The Alabama Moving Image Association, best known for the nationally recognized Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, is proud to present the third annual Birmingham SHOUT Gay + Lesbian Film Festival. Since its creation, this festival has recognized the growing gay and lesbian communities in the Magic City as well as the increasing demand for alternative/independent films in our area. The festival showcases narrative films, documentaries and shorts by new and established artists, and offers filmgoers the rare opportunity to connect to topics of interest to the LGBT communities, as well as to interact with attending filmmakers.
The past two years have proven that the LGBT communities in Birmingham are hungry for more events that reflect who they are and where their passions lie. Our inaugural opening night film, small town gay bar, was shown to a packed theatre and this electric energy continued the rest of the weekend. In 2007, we kick-started the year’s festivities by hosting Margaret Cho for a fundraising concert performance. We also increased the festival by one day, had a phenomenal film lineup, and gave Birmingham a very special weekend treat. Alan Cumming, one of the most talented actors of our time, joined us on Saturday night to present his film, Suffering Man’s Charity. He was also honored with the first ever Beacon Award for increasing the visibility of LGBT characters and issues in popular media.
"I was honored to be a part of Birmingham SHOUT. Birmingham is lucky to have such a vibrant and exciting festival."- Alan Cumming
In order to restructure our fundraising efforts (and ensure that Birmingham SHOUT remains an annual event for years to come!) we've scaled back this year's festival to Saturday only so that we can bring you the very best in new LGBT cinema.
To check out the 2007 winners, click here.
Interested in volunteering for SHOUT 2008? Click here!
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