In 1995, Capitol Hill’s Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival was born. In 2016, it chose a new identity.
Come October, the 21st year of the festival from 12th Ave Arts headquartered Three Dollar Bill Cinema will come under a new name — TWIST: Seattle Queer Film Festival.
“We’re just bringing a new name and fresh attitude to our steadfast community event,” executive director Jason Plourde said in a statement on the new name. “Our fans can still expect the spectacular films, great parties, and creative programs we’ve produced all along.”
After “a survey that garnered hundreds of responses” and “numerous meetings with staff, board, and stakeholders,” Three Dollar chose the new festival brand for its “film connotations,” and because it evokes “a festive, social, and celebratory spirit,” and “something unique and off-center, an unexpected surprise to be discovered and revealed, beyond the usual norms and conventions.”
The 2016 festival returns October 13th through 23rd. You can learn more at threedollarbillcinema.org.
I was a floor staff at the Harvard Exit for the first year of the festival when Jason was just an “intern”. Just want give a shout out to Jason for all of his hard work with the festival over the years. It will always be the SLAG Fest for me though.
I like it! I appreciate the change that reflects our evolving queer culture.