25th Annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival opening weekend

25th Annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival opening weekend

The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary in a big way Oct. 3-5 with a welcome by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn Oct. 3, a live performance by legendary filmmaker John Waters and comedian Del Shores on Oct 4, and a panel discussion on LGBT history Oct. 5. The free opening night screening of Blackbird almost filled the historic Tampa Theatre to capacity and director Patrik-Ian Polk and star Julian Walker fielded questions after the screening.

Photography by Nick Cardello.

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