The "Bok-o-bok" festival tries to create an open and safe cultural space for the representatives of the LGBTQ community through the language of cinema. Through the art, the organizers challenge the established negative stereotypes, debunk myths and contribute into the protection of the rights of the sexual minorities in Russia. The festivals are held in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the organizers also conduct podcasts with directors and produce educational brochures. Anyone can submit their film to the competition program and get a platform for the public audition.
Наименование
"Bok-o-bok" (Side by Side)
Какая сфера деятельности?
LGBTQ+ support
Статусы
Статус
Foreign agent (NGO)
Год признания
2013
Дата включения
06.06.2013
Причина признания
NPOs public actions were deemed "political", while funding before 2012 came from the Netherlands.
Статус в реестре
Исключен из реестра (2013)
Хронология
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Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
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Exclusion from the list: Foreign agent (NGO) Приблизительная дата (только год)