friday november 7th- Opening night
GRIFFIN IN SUMMER
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7th
7:30 pm
Director: Nicholas Colia
90 Minutes
Griffin is 14, but instead of sneaking sips of hard seltzer with his friends, all he wants to do is stage far-too-mature original plays in his family's basement. He is desperately attempting to self-produce his new divorce drama, “Regrets of Autumn”, starring his unenthusiastic friends. But all bets are off when he develops a crush on his mom's new handyman, who shares Griffin's love of the performing arts. This surprise summer friendship with the handsome 25-year-old handyman Brad flips Griffin’s life (and play) upside down!
Saturday november 8th- Shorts of All Sorts
DIVIDE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH
1:00 pm
Director: Jeanette Buck
9 Minutes
Two estranged siblings of opposing political persuasion clean out their mother’s home after her death. They feel closer until a fight over a sentimental heirloom triggers unresolved childhood issues.
SEXY GRANDMA
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
1:00 pm
Director: Jonathan Wolfe
14 Minutes
When a widowed grandma is challenged by her gay grandson to start dating online, she must reignite her passion for life and overcome a painful secret in her past.
DYKE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
1:00 pm
Director: Zoey Whittington
9 Minutes
What does it mean to be a dyke? In this student film, a high school student searches for where she fits in. Her journey goes from wanting to hide who is to learning to be her unapologetic self!
discreet
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
1:00 pm
Director: Kevin Lewis
13 Minutes
A young man’s desire turns into an obsession as he tries to reshape himself into the image of someone else.
ALWAYS AZIZAM
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
1:00 pm
Director: Shayan Ebrahim
11 Minutes
Mahsa, a transgender Iranian women, agrees to meet her partner’s family. She is hoping for their blessing and acceptance against all odds.
MAN CURED
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
1:00 pm
Directors:
Kyle Heiner & Johan T Anderson
17 Minutes
Lucas, an insecure, closeted 22-year old is stuck babysitting for a wealthy family to make ends meet. One night he arrives at the house only to find another babysitter there. This chance encounter spirals into a weekend of self-discovery and acceptance.
FIRST CONTACT
FIRST CONTACT
FIRST CONTACT
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
1:00 pm
Director James Crang
United Kingdom
8 Minutes
In isolation on the moon, a gardener tends to his small patch of life. When another person appears, he is forced to confront his fears of connection.
FREE BEER TOMORROW Teaser
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
3:00 pm
Directors: Julia M Applegate & LuSter P Singleton
12 minutes
This teaser, for the upcoming full-length documentary, tells the story of Jack’s/ Summit Station - Ohio’s longest running lesbian bar
OUTLIERS and OUTLAWS
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
3:00 pm
Director: Courtney Hermann
65 minutes
This documentary uncovers the fabulous history of a large and vibrant lesbian community in Eugene, Oregon. Women who migrated to this small town in the 1960-80s candidly share their stories. The film includes a rich archive of images documenting this groundbreaking community.
SHE’S THE HE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
5:00 pm
Director: Siobhan McCarthy
81 Minutes
First-time director Siobhan McCarthy turns the gender-swap comedy inside out in this hilarious, heartfelt, BOTTOMS-esque teen satire. Set during the final week of high school, best friends Alex and Ethan hatch a plan to shut down rumors that they're gay and get Alex closer to his crush — by pretending to be trans girls. But when Ethan finds unexpected clarity in her new identity, the line between the joke and real life blur in ways for which neither of them is ready. The film is both a biting satire and a sincere coming-of-age film about what happens when you stop pretending and start accepting who you really are.
DRIVE BACK HOME
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
7:30 pm
Director: Michael Clowater
Canada
103 Minutes
In the winter of 1970, a cantankerous, small-town plumber from rural New Brunswick must drive his beat-up work truck 1,000 miles to Toronto to get his estranged, gay brother (Alan Cumming) out of jail after being arrested for having sex in a public park. The two men are then forced to drive back home together at the behest of their hard-nosed mother before they kill each other in this winning comedy-drama.
sunday november 9th - DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
MOM, I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
1:00 pm
Director: Rick Miller
30 Minutes
The documentary explores the unique and life-changing bond that exists between women and their gay sons through interviews that inspire audiences with these stories about acceptance and love.
Tippi & Barb
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
1:00 pm
Director: Brad Burleson
12 Minutes
In Arkansas, Tippi, a beloved teacher, and Barb, a prosecuting attorney, built a life together. But their lives are shattered with a single phone call on their wedding day. The two refuse to be silent and soon become champions for LGBTQ+ rights.
JACOB IN TEXAS
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
1:00 pm
Director: Rebecca Adler
9 Minutes
After undergoing conversion therapy as a teen, Jacob makes the decision to flee Texas and its anti-trans climate.
DON’T CRY FOR ME ALL YOU DRAG QUEENS
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
1:00 pm
Director: Kristal Sotomayor
9 Minutes
Honoring legendary drag queen Mother Cavallucci, blending past and present to explore belonging and memory.
Through archival photos and footage from community drag shows, the film reflects on the lasting impact of her iconic wedding fundraisers and the issues she helped pioneer in New Hope, PA.
SCATTERED PICTURES
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
1:00 pm
Director: Ibai Vigil-Escalera & Jose Andre Sibaja
8 Minutes
Through the grainy nostalgia of 8 mm film and the intimacy of voice-over narrator , Gabriel takes us on a deeply personal story of self-discovery.
IN FULL BLOOM: THE STORY OF JESSICA DIMON
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
1:00 pm
Director: Katie Dankworth
10 Minutes
This short doc follows local Cincinnati drag performer, Jessica Dimon, as she highlights the importance of queer spaces, love, acceptance and the art of drag.
sunday november 9th - INTERNATIONAL SHORTS
three courses
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
3:00 pm
Director: Saul Francisco Ornelas Esparza
Mexico
12 Minutes
Raul invites Diego, his childhood best friend, over with his family to unveil their biggest secret. Over dinner, the family will discover that they are not as different as they thought.
IUS OF TIME
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
3:00 pm
Director: Roberto F Canuto & Xiaoxi Xu
Spain
25 Minutes
Luca, a young photographer, arrives in a village in Asturias to work on an artistic project. There, he stays with Xuan, an experienced cheesemaker with a past full of rumors and prejudices. Through Luca’s camera and Cuan’s craft; they discover unexpected connections.
CLUTTER
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
3:00 pm
Director: James Card
United Kingdom
14 Minutes
Jean has a no nonsense attitude to both her cleaning job and her affluent clientele. But faced with the aftermath of a night of hedonism, she is forced to confront the pain of her own loss and the repercussions of a deep rooted prejudice.
I DONT KNOW IF ILL HAVE TO SAY EVERYTHING AGAIN
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
3:00 pm
Director: Vitoria Fallovena & Thassilo Weber
Brazil
14 Minutes
Fernando meets his mother weekly at a cafe. Today he is going to tell her he is getting married. Ann, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, has trouble remembering her son is gay. Does she really forget or would she rather not remember?
Bi-Nocular Panic
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
3:00 pm
Director: Anouk Witkowska Hiffler
United Kingdom
7 Minutes
Cass & Jame spend their afternoons doing what all teen girls do: spy on boys! But when Melody appears, Cass realizes she might be interested in more than just boys!
The Blame Silence
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
3:00 pm
Director: Israel Córdova
Brazil
19 Minutes
After his father’s death, Mauro, a rural farmer, finds himself facing a freedom he never dared to live. Caught between guilt and desire, he has to confront his fears to finally embrace who he truly is.
THROUPLE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
5:00 pm
Director: Greyson Horst
92 Minutes
Michael stumbles into the street after a disappointing night out in the city and meets married couple Georgie and Connor. So naturally, the three decide to go home together. But what starts out as a frisky no-strings-attached encounter slowly evolves into a new, exciting and much more complicated relationship, replete with insecurities and judgment alongside the deep bond that they’ve formed. THROUPLE is an offbeat romantic comedy that equally celebrates and closely examines a new kind of relationship dynamic emerging in the queer community.