creators the rare opportunity to pitch projects one-on-one to top industry producers and production companies.

Tickets Available Now at: www.queerx.com

The festival will celebrate National Coming Out Day with the virtual and in-person premiere of QueerX Live!–a star-studded award show that will include screenings of the category winners from the competition, musical performances, celebrity coming out stories, and the presentation of the 5th Annual Revry Visibility Awards which honors public figures who have proven to be on the front lines of queer advocacy this year. The QueerX Live! show will premiere on National Coming Out Day across 250+ millions households & devices on the Revry apps–available in all major app stores (named “App of the Day” by the Apple App Store)–and on its 11 live TV channels on mainstream platforms (e.g. Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Comcast, etc.). In addition, the show will also screen on National Coming Out Day at a COVID-safe, drive-in screening event, QueerX @ the Drive-In–a pop-up Drive-In in Downtown Los Angeles benefiting the community-focused non-profit, DTLA Proud, and featuring DJs, food and drink, as well as surprise guest performances.

QueerX is a one-of-a-kind festival highlighting diverse LGBTQ+ works from around the world and facilitating important conversation relevant to our ever-evolving queer culture. Inclusive of the entire LGBTQ+ community, QueerX breaks the mold of other festivals by giving prominence to international storytelling, queer music, unique and free global access, and connecting underrepresented queer creators with the decision-makers in the industry. “The festival pushes boundaries by fostering connection and empowering queer voices,” shares Revry CEO and Co-Founder, Damian Pelliccione. “Community and a sense of shared identity are two of the advantages that being queer offers and its through this festival that we can give back by creating a space of belonging. One where artists, industry professionals and enthusiasts alike can connect while exploring the future of queer expression.”

QueerX is proud to have Lexus as its Grand Sponsor. Other sponsorships include Final Draft and Tourist Office of Spain who will present the 2020 TourSpain Award . QueerX’s Advocate Partners include Cheurlin Champagne, with Community Partners including DTLA Proud, Black Women Lead and Gayborhood Agency. Special thanks to Media Partners Getty/WireImage and L.A. Confidential Magazine.

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QueerX 2020 Official Selections Program includes:

DRAMA
A Walk in the Park (Dir. Santo D. Marabella)
Adolescence (Dir. Zeb Daemen)
Affection (Dir. Connor Williams)
Baby Lies Truthfully (Dir. Joseph Ingham)
Becoming _ (Dir. Sophie Francey)
Box: A Digital Love Story (Dir. Chase Michael Torrence)
Extrasensory (Dir. Ryan Suits)
Flush (Dir. Diego Freitas)
For Spacious Sky (Dir. Coy Middlebrook)
Foundation (Dir. James Elinski)
Good Bi Kiss (Dir. Chris Phillips)
Here Lies Truth (Dirs. David Elijah & Lauren Flack)
I’m Moshanty. Do You Love Me? (Dir. Tim Wolff)
In Orbit (Dir. Katie McNeice)
Leeway (Dir. Roberto Nascimento)
Now You Know (Dir. Roberto Ferreira)
One More Please (Dir. Aleksei Borovikov)
People Like Us – S2 (Dir. Leon Cheo)
Playback (Dir. Nikhail Asnani)
Plunge (Dirs. David James Holloway & Samuel Lawrence)
Reflections (Dir. Vickie Rose Sampson)
Reparations (Dir. Gregory G. Allen)
The Foreigner (Dir. Ben Allen)
The Leap (Dir. Shanna R. Riker)
The Y Theory (season 2) (Dirs. Caroline Taillet & Martin Landmeters)
Treasure (Dir. Monty Wolfe)
Velour (Dir. Miranda Manziano)
We’re Not Here (Dir. Bonnie Moir)

COMEDY
A Sip With Vodka: A Russian Guide to Becoming A Real Housewife and Making It In America (Dir. David Kahawaii)
Avocado Toast the series (Dir. Sam Coyle)
Being In (Dir. Victor M. Rocha)
Blurred Lines (Dir. Lucy Sandler)
Dated (Dir. Zenon Samuels)
Don’t Frighten The Horses (Dir. Yannis Zafeiriou)
Fertilizer (Dir. Ben Simpkins)
InQueeri (Dir. Alexandra Rose)
Jules & Eli – Pilot Episode (Dirs. Cristina DiGioia & Damon Corbin)
Kiko’s Saints (Dir. Manuel Marmier)
Lez B Real (Dir. Ellie Gravitte)
LoverGirl (Dir. Shawna Khorasani)
Phasmophilia (Dir. Simon Sager)
Punch Card (Dir. Adrianna Stough)
Simple as That (Dir. Brandon C. Lay)
Stalls (Dir. João Dall’Stella)
Tiny Laughs (Dir. Laura Edith Rivas)

MUSIC VIDEOS
“Backroom” by ShyBoy
“Backstabber” ft. Nina Flowers by Fior
“But First…” by Erin Brown Thomas
“Human” by Je’Vel
“Silence” by Nick Eliscu
“Star of Bethnal Green” by Bear’s Den
“Tables Have Turned” ft. Coco Montrese by Christina Royale
“UP2U” by the Nico Show
“Vivian & Valerie” by Gabe Lopez
“Way. Way. Back” by Christopher Sorensen

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ABOUT REVRY
Watch Queer TV 24/7 with the first LGBTQ+ virtual cable TV network. Revry offers free live TV channels and on-demand viewing of its global library featuring LGBTQ+ movies, shows, music, podcasts, news, and exclusive originals all in one place! Revry is currently available globally in over 250+ million households and devices and on seven OTT, mobile, and Desktop platforms. Revry can also be viewed on nine live and on-demand channels and Connected TVs including: The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Comcast Xfinity X1, Dell, XUMO TV, Zapping TV, STIRR, TiVo+, and as the first LGBTQ+ virtual reality channel on Littlstar (available on PlayStation devices). The company–an inaugural member of the Goldman Sachs Black and LatinX Cohort–is headquartered in Los Angeles and led by a diverse founding team who bring decades of experience in the fields of tech, digital media, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @revrytv, Revry.tv

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Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 242 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers. www.facebook.com/lexus, www.twitter.com/lexus, www.youtube.com/LexusVehicles, www.instagram.com/lexususa

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ABOUT DTLA PROUD
DTLA Proud is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strengthens and empowers the local LGBTQ+ & ally community in Downtown Los Angeles through visibility, volunteerism, partnerships and events. Founded by a grassroots group of local residents, business owners, community leaders and nightlife promoters, we were born from the idea that together we could create an all-inclusive community that represents the diverse LGBTQ+ population that lives, works and plays in the thriving heart of the city of Los Angeles.

To learn more, please visit www.dtlaproud.org and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DTLAPROUDOrg) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/dtlaproud/) for live updates.

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