Kino’s ‘Ganymede’ Premiere to Benefit GLAAD (EXCLUSIVE)

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Kino will host a digital premiere for queer dramatic thriller “Ganymede” on Aug. 1. The event will benefit GLAAD.

“Ganymede” follows a high school wrestler, Lee Fletcher IV (Jordan Doww), who develops a crush on his openly gay classmate Kyle (Pablo Castelblanco). Lee suddenly finds he is being haunted by a creature that not only lives in his bedroom closet but also has the ability to invades his thoughts. The digital premiere kicks off with a pre-show hosted by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars Manila Luzon and Plane Jane as well as fellow drag artist Glitteress.

Following the screening, viewers can stay tuned for a live Q&A session, a chance to win props and prizes, an exclusive interview with the film’s cast and crew, and special appearances. Attendees can enjoy specialty Serv Vodka cocktails and mocktails to accompany the experience. Tickets for the premiere can be purchased directly on the Kino website or the Kino app.

The live digital premiere will begin at 6 p.m. PT on Aug. 1.

For those unable to attend the digital premiere that still wish to watch the film, “Ganymede” will be available to stream on Kino until 6 a.m. PT on Aug. 3.

“We are incredibly excited to bring ‘Ganymede’ to our audience with this thrilling digital premiere,” Kino COO and co-founder Austin Worrell said in a statement Tuesday. “Working alongside the talented cast, filmmakers, and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ queens, Manila and Jane, and Glitteress to pull this unique digital event together, is truly an honor and we can’t wait to share the experience.” News of the “Ganymede” evening follows the previously announced Kino-hosted digital premiere of the whimsical comedy “The Secret Art of Human Flight,” on Aug. 3, featuring appearances from the cast and crew including Grant Rosenmeyer, Maggie Grace, Paul Raci and director H.P.