Arts

Video: Vancouver Queer Film Festival opening

Check out our interviews with the event's organizers and film directors

By Angelina Cantada • August 13, 2010 8:00 pm EDT

Xtra videographer Angelina Cantada checked out the opening of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival — watch her video report below.

The festival runs Aug 12-22. For listings and more, check out queerfilmfestival.ca.

Read Xtra‘s coverage of film fest highlights:

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