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<p>There are a number of LGBTQ academics, social commentators, activists, and others who specialize in the theory, or developed a reputation for their analysis, of the notion of 'queerness'Their work often focuses on the examination of sexual identity and activity, the social context of this, its historical context, and the community itself.  In general, queer theory looks at gender roles, the relationship between sex and gender, the notions of gay and straight, and the full spectrum of gender identity and activity.</p>
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<p>Film and documentaries are an important medium for the LGBTQ community to tell its stories and document its history.  In addition to the mainstream international film festivals, there are a large number of LGBTQ-specific film festivals organized around the world to participate in this processIn both cases, there are LGBTQ individuals as founders, organizers, board members, Artistic Directors, Executive Directors, and more.</p>
  
<p>This field of study is relatively new in terms of nomenclature and organization, but there are historical individuals who laid informal foundations for today's collective group of thinkersToday, it is a diverse field of study that involves a lot of disparate ideas around the concepts of what is normal when it comes to sex, gender, and sexual activity[[Judith Butler]] and her academic associate and LGBTQ ally Eve Sedgewick are perhaps today's leading lights in the field.  </p>
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<p>Since the first gay film festival opened in San Francisco in 1977, queer film festivals have flourishedTheir content has diversified from the original classical films and often pornography, to activism and documentaryFilm festivals can serve as safe havens and celebratory occasions for the local LGBTQ community, and are often an important part of the education and stepping out process for many individualsA lot of today’s avante-garde directors and producers got their start in the LGBTQ film festival circuit.</p>
  
<p>Queer theorists move beyond the modern binary notion of homosexual and heterosexual and argue that sexuality exists on a continuum which reflects diversity of behaviour - and has so throughout historyTheir thinking impacts the study of literature, history, sociology, psychology, politics, and more.   We have identified LGBTQ Queer Theorists from Germany, Spain, New Zealand, the United States, Croatia, Argentina, Sweden, and Great Britain. To read their fascinating biographies [[Queer Theorists|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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<p>Film festivals also serve the purpose of archiving and maintaining LGBTQ cultural memoryMany videos and films of the past are carefully stored, restored, and often digitized to be available for future generations. </p>
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<p>We have identified LGBTQ individuals involved in film festivals around the world from Canada, South Africa, Norway, the Netherlands, China, the United States, Romania, Belgium, France, Israel, Great Britain, and Russia. To read their fascinating biographies [[LGBTQ Management of Film Festivals|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

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DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ MANAGEMENT OF FILM FESTIVALS

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Film and documentaries are an important medium for the LGBTQ community to tell its stories and document its history. In addition to the mainstream international film festivals, there are a large number of LGBTQ-specific film festivals organized around the world to participate in this process. In both cases, there are LGBTQ individuals as founders, organizers, board members, Artistic Directors, Executive Directors, and more.

Since the first gay film festival opened in San Francisco in 1977, queer film festivals have flourished. Their content has diversified from the original classical films and often pornography, to activism and documentary. Film festivals can serve as safe havens and celebratory occasions for the local LGBTQ community, and are often an important part of the education and stepping out process for many individuals. A lot of today’s avante-garde directors and producers got their start in the LGBTQ film festival circuit.

Film festivals also serve the purpose of archiving and maintaining LGBTQ cultural memory. Many videos and films of the past are carefully stored, restored, and often digitized to be available for future generations.

We have identified LGBTQ individuals involved in film festivals around the world from Canada, South Africa, Norway, the Netherlands, China, the United States, Romania, Belgium, France, Israel, Great Britain, and Russia. To read their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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