Xtra.ca at Winnipeg’s Reel Pride Film Fest

Our videographer checks out this year's event

By Aaron Floresco • October 14, 2009 8:00 pm EDT

Winnipeg’s Reel Pride Film Festival is one of the longest-running queer film fests in Canada. This year’s event runs Oct 13 to 17 — see Reelpride.org for more info. Videographer Aaron Floresco caught up with organizer Les Klassen and director Ron Oliver to get the scoop on this year’s event. Check out his report below:

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