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    Join us for an after AFTER party @TheClubCarBaltimore to bring OUT LOUD to an end.

    Let’s toast to LGBTQ+ changemakers on screen over drinks, dancing, and community vibes.

    Saturday, October 19th @ 11:00pm @TheClubCarBaltimore

    #OutLoud #TheClubCarBaltimore #QueerCinema #BlackPride #LGBTQFilms #Pride #QueerHistory #Filmmakers #BaltimoreFilm #BaltimoreEvents #BaltimoreCreatives #BaltimoreArts #ParkwayTheatre #SNFParkway #StationNorth
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    🌈🎬OUT LOUD is here! Up next, is Dominic Savage’s Close To You.

    Join us October 19 at 7:00p for this powerful screening.

    Sam (Elliot Page) is making a dreaded trip back to his hometown for the first time since transitioning. Filled with worry about how he’ll be received and the inevitable questions he’ll have to answer, Sam encounters high school friend Katherine (Hillary Baack) who is dealing with her own complicated life. Through Page’s impassioned performance, Sam finally confronts long-buried feelings, his relationship with his family, and a newfound love and confidence in himself.

    Genre: Drama, Romance
    Year: 2024
    Runtime: 99 minutes
    Language: English
    Production Country: Canada, United Kingdom, USA

    đŸŽŸïž Grab your tickets now! Link in bio.

    #OutLoud #CloseToYou # #QueerCinema #BlackPride #LGBTQFilms #Pride #QueerHistory #Filmmakers #BaltimoreFilm #BaltimoreEvents #BaltimoreCreatives #BaltimoreArts #ParkwayTheatre #SNFParkway #StationNorth
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    Join us at the SNF Parkway Lounge on Saturday, October at 6:00pm for happy hour following our screening of The Watermelon Woman (3:00pm) and our panel discussing “The Past, Present, & Future of On-screen LGBTQ+ Representation” hosted by the Pride Center of Maryland’s Tramour Wilson (5:00pm).

    #OutLoud #HappyHour #QueerCinema #LGBTQFilms #Pride #QueerHistory #Filmmakers #BaltimoreFilm #BaltimoreEvents #BaltimoreCreatives #BaltimoreArts #ParkwayTheatre #SNFParkway #StationNorth
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    In celebration of Baltimore Black Pride (@BaltimoreBlaqPride), get ready for a fascinating discussion on the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation on the big screen! The Pride Center of Maryland’s (@PrideCenterofMd) very own Tramour Wilson is hosting a free, public event titled "The Past, Present, and Future of On-screen LGBTQ+ Representation." Join us as we dive into the films showcased in Parkway’s upcoming OUT LOUD festival. Our panelists, Faridah Gbadamosi from Tribeca Enterprises, EK Outlaw (@simaleerbg) from Mosaic Cooperative, and Kenneth Moore Jr. from Baltimore International Black Film Festival and The Pride Center of Maryland, will share their insights and perspectives on the past, present, and future of LGBTQ+ storytelling in cinema.

    Don`t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation!

    đŸŽŸïž link to register in bio

    #OutLoud #QueerCinema #LGBTQCinema #Pride #BaltimorePride #QueerHistory #Filmmakers #BaltimoreFilm #BaltimoreEvents #BaltimoreCreatives #BaltimoreArts #ParkwayTheatre #SNFParkway #PrideCenterOfMaryland #ClubCar #StationNorth
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    🌟 Featured Film: Strictly Ballroom 🌟 Get ready to move to (and be moved by!) this timeless classic that brings the glitz, glamour, and drama of ballroom dancing to life! 💃đŸ•ș
    📅 Fri, July 26, 6PM Tickets at http://bit.ly/parkwaytickets
    #StrictlyBallroom #MovieNight #DanceFilm

    MdFF Pride Afterparty đŸȘ©
    May 4th, 10pm

    Join us for a lively dance party at The Crown, with tunes provided by GRL PWR, a pair of Baltimore’s most talented and most hardworking DJs and experience a transcendent Drag performance by the ever-dreamy multi-faceted Pussy Noir.#25thMdFF

    John Waters Presents “BUTT BOY” 🍑
    7:00 p.m. Fri. May 3

    Here’s what the Pope of Trash has to say about the film he selected to present at the 25th anniversary of the Maryland Film Festival:

    “A jaw-dropping, deadpan, bowel-bonkers thriller about a heterosexual dad who


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    📣 Announcing the Opening Night film of the 25th anniversary of the Maryland Film Festival,“LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH” with director and other VIP guests
    7:30 p.m. Thurs. May 2

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    News & Latest Updates

    An Announcement About Our Future

    For a quarter century, the Maryland Film Festival has been a vibrant part of the state’s arts community, bringing films, filmmakers, and audiences together. The enduring COVID-19 pandemic created new challenges for the Film Festival – as it did for countless other...

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    News About the 2023 Maryland Film Festival
    News About the 2023 Maryland Film Festival

    As we look ahead to a spectacular celebration of the 25th Maryland Film Festival, our Board of Directors has decided to postpone the event until 2024 while we ensure we have the time and resources to mark this milestone. Like other sectors of the film industry, the...

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    Announcing a Renewed Vision

    On May 28, 2024, we hosted an event attended by hundreds of community members, where we unveiled a new vision for the SNF Parkway Theatre.

    Board Chair Scot Spencer and Vice Chair Camille Blake Fall shared exciting changes planned for our theatre. These enhancements aim to make the venue more accessible and vibrant for everyone—artists, audiences, and community partners alike.

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    Audience members, artists, community leaders, and future partners—we welcome your thoughts! Please submit your feedback to events@mdfilmfest.com. While we review every message, please note that due to the volume of messages received, our response may be delayed.

    The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Features:

    • A breathtaking 417-seat auditorium in the original Parkway Theatre
    • Two smaller 85-seat theaters
    • State-of-the-art projection and sound
    • Locally-sourced concessions and a ground-floor bar lounge
    • Year-round headquarters for the Maryland Film Festival

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