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Sidewalk selected Love Me Bait Me for their SHOUT themed track. Launched in 2006, SHOUT showcases features, documentaries, and short films that explore LGBTQ+ issues. SHOUT is Alabama’s first gay & lesbian film festival and is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community by advocating for awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of diversity. 

SHOWING #1 

SHOUT Spotlight Night: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Time: 8:30pm - 9:50pm CDT 

Location: Sidewalk Cinema Theater A in Birmingham, AL

SHOWING #2

SHOUT Spotlight Night: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Time: 8:45pm - 10:05pm CDT 

Location: Sidewalk Cinema Theater B in Birmingham, AL

SHOWING #3

ENCORE: Saturday, August 23, 2025  

Time: 7:15pm - 8:35pm CDT 

Location: Sidewalk Cinema Theater B in Birmingham, AL

Theater seats are 18" across with armrests down and 24" across with armrests up. Each theater also has spots for wheelchairs and larger freestanding chairs if needed. 

Screening preceded by short film: Babaylan by Franny Trinidad and Kelly Liu Synopsis 

Opening Night: Friday, August 22, 2025 

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm PST

Location: The Roxie Theater in San Francisco, CA

Most theater seats are 19" across. There are some seats with a moveable arm in the 'Big Roxie' with space to add a chair and three seats in the 'Little Roxie' that are 36" across.

An International LGBTQIA+ Tribute to the Creator of the Rainbow Flag

Duration of Access: June 27 at 4:00pm PDT until August 31, 2025

Location: Streaming Virtually on Eventive (please see link below)

Date and Time: to be determined

Location: Innis Town Hall of the University of Toronto and/or other partnered screening platforms with Toronto Film Magazine

If not selected for a live event, Love Me Bait Me will be shown online.

Followed by a Q&A with Director, Rachel van der Bie, and Editor, Erika Lygren

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025 

Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST

Location: Long Beach, CA

Followed by a Q&A with Director, Rachel van der Bie and Producer, Margot van der Bie

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Location: The Roxy Theater in Missoula, MT

Theater seat cushions were 18.5” wide and 18” deep. Armrests could be moved up if desired and measure 19” from interior rest to interior rest.

The SSFF is a fundraiser for the Shawna Shea Memorial Foundation to honor Shawna's unique independent spirit by highlighting truly indie films sharing the same quality. Funds raised go towards scholarships and fellowships, including a Women in Film Fellowship. 

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 

Time: 5:00pm EST

Location: Studio 50 at WICN Public Radio in Worcester, MA

Screening preceded by short film: The Socialists of Shoe City by Shana Figueroa