Provincetown International Film Festival 2009

BOYS LIFE originated in the mid 1990s as a short film anthology curated and distributed by Strand Releasing, representing a smattering of popular gay film festival highlights from emerging filmmakers. Eventually, the program would emerge as an outstanding, six-volume series of acclaimed gay-themed works, represented in this program by four outstanding selections: *L.T.R.* (USA, 2002, 16 min.) Directed by Philip Bartel This mock documentary follows two boys through the duration of a "lengthy" two-week relationship, placing them under the scrutiny of the camera and the camera man. *Trevor* (USA, 1994, 22 min.) Directed by Peggy Rajski Trevor is an Academy Award winning short film about a high school student who copes with his homosexuality and the newfound prejudices he endures. *Alkali, Iowa* (USA, 1995, 17 min.) Directed by Mark Christopher From the director of 54, this short work takes place in a small Midwestern town where a young farmer is forced to come to terms with his sexuality. *Bugcrush* (USA, 2006, 36 min.) Directed by Carter Smith Ben, a small-town high school loner and introverted gay teen, is fascinated by the mysteriously and dangerously seductive new kid in town, Grant. One night, handsome Grant and his group of friends take Ben to a remote house in the countryside to introduce him to erotic practices and rituals. Print Source: Strand Releasing