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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)

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

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 

Time: 8:30pm - 9:50pm CDT

Location: Sidewalk Cinema Theater A in Birmingham, Alabama

Sidewalk selected Love Me Bait Me for one of their Spotlight night screenings as part of their SHOUT themed track, which is dedicated to highlighting LGTBQ+ voices. 

*Weekend showing time will be announced in mid-July 2025

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, California

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, Montana

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