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The Agony and Ecstasy: Sports & Films with an LGBT Arm Twist
Published Author and Filmmaker Added to Cruise Lineup
It’s hard to find females in leading roles as athletes, coaches and owners in sports film story lines. With an abundance of male-focused stories, Hollywood continues to reinforce the association of athleticism with masculinity. Viridiana Lieberman will be joining a panel discussion entitled, “The Agony and Ecstasy: Sports & Films with an LGBT Arm Twist”on Pride of the Ocean’s sports themed Western Caribbean cruise, from March 14-21, 2015. The panel discussion will be moderated by Cheryl Furjanic, director of the recently released documentary film, “Back on Board: The Greg Louganis Story“.
Cheryl Furjanic with John Scagliotti and Greg Louganis on Pride of the Ocean in 2013
In her 2014 book, “Sports Heroines on Film: A Critical Study of Cinematic Women Athletes, Coaches and Owners” Viridiana Lieberman, a former Pride of the Ocean filmmaker, discusses sports film heroines, beginning with National Velvet (1944) and ending with Secretariat (2010). Her book addresses the question of whether these story lines do or do not empower women as characters and role models, while offering alternative cinematic choices that reflect the true and ever-growing history of women in sports.
Viridiana Lieberman speaking on Pride of the Ocean in 2013
There are only 5 days remaining to join Cheryl and Viridiana in the Western Caribbean with ports of call in Miami, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, and Cozumel. Online reservations will close on December 15, 2014. Click here or on the button below to see available options.
Saving Our History
with “Brother Outsider”
Co-director Bennett Singer will lead a seminar on the importance of finding, saving, and incorporating archival material into film and film archives, using the making of the film he co-directed with Nancy Kates, “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin” as a real-world example of saving African American LGBT history. The seminar will appropriately be taking place on Pride of the Ocean’s, “Selma, Seneca Falls and Stonewall: Films That Made a Difference” cruise June 1-8, 2014 from New York to Bermuda, “Brother Outsider” being a film that made and continues to make a difference.
Long before Martin Luther King, Jr. became a national figure, Bayard Rustin routinely put his body and his life on the line as a crusader for racial justice. He was openly gay during the fiercely homophobic era of the 40s and 50s; as a result, he was frequently shunned by the very civil rights movement he helped create.
Though he had to overcome the stereotypes associated with being an illegitimate son, an African American, a gay man and a one-time member of the Communist Party, Rustin the ultimate outsider eventually became a public figure and respected political insider. He not only shaped civil rights movement strategy as a longtime advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr., but was known and respected by numerous U.S. Presidents and foreign leaders.
Your joining this cruise helps support filmmakers maintain their work by creating works that save LGBT history, including the precious archival materials that make up our LGBT African American experience. Click here to book your cabin on Pride of the Ocean.
Pride of the Ocean Doubles in Size for 2013
The fourth Pride of the Ocean LGBT Film Festival sails for Glacier Bay, Alaska, in August with over twice as many passengers as the preceding third cruise. On board the Norwegian Pearl luxury cruise ship, the film festival will host groundbreaking film screenings, seminars, workshops and a wide variety of filmmakers and special guests.
Only a Few Cabins Remain on the only LGBT Film Festival at Sea
Only a Few Cabins Remain on the only LGBT Film Festival at SeaAnticipating the leap in size this year, Program Director John Scagliotti and Cruise Director Jim Pollin planned for more cabins to be available for the expanding audience of 2013.
“Our cruise has leaped in size every year,” states Pollin, “and this year we knew we would see another burst of interest for our first West Coast departure.”
“We are delighted that our growth even surpassed our expectations.”
As the passenger list expanded, Pollin ensured the group had the space they needed. “Interest has been so high, the railroad car reserved for the group shore excursion in Skagway on the White Pass Railroad sold out. We quickly added another car, and that (more…)
Post-Supreme Court decision on Gay Marriage Discussion On Pride of the Ocean
This very month the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments on the future of marriage equality for same-sex couples – an unprecedented step in the forward march of LGBT rights. Married couples and marriage activists from all states can take to the seas while exploring the outcomes with one of the most recognized figures in the fight – activist Michael Crawford of Freedom to Marry, the Washington DC-based nonprofit leading the national campaign.
Michael Crawford, from Freedom to Marry
leads the discussion
By the time you set sail with us up the Pacific Northwest’s Inside Passage to Glacier Bay, watching our array of ground-breaking films, we will already know the Supreme Court’s conclusions. Decisions are due in June on the vital challenges both to California’s Proposition 8, banning same-sex marriage in that state, and to the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, prohibiting the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage under federal laws.
Your Pride of the Ocean film festival will examine the outcomes of this historic event, through the lens of our artistic medium, by hosting a screening of the multiple award-winning film “I DO†followed by a special discussion led by Crawford.
“I DO†presents the story of a British (more…)
Logo and ITVS join Pride of the Ocean
Christopher Willey, Head of East Coast Development and Production for Logo Television, has overseen projects including “The A-Listâ€, “NewNowNext Awardsâ€, “NewNowNext Vote Hosted by Wanda Sykes”, “Be Good Johnny Weirâ€, “Scandaliciousâ€, “The Big Gay Sketch Show†and “Jeffery & Cole Casserole.â€
James Sommers, Senior Vice President of Content for The Independent Television Service (ITVS), oversees the Content Strategy Team, also known as the “greenlight†team, which finalizes (more…)
Today on Pride of the Ocean | Friday June 15
Friday was our final day in Bermuda, and although it was raining, we still had a great day!
We began with our morning screening of SHELTER, presented by producer JD Disalvatore, and followed with an impromptu screening of CineSLAM Film Slam Seminar participant Cheryl Furjanic’s documentary SYNC OR SWIM.
After our lunchtime break, we began again in Michael’s Lounge on board the Summit for our CineSLAM Film Slam Seminar/ Webisode panel discussion with Randall Jenson (50FAGGOTS), Sebastian La Cause (HUSTLING), and JC Calciano (STEAM ROOM STORIES). It was truly an exciting and educational discussion. Click the links above to see for yourself!
Finally, we closed the day with our second official group dinner, sponsored by The Advocate!
Our festival Cruise Director Jim Pollin (left) and festival Program Director John Scagliotti (right) at our second official group dinner, sponsored by The Advocate.
Today on Pride of the Ocean | Tuesday June 12
Today was our second full day on the ocean, and we are well underway. This morning we opened with the awkwardly hilarious short GAYBY by Jonathan Lisecki, and the powerful documentary WISH ME AWAY, starring Chely Wright.
In the late morning, Miriam Cutler, musical composer, held an enlightening seminar titled “Know the Score: What Film Music Brings to Storytelling”, followed by our second round of CineSLAM Film Slam Seminars.
Tomorrow morning we will arrive in Bermuda, and we will post pictures from the previous days’ events.
FROM THE GROUND UP | Panel on Pride of the Ocean 2012
Announcing our second Q-Me Con panel on Pride of the Ocean 2012,
FROM THE GROUND UP:
A RESOURCE-SHARING AND STRATEGY-BUILDING CONVERSATION ON HOW TO FIND FUNDS AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOUR FILM
“From grants & foundations, to private investors & “soft moneys,” join top industry members as they discuss what capital and other resources are out there for you and your project — and share tips on how you can go out there and get them!”
Tuesday, June 12th, 3:00PM
In the DECK 3 Conference Room.
Q-Me Con Panel Film Festival Directors, moderated by Jennifer Howd (far right), 2011
This panel will be moderated by Jennifer Howd (co-founder of Q-Me Con), featuring panelists:
Lesli Klainberg (managing director, Film Society Lincoln Center)
Cheryl Furjanic (filmmaker, SYNC OR SWIM)
Andrea Meyerson (filmmaker and founder of Women On A Roll)
Casper Andreas (director, GOING DOWN IN LA-LA LAND)
Kareem Mortimer (director, CHILDREN OF GOD)
JD Disalvatore (producer, SHELTER)
JC Calciano (director, eCUPID, webisode creator)
Films with a Cause! on Pride of the Ocean 2012
Nancy Johnson (right) and Susan Stryker (left) at screening of "Screaming Queens"
We’re pleased to announce that the Q-MeCon/CID panel for Films with a Cause will take place on Pride of the Ocean, Saturday, June 16, 2012 @ 11:15am – 1:15pm in the Deck 3 Conference Room.
The panel will be facilitated by Jennifer Howd, founder of Q-MeCon.
How do non-profits and NGO’s like PFLAG or Amnesty International use films and short web videos to spread their messages, build membership and conduct outreach for their mission? Are you looking for a way to get involved?… Join us for an in-depth conversation with leading change-makers to learn how YOU can make a difference through grassroots efforts to promote content for a cause.
The panelists are Nancy Johnson (PFLAG Oak Park, IL), Susi Walsh (Executive Director of the Center for Independent Documentary), Stu Maddux (director of GEN SILENT, to be screened on board), John Scagliotti (creator of IN THE LIFE, PBS), and Matt Paco (producer at IN THE LIFE and MTV WORKS).
Pride of the Ocean is pleased to be in collaboration with Q-MeCon for the third consecutive year.
Jennifer Howd, co-founder of Q-MeCon
The Queer Media and Entertainment Conference (Q-Me Con) creates events designed specifically for industry professionals working in, or looking to break into, LGBT content creation for the burgeoning queer TV, music, film and new digital media arenas. Q-Me Con features engaging seminars, tons of networking events and outrageous off-site parties designed specifically for queer industry professionals and content creators.
Q-Me Con was created by Punkmouse, a NYC-based queer-owned and operated media and entertainment group, founded in 2005 by industry veterans John Baez and Jennifer Howd.
Films with a Cause is one of two seminars Q-MeCon is presenting on board Pride of the Ocean. We will be announcing the other seminar with panelists in a few days.