wild project presents
East Village Queer Film Festival 2021
Opening Night Short Films
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 7:00PM
The Wild Project
195 East 3rd St. (btwn Avenues A & B)
New York,
NY
10009
East 3rd Street Between Avenues A & B
F train to 2nd Ave 24 hour parking garage located on Essex (Ave A) just south of Houston
Wednesday, August 25, 7:00 PM,
Opening Night Short Film Presentation
LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA, Gary Jaffe & Katie Ennis, directors, Gary Jaffe, writer, U.S.
Summer, 1991. Before he leaves for his last year at summer camp, closeted teenager Daniel is nudged by his mother Rachel to share a moment and a glass of lemonade with his Uncle Ira, who is dying of complications from HIV/AIDS. Ira wants to talk about their shared identity together before time runs out, but Daniel may not be ready to take that step. Starring Emmy-nominee Wayne Wilcox ("Gilmore Girls," "Only Children"), Igby Rigney ("Blue Bloods") and Tony Award-winner Stephanie J. Block ("Rise," "Madam Secretary.")
PLACEBO HEART, Rodney Ferrer, director & writer, U.S.
A surreal NYC series dealing with loss and the obstacles of individual identity.
ROADKILL, Aliza Brugger, director & writer, U.S.
Tillie's lonely life as a roadkill removal worker is destabilized when Wanda, a lively stranger, comes to town.
THE TOUR, John Gigrich, director & writer, U.S.
While giving a video tour of her house, a young woman describes the most significant moments of her life.
COVID Safety protocols at wild project
Upon entry all audience members must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination & Photo ID.
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