For the second year in a row, GLAAD is joining Frameline and NewFest, two major LGBTQ+ film festivals, to host the “Cheers, Queers” celebration at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival.
The “Cheers, Queers” event is happening on Friday, Jan. 24 and will feature conversation and party including a “Trans Stories and Storytelling” panel with director Zackary Drucker (“April & Amanda”) and actor Aud Mason-Hyde (“Jimpa”) and a “Raising Our Voices” segment. The event is in partnership with Acura and co-host IMDbPro.
“It’s more vital than ever to carve out intentional spaces where queer cinema and creators can be celebrated at Sundance Film Festival,” say Frameline, GLAAD, and NewFest in a joint statement. “This event is not just a celebration but a reminder of the transformative power of LGBTQ storytelling to foster connection, inspire change, and elevate the diversity and complexity of our community. Our organizations are proud to unite for the second year in a row in Park City for an afternoon that uplifts queer voices and honors the incredible talent driving these stories forward.”
This year’s Sundance Film Festival runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 in Park City.
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Manila International Film Festival Postpones Its Second Edition due to Wildfires
The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) has postponed its second edition, scheduled from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, to a later date this year that will be announced.
MIFF was going to show entries plus special screening films at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and hold a closing night awards gala at the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
Omen Ortiz, MIFF chairman and co-founder, said in a statement, “Because of the catastrophic wildfires that are heavily affecting Southern California, we at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) are postponing our second 2025 edition, originally scheduled from January 30 to February 2, to a later date to be announced.” Ortiz continued, “We are devastated by the tremendous impact of the wildfires on many people, including the Filipino community. At this time, as we pray for the people experiencing trauma and loss, we ask all to continue supporting the fire relief efforts. We look forward to announcing the new dates of this year’s MIFF where we plan to honor the frontline workers and volunteers, including the Filipino first responders, who are heroically battling the wildfires.”