The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and kicked off the annual event in style on Sept. 4. Mise en Place served delicious food to more than 200 guests, including Dale Gordon and the trustees of the Hillsborough Digital and Film Commission, David Downing, interim executive director of Visit St. Pete and Lisa Dozois, Pinellas Film Commission Manager and TIGLFF Executive Director Margaret Murray. Artist Robert Phelps and DJ Nastasya added their distinction, too. Click here for the event schedule for the festival films and other events Oct. 3-11.











