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We're thrilled to offer opportunities to our local filmmakers to meet, connect, and find ways to collaborate, Please spread the word and join us for this wonderful film and meet-up.
Starring breakout young actors Brianna Hildebrand, Dylan Gelula, and Mateo Arias, FIRST GIRL tells the story of seventeen-year-old Anne who just fell in love with Sasha, the most popular girl at her LA public high school. But when Anne tells her best friend Clifton - who has always harbored a secret crush - he does his best to get in the way.
Pride Film Series: First Girl I Loved and Queer Filmmaker Meetup
July 13th 6:45pm
The Grand Cinema is proud to partner with Pierce County Aids Foundation and Tacoma Rainbow Center as a part of the annual Tacoma Pride Festival.
PRIDE FILM SERIES
This year, the Pride Film Series features two films, discussions, performances, and a filmmaker meet-up.
Join us for a screening of the captivating film FIRST GIRL I LOVED at 6:45 PM. Following the evening screening, discuss the film and meet local filmmakers at our first ever LGBTQA Filmmaker Meet-up.
Queer Filmmaker Meet-up
Filmmakers Elliat Graney-Saucke, Jason Ganwich, Danny Tayara, and Ricky German will lead our discussion as well as share information about opportunities, experiences, and challenges in our local film community. Kala Dralle, Development Specialist from the City of Tacoma, will answer questions on film resources and trends.
We're thrilled to offer opportunities to our local filmmakers to meet, connect, and find ways to collaborate, Please spread the word and join us for this wonderful film and meet-up.
Film Synopsis
FIRST GIRL I LOVED is still making the film festival rounds so this is a rare opportunity to see a great movie before it gets distributed.Starring breakout young actors Brianna Hildebrand, Dylan Gelula, and Mateo Arias, FIRST GIRL tells the story of seventeen-year-old Anne who just fell in love with Sasha, the most popular girl at her LA public high school. But when Anne tells her best friend Clifton - who has always harbored a secret crush - he does his best to get in the way.