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One guy said gay sex was like having sex with a goat, another spent the majority of the interview outlining what he called ‘the different levels of heaven.’ But we ultimately found a group of 10 amazing gay and straight individuals who really fulfilled our vision for this project.”. Being gay and having gay friends, I hear a lot about 2 kinds of dealings with straight guys. The first is youthful experimentation, before the participants are fully aware or comfortable with their sexual orientation. Again, I know nothing of the sort, and always considered straight guys to be completely unattainable.

Talk then turns to gay bashing and how those who engage in bullying, and more violent acts, find justification in their acts. The Reporters Inc. is looking to re-make its original Emmy-winning project into a new documentary or series for a new generation. Growing up is a demanding and challenging task for every adolescent. One important aspect of maturing is forming one's sexual identity. All children explore and experiment sexually as part of normal development.

In , Jim Hubbard and Sarah Schulman co-founded the New York Lesbian and Gay Experimental Film Festival (later MIX NYC) to showcase LGBTQ experimental cinema absent in mainstream venues. Unread post by adamthatcher65 » Sun Aug 23, am. Unread post by Sam W » Sun Aug 23, pm. Information on this site is provided for educational purposes.

But Poole is surely best known as a maverick and icon for his work in gay cinema, specifically pornography. Films like ’s Boys in the Sand and the following year’s Bijou are considered. Our festival offers a platform for filmmakers, artists, and creators to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and participate in meaningful cultural dialogue. The festival soon became a major queer cultural event, premiering groundbreaking films by Su Friedrich, Todd Haynes, and others, and championing Black gay and trans representation. MIX prioritized artist fees, inclusive access, and diverse programming, earning global influence while Hubbard preserved essential AIDS-era films for future generations.

Experiment: Gay and Straight was a logical follow-up. This time around, five homosexual and five heterosexual Chicagoans took up residence for a week together; the resulting debates, drama, bonding, and resolution proved to be as compelling and intriguing as the original Experiment. In , when I was first deciding that I actually could become a filmmaker, experimental filmmakers provided the only role models available for being an openly gay filmmaker. In fact, it seemed that gay filmmakers formed the very foundation of experimental filmmaking, at least in the United States. To my mind, the most prominent gay filmmaker at the time was Kenneth Anger.

June BY MARK SAXENMEYER Twenty years ago this month, the documentary I produced, directed and hosted, Experiment: Gay and Straight (EGS), was broadcast on Chicago television, followed by nearly two dozen film festival screenings around the globe–from San Francisco to Montreal, Belgium to South Africa. The project, designed to foster a better understanding between gay and straight. The dating scene can be tricky for gay men who are single. There are times when guys smile at me and I have no idea what it means. It's especially confusing when they touch me or put their hands on my shoulders.

Could it be possible to mention the words "reality TV" and "meaningful dialogue" in the same sentence? "The Experiment: Gay and Straight". .

Poole and Fisk had also made some playful experimental movies in their apartment, featuring the two of them cooking Julia Child recipes, filmed in stop-motion. .