by GREG KING Filmmaker Justin Kelly is a guest of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. He has two films screening in the festival – the true life story I Am Michael, which was chosen to open the festival, and King Cobra, a true story of murder set against the backdrop of the gay porn industry, which has been described as “the Boogie Nights of gay porn.” Greg speaks to Justin about what appealed to him about these …
MELBOURNE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL 2017 – interview with festival director Spiro Economopoulos
by GREG KING One of the highlights of our crowded film festival calendar is the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. This year the festival screens at ACMI from March 16-March 27. The opening night film is Justin Kelly’s I Am Michael, starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto. Also screening is Kelly’s second feature King Cobra, which has been described as the Boogie Nights of gay porn. Kelly will be a guest of the …
MELBOURNE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL 2017 REVIEWS
Now in its 27th year, the Melbourne Queer Film Festival has presented the best of queer cinema from Australia and around the world. The festival has continued to evolve, and this year the organisers present their largest and most diverse program yet, offering a mix of genres, documentaries and short film packages. The opening night film is I Am Michael, starring James Franco, and is based on the controversial life …
