SECS FEST 2021: VIVANTE

SECS Fest 2021 will showcase 30 short films and 4 feature films from around the globe, plus an archival double-feature from Gay porn director, Fred Halsted. The festival will be both in-person at the Grand Illusion Cinema and live-streamed on September 10 -12. 

SECS Fest aims to bring world-class erotic cinema to Seattle audiences with their annual international film festival by selecting films inclusive of authentic adult sexual expression. Films selected will show a diversity of representations: race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, kink, and body-type; with a strong sex-positive core that has been the mission of SECS Fest since its inception .Attendees can expect to experience a range of film genres, sexual orientations, and sexual activities. Both narrative and documentary films will showcase a variety of interests – fetishes, BDSM, sex work, and more.   

IMPORTANT:

• All patrons are required to show proof of vaccination (card or photo of card) or proof of a negative COVID test from the last 48 hours.
• Masks required for all regardless of vaccination status.
• Concessions will not be available. Please feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage and keep your mask on when not drinking. No outside food allowed.

*Content warnings are included to warn of potentially triggering content, but it should be noted that all film programs contain sexually explicit content. 

*No one under 18 admitted*

This ticket is for admission to the in-person screening of VIVANTE at the Grand Illusion Cinema only. 

details:

VIVANTE

Anoushka / France / 2020 / 91 min

A dramatic comedy

Following her separation, Lou, a reserved young woman, will rent out a room in her too large apartment. This leads Lou to meet and begin a passionate relationship with Charlotte, but this new situation is not without drama, loss, and growth as Lou and Charlotte face challenges due to Lou’s loss of mobility and her sense of independence after an accident.

Starring Romy Furie, Bertoulle Beaurebec, Yumie Volupte, Bishop Black

The Feature will follow the short film, IMMERSED.

SECS Fest is powered by Shunpike. 

About Shunpike:

Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources, and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success.