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CENTERPIECES

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…
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…
SHORT FILMS

THE BONY LADY

Film THE BONY LADY Directed by Adriana Barbosa, Thiago Zanato This film follows Arely Vazquez, a transgender woman and leader of the Santa Muerte cult in Queens, NY,…
NARRATIVE FEATURES

BRIEF STORY FROM THE GREEN PLANET

Film BRIEF STORY FROM THE GREEN PLANET Directed by Santiago Loza Young trans woman Tania and her two friends must return an alien to its unknown origins before it’s…
CENTERPIECES

CHANGING THE GAME

Film CHANGING THE GAME Directed by Michael Barnett Three resilient transgender high school athletes across the U.S. fight for their sports titles and battle voices of…
SHORT FILMS

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.
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

FABULOUS

Film FABULOUS Directed by Audrey Jean-Baptiste Transgender dancer Lasseindra Ninja returns to her home in French Guiana to empower the local LGBTQ community through…
EPISODICS

FEMME QUEEN CHRONICLES

Film FEMME QUEEN CHRONICLES Directed by Ahya Simone Four friends just try to make it through the day without getting clocked as trans women — or…
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…
SHORT FILMS

FRAMING AGNES

Film FRAMING AGNES Directed by Chase Joynt, Kristen Schilt Watch as preeminent trans culture-makers of our time breathe new life into a 1950s archive of never-before-seen histories…
SHORT FILMS

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…
SHORT FILMS

HEADSPACE

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

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…
SHORT FILMS

HOW TO MAKE A RAINBOW

Film HOW TO MAKE A RAINBOW Directed by Ryan Maxey Over two formative years, a young girl and her mother journey through the joy and struggle of a…
SHORT FILMS

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…
SHORT FILMS

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.
SHORT FILMS

I HAVE TO THINK OF US AS SEPARATE PEOPLE

Film I HAVE TO THINK OF US AS SEPARATE PEOPLE Directed by Christopher Berntsen, Stephen Ira An intimate exploration of a complex relationship between two gay men, one cis, one trans, where the filmmakers…
SHORT FILMS

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.
EPISODICS

KING ESTER

Film KING ESTER Directed by Dui Jarrod Under the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, this story of survival explores the intersection of race, class, and gender...
SHORT FILMS

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.
SHORT FILMS

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…
EPISODICS

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…
SHORT FILMS

MY LITTLE PRINCESS

Film MY LITTLE PRINCESS Directed by Hathaison Gerdprasert A father and daughter's history flashes by as they dance on her wedding day.
SHORT FILMS

PAISA

Film PAISA Directed by Dorian Wood, Graham Kolbeins An immersive fever dream that celebrates the beauty of queer brown sensuality, body positivity, and individuality.
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…
SHORT FILMS

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.
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,…
EPISODICS

RAZOR TONGUE

Film RAZOR TONGUE Directed by Kalena Ranoa, Natalie Heltzel, Puppett, Sarah Poynter Belle is the queen of calling out all the problematic people in her way, but falling in love…
SHORT FILMS

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…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

SEAHORSE: THE DAD WHO GAVE BIRTH

Film SEAHORSE: THE DAD WHO GAVE BIRTH Directed by Jeanie Finlay A transgender man’s journey to parenthood challenges our concept of fatherhood and queer family.
SHORT FILMS

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

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…
SHORT FILMS

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…
SHORT FILMS

STEALTH

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

STONEWALL FOREVER

Film STONEWALL FOREVER Directed by Ro Haber Fifity years after Stonewall, filmmaker Ro Haber gathers perspectives from across the queer spectrum — including those whose...
SHORT FILMS

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…
SHORT FILMS

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…
SHORT FILMS

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…
SHORT FILMS

THE POINTLESS SISTERS

Film THE POINTLESS SISTERS Directed by Dave Sims A portrait of a drag group formed 34 years ago by mainly Latino men to raise money and…
EPISODICS

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…
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…
SHORT FILMS

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…
SPECIAL EVENTS

TRANSFINITE

Film TRANSFINITE Directed by Neelu Bhuman This omnibus film features several short stories in which supernatural trans and queer people from different cultures use…
SHORT FILMS

UNDER COVERS

Film UNDER COVERS Directed by Michaela Olsen On the night of a lunar eclipse, we uncover the sweet, salacious, and spooky secrets of a small…
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…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

WHY CAN’T I BE ME? AROUND YOU

Film WHY CAN’T I BE ME? AROUND YOU Directed by Harrod Blank with Sjoerd Dijk Mechanic and drag racer Rusty Tindenberg of Albuquerque, New Mexico, guides us through the aftermath of her transition…
SHORT FILMS

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.
SHORT FILMS

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…