Culture

Hundreds turn out for Queer Film Festival opening

"We have maintained our triple-A rating in fabulousness": Johnstone

By Xtra Staff • August 11, 2011 8:00 pm EDT

The 23rd edition of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival got off to an energetic start at the opening gala on Aug 11. Xtra videographer Angelina Cantada was on hand to capture the infectious buzz.

Video production Natasha Barsotti, camera and editing Angelina Cantada

More From This Contributor

On occasion, the number of editors and other staff who contribute to a story gets a little unwieldy to give a byline to everyone. That’s when we use “Xtra Staff” in place of the usual contributor info. If you would like more information on who contributed to a particular story, please contact us here.

Read More About:
TV & Film, Culture, News, Vancouver, Arts

Keep Reading

Stars
Consumed

Halsey’s ‘Badlands’ soundtracked the rise and fall of my oldest friendship

The pop star’s first album let us escape from the suburbs. After a falling out, it brought us back together
Nini Coco with an up arrow behind her; Darlene Mitchell with a down arrow behind her
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 8 power ranking: Papal defiance

One of the most blatant robberies in recent memory happens in the Snatch Game of Love Island
Discord Addams
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 8 recap: I came here for Snatch

A “Love Island” take on Snatch Game of Love freshens up the game, and gets great results
Myki Meeks with an up arrow behind her; Juicy Love Dion with a down arrow behind her
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 7 power ranking: Revenge of the Meeks

Frontrunners suddenly find themselves in jeopardy, while an underdog scores her first win