Ariztical Entertainment

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Ariztical Entertainment is dedicated to providing quality gay/lesbian/transgendered films through our Ariztical and CQC labels. In addition, we release interesting independent films through our IFDP Line. IFDP celebrates the best films that make us think, inspire us and celebrate life.

Ariztical was born out of Phoenix Distributors, a small company started in 1985 by Michael J. Shoel and his late partner, Donald Zelkowski. Out of their office on the corner of Hollywood and Vine they specialized in the distribution of low-budget horror films like Cannibal Campout (Where Saturdays campers become Sundays brunch.), and The Assault of the Killer Bimbos.

In 1994, after the Northridge earthquake, Michael and Donald moved the company base to Tucson, AZ, and opened the basis for what has become the Ariztical we know today.

In the years following, Ariztical has made a name for itself by releasing films like Kizuna, the first gay male Anime to be released on DVD in the US, "Breaking the Surface: The Greg Luganis Story" and Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jill and Jill, starring Dana Plato, in her infamous lesbian role.

In 2004 came another huge step as Ariztical released its first ever theatrical release, Eating Out, which has since been gaining a huge fan base as it plays in festivals all over the country.

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