Send in a short erotic film no more than 7 minutes long and not only will you have a chance to see your film play at the Castro Theatre, but you could win the grand prize of $1,500 smackaroos.  The format of the film is entirely up to you.  It can be animated, a music video, documentary, hardcore, nonexplicit, drama, comedy, etc.  They’re not looking for straight up porn, so try to make your short more along the lines of an interesting take on sexuality.  The submission deadline is June 30, 2012, so get started!

Details on submitting your film along with some fantastic photo stills from some of last year’s highlights can be found after the jump.

Click here to download your submission form

“Barbies Washday” by Cherry Chapman

“Room 33″ by Erika Lust

“Tools 4 Fools” by Kate A. Brandt

“The Fifth Element” by Benjamin Williams & Zan Christensen

“La Putiza”

Tennis, trannies, thirty foot tall penises, and that’s just scratching the surface of what the Erotic Film Festivals Short Competition and pre-party had to offer.  It was my first time attending the festival and I have to say it quickly became one of my favorites.  The party, the films, the people, everything about the festival was just pure fun.

After picking up our tickets and party passes at will call Adam and I headed into the unknown with a sense of curiosity, much like Alice must have had when she crawled through the rabbit hole.  We had both been to the Castro Theatre many time before, but we knew this time it was going to be different, and different it was.  So different in fact that we immediately headed to the bar in hopes that the complementary drinks would help us adjust, they did.  Now, armed with the power of three of four glasses of wine, Adam and I were ready to kick ass and take names.

We started the night’s festivities by spinning the Good Vibrations prize wheel.  I was really hoping for a mystery prize, as I didn’t have much use for a vibrator or dildo.  I gave the wheel a spin and my excitement faded to pure disappointment as the wheel slowly stopped on lube.  I was consoled however by a young woman in a snazzy hat who was also upset with her prize of condoms.  She, it turns out, had really been hoping for a new vibrator.  I told her I would keep my eyes open.  Adam’s spin, unfairly aided by the wheel master, landed on Mystery Prize. Bastard.  He was awarded an adult Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack complete with a behind the scenes featurette (review coming soon!).

With lube packets and porno DVD in hand we were ready to meet some of the filmmakers.  Unfortunately, we had no clue who they were.  This is when I had the brilliant idea that people with the coolest hats would probably be directors.  This theory, although a complete failure as we didn’t meet any of the filmmakers, led us to some pretty interesting people.  On our first attempt a stylish man in a fedora told us that he was just a normal guy but introduced us to his friend who makes restraints and bondage equipment out of recycled tires.  All of us were then treated to several burlesque shows.

Our second attempt with talking to a man with a nice hat was a bust, and our third was looking pretty miserable as well. Then we were given some advice, “If you are looking for filmmakers find the guys that look absolutely filthy, or women.”  With no desire to talk to guys that looked absolutely filthy we approached a group of women and introduced ourselves.  This was how we met Bobbi Starr, who CNBC has ranked as one of porn’s 12 most popular stars.  Turns out Bobbi was also cast in my favorite film of the year so far, Nicolas Winding Refn‘s Drive.  Her scenes however ended up being cut.  After chatting with Bobbi and her friend Jizz, who I’m sure is very interesting but I’m to scared to google her to find out, the festival began so we headed to the balcony.

The hosts for the evening were Peaches Christ and Dr. Carol Queen, who were accompanied by Hugz Bunny and Lady Bear.  After the festival we got a chance to chat with all of them and those pictures you don’t want to miss.  The films were a whole lot of fun and ranged from PG-13 to XXX.  Tennis was a big theme but the night’s big winner was the hardcore lucha libre movie La Putiza.

I think I have a new favorite film festival. Next year you might even see an entry by one of the Filmbalaya crew.

“A recent study indicated that San Franciscans have the most sex partners in America, so it’s only fitting that we should celebrate it with our very own festival!” – IXFF Producer Camilla Lombard

Strap on your jimmy hats San Francisco and prepare yourself for six days of titillating entertainment.  The 6th annual Good Vibrations IXFF is coming and some of this year’s events include a sex doctor, Susie Bright’s sexual education in cinema with “How To Read A Dirty Movie”, an all-star gay porn panel, explicit erotic shorts, a documentary on San Francisco’s late 60s smut revolution a slew of guest filmmakers, and of course, Peaches Christ.

Always the promiscuous event, IXFF won’t be limited to just one theater.  Screenings will take place starting on Saturday, September 17th at The Victoria Theater (2961 16th St.) then hop to The Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) and San Francisco’s LGBT Center (1800 Market St.) before finally climaxing at The Castro Theater (429 Castro St.) on Thursday, the 22nd.

Complete schedule and ticket information can be found after the jump

Saturday, September 17:

8:00pm – How To Read A Dirty Movie with Susie Bright (Victoria Theater) (Tickets) — Attendees at “How to Read a Dirty Movie” will enjoy now-unobtainable scenes of queer, straight, romantic and educational porn that challenges and celebrates sex in American cinema.  Susie will take us on a trip through the annals of porn history and illustrate how outspoken women and erotic outliers transformed and revolutionized both Hollywood and porn.  Prepare to be amused, aroused, entertained and educated at this one-of-a-kind event!

Sunday, September 18:

7:30pm – Night of Lust: Explicit Erotic Shorts by Erika Lust (Roxie Theater) (Tickets) — Sensual film lovers rejoice!  Mark the calendar for a very special date night featuring an evening of artistic porn and erotica from one of Europe’s hottest filmmakers.  Enjoy a collection of lush, sensual and artistic erotic shorts portraying authentic female pleasure in a variety of sexy scenarios.  Heterosexual focus.

Monday, September 19:

No events planned for this day, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get your sexy on.  Time to dust off Deep Throat VHS and perhaps something from the Emanuelle Collection.

Tuesday, September 20:

8:00pm – Titans of Gay Porn Panel & Clip Show and “Smut Capital Of America” (SF LGBT Center) (Tickets) — Spend an evening with the kings of gay porn and enjoy a collection of their favorite scenes followed by a panel discussion.  Then stay for a screening of Smut Capital Of America.  The film documents San Francisco’s late 60s Sexual Revolution that definitely was not televised but was screened in smut houses throughout the city.

Wednesday, September 21:

8:00pm – Pink & White Delight: An Evening with Shine Louise Houston (SF LGBT Center) (Tickets) — Join the filmmaker as she journeys through some of her favorite selections and speaks about creating a sustainable adult entertainment company that exposes the complexities of queer sexual desire.

Thursday, September 22:

7:00pm – Pre-party (Castro Theater) (Tickets) — Meet many of the filmmakers, including the Festival’s host Peaches Christ, and enjoy loads of festivities such as the Wheel of Pleasure, a Mustache Booth, Burlesque, and Whisky!

8:00pm – Short Erotic Film Competition (Castro Theater) (Tickets) —  A night of the hottest films of all flavors from around the world in 7 minutes or less!  See what’s hot in New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, the U.S. and beyond!

Send in a short erotic film no more than 7 minutes long and not only will you have a chance to see your film play at the Castro Theatre, but you could win the grand prize of $1,500 smackaroos.  The format of the film is entirely up to you.  It can be animated, a music video, documentary, hardcore, nonexplicit, drama, comedy, etc.  They’re not looking for straight up porn, so try to make your short more along the lines of an interesting take on sexuality.  The submission deadline is June 30, 2011, so get started!

Details on submitting your film along with all the 2010 IXFF Short Film Finalists can be found after the jump.

Submission application form

Eligibility form

Model Release form

Click here For a complete detailed list of rules and where to drop off your entries

Send in a short erotic film no more than 7 minutes long and not only will you have a chance to see your film play at the Castro Theatre, but you could win the grand prize of $1,500 smackaroos.  The format of the film is entirely up to you.  It can be animated, a music video, documentary, hardcore, nonexplicit, drama, comedy, etc.  They’re not looking for straight up porn, so try to make your short more along the lines of an interesting take on sexuality.  The submission deadline is June 30, 2011, so get started!

Details on submitting your film along with the sexy picture I found af Angelina Jolie making out with my ex-girlfriend can be found after the jump.

For the record, my ex-girlfriend is the kinky one wearing the leather straps

Submission application form

Eligibility form

Model Release form

Click here For a complete detailed list of rules and where to drop off your entries

Then for on the 19th at the Nob Hill Theater is the Gay Porn Night Festival Of Sleaze. I think the title is pretty self explanatory, but aside from scenes featuring gay porn leaders there will be a live performance by gay superstar Michael Brando. Don’t ask me what a gay superstar performance at a festival of sleaze entails, but if you like seeing naked men in public, you’ll probably love it.

Next is Sexy Euro Cinema at the Red Vic on the 21st for $10. It is curated by feminist porn director Jennifer Lyon Bell and is sure to have some hot European action. Click here for the rest of the schedule

On the 22nd we have the Lesbo Retro Dyke Porn Retrospective. It’s $10 and will be held at the Womans Building. Don’t know much about what’s playing but there’s going to be beer and pizza.

For the grand finally we have the Annual Indie Erotic Film Competition. It kicks off in the Castro Theater mezzanine for $7. There will be Margaritas, Mariachis, sexy dancers and sexy prizes. Head down stairs after and for $10 watch the finalists in the film competition compete for $1,500. You get to vote on what film is best! Then after the screening head to The Lookout for the after party. The filmmakers will be there! No charge with entry to the festival.