Wolfe Video and its theatrical division Wolfe Releasing (founded in 2004) have released hundreds of acclaimed films over the past 25 years and will be releasing more than 25 titles in 2010 in honor of this milestone anniversary (upcoming releases listed below).

Contact us to arrange interviews with the minds behind this dynamic and pioneering company. Filmmakers and talent are also available for interviews.

Recent/upcoming releases from Wolfe Video include:

8: The Mormon Proposition Why this is a great story: 8: THE MORMON PROPOSITION is an indictment of the Mormon Church’s historic involvement in the promotion and passage of California’s Proposition 8 and the Mormon religion’s secretive, decades-long campaign against gay rights. The film takes place in California and Utah as Mormons, following their prophet’s call to action, wage spiritual warfare fought with money and lies against US citizens and their fight for marriage equality and the rights that come with marriage. Director: Reed Cowan Now on DVD Press kit

Pornography: A Thriller Why this is a great story: This intriguing, complex and disturbing thriller that has earned Director David Kittredge comparisons to David Lynch and David Cronenberg. We’d be happy to facilitate an interview with out actor Matthew Montgomery if you’re interested. He’s a fixture in the gay film scene and was recently honored at Philadelphia’s QFest. Director: David Kittredge Starring: Dylan Vox, Jared Grey, Matthew Montgomery , Pete Scherer, Steve Callahan, Walter Delmar Now on DVD Press kit

	Boy Why this is a great story: This film is a delightful and sexy “coming-of-age” story set in the Philippines – where it’s been banned by authorities. It’s a fresh take on the traditional “coming out” narrative by an established gay film maker, Auraeus Solito. Director: Auraeus Solito DVD release date: 8/10/10 Press kit

	We Have to Stop Now Why this is a great story: This fun lesbian web series features Jill Bennett and Cathy DeBuono, a real-life couple playing a pair of lesbian therapists who are struggling with their own marriage. It’s a fun, and funny, look at the nature of relationships – lesbian, gay or straight. Starring: Jill Bennett, Cathy DeBuono, Suzanne Westenhoefer DVD release date: 8/10/10 Press kit

Mädchen in Uniform & Re-release of Loving Annabelle Why this is a great story: “Mädchen in Uniform” is one of the first lesbian films ever made, and is the inspiration for the classic film “Loving Annabelle” which is being re-released along with Mädchen this September. This film forms the foundation of lesbian narrative on screen. Jenni Olson, one of the world’s premier LGBT film experts, is available to add historic context to this film as needed. Director: Géza von Radványi Starring: Lilli Palmer, Romy Schneider, Therese Giehse, Margaret Jahnen DVD release date: 9/14/10 Press kit

	Plan B Why this is a great story: Argentine director Marco Berger repurposes the conventions of a Shakespeare-styled comedy in his clever, witty and poetic feature film debut about a perilous romantic journey that calls sexuality into question. Director: Marco Berger DVD release date: 10/26/10 Press kit

My Normal Why this is a great story: My Normal is the story of Natalie, a young lesbian from the Lower East Side, who’s struggling to find a balance between her dreams of becoming a film maker and her lifestyle as a dominatrix. It’s a great cast with some wonderfully fresh faces. Director: Irving Schwartz Starring: Nicole LaLiberte, Mark Saturno, Dawn Noel Pignuola, Ty Jones, Heath Kelts, Naama Kates, Maine Anders DVD release date: 11/2/10 Press kit

Undertow Why this is a great story: Often compared to “Brokeback Mountain,” Undertow is an exquisitely shot, beautifully written, and powerfully acted feature film set in a tiny Peruvian seaside village. It features well-known latin american actors Cristian Mercado, Tatiana Astengo and Manolo Cardona (the “Brad Pitt” of Latin America) in a powerful love triangle. Director: Javier Fuentes-León Starring: Cristian Mercado, Manolo Cardona, Tatiana Astengo DVD release date: 2011 Press kit

	Four Faced Liar Why this is a great story: The Four-Faced Liar, “a comedy about drama,” tells the story of a group of New York 20-somethings, including Bridget – a hip, womanizing lesbian who loves Emily Bronte. Director: Jacob Chase Starring: Marja Lewis Ryan, Emily Peck, Todd Kubrak, Liz Osborn, Daniel Carlise DVD release date: 2011 Press kit

Elena Undone Why this is a great story: This film packs a 1-2-3 punch. It’s the most recent release from acclaimed film maker Nicole Conn (‘Claire of the Moon’ and ‘Little Man’), it features the breathtaking Necar Zadegan of “24″, and it boasts the longest on-screen kiss in film history! Director: Nicole Conn Starring: Necar Zadegan, Traci Dinwiddie, Sam Harris, Gary Weeks, Mary Wells DVD release date: 2011 Press kit

	Hannah Free Why this is a great story: Sharon Gless gives a stunning performance as this film navigates between past and present, and reveals how two women maintain their love affair despite a marriage, a world war, infidelity, and family denial. Director: Wendy Jo Carlton Starring: Sharon Gless, Maureen Gallagher, Kelli Strickland, Ann Hagemann, Taylor Miller, Jacqui Jackson Now on DVD Press kit

And Then Came Lola Why this is a great story: Bursting with creativity and fresh cinematic style AND THEN CAME LOLA packs in everything we want in a lesbian movie: Beautiful women, a great script, high-quality production values, an exciting soundtrack of hot new music ― plus fun animation, and hilarious laugh-out-loud reflections on lesbian life. Directors: Ellen Seidler & Megan Siler Starring: Ashleigh Sumner, Jill Bennett, Cathy DeBuono, Jessica Graham, Jenoa Harlow, Angelyna Martinez, Linda Ignazi, Candy Tolentino, Lisa Dewey Now on DVD Press kit

	Training Rules Why this is a great story: Powerfully narrated by international swimming great Diana Nyad, TRAINING RULES is a riveting must-see film that explores homophobia in sports through the story of women’s basketball coach Rene Portland crusade against lesbians. Directors: Dee Mosbacher & Fawn Yacker Narrated by Diana Nyad Now on DVD Press kit

	The Baby Formula Why this is a great story: Featuring a pair of tremendous performances from co-stars Megan Fahlenbock and Angela Vint, THE BABY FORMULA is a hilarious, unique, heartfelt and intelligent comedy that delivers a fresh take on what makes a family. Director: Alison Reid Starring: Angela Vint, Megan Fahlenbock, Rosemary Dunsmore Now on DVD Press kit

The estimate was originally derived in a joint study by both organizations entitled, “The Gay and Lesbian Market in the U.S.: Trends and Opportunities in the LGBT Community, 6th edition.” In 2009, the gay buying power projection was estimated at $732 billion.

This 2010 projection is slightly less than earlier analyses – given that the entire U.S. economy has suffered its worst recessionary consequences (between 2008 and 2010) since the Great Depression began in 1929.

In sharing the latest analysis, Bob Witeck, CEO of Witeck-Combs Communications said, “Buying power projections are frequently a standard business measure for companies and policy decision-makers. This offers us a reasonable snapshot of the projected annual economic activity of America’s diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population even in this faltering economy.” Since 1993, Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. has provided expert marketing and communications counsel to Fortune 500 companies in their strategies to reach the gay consumer market. Bob Witeck and his co-founder, Wes Combs, also are co-authors of “Business Inside Out: Capturing Millions of Brand Loyal Gay Customers” (Kaplan 2006).

Witeck stated that “buying power is not the same as affluence or wealth. No one should infer that same-sex households are more affluent than others – this is little more than a stereotype, considering the economic evidence available.   We have seen research from academic researchers that strongly suggests gay men may earn slightly less than their heterosexual counterparts.”

He added that, “the best available Census data on same-sex couples supports the understanding, however, that LGBT households tend to skew in major metro and suburban areas — a characteristic generally associated with higher than average income. And while parenting trends grow, we also see evidence through Census snapshots that same-sex couples remain less likely than their married heterosexual counterparts to have kids, and they are more likely to have both partners in the workforce, factors which yield slightly higher per capita household income, especially in the case of gay male couples.”

Nonetheless, Witeck concluded, “we also are well aware that under existing laws and norms, same-sex couples are penalized throughout the economy by discriminatory tax burdens, a hodge-podge of inadequate relationship rights and obligations, complex and costly barriers to adoption and parenting, and barriers to access to public safety net programs that are routinely available to married couples and their families.”

Based on a reasonable and broad range of population samples, the analysis benchmarks between 6% to 7% of the adult U.S. population who self-identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, or between 15 and 16 million adults. Unlike estimates of buying power for other populations, such as African Americans or Hispanics, the projected LGBT population is estimated only among adults over the age of 18 when they are more likely to be fully aware and able to define their sexual orientation or gender identity. For other groups such as African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Latino/as, the population total includes all ages.

The method used for this annual economic projection is intended to roughly mirror the accepted approach taken by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia in its calculation of the purchasing power of niche consumer segments such as Hispanics and African Americans. This methodology uses national aggregate disposable income data that are compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce and are therefore considered the most authoritative picture of overall purchasing power in the United States. Gay and lesbian purchasing power is calculated by allocating a proportion of aggregate disposable personal income (DPI) to the gay and lesbian consumer segment.

“Buying power, we know, signals one critical measure of the growth and size of the vital LGBT consumer market,” said Don Montuori with MarketResearch.com. “In our analysis, we are clear to define buying power as another term for ‘disposable personal income,’ which is the total after-tax income available to an individual to spend on personal consumption, personal interest payments or savings. According to economists, today this roughly equals 86% of income.”

“The Gay and Lesbian Market in the U.S.: Trends and Opportunities in the LGBT Community, 6th Edition”is now in its fully updated form, and is considered the most comprehensive authority on accessible, non-proprietary market research compiled by Packaged Facts and Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc and brought to market with MarketResearch.com. It provides brand-new analysis of the demographic profiles, consumer behaviors, and purchasing power of the estimated 15 to 16 million adult gay men and lesbians in the United States. Key characteristics profiled include age, income, and family structure aggregated from many of the most respected datasets available.

Priced at $3,995, this report can be purchased directly by clicking http://www.marketresearch.com/browse.asp?categoryid=1695&g=1
It is also available through MarketResearch.com.

About Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc.
Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. (www.witeckcombs.com) is the nation’s premier strategic marketing communications firm, specializing in reaching the gay and lesbian consumer. With over 16 years experience in this unique market, Witeck-Combs Communications not only serves as a bridge between corporate America and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers (LGBT), but also provides counsel to countless non-profit organizations that aim to educate the public on gay and lesbian issues or to better reach their LGBT membership.

In April 2003, American Demographics magazine identified Bob Witeck and Wes Combs as two of 25 experts over the last 25 years who have made significant contributions to the fields of demographics, market research, media and trendspotting for their pathbreaking work on the gay and lesbian market. Their strategic marketing book, “Business Inside Out: Capturing Millions of Brand Loyal Gay Customers” was published in the fall of 2006 by Kaplan Publishing. They have appeared in worldwide media outlets including Fortune, CNBC, Daily Telegraph, CNN, Reuters, Associated Press, Ad Age, the New York Times and the Washington Post.

About Packaged Facts
For more than 40 years, Packaged Facts has been a leading publisher of market research. Our comprehensive, timely, quality research and presentation of market intelligence have made Packaged Facts a premier source of market information for top industry decision makers. If you can not find what you are looking for, we also provide a wide range of custom services. For more information, call Jenn Tekin at 240-747-3015 or visit www.PackagedFacts.com.

Press Contacts:

Jenn Tekin
Packaged Facts
240-747-3015
jtekin@marketresearch.com

Wesley Combs
Witeck-Combs Communications
202-887-0500 x 14
wcombs@witeckcombs.com

Our Junior Account Managers help manage and direct media relations and logistics for specific clients on our roster on either a full or a part-time basis.

Job Description

Our Account Managers are responsible for:

• Developing, maintaining and executing client publicity plans
• Developing and pitching client stories to national print/broadcast media, blogs/online media and via social media
• Facilitating regular client meetings
• Communicating status and progress
• Tracking and reporting client media coverage
• Assisting with crisis communications and other duties as assigned/needed

The ideal candidate for this position has the following skills, attributes and experience:

• media relations skills/experience
• national media contacts
• creative thinking skills to help develop new angles/story opportunities
• is assertive and very detail-oriented
• is familiar with the LGBT community and LGBT niche media
• is familiar with new media and proficient in leveraging technology and content for
  the web
• is familiar with word processing tools, spreadsheet tools, presentation tools and other basic office applications
• has excellent communication skills
• has experience writing and editing in AP-style

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@cause-pr.com outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

WHERE:
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
Rainbow Room, 2nd Floor
1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

WHEN:
Thursday, July 22, 2010 (San Francisco)

The conference will explore the following topics and ideas:

• Guerilla PR 101: What is Guerilla PR? Where did it come from?
• Social Networking & Web 2.0/3.0 Marketing/PR to diverse communities and market segments.
• ‘Cultivating Evangelists’
• Digital Advocacy & Community Relations
• Social Media & New Media Protocols
• “The Power of Words”
• Building Community & Making Users into Fans
• Combining old-school print PR with modern PR

It’s proof that the best way to eradicate homophobia is to counter stereotypes with positive gay images that raise awareness and reflect the diversity of our communities.

Congratulations Sweet!

Join Wolfe titles We Have To Stop Now, The Four Faced Liar, The Owls and more at the official TheSmokingCocktail.com OUTFEST Kick Off Party on June 16th.

And join the cast of Elena Undone for Wolfe’s official Frameline after party, immediately following the glamorous Frameline34 premiere of ELENA UNDONE (June 25, 6:45 pm @ the Castro Theatre).  The film’s amazing co-stars (Necar Zadegan & Traci Dinwiddie) will be there, along with director Nicole Conn and additional cast and crew at Orson, one of SF’s hottest night-spots.

See you there!

C+E is so proud to have helped place another great client story in this gorgeous magazine!

Prior to founding Cause+Effect, she served as the Vice President of Programming and Production for PlanetOut Inc., where she oversaw the daily publication of news and feature stories for LGBT audiences around the world. With a background in corporate strategy, branding, communications, and software systems development, Leyla is uniquely positioned to comment on the convergence of digital communications, user-generated content, and niche-market media.

Leyla holds a JD from Boalt Hall School of Law at UC Berkeley and a BA from the Robert D. Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon. She has served on the national Board of Governors for the Human Rights Campaign, and as a volunteer with numerous LGBT arts and policy organizations around the country.

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