# Event Details - **Event Name**: Muskoka Queer Film Festival - Gala - May 16th - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: We invite you to join us for our sixth annual film festival gala event, with the best in queer cinema from around the world. We will be screening films at the beautiful Rene M Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge, Muskoka. Get your tickets https://mqff2025gala.eventbrite.ca MQFF 2025 will feature 7 short films and the feature documentary "Pride vs Prejudice". Your ticket gets you an evening of fabulous queer films from around the world. General Admission is $25, and to remove barriers tickets will also be available at the door as a Pay-What-You-Can donation. Doors open at 6:00PM Films begin screening at 6:30PM 2025 MQFF Gala Event Films: Drag Is For Everyone - Filmed through the lens of a small theatre in Vancouver, this documentary shows the value of drag, from opportunities for creative expression, gender expression to the importance of creating community. Euphoric - Sam brings Olivia home from a first date gone very well. After a few stumbling blocks getting into the rhythm, the two find their way back after confronting something that could make or break this burgeoning queer romance... comfort in your own body. Happy Birthgay - Mom throws her son a grandiose surprise BirthGay party, celebrating a year of his coming out of the closet. I Hope He Doesn't K*ll Me - Buzz waits outside the apartment building of his anonymous Grindr hookup, imagining all the depraved ways this night could end. Shape Notes - A middle-aged church organist seeks help caring for his aging mother and finds the courage to start exploring his identity. Sister Wives - In a harsh, regressive, watchful community where being queer is considered a cardinal sin, two women begin having thoughts of leaving the only life they have ever known behind. The Other -Mathias is at the age when he has to make choices about his future, while his relationship with the world and those close to him has been turned upside down since he began a gender transition. Pride vs Prejudice - Pride vs. Prejudice delves into the riveting narrative of the Vriend v. Alberta case, where Delwin Vriend, an unlikely hero, courageously battles against discrimination from a government determined to deny his human rights Get your tickets: https://mqff2025gala.eventbrite.ca The goal of MQFF is to bring a queer brightness to Muskoka and to make diverse queer life more visible in the region. We are aiming to show the public all the bright sides of queer life and to inspire and support the local 2SLQBTQ+ community with positive role models. MQFF is made possible through the support of: Muskoka Pride, Sanctuary Studios, Theatre Muskoka, and the District of Muskoka IDEA grant. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bracebridge/muskoka-queer-film-festival-gala-may-16th/200028068486902 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, theatre, nonprofit, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 35 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bracebridge - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Rene M Caisse Theatre - **lat**: 45.06458 - **long**: -79.31966 - **full address**: Rene M Caisse Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trl, Bracebridge, ON P1L 0A3, Canada,Bracebridge, Ontario ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Muskoka Queer Film Festival - Gala - May 16th - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5b729057d9f829029ebf731371d5aa8135b1082ded3b5bb8b84d0dc09b69e137-rimg-w1200-h492-dc1a151b-gmir?v=1747066510 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Muskoka Queer Film Festival - Gala - May 16th being held? - **A:** Muskoka Queer Film Festival - Gala - May 16th takes place on Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 10:00 pm at Rene M Caisse Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trl, Bracebridge, ON P1L 0A3, Canada,Bracebridge, Ontario. - **Q**: Who is organizing Muskoka Queer Film Festival - Gala - May 16th? - **A:** Muskoka Queer Film Festival - Gala - May 16th is organized by Muskoka Pride. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Muskoka Queer Film Festival - Gala - May 16th is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bracebridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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