About the author and this blog

I'm Robyn van Dyk and the author of this blog. I am the festival director for 2006 and have been a part of BentLenses since 2001. I directed the festival also in 2005 and have been the treasurer for BentLenses since we started.

The aim of this blog is to advertise the festival and keep everyone up to date on the films we will be screening as well as when and where events will be held. Another important aim of this blog is to document the festival events, the films screened, the winners of our Hot Pink Shorts comp, venues and many other aspects that go into making a successful festival. This kind of information can be lost and forgotten over time.

A lot of work goes into putting on a festival even a small event such as ours. BentLenses is run by a small dedicated group of volunteers, we have some sponsorship from the local community, including the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Club and other local businesses.

We would like to thank Canberra's GLBTI community for coming to our regular screenings throughout the year and supporting our festival each Spring!

I hope you enjoy BentFest 2006!

Robyn