Like hundreds of other gay men, Eric fled the New York City winters for quick weekend getaways in SOUTH BEACH MIAMI. On one of these trips in 1995 he met IRENE WILLIAMS on LINCOLN ROAD. Her wild and colorful handmade outfits immediately caught his attention. With video camera in hand he began to realize what an amazing individual was inside these clothes. Over the next decade Eric documents a marvelous journey of Irene’s outsider couture, imparted wisdom, and the heartfelt affection they share. Shades of Harold and Maude meets Grey Gardens come together in this sweet, funny, and thoroughly endearing portrait of a rare bird in paradise and a friendship found.(more)
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Director:
Eric Smith
Writer(s):
Eric Smith
Producer(s):
Eric Smith
Cast and Credits:
Cast: Irene Williams and Eric Smith
Prior Festival Screenings:
Miami Jewish Film Festival, 2007
Atlanta: Out On Film, 2006
Black Bear Film Festival, 2006
Sandy Valley Independent Short Film Series, 2006
The Neon, 2006
Bent Lens Cinema, 2006
Film Festival of Las Vegas, 2006
Outtakes: A Reel Queer Film Festival
Auckland, 2006
Wellington, 2006
Christchurch, 2006
The 1st Annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival of Tel Aviv, 2006
FRAMELINE 30
San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, 2006
Utah Arts Festival: Fear No Film, 2006
Neonfest: GLBT International
Tucson Jewish Film Festival, 2006
Park City Film Music Festival, 2006
Reelout Queer Video And Film Festival, 2006
13th Annual Mardi Gras Film Festival, 2006
Tiburon International Film Festival, 2006
Delray Beach Film Festival, 2006
Hinsegin Biodagar:Iceland Lesbian/Gay Film Festival, 2006
30th Cleveland International Film Festival, 2006
Florida Film Festival, 2006
Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee, 2006
Tucson Jewish Film Festival, 2006
Park City Film Music Festival, 2006
Reelout Queer Video And Film Festival, 2006
13th Annual Mardi Gras Film Festival, 2006
Tiburon International Film Festival, 2006
Delray Beach Film Festival, 2006
Hinsegin Biodagar:Iceland Lesbian/Gay Film Festival, 2006
30th Cleveland International Film Festival, 2006
Florida Film Festival, 2006
Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee,2006
Palm Beach International Film Festival, 2006
Harry Warner Festival Of Short Films, 2006
Birmingham Shout (Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Of Alabama), 2006
Kim Ann's Independent Short Film Series @ Sandy Valley Library , 2006
Toronto Jewish Film Festival, 2006
17th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, 2006
Planet Out, 2005
Miami Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Boston Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Q-Cinema: Fort Worth Lesbian And Gay Film Festival, 2005
Toronto Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Silverdocs/Afi Discovery Channel Documentary Film Festival, 2005
Provincetown International Film Festival, 2005
Newfest: New York Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Philadelphia Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Outfest: La Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Dublin Ireland Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Rhode Island International Film Festival, 2005
Fire Island Film Video Festival, 2005
Palace Of Legion Of Honor (Museum Of San Francisco), 2005
Webster University Film Series, 2005
Austin Gay And Lesbian International Film Festival, 2005
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Mill Valley International Film Festival, 2005
Image Out: Rochester Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival, 2005
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, 2005
Pittsburgh International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, 2005
Portland Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, 2005
Hampton's International Film Festival, 2005
Reeling: Chicago International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, 2005
Pittsburg Filmmakers Three Rivers Film Festival, 2005
13th Mix Brasil Film & Video Festival Of Sexual Diversity
Brazil, 2005
Awards:
Silver Medal for Excellence - Jury's Choices for Artistic Excellence in a Narrative Short Film: Park City Film Music Festival, 2006 Best Short Documentary: Planet Out
Planet Out, 2005
Audience Award Best Short: Toronto Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Audience Award Best Short: Fire Island Film Video Festival, 2005
Audience Award Best Short: Austin Gay And Lesbian International Film Festival, 2005
Jury Award Best Short: Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, 2005
Audience Award Best Short: Hamptons International Film Festival, 2005
Audience Award Best Short Documentary: Reeling: Chicago International
Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, 2005
Jury Award Best Short Documentary: Long Island Lesbian/Gay Film Festival, 2005