In Boston, foundation for late filmmaker Ash Christian launches
Ash Christian served as a member of the Provincetown Film Society's advisory board. In Boston, the foundation for late filmmaker Ash Christian has launched. The foundation plans to launch two residencies, funding and mentorship opportunities for queer and trans filmmakers later this year. Christian produced several films starting at age 20 and served as a member of the Provincetown Film Society's advisory board. He died in 2020 at the age of 35.
Publicado : Hace 10 meses por Steph Solis en Tech
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Missi Pyle, the Alamo Drafthouse's Gerry D'Apollo and director Matt Kugelman, clearly the next Charlie's Angels. Photo: Steph Solis/Axios
The Alamo Drafthouse screened "Hurricane Bianca" last night, which stars drag queen Bianca Del Rio and features SNL alum Rachel Dratch.
• Pyle and Matt Kugelman, the film's director and Christian's friend, shared their memories of Christian before the film aired.
What they're saying: "When I was around him, I felt whole. I felt happy," Pyle said.
Zoom in: Christian produced "Fat Girls," "Hurricane Bianca" and other films, starting from age 20, per the foundation website.
• He was based in Dallas and New York, but he served as a member of the Provincetown Film Society's advisory board.
• Christian died in his sleep in August 2020. He was 35.
What's next: The foundation plans to launch two residencies, funding and mentorship opportunities for queer and trans filmmakers later this year, said Jeff Peters, owner of East End Books and a foundation board member.