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Shelter - Theatrical Release Dates

3/21/08 - Seattle, WA - Landmark Varsity

3/28/08 - Berkeley, CA - Elmwood Rialto Cinemas

3/28/08 - New York, NY - Tribeca Cinemas

3/28/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Laemmle Sunset

3/28/08 - San Francisco CA - Landmark Embarcadero

3/28/08 - Boston, MA - Landmark's Kendall Square Cinema

3/28/08 - Palm Springs, CA - Cinemas Palme d'Or

4/04/08 - Atlanta, GA - Landmark Midtown Art

**4/04/08 - San Diego, CA - Hillcrest Cinemas (new location)

4/4/08 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Sunrise Gateway

4/4/08 - Chicago, IL - Music Box

4/4/08 - Minneapolis, MN - Landmark Lagoon

4/11/08 - Portland, OR - Living Room Theaters



"Shelter" centers on a young man, Zach, in San Pedro, Calif., who gives up on his dream of art school in order to provide for his family, consisting of his aging father and his young nephew Cody, whose mother Jeanne has decided her priorities lie elsewhere. When his best friends brother Shaun returns to town, Zach finds in him a friend and confidante. As Zach becomes increasingly attracted to Shaun, their casual surfing relationship turns into much more, setting off a chain of events forcing Zach to choose between continuing to put others first or fighting for what he wants for himself.

FESTIVAL AWARDS

Outfest 2007 Awards Night
HBO Outstanding First Dramatic Feature
SHELTER directed by Jonah Markowitz

Philadelphia Intl Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Special Award: SCION First-Time Director
Jonah Markowitz

Vancouver Queer Film Festival
People's Choice Award for Best Feature
SHELTER

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Audience Award for Favorite Narrative Feature
SHELTER

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Best New Director
Jonah Markowitz

Tampa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Audience Favorite Awards
Men's Favorite Picture, SHELTER
Best Actor, Trevor Wright
Best Supporting Actress, Tina Holmes
Best Cinematography, SHELTER

Dallas OUT TAKES
Best Feature, SHELTER
Best Actor, Trevor Wright

15th Mix Brasil Film and Video Festival of Sexual Diversity
Audience Award for Best Feature - Fiction
SHELTER

2007 Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Best Male Feature, SHELTER

REVIEW QUOTES:

"I promise you that "Shelter" will be one of the best films you see at Outfest 2007."
- Greg Hernandez, Out in Hollywood

"With an outstanding script expertly brought to life through stellar performances and striking cinematography, SHELTER is a gorgeous, captivating film."
- Outfest Official Website

"With a pitch perfect soundtrack and plenty of guys in wetsuits riding waves under gorgeous sunsets, SHELTER is a sensory treat."
- Frameline Official Website

"Every few years, a film comes along that has me saying, "Hell yeah! THIS is why I come to the festival!" Shelter ranks up there on my list of all-time Frameline favorites. Go out of your way to see this film at any opportunity."
- Lincoln Madison, Queer Screen

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Shelter on TV Tomorrow!!!!

Posted April 17th, 2008 at 10:02pm

Hello Everyone-

I just wanted to let everyone know that Shelter will be airing on here! Networks tomorrow night.

So if it didn't come to your city for theatrical release, then check your local cable listings for times so you can catch it tomorrow.

Also, thank you again for all of your support in the cities we opened in. The feedback and turnout was amazing and we couldn't have done it with out all of you.

From all of us on the Shelter team.

PS - Stay tuned for the Glee.com Shelter DVD giveaway.

 

 

Check out Shane Mack's video for "Lie To Me," from the <i>Shelter</i> soundtrack

Posted April 10th, 2008 at 02:38pm

Another Big Weekend!!!!!

Posted April 03rd, 2008 at 05:23pm

Hello Everyone-

We have another big weekend ahead of us but first I want to send a huge thank you to NY, Boston, West Hollywood, San Francisco, Palm Springs, and Berkeley for making last weekend such a great sucess. The turnout was amazing and the reponse has been nothing but good news.

Now back to this weekend and the cities we're opening in tomorrow Friday, April 4.

 

 

Atlanta, GA - Landmark Midtown Art - 931 Monroe Dr.

San Diego, CA - Hillcrest Cinemas - 3965 5th Ave.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Sunrise Gateway - 1820 E Sunrise

Chicago, IL - Music Box - 3733 N Southport

Minneapolis, MN - Landmark Lagoon - 1320 Lagoon Ave.

Thanks again everyone and as with all my posts keep the comments coming. We love to hear what you all have to say.

Best,

From All Of Us on the Shelter Team!

<i>Shelter</i> Review in the <i>NY Times</i>

Posted April 03rd, 2008 at 02:46pm

"And if at times the symbolism is a bit heavy-handed and the ending is easily foreseen strong performances and Joseph White's burnished cinematography do much to atone. Coming out has rarely looked so pretty..."

 

 

 

READ THE FULL NY TIMES REVIEW

Surf's Up!!!

Posted April 03rd, 2008 at 01:27pm

The new movie Shelter takes a dramatic look at gay surfers, budding romance and family drama.


Sometimes inspiration comes in the strangest places. A character in American Beauty famously found inspiration in a wind-blown plastic bag, but for gay writer/director Jonah Markowitz, a different flying plastic object struck a chord.

 

Read the rest of the Next Magazine feature here...

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kirachase

Female, Age Private, Vineland, NJ

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MySpace Happy Birthday Comments


Chadnnocal

Male, 41, Fremont, CA

Posted


I just saw Shelter last week. It an awesome movie.


jeremyx51

Male, 27, Gainesville, FL

Posted


Awesome movie! This is one of my favorite Shelter vids (I didn't make it) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =M_De8RYOt98


Nativeboi

Male, 24, Pico Rivera, CA

Posted


How are you guys doing?

I just saw the movie and i LOVED it...
I can't wait to tell my friends about it, I'm also looking forward to buying the soundtrack....

I'll be looking forward to another movie maybe a sequel....lol
No, Seriously!

Have a wonderful week!


Shirlz1985

Male, 24, Old Town, ME

Posted


I just got the DVD today and i have already seen the movie once before but i absolutly love this movie it is the first gay love story i have bought and i love it thanks for making this film... thank you again hopefully i can buy the soundtrack on CD soon Jason


cijilace

Male, Age Private, Lawndale, CA

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JohninKy

Male, 54, Morganfield, KY

Posted


HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! HOPE YOUR DAY IS AWESOME!!!


allthing...

Female, 38, Daytona Beach, FL

Posted


Have a good one!


CLOSED

Male, 42, Seattle, WA

Posted


refreshing, affirming, romantic, fun........awesome flick!!


Nativeboi

Male, 24, Pico Rivera, CA

Posted


Damn! I missed it today.... When will it be on DVD? hopefully soon.
If anything i could drive down to SD to see it the 4th but then again i don't get paid til the tenth....
*sigh


bink31

Male, 33, Ann Arbor, MI

Posted


I'm really excited to see this film. Not sure when that will be, since it isn't being released anywhere near me, but I am going to keep watching for my opportunity to catch this movie! Hopefully it's a love story with a positive ending, and it sounds like it has an awesome soundtrack!


Nativeboi

Male, 24, Pico Rivera, CA

Posted


I saw the preview and i loved it... im counting down!


Pixie03

Female, 24, Oroville, CA

Posted


thanks for the invite, i cant wait to see the movie sounds fun, an interesting awsome :)


Nativeboi

Male, 24, Pico Rivera, CA

Posted


Can't wait to see it, im already there!


ImIan

Male, Age Private, Taiwan

Posted


Thx for the request. Wow...can't wait to see it!


bisk8rdude

Male, 44, Bellevue, OH

Posted


This is great! I cant wait to see it! It's the same in the skateboarding culture too! so many bi n gay doods! I am trying to be a positive role model to all of them and lead them out of the darkness into the light of day!
I can't wait to see the movie!
<3
Randy


Johnboy6...

Male, Age Private, Columbia, MO

Posted


Hey thanks for the add and being my friend


orlandopup

Male, 50, Las Vegas, NV

Posted


Sounds like it would be a great movie, Tell me when I can see it in Vegas


jhume198

Male, 22, Glenwood Springs, CO

Posted


Hey Y'all
You really should try and release it in Denver. That is where I am located, or release it to DVD soon.