SAN FRANCISCO—Bay Area adult retailer Good Vibrations has announced its Fifth Annual Independent Erotic Film Festival, which will feature five nights of screenings and parties culminating in the premiere of the 2010 International Independent Erotic Film Competition at the Castro Theatre on Sept. 23.
Indie film and drag queen star Peaches Christ and Good Vibes staff sexologist Dr. Carol Queen host the film competition. The night kicks off with a pre-party in the mezzanine where filmgoers can warm up with a celebration featuring live mariachis, margaritas, burlesque and giveaways.
On the main stage filmmakers from around the world compete for the audience choice award and $1,500.
“There are a million different film festivals out there, but IXFF gives filmmakers a chance to challenge mainstream media’s definition of ‘sexy,’ and gives filmgoers an opportunity to watch sexy, funny, arty shorts in the company of riotous drag queens at one of the most beautiful theaters in America. What could be more fun than that?” festival producer Camilla Lombard said.
The festivities kick off Sept. 18, with a party at the El Rio that features a clip show of adult fare from Good Vibes sister company, Good Releasing. These edgy indie films and performers were recently honored at the Feminist Porn Awards in Toronto. Following the clip show, San Francisco’s own queer burlesque troupe the Diamond Daggers will delight and entertain.
"People who send us films have a chance to really mate their own creative impulses with their erotic fascinations and social messages," Dr. Queen said. "The results are always interesting and frequently very sexy and moving indeed. These short films represent sexual cinema with the artistry and diversity put back in that so frequently is absent from both porn and mainstream movies."
Sponsors for IXFF include Liberator, LELO, Stockroom, Outlaw Leather, We-Vibe, Fun Factory, Kink.com, Sliquid, Alite, Center for Sex and Culture, Carnal Nation, San Francisco Bay Guardian, East Bay Express, Swirl Radio, Red Vic Theatre, Twin Peaks Tavern, Hot Cookie, Speakeasy Beer, Escape from NY Pizza, Eros, Leather Etc., Joe’s Barbershop, Arco del Cabo Tequila, Pancho Villa Taqueria and Sports Basement.
To view the full slate of events at the five-day IXFF, click here.
