Lesbian

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Lesbian

16

Film 16 Directed by Kristal Chan After a bad breakup, a young woman transports herself to a dreamy age before broken hearts, when first…

ADAM

Film ADAM Directed by Rhys Ernst An awkward high schooler learns some hard truths about love, friendship, and acceptance during a pivotal summer with…

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…

ANNE+

Film ANNE+ Directed by Valerie Bisscheroux The weekend Anne moves into her own flat in Amsterdam, she runs into her first love, causing her…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

THE ARCHIVETTES

Film THE ARCHIVETTES Directed by Megan Rossman A determined team of volunteers join forces to safeguard New York’s Lesbian Herstory Archives, the world's largest collection…

AUTOMATE

Film AUTOMATE Directed by Steve Shwartz In the near future, dating apps guarantee a perfect match. Yet for Sam and Riley, their perfect match…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

BILLIE AND EMMA

Film BILLIE AND EMMA Directed by Samantha Lee A model student falls for the new kid at their all-girl Catholic school, but can their budding romance…

ALL GIRL FRIDAY, ENCORE SCREENINGS, NARRATIVE FEATURES

BIT

Film BIT Directed by Brad Michael Elmore A trans teen must decide whether she’s ready to succumb to an alluring group of female vampires and…

BLUE (BLÅ)

Film BLUE (BLÅ) Directed by Ingrid Marie Røine A photographer seeks comfort from her girlfriend as she comes to terms with a disease that threatens her…

ENCORE SCREENINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS

BOOKSMART

Film BOOKSMART Directed by Olivia Wilde BFFs Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) kept their noses to the grindstone all through high school...

NARRATIVE FEATURES

CARMEN & LOLA

Film CARMEN & LOLA Directed by Arantxa Echevarría On the outskirts of Madrid, two young women from the Roma community fall for each other, defying the…

CATHERINE OPIE B. 1961

Film CATHERINE OPIE B. 1961 Directed by Sini Anderson Catherine Opie shares the emotional and political motivations for her provocative and influential photography.

ALL GIRL FRIDAY, NARRATIVE FEATURES

THE DAUGHTERS OF FIRE

Film THE DAUGHTERS OF FIRE Directed by Albertina Carri This free-wheeling Argentinian erotic lesbian road movie explores the nature of female sexuality, polyamory, pornography, and new ways…

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…

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.

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.

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO

Film FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO Directed by Daniel Karslake Four families of faith journey to accept their LGBTQ children in this powerful followup to For the Bible…

GENTLY, JENNIFER

Film GENTLY, JENNIFER Directed by Katie Doane Avery When Jennifer and Madison sneak a peek at a porn collection, a model stirs a deep desire in…

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...

GOD’S GRACIE

Film GOD’S GRACIE Directed by Chateau Bezerra When Gracie, a young Fundamentalist Christian, meets Heidi, an agnostic lesbian driving back from her mother’s funeral, Gracie…

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,…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

THE GROUND BENEATH MY FEET

Film THE GROUND BENEATH MY FEET Directed by Marie Kreutzer The combined demands of Lola's cutthroat consulting job, her secret affair with her boss, and caring for her…

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…

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...

HOLY TRINITY

Film HOLY TRINITY Directed by Molly Hewitt In this eye-popping, spiritually rollicking film, queer dominatrix Trinity huffs a magic aerosol can and develops the ability…

HOMIES

Film HOMIES Directed by Ina Espiritu Maine can't admit to best friend/f*ck buddy Raven that she is in love with her. A queer almost-love…

I KNOW HER

Film I KNOW HER Directed by Fawzia Mirza In the afterglow of a seemingly fated hookup, two women realize that perhaps they have a little too…

I THINK SHE LIKES YOU

Film I THINK SHE LIKES YOU Directed by Bridey Elliott When Justine and Julia pick Jake up at a bar, it’s not quite the threesome he was expecting.

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…

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…

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…

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.

THE LITAS

Film THE LITAS Directed by William Desena Gevin Fax is the oldest member of the women motorcycle collective, The Litas. This film tracks her and…

LOCKDOWN

Film LOCKDOWN Directed by Celine Held, Logan George Marie, a 14-year-old, stages a risky but almost perfect plan to understand the feelings she’s developing for her…

LONG DISTANCE

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

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…

MEG’S FIRST DANCE

Film MEG’S FIRST DANCE Directed by Ada Gorn When Meg explores a world outside her Catholic high school routine, she begins to see her best friend…

MISDIRECTION

Film MISDIRECTION Directed by Carly Usdin A chance encounter teaches Cam — a college freshman with a big, gay crush on her roommate —…

THE MISTER SISTERS

Film THE MISTER SISTERS Directed by Ingrid Wilhite Two dykes vent about mistaken gender and the power and perils of presenting as butch, while hilariously fantasizing...

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…

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE

Film THE MORE THINGS CHANGE Directed by Debra F. Simone All Dana wants to do is create a fun and inclusive videogame, but instead she's stuck working at…

MOTHERSTRUCK

Film MOTHERSTRUCK Directed by Micaela Birmingham Staceyann Chin embarks on a wild road toward motherhood in this series, based on her one-woman play directed…

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…

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…

ORIGIN

Film ORIGIN Directed by Simone Lyles In 1982, Kora's self-help conversion tapes only seem to push her closer to the truth about her feelings…

PENANCE

Film PENANCE Directed by Kayden Phoenix A young group of LatinX queers usurp their conversion therapy class and take their justice.

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

PIER KIDS

Film PIER KIDS Directed by Elegance Bratton A transcendent visual exploration of the next spirited generation of NYC’s Christopher Street Pier kids living on the…

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…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

QUEER JAPAN

Film QUEER JAPAN Directed by Graham Kolbeins The multifaceted and colorful queer culture of Japan is shown through the eyes of the many artists, activists,…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

QUEERING THE SCRIPT

Film QUEERING THE SCRIPT Directed by Gabrielle Zilkha A dynamite mixture of devoted fans, show creators, and TV stars explores the rocky history and potentially bright…

REACH THE SKY

Film REACH THE SKY Directed by Daniel Sterlin-Altman Three friends on a car trip encounter a butch mermaid, Frida Kahlo, a fabulous companion, and a sense…

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…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

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…

SEA FOAM

Film SEA FOAM Directed by Luis Mariano García Ana's shyness holds her back from talking to her crush, but with inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's The…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

SECOND STAR ON THE RIGHT

Film SECOND STAR ON THE RIGHT Directed by Ruth Caudeli A 30-something bisexual actress struggles with her career and relationship while the rest of her friends seem to…

SHIBARI

Film SHIBARI Directed by Robin Entreinger When Chloé arrives in Tokyo to interview Claire about her practice of the erotic art Shibari, she gets…

ENCORE SCREENINGS, NARRATIVE FEATURES

THE SHINY SHRIMPS

Film THE SHINY SHRIMPS Directed by Cédric le Gallo, Maxime Govare A homophobic pro swimmer becomes the reluctant coach of an outrageously queer water polo team headed to the…

THE SHIVA CALLERS

Film THE SHIVA CALLERS Directed by Emi Shaufeld When a closeted woman’s girlfriend shows up unexpectedly to her grandfather’s shiva, she must do anything in her…

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…

ALL GIRL FRIDAY, SHORTS PROGRAMS

SHORTS: SO LET’S MAKE THINGS PHYSICAL

Program SHORTS: SO LET’S MAKE THINGS PHYSICAL These female-centric stories focus on the longing, heartache, and lust that so often entangle themselves when it comes...

SUNLIT NIGHTS

Film SUNLIT NIGHTS Directed by Vilde Moberg Two strangers let loose and break free over an impromptu karaoke performance.

SWITCH

Film SWITCH Directed by Marion Renard During her first sexual experience, a teenage girl discovers she possesses a uncommon skill.

TAKE ME TO PROM

Film TAKE ME TO PROM Directed by Andrew Moir Queer Canadians revisit an iconic adolescent milestone while telling a story of social change that spans more than…

TAKE ONE THING OFF

Film TAKE ONE THING OFF Directed by Sammi Cohen, Scout Durwood Featuring original music from her debut album, Scout Durwood recounts her life story as the existential odyssey that…

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…

THESE THEMS

Film THESE THEMS Directed by Jett Garrison After realizing she may be a lesbian, Gretchen quickly befriends non-binary dog walker, Vero, who decides to stop…

ALL GIRL FRIDAY, EPISODICS

THESE THEMS & RAZOR TONGUE

Program THESE THEMS & RAZOR TONGUE Dynamic trans and non-binary characters stand front and center in this duo of comedic episodics created by Outfest…

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…

TIME & AGAIN

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

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.

TOUGH LOVE

Film TOUGH LOVE Directed by James Mackenzie Nikki is committed to finding a unicorn: someone – male, female, non-binary – who she's madly attracted to,…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

UNSETTLED

Film UNSETTLED Directed by Tom Shepard Four LGBTQ refugees seeking political asylum face struggles and bureaucracy in their attempts to gain residency in the…

VEVER (FOR BARBARA)

Film VEVER (FOR BARBARA) Directed by Deborah Stratman In this meditation on unfinished works and the creative process, Deborah Stratment resuscitates abandoned footage shot in Guatemala…

VIBES

Film VIBES Directed by Bane Fakih Mayssa is looking for a sexual release to cure her recent depression, but luck — and her mother…

WHERE WE GO FROM HERE

Film WHERE WE GO FROM HERE Directed by Anthony Meindl In this anthology drama, three acts of violence around the world — including Orlando’s Pulse nightclub — leave…

WORTH

Film WORTH Directed by Sara Prinz Watch a child grow up through choreographic scenes and metaphorical vignettes representing the journey towards self empowerment, all…

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…