SHOWTIME NETWORKS, MERRILL LYNCH AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PRESENT:

THE 17^TH ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL – APRIL 24 TO MAY 3, 2015

MGLFF Events Go Beyond Celluloid and Include

Cast Parties, Galas, a “High Heel” Party and More

MIAMI- April 17, 2015 – The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF) will once again go beyond celluloid excitement to feature over-the-top events as only Miami knows how to party — from an Award gala to a soiree where high hair and high heels are encouraged, says Mark Gilbert, President/Interim Festival Director of the MGLFF.

“This year our guests will have several opportunities to meet filmmakers, producers and actors from all over the world,” notes Gilbert. “We are incredibly excited about the events that we have planned for this year and also about the amazing amount of talent coming to town from all over the globe – 37 filmmakers and actors at last count. In addition, we’ve planned some pretty outrageous parties throughout the festival including one where people can strut their stuff in stilettos.”

The 17^TH Annual Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will feature more than 75 films from 26 different countries including feature-length movies, documentaries and short films that chronicle the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender experience. Included in the line-up will be five world premieres, one international premiere, 11 North American premieres, one U.S. premiere, seven East Coast premieres, and 12 Southeast premieres.

The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is presented by SHOWTIME, Merrill Lynch and Miami-Dade County. For more information, to view film trailers, or to purchase tickets or memberships, visit www.mglff.com.

Tickets range in price from $7 to $12 and may be purchased 24 hours a day online or by phone at 877-766-8156. For general information on MGLFF, call 305-751-6305.

Special Events associated with the MGLFF include:

Friday April 24th

OPENING NIGHT FILM + PARTY

7:30 p.m.

Film: Boulevard

Colony Theater

SOUTHEAST PREMIERE

10:00pm

Party: SKYDECK Miami
605 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Wednesday April 29th

10:00pm

CENTERPIECE PARTY

Kaskades Suites at Gale

300 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Friday May 1st

10:00pm

HIGH HEEL PARTY

The Gleason Room
Backstage at The Fillmore

1700 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Saturday May 2nd

10:00pm

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY

Siena Tavern

404 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sunday May 3rd

11:00am – 1:30pm

ANNUAL AWARDS BRUNCH

Biltmore Brunch

1210 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134

What better way to wind up MGLFF than an elegant champagne brunch at the iconic Biltmore Hotel. During the brunch, Awards will be presented for:

• Best Full Length Feature: Jury Selection
• Best Documentary: Jury Selection
• Best Short: Jury Selection
• Full Length Feature: Audience Favorite Selection
• Documentary: Audience Favorite Selection
• Short: Audience Favorite Selection

Take a look at the #RAmag featured stills from the films as you can get a glimpse into what you can expect.