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Reference Type Meanjin journal
Title Film and video festivals: Queer Politics and exhibition
Author(s)Samantha Searle
Page Number 47-59
Comments Interesting, a lot of theorising about festival agendas.
Synopsis This is an in depth analysis of queer film festivals and their function within th gay community, and the screen culture community withtin Australia. It covers issues such as the agenda of queer film festivals in relation to both queer and straight audiences, that is who is challenged. It also analyses the social role of festivals, using the Melboune Queer Film and Video Festival and Sydney's Queer Screen as comparison.

Chris Berry is quoted about some elements of his involvement with the festival.
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