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SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS RETURNS

AS PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR

5TH ANNUAL MIAMI GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

 

The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF) is pleased to announce that Southern Wine & Spirits of South Florida will return as Presenting Sponsor for its Fifth Annual edition, to be held April 25 - May 4, 2003 in the historic South Beach district. "In just a few short years MGLFF has become one of the premiere festivals on the gay & lesbian film circuit, both nationally and internationally," commented Lee Schrager, Director of Special Events and Media Relations for SWS. "We are proud to be a part of this exciting event which brings so much to the GLBT community of South Florida." SWS presented the Fourth Annual MGLFF last spring, and their sponsorship was an integral part of the overwhelming success of last year's event.

"Southern Wine & Spirits of South Florida's support of the gay and lesbian community events in the Miami area has been amazing," commented MGLFF Executive Director Phillip Matthews. "Lee Schrager has been a true friend of the Festival and his support has been unwavering."

MORE FESTIVAL NEWS

DEADLINE FOR ANNUAL IMAGE COMPETITION IS DEC. 16TH

Reminder that MGLFF's competition for the official Image of the Fifth Annual festival closes Monday, Dec. 16th at 5 p.m. All artists are welcome to submit - click on Submission guidelines for details.
 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS LEVELS REVIEWED & SET FOR 5TH SEASON

Keep an eye out for MGLFF's annual Membership Brochure, which is being mailed this week. Tickets for the annual Festival go on sale to Members only on March 17th - just over 3 short months away - join or renew your Membership today and be on board early so that you can maximize the benefits of belonging - free members screenings, discounts on special events leading up to the Festival, advance mailing of the Ticket Brochure (to members ONLY) and advance purchase rights! The Membership Committee of the Board of Directors has reviewed Benefits for each level of Membership and is happy to announce the following NEW changes and benefits for the 2002-2003 season:

- NEW $25 Student Memberships - all the benefits of the Member level for full-time students up to the age of 25 (proof of current affiliation required)

- Supporter ($150 Level) - now receives 6 complimentary tickets to films during the annual Festival (excluding Opening, Centerpiece, Closing films) - an increase from the old 4 complimentary tickets!

- Donor ($300 Level) - now receive PURPLE LINE PRIORITY SEATING entrance - an upgrade from their old place in the RED LINE (2nd-tiered) priority entrance

- Patron ($600 Level) - now receives 2 complimentary tickets to the Closing Night Film AND the following Awards Party instead of Centerpiece Film tickets - a $10 value bonus

 

- Levels Higher Than $600 - old Benefactor & Honorary Board members are now invited to become Charter Members of the new MGLFF 5th Anniversary Producer's Circle - contact Phil Matthews at pmatthews@miamigaylesbianfilm.com or 305-534-9924 for more details.

Review the complete list of options of membership in MGLFF and associated benefits - click here

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW 2002-2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Aller (ex-officio), Director of Tourism, City of Miami Beach

Glenda (Rusty) Belote, (Secretary, Executive Committee), Associate Dean & Director of Academic Advising, Florida International University

Barbara Davis, executive manager

Mary Dobrow, TV/film producer

Diane Dolcourt, (Chairperson, Fundraising Committee), retired educator & real estate agent

Jose Garcia, Assistant Director for Administration of the Miami Art Museum

MarkyG, (Chairperson, Marketing Committee), creator of "Issues Over The Rainbow" all-gay radio talk show on PARTY 93.1 FM

Fran Levey (Co-Chair), producer/fundraiser for media projects

Phillip Matthews (ex-officio), Executive Director, MGLFF

Mike Perez (Co-Chair), a Miami native and local business co-owner

Vince Pravata, owner of two businesses in the fields of interior design and wholesale Asian antique import

Amy Rolnick, (Chairperson, Membership Committee), Manager of the Miami-Dade Public Library System's Northeast Library

Become a member of the 5th annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival via clicking on our totally secured server link! You will be sent an email acknowledgement within 48 hours of joining.

GIVE THE GIFT OF MGLFF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Buy a membership for a friend or loved one - contact the office with your order and we will send you a certificate of Membership to put under the tree or in a stocking. Or, buy gift certificates in any denomination, redeemable for Tickets at the 5th annual Festival next April 25 - May 4, 2003.

If you are a gay or bi-male between the ages of 18 and 29, join Quest, a social group of your contemporaries, and see "Blue" by Charles Randolph-Wright at the Coconut Grove Playhouse on December 11, 2002 7PM for only $5! Contact Alex Prado at 305-532-1033 or alexp@sobeaids.org for more info.