Here’s to Another Great Year of CineSLAM!sdf

Great films followed by great cake! Thanks to everyone who attended and for all the positive feedback. Hope to see you again next year for CineSLAM 2025!

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Box Office Now Open for CineSLAM 2024

Vermont’s LGBTQ Short Film Festival Closes June Pride Month
Opening Night at Brattleboro’s Latchis Theater @ 4pm, Saturday, June 29, 2024
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CineSLAM 2024 Call for Entries

Vermont’s Annual Gay Film Festival Seeking Film Submissions of 20 minutes or less with a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender component.

Opening Night at Brattleboro’s Latchis Theater @ 4pm, Saturday, June 29, 2024

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Box Office Now Open for CineSLAM 2023

Vermont’s Annual Gay Film Festival Closes June Pride Month

Opening Night at Brattleboro’s Latchis Theater @ 4pm, Saturday, June 24, 2023

$12 Admission Includes Film Screenings
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Ticket Holder Afterparty at The Latchis Pub with Pride Cake

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CineSLAM Returns in 2022!

CineSLAM — Vermont’s LGBT ShortS Film Festival
Saturday Oct 8th 2022 1-6pm
at the Organ Barn, Treefrog Farm, Guilford VT

Further details to follow

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Box Office Now Open for CineSLAM 2019!

2019 CineSLAM Vermont LGBT Short Film Festival

Vermont’s 12th Annual Gay Film Festival Closes June Pride Month

Opening Night at Brattleboro’s Latchis Theater @ 6:00pm, Friday, June 28, 2019

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Stonewall: The Making of a Monument

Ever since the 1969 riots on the streets outside New York City’s Stonewall Inn, LGBTQ communities have gathered there to express their joy, their anger, their pain and their power. A New York Times Op-Docs film. From Director Cheryl Furjanic, whose award-winning last film, BACK ON BOARD: GREG LOUGANIS, screened on HBO, following a successful festival run, including CineSLAM and Pride of the Ocean.

Getting Started

CineSLAM is so honored to be screening GETTING STARTED, the  latest dramatic film from the award-winning documentary filmmaker Andrea Meyerson, who also founded Women on a Roll, a lesbian travel group and longtime partner and friend of Pride of the Ocean.

Transgender, at War and In Love

Fiona Dawson was commissioned by The New York Times to direct the short opinion documentary “Transgender, at War and in Love,” with co-producers Gabe Silverman and Jamie Coughlin of SideXSide Studios. This “op doc” became one of the The Times’ most viewed, Fiona was awarded by The White House as an “LGBT Artist Champion of Change”.  If you are interesting in keep your backyard in a good shape, you need to have best tools to make your job easier, in https://lawncareguides.com/ you can find the best tools to work in your garden.

From Trauma to Activism

Steven F. Dansky: Activist, writer, and photographer for more than fifty years, now a documentary filmmaker, unpacks LGBTQ history with narratives from audacious pathfinders and gay liberationists; dykes and lesbian separatists; and radical fairies and queens.

 

Above is just a sampling of the films that will be screening at this year’s Vermont LGBT Short Film Festival. Those films and others will be screened on June 28th with a pride cake and sparkling cider intermission.

All attendees of the CineSLAM Film Festival must be 18 years of age or older. Be advised that while CineSLAM does not accept pornographic films, some of our submissions may contain adult situations and nudity, so please do not bring minors.  Thank you for your patience and understanding in following these guidelines.

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Benefit Screening of Gilda Radner Documentary at Latchis Theater on Aug 3rd

Workshopped by the film’s director, Lisa D’Apolito, at the Kopkind/CID filmmakers seminars in Guilford Gorgeous and Stuff Top Shoes for Walking, Vermont in 2017, please join us for a benefit screening of “Love, Gilda. The Eternal Spirit of Gilda Radner” on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Latchis Theater during Gallery Walk in downtown Brattleboro.

“Love, Gilda” was the opening film at the Tribeca Film Festival this past Spring and is this screening is sure to sell-out, so please purchase your tickets below to avoid disappointment.


“Love, Gilda” Benefit Film Screening




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Box Office Now Open for CineSLAM 2018!

2018 CineSLAM Vermont LGBT Short Film Festival

Vermont’s 11th Annual Gay Film Festival Closes June Pride Month

Opening Night at Brattleboro’s Latchis Theater @ 4:30pm, Saturday, June 30, 2018

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Author Allen Young will be reading an excerpt from his new book, “left gay & green, a writer’s life” on the day of his 77th birthday, so join us for birthday cake during intermission and to wish Allen a happy birthday!

We are proud to be presenting the theatrical premiere of “The Fathers Project” from filmmaker Leo Herrera, which imagines what the world might be like today, had AIDS never happened.

An official selection at the Frameline Film Festival, “Out Here” is a documentary about the hearts and hard work of queer farmers in the United States made by local Green Mountain Crossroads board member, Jonah Mossberg.

Spearheaded by Green Mountain Crossroads Executive Director, HB Lozito, is an oral history project about The Andrew’s Inn, which was a gay disco, bar, hotel, restaurant, co-counseling site, and community space on the Square in downtown Bellows Falls, Vermont from 1973-1984.

Above is just a sampling of the films that will be screening at this year’s Vermont LGBT Short Film Festival. Those films and others will be screened on June 30th with a pride cake and sparkling cider intermission.

All attendees of the CineSLAM Film Festival must be 18 years of age or older. Be advised that while CineSLAM does not accept pornographic films, some of our submissions may contain adult situations and nudity, so please do not bring minors.  Thank you for your patience and understanding in following these guidelines.

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How Search Engine Optimization Transformed My Business and Brought in Clients: My Journey and Insights

When I first launched my business, I knew that having a strong online presence was crucial. However, I quickly realized that simply having a website wasn’t enough. My site was getting lost in the vast expanse of the internet, and potential clients were not finding me. That’s when I discovered the power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Here’s how SEO improved my business, why ranking higher on Google is vital, and why hiring an expert made all the difference.
My SEO Awakening: The Key to Online Visibility

Before diving into SEO, my website was like a tiny island in the middle of a vast ocean. Visitors were few and far between, and my business was struggling to gain traction. SEO changed everything.

Increased Visibility: Once I started implementing SEO strategies, my website began to climb the search engine rankings. Suddenly, potential clients searching for services I offered were finding my website on the first page of Google. The increase in visibility was remarkable.

Building Credibility: Ranking higher on search engines also boosted my business’s credibility. People trust Google to show them the best results, so being at the top of the search results list made my business appear more trustworthy and established.

Enhancing User Experience: SEO taught me the importance of a user-friendly website. I made my site faster, more responsive, and easier to navigate. This not only pleased Google but also kept visitors on my site longer, reducing bounce rates and increasing the chances of conversions.

Cost-Effective Marketing: I was spending a lot on traditional advertising with mixed results. SEO turned out to be a more cost-effective strategy. By targeting users actively searching for my services, I saw higher conversion rates and a better return on investment.

Sustainable Growth: One of the most significant benefits I found with SEO is its sustainability. Unlike paid ads, which stop driving traffic as soon as the budget runs out, the improvements from SEO continued to bring in organic traffic long after the initial work was done.

Why Ranking Higher on Google Matters

As I improved my site’s SEO, I learned why ranking higher on Google is so crucial for any business.

Capturing Clicks: Most people don’t look past the first page of search results. In fact, the top five results get the majority of the clicks. Getting my website into those top spots meant more traffic and more potential clients.

Staying Competitive: My competitors were already investing in SEO. To stay competitive and capture my share of the market, I needed to rank higher than them. Higher rankings gave me an edge, positioning my business as a leader in my industry.

Local Searches: As a local business, appearing in local search results was vital. Local SEO helped me attract customers in my area who were looking for my specific services, increasing foot traffic to my physical location.

Voice Search Optimization: With the rise of voice-activated assistants, I noticed more people using voice search. Optimizing my site for voice search helped me tap into this growing trend and reach even more potential clients.

The Game-Changer: Hiring an SEO Expert

While I made significant progress on my own, I quickly realized that SEO is a complex and ever-changing field. That’s when I decided to hire an SEO expert with Calgary SEO services, and it was one of the best decisions I made for my business.

In-Depth Knowledge: SEO experts have extensive knowledge and stay updated with the latest trends and algorithm changes. My expert brought in strategies and insights that I would never have discovered on my own.

Tailored Strategies: An SEO expert doesn’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. My expert analyzed my business, identified my goals, and developed a customized SEO strategy that perfectly aligned with my needs.

Saving Time and Resources: Running a business is time-consuming. By outsourcing SEO, I was able to focus on other critical aspects of my business while the expert handled the technical and strategic elements of SEO.

Advanced Tools and Techniques: SEO experts have access to advanced tools for keyword research, competitor analysis, and performance tracking. My expert used these tools to refine my strategy and ensure I was getting the best possible results.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes: SEO can be tricky, and making mistakes can result in penalties from search engines. My expert ensured that all SEO practices were ethical and compliant with search engine guidelines, protecting my site from potential penalties.

Conclusion

SEO has been a game-changer for my business. It transformed my online presence, drove organic traffic, and brought in clients who would have never found me otherwise. Improving my rank on Google was essential for visibility and credibility, and hiring an SEO expert made the process smoother and more effective. If you’re serious about growing your business and attracting more clients, investing in SEO and working with an expert is a must. The results speak for themselves.

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