Hot Pink Shorts
new season this spring!
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Hot Pink Shorts: The Making Of
World premiere of a new series on OUTtv - it's a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process, through a queer lens.
A film festival featuring the best shorts from around the world. This season's new hosts are Dianna David and Jonny Staub!
about Jonny
Jonny is Vancouver's first OUT radio personality with his own top rated Midday show. He has also worked in Television, as a fill in host at CITY TV's Breakfast Television Edmonton, Shaw TV Edmonton and of course OUTtv where he's the new host of Hot Pink Shorts. He also appeared as the co-host in the Let's Talk Sex show with Dr. Pegga Ren. Jonny started his career as a traffic reporter in Kitchener, Ontario after attending Conestoga College's Radio/Television program. After 3 months, he was soon promoted to Weekends and Overnights. After spending some time working his skills in the smaller markets, he eventually worked his way up to big Edmonton and Vancouver stations. He currently works at the Beat 94.5 fm.
about Dianna
Dianna is a former mechanical engineer turn professional entertainer. What started out as mimicking Michael Jackson at the age of 6 turned into a full-time passion. Dianna wanted to explore her natural talents in movement by fusing it with her love to be silly and play, hence entering the world of clowning. She studied at San Francisco's Clown Conservatory, The School of Physical Theatre in London, England, and New York International Clown Festival's intensive workshops.
Her four year old, full-time performing arts career has taken her throughout Canada performing her children's show in the Fringe Festivals, to the Philippines teaching and performing for locals and under privileged children and to Australia performing improv with David C. Jones.
season 2 starts now on OUTtv
episode 1
Jonny and Dianna stop by the Film School to get a lesson in animation and end up getting animated themselves! The short films featured in this episode are all animated gems from around the world and include, Sexo Explicitco 1 and 2, Operated By Invisible Hands, Yin and Falling.
episode 2
This episode comes to you from down under - or from a pub that looks Australian! Jonny and Dianna share some of the best gay-themed Aussie shorts including, Salt, Time Will Tell and Australian Tails.
episode 3
Jonny and Dianna go shopping at a vintage store and find more than cool clothes, they find these colourful, retro and fashion-inspired films including, Hubby/Wifey, Pink and She Wears Cufflinks.
episode 4
Still shopping at the vintage store, Jonny and Dianna have part 2 of She Wears Cufflinks as well as the funny, Overstuff and the touching short film, The Bond.
episode 5
Jonny and Dianna are hanging out at the local gay youth community centre, talking to the teens and watching these great short films about queer youth; Different and Sugared Peas.
episode 6
So where do you go to meet people? Jonny and Dianna try to figure that out and pick up a few tips from these great shorts all about hooking up; Park bench, Run to Me and Just For Leather.
episode 7
It's the director's cut. Jonny and Dianna invite local directors into the studio to share their inspirations and stories behind their short films. Films featured include; The Bathroom Mirror, Is One of you Eddie? And What Don't You Understand About "I'm Leaving...Again?"
episode 8
It's a carnival! Jonny and Dianna are experiencing a taste of the Brazilain culture - The food, the language, the dancing and the cinema! This episode's all Brazilian shorts include, Something Like That and My Boyfriend is a Hustler.
episode 9
Still at the carnival! Jonny and Dianna are experiencing a taste of the Brazilain culture - The food, the language, the dancing and the cinema! Here's another episode of all Brazilian shorts including, Danae and The Open Diary of R.
OUTtv is seeking short films for a new season.
Here is your chance to have your film screened to a nation-wide audience. We are looking for short film submissions ideally no longer than 7 minutes. Whether you are a student, professional or just a film enthusiast with a webcam, we want to see your work!
Films with gay or bisexual themes or characters will have priority selection.
Please send your short film on DVD along with the completed Application Form and Terms and Conditions:
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