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Hundreds turn out for Queer Film Festival opening

"We have maintained our triple-A rating in fabulousness": Johnstone

By Xtra Staff • August 11, 2011 8:00 pm EDT

The 23rd edition of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival got off to an energetic start at the opening gala on Aug 11. Xtra videographer Angelina Cantada was on hand to capture the infectious buzz.

Video production Natasha Barsotti, camera and editing Angelina Cantada

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