Pornographic films are a million dollar industry globally from websites to dvds. On the big screen, it is not as common, as most customers probably prefer privacy and anonymity at home. Darryl's Hard Liquour and Porn Film Festival at the Bloor Cinema is an annual event showing film shorts made by locals and a few foreign imports. The public is invited to dress up like a porn star in their ads and website so some actually do. Directors who attended agreed to be interviewed on video camera and joked around while talking about their submissions. Fun porn is actually a break from the typical porn online. Plus some of the directors are also the actors and star in their own flick. Awards are given by local sponsors, usually as gift bags and certificates, with some cash prizes. Darryl and Jill are the host and hostess and dressed up in white fancy costumes to introduce the films. They encouraged the public to enjoy the films and even had an after-party at a nearby club. Drinks and appetizers were available on the 2nd floor balcony lounge. This film festival has a challenge where a certain number of objects have to be in the films and the best one wins a prize. With sex no longer a taboo topic, this festival can eventually grow for porn fans with a sense of humour. Sex is one of the most popular subjects online but to talk about it in reality is still only kept for intimates such as lovers, friends and family, but rarely with co-workers or school mates. The gap between personal and public life can cause a split personality. Mature audiences can tolerate and enjoy this openness because sex is a pleasure albeit usually a private one. But thanks to the internet's availability, even home porn is now possible for posting and viewing! This film festival allows a big screen view of home porn with real or simulated sex acts. If you get adventurous enough, perhaps you can be the next porn star by submitting your own videos!
