The Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Florida’s longest-running LGBTQ film festival, is promising something for everyone in its 33rd year.
The organization will present its vast selection of films Oct. 7-16. Screenings will be held in Tampa and St. Petersburg, with virtual offerings available statewide. Read Watermark’s in-depth coverage about this year’s festival here and view the full schedule below.
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
OPENING NIGHT FILM: “MAMA BEARS”
Tampa Theatre | 7:30 p.m. An intimate exploration of conservative, Christian mothers who have become fierce advocates for LGBTQ+ people. Streaming statewide Oct. 9-12.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
“THANKS TO HER”
Tampa Theatre | 2:30 p.m. A closeted high school senior embarks on a journey of self discovery when she is forced into community service at a nursing home with a homoromantic classmate. Streaming statewide Oct. 9-12.
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS PROGRAM
Tampa Theatre | 4:45 p.m. A series of six documentary shorts. They include “Black Beauty,” “Blind Angels,” “Holding Moses,” “Isolation,” “My Abortion Saved My Life” and “Trans_CCS.” Streaming statewide Oct. 9-16.
“ALL MAN: THE INTERNATIONAL MALE STORY”
Tampa Theatre | 7 p.m. A small-town dreamer with a big idea leads an unlikely band of outsiders to create the International Male catalog. Streaming statewide Oct. 9-12.
WOMEN’S SPOTLIGHT FILM: “YOUTOPIA”
Postcard Inn on the Beach | 7 p.m. When Scout Durwood’s girlfriend dumps her, she determines that from now on if something doesn’t feel 100% authentic, she’s not doing it! Precedes Ladies’ Spotlight Party at 9 p.m. Streaming statewide Oct. 9-12.
“LONESOME”
Tampa Theatre | 9:15 p.m. Fleeing a mysterious drama in his hometown, a country boy nearly loses himself in the easy sex and pervasive loneliness of the big city. In-person screening only.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9 – WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12
“FRAMING AGNES”
TIGLFF Online. After discovering case files from a 1950s gender clinic, a trans cast turns a talk show inside out to confront the legacy of a young trans woman. Streaming statewide only.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9 – SUN., OCT. 16
STREAMING SELECTIONS
TIGLFF Online Most in-person screenings will stream statewide. See film descriptions for specific dates.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9
NARRATIVE SHORTS PROGRAM
Tampa Theatre | 2:30 p.m. A series of nine narrative shorts. They include “All The Awards I Never Gave You,” “Aura,” “Blown Up,” “Ezra,” “Kiss Me,” “Lie Next To Me,” “Picture Yourself,” “River Fork” and “Valentine.” Streaming statewide Oct. 9-16.
“THE SIXTH REEL”
Tampa Theatre | 4:45 p.m. When the death of a close friend unearths the long-lost reel of a classic film, Jimmy and his cohorts concoct underhanded schemes. Streaming statewide Oct. 9-12.
“WAKING UP DEAD”
Tampa Theatre | 7 p.m. Gorgeous, hard-partying Danny Maldonado was once about to conquer Hollywood. But at 35, his acting career has flatlined. Streaming statewide Oct. 9-12.
MONDAY, OCT. 10
“PAT ROCCO DARED”
Green Light Cinema | 7 p.m. In this colorful trip back in time, filmmaker and activist Pat Rocco shares his incredible life story. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
TUESDAY, OCT. 11
“NO STRAIGHT LINES: THE RISE OF QUEER COMICS”
Green Light Cinema | 7 p.m. This film chronicles the journeys of five scrappy queer artists. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12
“JIMMY IN SAIGON”
Green Light Cinema | 7 p.m. This documentary explores the mysterious death of Peter McDowell’s eldest brother, James, who died at 24 in Saigon. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13
CENTERPIECE FILM: “KEEP THE CAMERAS ROLLING: THE PEDRO ZAMORA WAY”
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts & Green Light Cinema | 7 p.m. The story of Pedro Zamora, the charming young activist who transformed the face of AIDS in America by allowing MTV’s “The Real World” to chronicle his joy, influence and journey. FMoPA screening precedes Centerpiece Reception in Tampa. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
“CHRISSY JUDY”
AMC Sundial 12 | 7 p.m. When his best friend and creative partner suddenly couples off and moves away, a New York drag queen must reinvent himself. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
“IT IS IN US ALL”
AMC Sundial 12 | 9:15 p.m. A Londoner returns to his ancestral homeland of Donegal. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
“JEANNETTE”
AMC Sundial 12 | 2:30 p.m. The film begins in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub massacre and follows Jeannette as she finds support and healing through community. In-person screening only.
CLOSING NIGHT FILM: “PETIT MAL”
AMC Sundial 12 | 7 p.m. Three charismatic women living in an intimate, passionate partnership learn to navigate a shift in their dynamic. Streaming statewide Oct. 16.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16
“THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN”
AMC Sundial 12 | 2:30 p.m. Five years ago, best friends Casey and Robin parted ways. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
“UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS”
AMC Sundial 12 | 4:45 p.m. | 100 Mins. A curmudgeonly gay dwarf and his unstable, alien-obsessed neighbor are thrown together on an impossible road trip. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
“A RUN FOR MORE”
AMC Sundial 12 | 9:15 p.m. Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe goes on a personal journey and questions her relationship to her community. Streaming statewide Oct. 13-16.
TIGLFF 33 is Oct. 7-16. In-person screenings will be held at Tampa Theatre, located at 711 N. Franklin St. in Tampa; Green Light Cinema at 221 2nd Ave. in St. Petersburg and AMC Sundial 12 at 151 2nd Ave. N. in St. Petersburg.
Special event screenings and receptions will be held at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts at 400 N. Ashley Dr. Cube 200 in Tampa and Postcard Inn at 6300 Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete Beach. Virtual screenings will be held via TIGLFF Online at TIGLFF.Eventive.org. Learn more and purchase tickets or passes at TIGLFF.com.
