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AMANDA_TEST 1

Film AMANDA_TEST 1 Directed by Ben Gansky, Nat Moonhill, Veronica Moonhill With the help of an experimental technology, a young woman returns to Sonoma County in order to re-live…
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AMERICANO

Film AMERICANO Directed by Karla Vargas Gastelum Omar's future is jeopardized when he has to deal with the hardships of living in the streets as…
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BABY

Film BABY Directed by Jessie Levandov This queer love story follows a Dominican teenager in the Bronx on a Saturday afternoon.
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BOB & DALE

Film BOB & DALE Directed by David Rosfeld An elderly gay couple living off the grid in the Rocky Mountains find a deeper love when dementia…
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CARLITO LEAVES FOREVER

Film CARLITO LEAVES FOREVER Directed by Quentin Lazzarotto Carlito, a young man living in an indigenous village at the heart of the Amazonian jungle, decides to…
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CONTENT

Film CONTENT Directed by Chris Coats When asked to model for a professional photographer, Kevin seems to be willing to do whatever it takes…
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CUBAN HEEL SHOES

Film CUBAN HEEL SHOES Directed by Julio Mas Alcaraz Two teenage boys in Madrid must lead a double life in order to hide their passion for flamenco…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

CUBBY

Film CUBBY Directed by Mark Blane and Ben Mankoff After impulsively moving to New York City, Mark navigates struggles in life, work, and romance with the help…
EPISODICS

DELIVERY GIRL

Film DELIVERY GIRL Directed by Kate Krieger Trisha struggles with her queer identity and Catholic upbringing while making money delivering drugs in her conservative New…
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DENIM

Film DENIM Directed by Daryen Ru, Lucas McGowen A vengeful school rival outs Micayla as transgender by taking a photo of her using the girls' bathroom.
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DESIRES OF THE FLESH

Film DESIRES OF THE FLESH Directed by Rafaela Camelo For young Camila, blessed be Sunday, for that is the day to see Giovana.
NARRATIVE FEATURES

A DOG BARKING AT THE MOON

Film A DOG BARKING AT THE MOON Directed by Lisa Zi Xiang Upon returning home to China, expectant mother Huang Xiaoyu is embroiled in the cold war between her closeted…
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DYNAMITE

Film DYNAMITE Directed by Leila Jarman A poetic investigation of gender and masculinity through performance art and dance.
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END OF THE CENTURY

Film END OF THE CENTURY Directed by Lucio Castro Two handsome strangers have a steamy hookup while cruising the streets of Barcelona, then discover a much stronger…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

FIREFLIES

Film FIREFLIES Directed by Bani Khoshnoudi After finding himself stranded in the port town of Veracruz, Mexico, Iranian exile Ramin waits for passage while…
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FIRST POSITION

Film FIRST POSITION Directed by Michael Elias Thomas In 1980s San Francisco, aspiring dancer Zachary fights to keep his dream alive after falling ill.
ENCORE SCREENINGS, NARRATIVE FEATURES

FROM ZERO TO I LOVE YOU

Film FROM ZERO TO I LOVE YOU Directed by Doug Spearman Peter's fear of commitment and Jack's 15-year marriage to a woman complicate their undeniable attraction to one another…
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FULL BEAT

Film FULL BEAT Directed by Kase Pena A trans teen reluctantly braces herself for court-ordered time with her unaccepting dad, but finds an unlikely ally…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND

Film THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND Directed by Flavio Alves Tina, a young trans woman, and her grandmother navigate Tina's transition while attempting to build a life for…
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#GAYBOY2019

Film #GAYBOY2019 Directed by Noah Causey Competing narratives unfold about a young gay man: the one he was promised through the hetero-media against the…
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GENTLEMAN SPA

Film GENTLEMAN SPA Directed by Yu Jhi-han A lonely, romantic janitor at a gay spa has the opportunity to massage an attractive new client, and…
ALL GIRL FRIDAY, SHORTS PROGRAMS

GIRLS SHORTS

Program GIRLS SHORTS The women in this year’s collection of effervescent shorts know how to take chances against all odds. Whether...
ALL GIRL FRIDAY, NARRATIVE FEATURES

GOOD KISSER

Film GOOD KISSER Directed by Wendy Jo Carlton Jenna, Kate, and Mia meet up for a threesome, but when lies are revealed and power balances shift,…
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GUM

Film GUM Directed by Lizette Barrera A teenager can’t find peaceful solitude or a way to come to terms with her grandfather’s passing until…
SPECIAL EVENTS

HAM: A MUSICAL MEMOIR

Film HAM: A MUSICAL MEMOIR Directed by Andrew Putschoegl Sam Harris's award-winning one-man musical sees Harris play himself and ten other characters in the story of his…
EPISODICS

THE HANDMAID’S TALE

Film THE HANDMAID’S TALE The third season of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is driven by June’s (Elisabeth Moss) resistance to the dystopian...
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HEADSPACE

Film HEADSPACE Directed by Jake Graf The inner monologues of a diverse cast of trans folks intersect over the course of a day.
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HERE WITH YOU

Film HERE WITH YOU Directed by Nona Schamus When Imani goes to her friend's housewarming party, she meets a boy who piques her interest — little…
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HOW I GOT TO THE MOON BY SUBWAY

Film HOW I GOT TO THE MOON BY SUBWAY Directed by Tyler Rabinowitz An older man diagnosed with ALS goes to the hospital with his partner to record his voice bank…
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I

Film I Directed by Hallfridur Thora Tryggvadottir, Vala Omarsdottir Svanur searches for the freedom to be themself, in the big city and in the rural countryside at…
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I BLEED

Film I BLEED Directed by Bruno H Castro, Guto BR, Tiago Minamisawa This intimate confession of a person living with HIV is inspired by a true story.
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I WAIT FOR THE NIGHT

Film I WAIT FOR THE NIGHT Directed by Arthur Chaumay A discussion between two boys on the shores of an abandoned lake will force one of them to…
EPISODICS

I’M FINE

Film I’M FINE Directed by Andrew J. Ceperley In this Dekkoo Original, Jeff brings Zachary home to meet his mom, who is recovering following a health…
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INVOLUNTARY ACTIVIST

Film INVOLUNTARY ACTIVIST Directed by Mikael Bundsen An openly gay teacher must choose a course of action when his sister asks him to step back…
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IRISH GOODBYE

Film IRISH GOODBYE Directed by Adetokumboh M'Cormack Nizar, a young, gay, conflicted but devout Muslim refugee from Syria, spends a night out with a quixotic…
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ISHA

Film ISHA Directed by Christopher Manning Rahmi, a Romanian Muslim man living in London, struggles to reconcile his cultural and religious background with his…
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JEREMIAH

Film JEREMIAH Directed by Kenya Gillespie An Asian-American high school football player is forced to confront his deepest fears after a strange encounter with…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

JOSÉ

Film JOSÉ Directed by Li Cheng A 19-year-old Guatemala City youth struggles with sex, love, and family obligation in this brilliantly shot Queer Lion…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

JULES OF LIGHT AND DARK

Film JULES OF LIGHT AND DARK Directed by Daniel Laabs In rural Texas, Maya and Freddy are two lonely queer souls whose budding friendship inspires each other to…
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KELLY

Film KELLY Directed by Solène Guichard Two sisters must come to terms with their new relationship when they prepare to sell their childhood home.
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LA SAD BOY

Film LA SAD BOY Directed by Edwin Alexis Gómez An aspiring Puerto Rican actor must ask himself: When the world typecasts you, who will you choose to…
ENCORE SCREENINGS, NARRATIVE FEATURES

LABEL ME

Film LABEL ME Directed by Kai Kreuser Gay-for-pay hustler Waseem navigates life in Berlin as a Syrian refugee while negotiating the growing emotional demands of…
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LADIES DAY

Film LADIES DAY Directed by Abena Taylor-Smith Amma’s day at the salon is full of sheen spray, gossip, and laughter, but how will she deal…
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LAVENDER

Film LAVENDER Directed by Matthew Puccini A young gay man grows increasingly entangled in the marriage of an older gay couple.
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LES LÈVRES GERCÉES

Film LES LÈVRES GERCÉES Directed by Fabien Corre & Kelsi Phung In a kitchen, a mother and her trans child struggle to establish dialogue.
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LIFTED

Film LIFTED Directed by Julian Buchan Charlie is a rideshare driver who, during a heavy flow of L.A. traffic, gets stuck with a stubborn…
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LIGHT IN DARK PLACES

Film LIGHT IN DARK PLACES Directed by Lagueria Davis A mother makes a shocking discovery when she's left to pack up her daughter's house after a tragic…
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THE LINE

Film THE LINE Directed by Melisa Resch Sparks fly at a Saturday morning abortion clinic defense line when dedicated activist Gigi meets punk loner Amber.
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LONG DISTANCE

Film LONG DISTANCE Directed by Anoop Lokkur A young Indian woman living in Australia gets a call from her mother back home.
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LUCKY

Film LUCKY Directed by Lydia Lane Lucky devises a plan to be able to afford taking her girlfriend to prom, while hiding the relationship…
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MILITARY DOG

Film MILITARY DOG Directed by Pingwen Wang Nothing gives a young officer more pleasure than being a loyal dog to his master.
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MILLER & SON

Film MILLER & SON Directed by Asher Jelinsky A trans woman mechanic lives between running her family’s garage during the day and expressing her femininity at…
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MOMSTER

Film MOMSTER Directed by Drew Denny Amanda Plummer and Brianna Hildebrand are a bank-robbing mother and roller-skating daughter who finally reunite in the ultimate…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPERS

Film MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPERS Directed by Kestrin Pantera As a legendary 1970s rock and roll photographer nears death, her adult children gather to try to figure…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

MR. LEATHER

Film MR. LEATHER Directed by Daniel Nolasco The men of São Paulo’s fiercely devoted leather community guide us through the art of their fetish as…
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MUDPOTS

Film MUDPOTS Directed by Cate Smierciak Shelby and her best friend Jess spend one last afternoon together. In a stolen moment at Shelby’s going-away…
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MY FRIEND MICHAEL JONES

Film MY FRIEND MICHAEL JONES Directed by Ian Leaupepe, Samson Rambo A high school misfit with severe OCD forms an unlikely bond with a popular classmate through a shared…
PLATINUM

NEVRLAND

Film NEVRLAND Directed by Gregor Schmidinger Jakob’s sexual awakening is a psychedelic trip of hot and strange hallucinatory sequences of desire and turmoil in…
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ODE TO PABLO

Film ODE TO PABLO Directed by Adelina Anthony A young, queer deaf man holds his ground against the neighborhood boys on the basketball court.
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THE ORPHAN

Film THE ORPHAN Directed by Carolina Markowicz Jonathas prepares himself for disappointment when he finds out a new couple is adopting him.
EPISODICS

PEOPLE LIKE US

Film PEOPLE LIKE US Directed by Leon Cheo Joel, Ridzwan, Rai and Isaac navigate love, lust, and life as they seek happiness and acceptance as gay…
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THE PRESCRIPTION

Film THE PRESCRIPTION Directed by Tom Sanchez When her doctor suggests intercourse as an easy way to rid herself of a benign ovarian cyst, Cecilia…
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PUSH PINK

Film PUSH PINK Directed by Kai Tillman A trans person's conflict using the public restroom leads him on a journey to answer some unresolved questions.
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RENOVATION

Film RENOVATION Directed by Fábio Leal Francisco recounts his recent sexual encounters with various partners in an attempt to improve his own body positivity.
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REPUGNANT

Film REPUGNANT Directed by Kyan Krumdieck Grace must prove that her pray-away-the-gay dog therapy works by trying to "cure" Fergis the pug of his…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

RIOT GIRLS

Film RIOT GIRLS Directed by Jovanka Vuckovic A teen lesbian couple is caught in the crossfire in a post-apocalyptic, parent-free world in this sci-fi thriller…
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RUBBER DOLPHIN

Film RUBBER DOLPHIN Directed by Ori Aharon Over the course of one sensuous and slyly tumultuous evening, two men meet, have sex, and fall in…
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SAINT FRANCES

Film SAINT FRANCES Directed by Alex Thompson An unplanned pregnancy and a new job nannying the precocious daughter of a lesbian couple lead Bridget to…
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SELMA AFTER THE RAIN

Film SELMA AFTER THE RAIN Directed by Loli Menezes A trans woman returns home to care for her mother suffering from Alzheimer's as the two revisit lost…
ENCORE SCREENINGS, NARRATIVE FEATURES

SEQUIN IN A BLUE ROOM

Film SEQUIN IN A BLUE ROOM Directed by Samuel Van Grinsven After a chance encounter at an anonymous sex party, teenager Sequin flirts with danger as he travels down…
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SINKED UP

Film SINKED UP Directed by Raechel Zarzynski Elsie and Frankie feel their way from roommate to romance, out of order and out of their respective…
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SKIN

Film SKIN Directed by Audrey Rosenberg A queer teenager struggling with the onset of puberty discovers a living cave that presents them with a…
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STARBOY

Film STARBOY Directed by Joëlle Bentolila When a young Hasidic man increasingly doubts his own identity, his gender, and the nature of being, conflict…
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STEALTH

Film STEALTH Directed by Astor Stark Gia is a "stealth" transgender woman -- able to pass as cis, but still contending with her love…
CENTERPIECES

STRAIGHT UP

Film STRAIGHT UP Directed by James Sweeney When Todd’s neuroses around sex and romance convince him to try dating women, he meets aspiring actress Rory…
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TADPOLE

Film TADPOLE Directed by Jovan James During a sleepover, Chris hopes to take a risk with his friend Alex that would change their friendship.
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TALENT NIGHT AT AUSCHWITZ: BUNK FIVE

Film TALENT NIGHT AT AUSCHWITZ: BUNK FIVE Directed by Max Rifkind-Barron A 14-year-old boy escapes from modern and historical traumas to a glittering, musical dreamworld.
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TELL-BY DATE

Film TELL-BY DATE Directed by Sarah Ball Ryan wants to tell his son that he’s transgender and not his biological father, but fears it will…
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TEMBLORES

Film TEMBLORES Directed by Jayro Bustamante A man is forced to endure evangelical “reparative therapy” in this searing drama from Guatemala.
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TERMINALLY IN LOVE

Film TERMINALLY IN LOVE Directed by Emily Jenkins, Justin Black A first-person journey through the mind of a neurotic stoner struggling to get over her ex-girlfriend, as she…
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THE FAMILY ALBUM

Film THE FAMILY ALBUM Directed by Anthony Chapman A teenage home health care worker forms a special bond with her first client, a trans man in…
CENTERPIECES

THIS IS NOT BERLIN

Film THIS IS NOT BERLIN Directed by Hari Sama Two teenage best friends embark on a journey of self-discovery as they get involved with pansexual avant-garde artists…
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THRIVE

Film THRIVE Directed by Jamie Di Spirito A hookup between two young men — they make a connection, but it quickly becomes apparent they're looking…
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THROUPLE

Film THROUPLE Directed by Chrissie De Guzman Hungover from a bad breakup, a not-so-great stripper makes a house call to a progressive married couple, upending…
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TIME & AGAIN

Film TIME & AGAIN Directed by Rachel Dax Eleanor and Isabelle meet again, 60 years after their relationship broke apart.
EPISODICS

TO BE ME

Film TO BE ME Directed by Daan Jansen After many years away, nonbinary student Jordan returns home and has finally realized it’s time to share who…
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TO BE WITH YOU

Film TO BE WITH YOU Directed by Elliott Feliciano Alex is only in L.A. for 24 hours to reclaim their father's ashes but, along the way, they…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

TO THE STARS

Film TO THE STARS Directed by Martha Stephens In God-fearing 1960s Oklahoma, shy high school outsider Iris’s world is shaken when beguiling Maggie moves into town.
NARRATIVE FEATURES

TU ME MANQUES

Film TU ME MANQUES Directed by Rodrigo Bellott A conservative Bolivian man travels to New York to confront his late son’s boyfriend, a playwright channeling the…
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THE TWO-HEADED CALF

Film THE TWO-HEADED CALF Directed by Rodney Llaverias When a two-headed calf is born in a remote and superstitious town, Marino, a peculiar adolescent, will find…
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WELCOME TO THE BALL

Film WELCOME TO THE BALL Directed by Adam Vincent Wright A child learns sign language in hopes of making a new friend.
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WE’RE NOT HERE

Film WE’RE NOT HERE Directed by Bonnie Moir When tragedy interrupts their secret seaside tryst, the prospect of going public brings two men to a standoff.
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WONDER

Film WONDER Directed by Javier Molina An 11-year-old kid growing up in “the hood” secretly dreams of trick-or-treating as Wonder Woman for Halloween.
GALAS

CLOSING NIGHT GALA: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

Film CLOSING NIGHT GALA: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt In this Sundance favorite, sisters Rachel and Jackie discover their mother (Judith Light) — whom they thought was…