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DAY 1
 

OUTFEST 2012 OPENS TONIGHT!
OUTFEST OPENING NIGHT GALA
This is it! Outfest 2012 officially kicks off tonight. 30 years in the making, tonight's Opening Night Gala promises to be the biggest yet. There's still time to join the party. Tickets are available at the door.

Don't miss Ricki Lake presenting the Pope of Filth, John Waters, with the Outfest Achievement Award followed by VITO. A new film by director Jeffrey Schwarz, VITO shines a light on Vito Russo, whose tireless efforts in the 1980s, co-founded ACT UP and GLAAD, defined activism for our community.  After the film our parking lot party!  We're serving up music, hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, celebrities and so much 30th birthday fun!

WHERE: Orpheum Theatre
WHEN: 8:00pm
TICKETS: $60.00 at the door.
JUST ADDED - YOSSI
YOSSIIn this sequel to Eytan Fox's international hit YOSSI AND JAGGER, Dr. Yossi Hoffman has become a valued and dedicated cardiologist. He lives alone, unable to break through the walls and defenses built around him since the death of his lover. His daily routine is shaken up when he meets Tom, a handsome, self-confident, openly gay man, who represents a new world, different from the one that shaped Yossi. Click for info.
 

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When: Sunday, July 22 at 3:00pm

Where: DGA 1 

Tickets: $13.00, click to purchase online.  

FRIDAY'S LINE UP
LOOKING FOR?
LOOKING FOR? 
Want to see some amazing shorts? From romantic quests across the Earth to unexpected encounters in the bathroom, they search for one thing and find another, which is usually closer to what they really need.

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When: Friday, July 13 at 7:00pm

Where: DGA 1 

Tickets: $13.00, click to purchase online.

Post-Screening Reception: DGA ATRIUM
After-Party:THE EAGLE  
I WANT YOUR LOVEI WANT YOUR LOVE 
Being hailed by critics as the WEEKEND of 2012, this funny, explicit drama featuring lots of real sex and throbbing indie dance music, a young gay artist tries to reconnect with his ex-boyfriend on the eve of his departure from San Francisco.

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When: Friday, July 13 at 9:45pm

Where: DGA 1   

Tickets: $13.00. RUSH ONLY.

Pre-Screening Reception: DGA ATRIUM

After-Party: HYPE @ THE FACTORY AND ULTRA SUEDE.

FACING MIRRORSFACING MIRRORS 
Two strangers form an unlikely bond in this powerful and controversial new Iranian drama. Rana drives a cab to pay off her imprisoned husband's debt. One day, she picks up the wealthy and rebellious Edi, who is transgender and attempting to escape to Germany for surgery.

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When: Friday, July 13 at 8:00pm

Where: DGA 2 

Tickets: $13.00. RUSH ONLY.

#WEFOUNDLOVE#WEFOUNDLOVE 
Obsession and desire take center stage in this extraordinary program where an all-nighter, a complicated living situation make things tricky for the ladies - and for good measure we've thrown a savage little curve ball into the mix.

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When: Friday, July 13 at 7:00pm

Where: Harmony Gold 

Tickets: $13.00, click to purchase online.

MY BEST DAYMY BEST DAY
Want to see some amazing shorts? From romantic quests across the Earth to unexpected encounters in the bathroom, they search for one thing and find another, which is usually closer to what they really need.
Click for info & trailer.

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When: Friday, July 13 at 9:00pm

Where: Harmony Gold 

Tickets: $13.00, click to purchase online.

BRUCE LABRUCE SHORTSBRUCE LABRUCE SHORTS
Visionary underground director, artist and queercore initiator Bruce LaBruce delves into new frontiers of queerness in this group of compelling dark comedic shorts.
Click for info.

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When: Friday, July 13 at 7:30pm

Where: REDCAT     

Tickets: $13.00, click to purchase online

SHE MALE SNAILS SHE MALE SNAILS
The artistically adventurous and people of all genders and sexualities will appreciate this stunning film. SHE MALE SNAILS tells the story of a "Boy Hag" who finds himself caught between two genders and creates a third in order to survive.

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When: Friday, July 13 at 9:30pm

Where: REDCAT     

Tickets: $13.00, click to purchase online

ONLINE AUCTION LAUNCHES
OUTFEST AUCTION


The Outfest 2012 online auction launches tomorrow, July 13! The auction will feature trips to New York, Wine Country, London and Prague! You'll find great deals in fashion, electronics, and more!  
Visit www.outfest.org/auction
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