Queer Dramatic Thriller ‘Ganymede’ To Digitally Premiere On KINO
Ganymede is a Southern Gothic thriller that with just the right touch of campness is making waves. The film first showed us its teeth at the 41st Reeling International Film Festival where it took out the nod for Best Narrative Feature Film. Later, it also landed the Pride Award at the Chattanooga Film Festival. Well, thanks to KINO, an innovative app revolutionizing the way viewers experience film, Ganymede is getting a digital premiere. The event is slated to benefit GLAAD in celebration and support of LGBTQ filmmakers, cast, and allies, and in recognition of work that must be done to ensure the safety and well-being of LGBTQ youth.
Ganymede follows a high school senior (Jordan Doww) who develops a crush on his openly gay classmate (Pablo Castelblanco). The development of his feelings brings about a series of creepy, haunting events as a grotesque, faceless creature invades his thoughts. The protagonist agonizes over his queer feelings and attempts to balance them against the expectations of his father, who is far too concerned with the family’s legacy for comfort. The tension in Ganymede is expertly waved all the way through the narrative.
KINO brings the power of technology to film to create a more interactive cinema experience, connecting audiences directly with the films and filmmakers from the comfort of their own homes by allowing viewers digital access before the film’s official release. The digital premiere event will kick off with a queen-studded pre-show hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race fan-favorite queens Manila Luzon and Plane Jane and drag artist Glitteress. Following the screening, viewers can stay tuned for a live Q&A session, a chance to win props and prizes, an exclusive interview with the film’s cast and crew, and special appearances.
“We are incredibly excited to bring ‘Ganymede’ to our audience with this thrilling digital premiere,” said Austin Worrell, COO and Co-Founder of KINO. “Working alongside the talented cast, filmmakers, and RuPaul’s Drag Race queens, Manila and Jane, and Glitteress to pull this unique digital event together, is truly an honor and we can’t wait to share the experience.”
Interested in joining the fun? Tickets for the premiere can be purchased directly on the KINO website or KINO app. The live digital premiere will begin promptly at 6:00 PM PT on August 1, 2024. For those unable to attend the digital premiere that still wish to watch the film, “Ganymede” will be available to stream on KINO until 6:00 AM PT on August 3, 2024.
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Featured Image: Official poster via IMDb.
