Craic Fest to host gay film festival in New York

Second annual Irish Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on Friday, June 24

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CAHIR O'DOHERTY,

Irish Voice Arts Editor

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“It was part of a campaign we ran last year but it became this international phenomenon viewed by a million people on YouTube, becoming the biggest film of its type last year, which is surprising coming from a little Irish youth group.”

Although Barron’s organization doesn’t stress filmmaking as its primary goal, there’s no question that they’ve become more and more versed in the art as the years have gone by.

“What we’re trying to do is reach young people with positive messages of what being gay is actually like in Ireland. We want to raise awareness and we want to fund raise for our work going forward,” Barron said.

“Because of the economic downturn we make trips here to keep the work going. We are asking Irish America to support our work to make Ireland a better place for LGBT young people. That’s the ultimate purpose of our being there.”

Mulligan remembers that it’s not all just earnest films for a good cause, and there’ll be plenty of fun to be had too.

“There’ll be a pre- and post-reception by Tullamore Dew whiskey. It’s a free event and we’ll certainly welcome a donation at the door if you want to make one. But come for a great night out,” Mulligan says.

Craic Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is a free event (with a suggested donation at the door). For further information contact Lucy at 646-549-1349 or Thecraicfest.com.

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