CineKink Announces Dates for 15th Annual Kinky Film Festival

NEW YORK CITY—The 15th annual CineKink NYC has set its 2018 Kinky Film Festival for March 14-18, and it will feature a specially-curated program of films and videos that celebrate and explore a wide diversity of sexuality. Billing itself as "the kinky film festival," the event is presented by CineKink, an organization dedicated to the recognition and encouragement of sex-positive and kink-friendly depictions in film and television. With offerings drawn from both the independent cinema world and the adult, works presented at CineKink NYC will range from documentary to drama, comedy to experimental, slightly spicy to quite explicit—and everything in between. "We're thrilled, and slightly dumbfounded, to be celebrating our 15th anniversary this year," said Lisa Vandever, co-founder and director of CineKink. "Looking back on all the films we've presented since 2003, it's so gratifying that we've been able to connect so many smart and sexy works with an appreciative, like-minded audience. And we're looking forward to another year of it!" In light of the growing #MeToo movement, and drawing upon the emphasis that CineKink has placed on consent in their programming over the years, a screening titled Consent Counts, as well as a related panel discussion, are already slated for inclusion in the festival. In addition, plans for CineKink NYC include a short film competition, audience choice awards, a "Bring It!" adult entertainment showdown, panels and workshops, a kick-off gala, and a sizzling "Afterglow" play party to wrap the festivities. A tour is set to take place in the months following the festival, showcasing audience favorites from the NYC selections. The festival line-up and schedule for CineKink NYC will be announced in February. For more information, visit CineKink.com.