ImageOut is pleased to announce the first four feature films in the lineup of our 2023 Fall Film Festival, which runs October 5-15!

The Indigo Girls jukebox musical GLITTER & DOOM lights up Opening Night; get whisked into a rainbow-drenched dimension with the wild and animated UNICORN BOY; unravel the mystery at a Japanese elementary school in the Cannes-award-winning MONSTER on Closing Night; and examine the role movies play in self-discovery and cultural representation through the documentary CHASING CHASING AMY.

We cannot wait to see you back at the movies in October to celebrate our 31st annual Fall Film Festival!

“Early Bird” sales of our Fall 2023 Full Festival Passes run through September 20. Festival passes provide the greatest value to avid festival-goers and allow fast, easy access to all festival film screenings and special events. Buy early and save even more! “Early Bird” Festival Passes are $200.00 (plus processing fee). For more information and to purchase now, go to ImageOut’s 2023 Fall Festival website at https://imageoutfall2023.eventive.org/passes/buy.

Note: After you purchase a Full Festival Pass, you will still need to reserve your free ticket to each special event, such as the Kickoff Party and Closing Party, as they become available, in order to guarantee your spot.

ImageOut Members: You qualify for additional festival pass discounts or free full festival passes, depending upon membership level. Please wait to purchase your pass(es) and be on the lookout for an email containing details soon!

There will be 4 In-Person Ticket & Pass Sale opportunities prior to festival screenings:

1) Thursday, September 21: Fall Open House, 6:00-8:00pm, Village Gate Square Atrium

2) Saturday, September 23: Sales Pop-Up, 1:00-4:00pm, ImageOut Office

3) Tuesday, September 26: Sales Pop-Up, 4:00-7:00pm, ImageOut Office

4) Thursday, October 5: Kickoff Party, 5:30-8:00pm, Location TBA

Available at these in-person events:

- Purchase single admission screening tickets or full festival passes.

- Complete a new/renewal 2023 annual ImageOut membership enrollment.

- Pick up a copy of the Fall Festival Guide.

Sep 18: To Wong Foo Screening at Rochester Fringe Festival

Join us for an ImageOut Extra Special Pedestrian Drive-In Screening of TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR (1995), presented in partnership with Rochester Fringe Festival, on the evening of Monday, September 18 at One Fringe Place (100 W. Chestnut St. Rochester, NY 14604). 7:45pm showtime. Free. 13+.

About the Film: “See the first Hollywood studio movie to put drag queens front and center—where they have always belonged! In this hilarious and heartfelt comedy, three New York City drag queens (Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo) hit the road to Hollywood to compete in a beauty pageant…only to wind up stranded when their Cadillac breaks down on the outskirts of a small Midwestern town. They initially stick out in all the wrong ways, but soon the queens are teaching the residents a thing or two about guts, glitz, and glamor.”

About Pedestrian Drive-In: “2023: The Indefatigable Human Spirit - Enjoy movies outdoors at One Fringe Place! Grab a drink, a snack from a food truck, and experience a one-of-a-kind film event: outdoor movies on the big screen with personalized audio via our Silent Disco headphones. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please note: headphone use with deposit of your license/ID (to be returned upon exit).”

More Information: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar

Content Note: While our understanding of gender expression has evolved considerably since 1995, “To Wong Foo” holds up as a warm-hearted and inclusive crowd-pleaser about the importance of camaraderie, empowerment, and owning your truth.

Join ImageOut on the evening of Thursday, September 21, 6:00-8:00pm, for our Fall Open House in the Village Gate Square Atrium (274 N. Goodman St.). The event will include: hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats, a cash bar, music, the full Fall Film Festival lineup and Festival Guide, membership enrollment, merchandise sales, full festival pass and single admission ticket sales, volunteer signup opportunities, and more! Limited capacity. Pre-registration requested. Free. Donations welcome. 18+.

Memberships are the lifeblood of a small, local non-profit. We rely heavily upon the support of our members to sustain our community programming and events throughout the year. Please help us to continue our mission of celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ arts and culture in Rochester and Monroe County, NY by purchasing a new or renewal 2023 annual membership today! We’d love to have you join our ImageOut family! Thank you for your support!

Questions? Email [email protected].

In conjunction with Michael's Lifetime Achievement Award last fall, we created The Michael Gamilla Fund to provide underwriting support for our film festival. We're certain that he would want to see LGBTQ+ film continue to thrive in our community, and this is a great way to ensure that.

Those interested can contribute to the Fund in honor of Michael’s legacy and in memory of our beloved dear friend. Checks can be mailed to our office at 274 N. Goodman St., Ste. A203 Rochester, NY 14607. They should be made payable to “ImageOut” with “Michael Gamilla Fund” in the memo line. Online donations can also be made via credit, debit or EFT.

ImageOut: The Rochester Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival, Inc. is a tax exempt, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Our mission is to promote awareness, foster dialogue, and build community by showcasing LGBTQ+ arts and culture through films and other creative works in the greater Rochester, New York area. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.