Keep the Lights On

GLAAD announced the nominees for the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards today, putting a spotlight on an amazing year for LGBT stories in the media.

This Tuesday, the nominees for Film Independent’s Spirit Awards were announced, recognizing accomplishments by indie filmmakers’ during the past year. Several LGBT inclusive films received nods, including Ira Sachs’ Keep the Lights On which was nominated in four categories.

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.

The schedule for Outfest 2012 was released yesterday, showcasing highlights to look out for both in Los Angeles and other LGBT film festivals going on around the country over the course of the year.

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.

Since 1987, the Berlin International Film Festival has singled out the best of the fest’s LGBT-inclusive cinema to receive their own trophies – the Teddy Award – and once again the festival has bestowed it on some truly great films

The Sundance Film Festival has come and gone for another year, and premiered much of what will be considered the best LGBT-inclusive cinema rolling out over the months to follow.

Since it started 34 years ago, the Sundance Film Festival has become one of the most LGBT-friendly festivals in the world, and this year’s lineup looks to add to the prestigious list of LGBT-inclusive cinema that got its start at the Utah based film festival.