feature films
and shorts

Opening Night Blockbuster: The Rocky Horror Phenomenon is a comprehensive documentary about the show, movie, music, stars, creators, and fans worldwide. It covers the history from its humble 1970s premiere to today’s massive fan base. Featuring interviews with cast, crew, and fans, the documentary explores its cultural impact, from influencing pop culture to its role in the LGBTQIA+ movement. Set for release in 2025, it celebrates Rocky Horror’s 50th film anniversary.

Boxes are for checking, not living in. These unapologetic shorts break boundaries and celebrate gender in all its complexity, centering voices that live beyond the binary.

A bold lineup of shorts that celebrate queer activism, challenge the status quo, and ignite the spirit of resistance through powerful storytelling.

July 2024, the Olympic Games are approaching. Elisabeth is a hearing-impaired American living in Paris. As her visa is about to expire she accepts a job as an Airbnb concierge to stay in France. She then meets Elijah, a laid-back Californian. Against her will, she has to cross Paris with him, right in the middle of the Olympic opening ceremony.

Five top-ranked high school oratory students spend a year crafting spellbinding spoken word performances with the dream of winning one of the world’s largest and most intense public speaking competitions.

A Shell of Herself is a short documentary exploring the silent crisis of domestic violence in lesbian relationships, a subject often obscured by societal and community pressures. The film closely follows three women who bravely recount their experiences of abuse, including the complex issue of parental alienation. These personal narratives reveal the unique challenges faced by victims who hesitate to report violence, fearing they might betray their already marginalized community.

Sisters is a comedy about chosen family. It follows best friends Lou and Esther, who often bond about wishing they grew up with a sister. But when Lou’s father unexpectedly dies and she learns she has a very real, very chic half sister, her and Esther’s co-dependent bliss is rudely interrupted. Starring real-life best friends Susie Yankou and Sarah Khasrovi, this film is equal parts daddy issues and fart jokes, as the girls learn the true meaning of that loaded F word — family.

Heightened Scrutiny follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth (United States v. Skrmetti). The film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself. With insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, and activists like Laverne Cox, the story dismantles anti-trans disinformation and highlights its devastating real-world impact. As SCOTUS prepares to rule on the case, Heightened Scrutiny reveals the fight for bodily autonomy as a fight for the soul of democracy, offering a powerful call to action against bigotry and injustice.

When 19-year-old Kristi discovers a secret her doctor and parents have kept from her all her life, her search for truth uncovers a radical psychological experiment, a global media scandal, and a legacy of harm towards intersex people.

Chilling, bold, and unapologetically queer — this collection of short horror films explores fear, identity, obsession, and the supernatural through a thrilling LGBTQ+ lens.

In a stunning feature debut, director Rafaela Camelo has created an intimate, lyrical, and often-humorous story of the bonds of friendship, matriarchy, and chosen sisterhood with The Nature of Invisible Things.

From director Alex Herz and Oscar-winning producer Doug Blush, MIDDLEGROUND is a short documentary project that explores the complexities of our country’s disability support system. Griffin Herz - who has Down syndrome — recently completed a program for adults with developmental disabilities at Fresno State, and is weeks away from moving into his new apartment and starting his independent life. But due to a gap in residential support, Griffin and three classmates are unexpectedly forced to move into temporary housing for two weeks under the supervision of his mother, Karen. The film documents the group’s collective experiences during this time, following them as they settle into living together, as well as begin their new job training internship. In capturing this unique interim period, MIDDLEGROUND sheds light on the complications of disability support, and how people of all abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds inevitably face gaps in the system at large. Stay after the screening for a special Q&A with Nicole Rodriguez of Best Buddies International. Hear firsthand about her experiences with the program and how you can get involved. Best Buddies programs help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, and develop self-advocacy and communication skills. Support people with IDD today by visiting bestbuddies.org/donate.

The queer art of Body modification took center stage in 1989 when Fakir Musafar’s “Modern Primitives” movement hit alternative cultures around the globe via the punk subcultural magazine Re/Search. A photographer, performance artist, and ritualist, Musafar’s work mobilized an entire generation of artists, thinkers, and seekers. A Body To Live In introduces this riveting “Gender Flex” icon to uncover the rich history of western body modification and its complex intersection with sexuality and spiritual practices. Trigger Warning: Mature. Depictions of Body Modification, nudity, blood, references to sex.

Lush, thoughtful, and occasionally irreverent, this collection of visually rich films by and about queer women blends artistry, humor, and quiet truths into layered, unforgettable stories.

Tender shorts about men who love men explore healing through love, friendship, self-acceptance, and the passage of time.

Lucas (Tom Blyth), a closeted undercover cop, falls for a married man (Russell Tovey) he’s assigned to entrap in Carmen Emmi’s ’90s-set erotic drama Plainclothes. Initially focused on his duty to arrest men cruising in shopping mall bathrooms, his mission takes an unexpected turn after a charged encounter with one of his marks. What begins as a sting operation becomes intimate and volatile, blurring the lines between secrecy and desire, watcher and watched. Raised in the shadow of his grandfather’s badge and working in a homophobic department, Lucas starts to crack under the weight of his messy feelings. Editor Erik Vogt-Nilsen’s jagged, VHS-warped style, threaded with haunting flashbacks, mirrors Lucas’s fraying mind, each grain pulsing with anxiety and self-doubt. Plainclothes simmers with urgency, its story of repression and control striking a nerve in a time when queer visibility and freedom are once again under threat.

Johan, a gay man in Copenhagen, revels in nightlife until meeting William, a transgender man. Their profound love challenges societal norms surrounding gender, identity, and relationships.

Two great friends are reunited after five years. Among so many things that have changed, the resumption of connection awakens an old feeling for which they remain unprepared.

After escaping her transphobic hometown, Anna meets goth tattoo artist Gen. They bond over shared supernatural abilities, but Gen's tattoo work accidentally conjures a demon before their romance can bloom.

In a quiet apartment on the edge of Seoul, love strains under the weight of silence, secrets, and survival. As one woman unravels the mystery of a forgotten neighbor, and the other hides her truth from the world, their bond begins to fracture —haunted by what lingers above and below.

A powerful documentary following three trans teens and their families as they navigate relentless political attacks on gender-affirming care, revealing resilience in the face of historic civil rights challenges.

As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.