Out On Film 2018 Guide

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With Drawn Arms represents the culmination of a multiyear collaboration between Los Angeles–based artist Glenn Kaino and Olympic gold-medal sprinter Tommie Smith.

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WELCOME TO OUT ON FILM 2018!

Greetings — and welcome to the 31st annual Out On Film! We celebrated our 30th anniversary last year in style. For the first time ever, we grew to 11 days. We had a few growing pains but the reaction was very positive. Our first eight days will again be at the Midtown Art Cinema and then we’ll have second weekend screenings at both Out Front Theatre Company and the Plaza Theatre.

This is another terrific year for LGBT cinema and I am ecstatic about our line-up. We have films from all over the world and features from our backyard. We open with the amazing “When the Beat Drops,” the story of how Atlantan Anthony Davis helped make the bucking dance craze a national phenomenon. Directed by noted choreographer Jamal Sims, it is an amazing film that needs to be savored and experienced on the big screen, with some dance sequences that are simply electrifying.

Other gems in our line-up include Madeleine Olnek’s “Wild Night With Emily,” starring Molly Shannon as an Emily Dickinson we’ve never seen before; Rupert Everett directing himself (and a wondrous ensemble) to a career-best performance as Oscar Wilde in “The Happy Prince;” Jeff Kaufman’s excellent documentary “Every Act of Life,” about legendary playwright Terrence McNally (“Love! Valour! Compassion!,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman”); Yen Tan’s incredibly moving drama “1985,” with a stunning central performance by Corey Michael Smith; Mikko Makela’s erotic romance “A Moment in the Reeds;” Melanie Mayron’s elegant, nostalgic “Snapshots” with Brooke Adams and Piper Laurie; Christiaan Olwagen’s extraordinary coming of age war musical “Canary;” Jenna Laurenzo’s warm and funny “Lez Bomb;” Melissa Haizlip’s wonderful “Mr. SOUL!,” looking at the career of Ellis Haizlip and his ground-breaking television series “Soul;” Marcel Gisler’s sexy soccer drama “Mario;” Ondi Timoner’s beautiful “Mapplethorpe” starring Matt Smith as the noted photographer; some seriously scary horror flicks; shorts films and so much more.

We also have — as the saying goes — something for everybody, with world, U.S., and regional premieres. We also expect our usual quota of visiting filmmakers.

Sometimes people ask us why we still need an LGBT film festival, when LGBT characters can be seen on TV and in mainstream product. We believe it is vital to showcase work that is for, by and about us — and to do so in an environment that is welcoming.

After so many gains over the last decade, we — as LGBT American — find ourselves in uncertain times politically and it’s vital to stick together as a community and stay united.

For the next 11 days, we hope to entertain you, educate you and make you laugh, cry and think. Thank you for all your support and we look forward to seeing everyone Sept. 27 – Oct. 7.

Jim Farmer Festival Director, Out On Film

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A LETTER FROM OUR MAYOR September 27, 2018 Greetings: As the 60th Mayor of the City of Atlanta, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to attendees of the 31st Annual Out on Film: Atlanta’s LGBT Film Festival.

The City of Atlanta is proud to host Out On Film, one of the largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender film festivals in the country. This exciting annual event showcases more than 125 films developed by the world’s leading filmmakers, writers and producers. The festival, which celebrates the culture and diversity in our LGBTQ communities, symbolizes Atlanta’s dedication to being an inclusive, welcoming city that embraces individuals from all walks of life regardless of sexual orientation, race or gender identity. I applaud Out On Film’s tireless efforts to provide our city with more than three decades of outstanding films, and I am confident that this year’s event will showcase creativity that will engage and inspire our community.

I encourage all attendees to explore the wonderful attractions Atlanta has to offer, including: the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Center, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Children’s Museum of Atlanta, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, College Football Hall of Fame and many more. I hope you enjoy our Southern hospitality, sample our great restaurants and experience the rich and diverse heritage of our historic City.

On behalf of the people of Atlanta, I extend best wishes to you for a remarkable event.

Sincerely,

Keisha Lance Bottoms

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9:00 PM

OPENING NIGHT

“WHEN THE BEAT DROPS” “SODOM”

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28

NOON WORLD CINEMA 3:00 PM FOCUS ON WEB SERIES 5:30 PM “TRANSGEEK” 7:15 PM “LEZ BOMB” 9:30 PM “THE HAPPY PRINCE”

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 29

11:10 AM “CHERRY GROVE STORIES” 16 11:05 AM WOMEN’S SHORTS 18 11:00 AM “EVENING SHADOWS”

(SURMAEE SHAAM) 18 12:30 PM TRANS SHORTS 19 12:45 PM “MY BIG GAY

ITALIAN WEDDING” 20 2:30 PM BEST OF MEN’S SHORTS 20 4:45 PM “SNAPSHOTS” 22 7:00 PM “1985” 22 9:05 PM “STUDIO 54” 24 11:00 PM SEXY SILLY FUNNY 24

SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 11:00 AM

11:05 AM 12:45 AM 3:20 PM 5:10 PM

7:00 PM 9:30 PM

“MY BEST FRIEND” (MI MEJOR AMIGO) 26 “50 YEARS OF FABULOUS” 26 “AT THE END OF THE DAY” 28 “MR. SOUL!” 28 “DYKES, CAMERA, ACTION!”/ PREVIEW OF SURVIVING THE SILENCE 30 “CANARY” (KANARIE) 32 “JUST FRIENDS” 32

MONDAY, OCT. 1

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS “MORONI FOR PRESIDENT” “PICTURE THIS” “FREELANCERS ANONYMOUS” 7:05 PM “EVERY ACT OF LIFE” 9:00 PM “RIOT”

NOON 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

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“MARIO”

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3

NOON FOR THE LADIES 46 3:30 PM “FAITH” 46 5:00 PM “THE 34TH” 48 7:00 PM “MAN MADE” 48 7:05 PM “MALILA: THE FAREWELL FLOWER” 50 9:10 PM “HARD PAINT

(TINTA BRUTA)” 50

THURSDAY, OCT. 4

NOON 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM 7:20 PM 7:15 PM 9:00 PM

GROWING UP AIN’T EASY 52 WELCOME TO THE WORLD 54 “VENUS” 56 SOUTHERN-BRED SHORTS 56 “FRIENDS IN LAW” 58 “TWO IN THE BUSH: A LOVE STORY” 58 “A MOMENT IN THE REEDS” 60

FRIDAY, OCT. 5

7:00 PM “WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE” 60 9:00 PM “DEVIL’S PATH” 62 11:00 PM HORROR SHORTS 62

SATURDAY, OCT. 6

11:00 AM “YOURS IN SISTERHOOD” 64 1:00 PM “LARGER THAN LIFE – THE

KEVYN AUCOIN STORY” 64 3:00 PM “TRANSMILITARY” 66 5:00 PM “MARK’S DIARY” 68 7:00 PM “WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY” 68 7:00 PM “IDEAL HOME” 70 9:00 PM “MAPPLETHORPE” 70

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“THE ICE KING” “FOR IZZY” “CALL HER GANDA” DRAMA SHORTS “THE DARE PROJECT” “TUCKED”

TUESDAY, OCT. 2

NOON 2:00 PM

4:15 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:05 PM

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AROUND THE GLOBE 42 EVERYTHING UNDER THE RAINBOW SHORTS 42 “INTROSPECTIVE- LABELS AND DISCRIMINATION WITHIN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY 44 “URSINHO” 44 “GOOD MANNERS” 44 “AFTER FOREVER” 45

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“WHEN THE BEAT DROPS”

All screenings September 27 – October 4 are at the Midtown Art Cinema THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 @ 7 PM OPENING NIGHT FEATURE

“WHEN THE BEAT DROPS”

(U.S., 85 min., Directed by Jamal Sims) Made with love by actor/choreographer/director Jamal Sims, “When the Beat Drops” follows a crew of gay African-American men as they pioneer the Southern-rooted underground dance scene known as “bucking.” Created in the South, it was born as a response to being shunned from majorette routines, due largely to homophobia. Together with his crew of fellow gay African-American men, Anthony Davis — an Atlanta-born kid with a love of dance — helped grow bucking into a national movement, complete with fierce competitions. In the process, Davis has created a haven for a generation of displaced black gay men. Filled with spectacular dance sequences, “When the Beat Drops” closes with a suspenseful, masterfullyfilmed competition between a rival team that has to be seen to be believed.

Expected in attendance: Jamal Sims, producer Jordan Finnegan, Anthony Davis and more cast and crew members THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 @ 9:15 PM

“SODOM”

(U.K., 94 min., Directed by Mark Wilshin) This sexy British drama features terrific performances from Jo Weil and newcomer Pip Brignall.

Former pianist Michael (Weil) finds 20-year-old soccer Will (Brignall) outside his apartment tied naked and handcuffed to a lamppost after his bachelor party. Michael takes Will home and the two are almost instantly drawn to each other. After an evening spent together, Will has to decide if he has the inner courage to pursue an interest in another man or if this will just be an unforgettable one-time happening.

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“PRODIGAL SON”

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 @ NOON (FREE)

WORLD CINEMA

This great set of shorts tells stories from around the world. “Stum” is a heartwarming Valentine’s Day film about two teenage boys in love. “Prodigal Son” is about a closeted gay teenager coming out to his conservative family. An Argentine man goes on holiday and hopes to find someone to show him the “Top Ten Places to Visit in Sao Paulo.” In “Guardian,” a gay Latino teen, lacking guidance and support, is encouraged by video tapes from his mother made from afar. In “Uninvited,” a young man in Seoul gets a surprise visit from his mother.

“Stum (Tongue-Tied)” Dir. Eilidh Gow and David Bonecker, 9 min., Norway “Prodigal Son” Dir. Amalia Ramirez Atiles, 9 min., U.S. “Top Ten Places to Visit in Sao Paulo” Dir. Akira Kamiki, 14 min., Brazil “Guardian” Dir. Nicolas Jara, 15 min., U.S. “Uninvited” Dir. Seung Yoeb Lee, 20 min., Korea FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 @ 3 PM

FOCUS ON WEB SERIES

Want web series? You got ‘em here. In this program we take a look at five new web series — “Interested In,” about a recently out college student; “Pride,” dealing with four friends: Kai, Trina, Travis and Adam, each navigating their own personal complexities to find out who they are, what they want and what they are willing to do to get it; Anthony Bawn’s new “Conframa,” which centers around a love triangle that could become more than just a onenight stand; “Quare Life” — in which Michelle’s life may be falling apart but her close-knit group of fellow queer friends helps keep her spirits high; and “Giving Me Life,” which follows six Black and Latinx friends of diverse sexualities, living in New York City.

“Interested In” Dir. Blayze Teicher, 27 min., U.S. “Pride” Dir. Michael V. Pomarico. 25 min., U.S. “Conframa” Dir. Anthony Bawn, 22 min., U.S. “Quare Life” Dir. Jessica King, 10 min., U.S. “Giving Me Life (In the Land of the Deadass)” Dir. Dafina Roberts, 24 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 14

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“LEZ BOMB”

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“TRANSGEEK”

(U.S., 82 min., Directed by Kevin McCarthy and Sayer Andrew Johnson) “TransGeek” brings together the stories of transgender people working in the tech industry and existing within geek culture. These are the stories of people that risked their careers and their lives to be their “TRANSGEEK” authentic selves. These are the people of people that persevere in an industry that undervalues women, LGBT folk, and people of colors, to pursue their passions. These are the stories of people that found themselves in the pages of science fiction and fantasy, or didn’t and wrote themselves in anyway. These are the stories of people that turned to the internet to build communities that transcended geography and bigotry, and then found themselves again the target of hatred and harassment. The film uses in-depth interviews conducted over a period of several years to explore their lives, hobbies, politics, careers and thoughts of transgender geeks.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 @ 7:15 PM

“LEZ BOMB”

(U.S., 90 min., Directed by Jenna Laurenzo) A still closeted young woman (Jenna Laurenzo) brings her girlfriend home for Thanksgiving, only to have her coming out efforts thwarted by the unexpected arrival of her male roommate.

An all-star cast — Cloris Leachman, Steve Guttenberg, Elaine Hendrix, Kevin Pollak, Bruce Dern — lend comic charm to this feature debut by Laurenzo (“Girl Night Stand”), who wrote the script, directed and stars. Anyone who’s ever taken a guest home for the holidays will certainly savor and appreciate this warm yet ultimately romantic comedy.

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“THE HAPPY PRINCE”

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“THE HAPPY PRINCE”

(U.K., 105 min., Directed by Rupert Everett) The last days of Oscar Wilde — and the ghosts that haunted them — are vividly evoked in Rupert Everett’s directorial debut. Everett gives a career-defining performance as Wilde, physically and emotionally embodying the literary genius as he lives out his last days in exile in Europe. His body ailing and heavy, his mind spinning, he survives by falling back on the flamboyant irony and brilliant wit that defined him. As the film travels through Wilde’s final act and journeys through England, France and Italy, desire and loyalty face off, the transcience of lust is laid bare, and the true riches of love are revealed.

Cast: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Colin Morgan, Edwin Thomas, Emily Watson SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 @ 11:10 AM

“CHERRY GROVE STORIES”

(U.S., 74 min., Directed by Michael Fisher) In an era when it was illegal for two men to hold hands in public, the pristine beachfront hamlet of Cherry Grove on Fire Island, N.Y. was a safe haven for gays who were often targeted for arrest and prosecution. Through interviews with residents, and new and archival footage, Michael Fisher’s oral history of the enclave uncovers long-hidden secrets and exposes little known stories that are more relevant than ever today.

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“EVENING SHADOWS” (SURMAEE SHAAM)

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WOMEN’S SHORTS

In this wonderful set of shorts, a married couple unexpectedly face their relationship issues when they take ballroom dance lessons in a very heteronormative class. Gloria prepares a feast of the senses for the rapidly ailing Eva in a bittersweet story of fine wine, dementia and the immortal words of Virginia Woolf. Amy catches her husband with another man, falls down the stairs and wakes up believing that she and her first girlfriend are 16-year-olds in love. Mia experiences the complexities of sex, love and intimacy, which come to a head when she meets an intriguing couple. Grace finally gets the nerve to come out to her grandmother, who has a secret of her own.

“Foxy Trot” Dir. Lisa Donato, 15 min., U.S. “Seeing Glory” Dir. Rick Hamilton, 14 min., U.S. “Wild Geese” Dir. Susan Jacobson, 18 min., U.K. “Girl Talk” Dir. Erica Rose, 17 min., U.S. “Grace and Betty” Dir. Zoe Luibeck, 11 min., U.S. SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 @ 11 AM

“EVENING SHADOWS” (SURMAEE SHAAM)

(India, 102 min., Directed by Sridhar Rangayan) In a small town in Southern India, when Kartik, a young gay man, comes out to his conservative mother Vasudha, she has no one to turn to dispel her own fears and self doubts, and understand her loving son’s truth. She has to find her own ways to deal with her intolerant husband Damodar and the unforgiving traditional society around her. “Evening Shadows is a universal story about a mother-son bonding and its emotional strength to withstand the ravages of time and the harsh realities of our society.

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“PRE-DRINK”

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 @ 12:30 PM

TRANS SHORTS

Alexe, a young trans woman, and Carl, a gay man, decide to have sex together for the first time in “Pre-Drink.” In defiance of Instagram’s censorship policies, trans activist Courtney Demone launches a viral campaign in which she posts topless photos of her transition in “Do I Have Boobs Now?” A young trans man finds himself struggling between his urban lifestyle, searching for a job and surviving under his own skin, in “SAM.” On Lunars New Year, a Vietnamese American trans woman goes behind her “DO I HAVE BOOBS NOW?” mother’s back to wear her first ao dai in hopes of convincing her immigrant mother that she is capable of being her daughter in “Like Mother, Like Daughter.” “Spectrums” is a new Israeli documentary that follows the social, political and spiritual world of 10 members of the transgender community in Israel.

“Pre-Drink” Dir. Marc-Antoine Lemire, 23 min., Canada “Do I Have Boobs Now?” Dir. Milena Salazar and Joella Cabalu, 7 min., Canada “SAM” Dir. Stephanie Camacho Casillas, 10 min., Puerto Rico “Like Mother, Like Daughter” Dir. Kady Le, 7 min., U.S. “Spectrums” Dirs. Asaf Testa Launer and Zohar Melinek Ezra, 15 min., Israel CONTINUES ON PAGE 20

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“MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING”

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“MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING”

(Italy, 89 min., Directed by Alessandro Genovesi) Antonio and Paolo live happily together in Berlin and are finally getting married. They decide to celebrate in the small village in Italy where Antonio grew up. While his mother immediately supports his intentions, her husband Roberto, the town Mayor, is much more reluctant. Paulo, who has not spoken to his conservative mother in a long time, must get her to the wedding as a condition of the marriage. Throw in a couple of wacky roommates and the aisle to the altar is paved with hilarity, hijinks and lots of love!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 @ 2:30 PM

BEST OF MEN’S SHORTS

This sexy and funny series of shorts covers the gamut. In “The Fix,” a meek fast food worker seeks out a non-traditional cure for a certain oral obsession. Two drag queens take an evening of debauchery and revenge in “Cherry Cola.” A ride home after a date proves to be a thoughtprovoking one for hopeless romantic Simon in “That’s Me on the Right.” In an episode of “Matt and Dan,” a patient gets a bit too graphic with his doctor. A young man’s trip to the bathroom convinces him he can change his sexual proclivities in “THE SHIT! An Opera.” A lonely New York gay man meets an actor in a sexy look at dating in a new age in “Foreign Lovers.” After a disastrous attempt at tricking, Carson learns to accept himself courtesy of a drag queen fairy godmother in “Femme.”

“The Fix” Dir. Edward Jack, 11 min., U.S. “Cherry Cola” Dir. Joseph Amente, 16 min., Canada “Matt and Dan: It Hurts” Dir. Will Gordh, 4 min., U.S. “That’s Me on the Right” Dir. Justin Young, 11 min., U.S. “THE SHIT! An Opera” Dir. Kevin Rios, 7 min., U.S. “Foreign Lovers” Dir. Timothy Ryan Hickernell, 19 min., U.S. “Femme” Dir. Alden Peters, 18 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 22

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“SNAPSHOTS”

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“SNAPSHOTS”

(U.S., 91 min., Directed by Melanie Mayron) When a grandmother’s secret past collides with her granddaughters’s secret future and her daughter’s angry present, can the love of three generations be enough to accept decades of deceit. With a simple roll of film it begins. Set in the present with flashbacks to the early 1960s, “Snapshots” brings together the matriarch Rose (Piper Laurie), her daughter Patty (Brooke Adams) and granddaughter Allison (Emily Baldoni.) Director Melanie Mayron (Emmy winner for “Thirtysomething”) brings this all together into a lovely, nostalgic drama.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 @ 7 PM

“1985”

“1985”

(U.S., 85 min., Directed by Yen Tan) Inspired by the award-wining short film of the same name, the excellent “1985” follows Adrian (Cory Michael Smith, “Gotham), a closeted young man returning to his Texas hometown for Christmas during the first wave of the AIDS crisis. Burdened with an unspeakable tragedy in New York, Adrian reconnects with his brother (Aidan Langford) and estranged childhood friend (Jamie Chung), as he struggles to divulge his dire circumstances to his religious parents (Virginia Madsen and Michael Chiklis).

Director Yen Tan has made a beautiful, subtle drama that punces you in the gut.

Expected in attendance: Jamie Chung

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“STUDIO 54”

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“STUDIO 54”

(U.S., 90 min., Directed by Matt Tyranuer) A smash hit at this year’s Sundance Film festival, Matt Tyranuer’s “Studio 54” is a look at the most noted, talked-about disco in history. Studio 54 was the epicenter of ’70s hedonism — a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club’s hallowed threshold, this documentary tells the real story behind the club, one that regularly brought out the likes of Elton John, Liza Minnelli and almost every big star imaginable.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 @ 11 PM

SEXY SILLY SCARY FUNNY

This eclectic set of short films has laughs, sexiness and some camp humor. In an episode of “Matt and Dan,” a guy gives some detailed post-sex feedback to a partner. In “The Cocoa Fondue Show,” budding starlet Cocoa Fondue prepares to shoot the pilot of her very own variety show, but tensions on set are high before a network executive visit. “Penis Poetry” is a meditative look at how society glorifies the penis. Burned by a cheating boyfriend (and some mild chlamydia) a heartbroken pushover turns into a mysterious “Magic 8 Ball” for the answers but runs the risk of hurt turning to hate. Left alone to caretake a gay nude resort for the season, a man finds himself confronted by what he can see and by what he can’t in “Hippopotamus.”

“Matt and Dan” Sex Notes Dir. Will Gordh, 5 min., U.S. “The Cocoa Fondue Show” Dir. Andrew Wyatt Arnold, 15 min., U.S. “Penis Poetry” Dirs. Antonio da Silva and Andre Medeiros Martins, 14 min., Portugal “Hippopotamus” Dir. Jody Wheeler, 15 min., U.S. “Magic 8 Ball” Dir. Dan Hass, 14 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 26

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“MY BEST FRIEND” (MI MEJOR AMIGO)

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“MY BEST FRIEND” (MI MEJOR AMIGO)

(Argentina, 90 min., Directed by Martin Deus) “My Best Friend” follows Lorenzo, a quiet teenager living with his family at the edge of the world in beautiful Patagonia. One day, Lorenzo’s father decides to host Caito, the son of a friend from Buenos Aires who had to go to hospital for a long stay. At first, Caito appears shy, tough, and hardly ever speaks, but over time the two boys become friends. However, Caito quickly wears out his welcome with Lorenzo’s parents. Before he’s forced to relocate again, Caito reveals to Lorenzo the real reason why he was forced to leave home. With a secret to hold, a new responsibility to take, and a troublesome partner by his side, Lorenzo will begin to experience things he never imagined.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 @ 11:05 AM

“50 YEARS OF FABULOUS”

“50 YEARS OF FABULOUS”

(U.S., 82 min., Directed by Jethro Patalinghug) “50 Years of Fabulous” recounts the rich history of the Imperial Council, the oldest LGBT charity organization in the world. Founded in San Francisco by renowned activist, drag queen and performer Jose Sarria, the Council has helped shape LGBT life and social history in San Francisco and beyond throughout the last five decades. Sarria was also the first openly gay man to run for political office in the United States in 1961. From its genesis as a critical public space for the community and capacity building of LGBT San Franciscans to its vital role in the advocacy for LGBT human rights, “50 Years of Fabulous” documents the full scope of the organization’s historical evolution up to its contemporary struggle in finding relevance — both in the wake of social progress it has helped foster and in light of a newly empowered political coalition committed to rolling back a halfcentury of civil rights achievements.

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“AT THE END OF THE DAY”

(U.S., 118 min., Directed by Kevin O’Brien) A conservative, Christian professor finds himself painted in a gay support group to stop their plans to open an LGBTQ homeless youth shelter in their small town. After losing his wife and counseling practice, the only thing 32-year-old Dave Hopper has going for himself is his part-time professorship at his alma mater, a growing Christian college. And the only reason he got that job was because his previous professor, now ambitious dean, pulled a few strings. The dean’s plans for growth hit a snag when the property he wants to develop has been promised to a gay support group — which has plans to open an LGBT homeless teen shelter if they can raise the money in time.

Cast: Stephen Shane Martin, Danielle Sagona, Tom Nowicki, Chris Cavalier Expected in attendance: Kevin O’Brien, Stephen Shane Martin, Chris Cavalier and Jace Greenwood SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 @ 3:20 PM

“MR. SOUL!”

“MR. SOUL!”

(U.S., 90 min., Directed by Melissa Haizlip and Samuel D. Pollard) Right on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart.He was innovative, political and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was SOUL! Haizlip was the host and executive producer of SOUL!, the first “black Tonight Show.” In 1968, SOUL! was launched as a local, New York broadcast.

In 1969 the series rolled out nationwide on PBS, on WNET Channel 13. By 1973, Haizlip had produced over 130 hour-long shows featuring a dazzling array of A-list guests: Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, James Baldwin, Stevie Wonder, Maya Angelou, Ashford and Simpson, Nikki Giovanni, Al Green and Muhammad Ali — even a sixteen-year-old Arsenio Hall doing magic.

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“DYKES, CAMERA, ACTION!”

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“DYKES, CAMERA, ACTION!”/ PREVIEW OF SURVIVING THE SILENCE (U.S., 58 min., Directed by Caroline Berler) Lesbians didn’t always get to see themselves on screen. But between Stonewall, the feminist movement, and the experimental cinema of the 1970s, they built visibility, and transformed the social imagination about queerness. Filmmakers Barbara Hammer, Su Friedrich, Rose Troche, Cheryl Dunye, Yoruba Richen, Desiree Akhavan, Vicky Du, film critic B. Ruby Rich, Jenni Olson, and others share moving and often hilarious stories from their lives and discuss how they’ve expressed queer identity through film. “Dykes, Camera, Action” is a history of queer cinema from the women who made it happen.

Following the film, local director Cindy Abel will talk about her 2019 documentary “Surviving the Silence” and share some exclusive footage.

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“CANARY” (KANARIE)

(South Africa, 120 min., Directed by Christiaan Olwagen) Taking place in 1985 in South African amidst apartheid, “Canary” is a coming-of-age war musical about a small town boy who gets chosen to serve his compulsory two year military training in the South African Defence Force Choir and Concert group. A 17-year-old who rocks out to British new wave music, especially Boy George, known as the “Canaries” — during the height of the Apartheid regime.

Cast: Schalk Bezuidenhout, Hannes Otto, Germandt Geldenhuys, Gerad Rudolf SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 @ 9:30 PM

“JUST FRIENDS”

(Netherlands, 80 min., Directed by Ellen Smit) On the 10th anniversary of his dad’s death, Joris still tries to come to terms with his father’s absence when he meets the free-spirited Yad, who returns home to his family after living on his own. Although very different, there is an instant spark between the two and they want to be more than “just friends,” but both have issues with their mothers that threaten to jeopardize their relationship. “Just Friends” is an engaging drama/romance about two young men who seem perfect for each other, yet their parents may keep them apart, in this gem from the Netherlands.

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DOCUMENTARY SHORTS

This terrific quartet of documentary shorts explores the LGBT rights movement in California before Stonewall with Harry Hay and The Mattachine society during the 1940s; Taiwan’s quest to become Asia’s first country to legalize same-sex marriage; the small Arkansas town of Conway, whose annual LGBT Pride Parade is threatened when the founders both pass away; and the story of Okey, who escaped Nigeria with his boyfriend and now finds himself in Switzerland hoping to get asylum.

“Coming Out: The LGBT Cultural Revolution Before Stonewall” Dir. Orlando Bedolla, 10 min., U.S. “Taiwan! Let’s Get Married!” Dir. Larry Tung, 18 min., Kaiwan “Conway Pride” Dir. Stephen Stanley, 22 min., U.S. “Being Okey – When Love is Treated as a Crime” Dir. Nina Opplinger, Nadia Lanfranchi and Corinne Pfister, 34 min., Switzerland MONDAY, OCT. 1 @ 3:30 PM

“MORONI FOR PRESIDENT”

(U.S., 76 min., Directed by Saila Huusko) Moroni Benally runs for the presidency of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native Americam nation in the United States. Young, gay and Mormon, and armed with a degree in public policy, he wants to shake up the status quo and kick out old leadership. His family-run campaign addresses the social problems facing ordinary Navajos, but it soon turns out that the public is more interested in fanfare, platitudes and free lunch than in tedious political change.

As frustrations compound, this homecoming challenges what Benally imagined home — or himself — to be.

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“PICTURE THIS”

In this beautiful trio of documentaries, transgender man Rein shares his story of being a keeper for a growing sport of quidfich in “Off Broom. In 1980s Boston, three lesbians — a nurse, a civil rights lawyer and a therapist — fought against the stigma and discrimination that AIDS has brought on. In the unforgettable “Picture This,” Andrew Gurza,” a self-described queer cripple, has made it his mission to make sex and disability part of the public discourse.

“Off Broom” Dir. Roald Zom, 29 min., Netherlands “Picture This” Dir. Jari Osborne, 33 min., Canada “When the World Changed” Dir. Anderson Clark, 34 min., U.S.

“FREELANCERS ANONYMOUS”

MONDAY, OCT. 1 @ 7 PM

“FREELANCERS ANONYMOUS”

(U.S., 81 min., Directed by Sonia Sebastian) Rushing to get to her pointless job every morning sucks, and Billie’s (Lisa Cordileone) not putting up with it anymore. After telling everyone to f*ck off, she unfortunately has to break the news to her fiancée (Natasha Negovanlis). When she meets a ragtag group of women who are also looking for employment, Billie is struck with the idea of cultivating their skills to create an app, by designing a prototype for an investor launch party. Billie takes the risk of her life, lying to her fiancée in order to buy time until her plan for Freelancers Anonymous can come to fruition. When the wedding and the launch party are booked for the same day, it all comes to a head. The rest of the cast includes Alexandra Billings, Megan Cavanaugh, Jennifer Bartels and Mouzam Makkar.

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“EVERY ACT OF LIFE”

(U.S., 90 min., Directed by Jeff Kaufman) A love letter to theater and its subject, “Every Act of Life” profiles world-renowned playwright Terrence McNally’s (“Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “The Full Monty,” “Love! Valour! Compassion!” and “Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune”) pioneering five-decade career in the theater, focusing on the struggle for LGBT rights and his pursuit of love and inspiration at every age.

Featuring Angela Lansbury, F. Murray Abraham, Larry Kramer, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Edie Falco, Christine Baranski, Patrick Wilson, Billy Porter, and many more.

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“RIOT”

(Australia, 105 min., Directed by Jeffrey Walker) In 1978, when the push to decriminalize homosexuality has stalled, a group of activists decide they must make one final attempt to celebrate who they are. Led by former union boss, Lance Gowland, they get a police permit and spread the word. On a freezing winter’s night, they cloak themselves in fancy dress, join hands, and parade down Oxford Street. But they have no idea that angry police lie in wait, and the courage they find that night will finally mobilize the nation.

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AROUND THE GLOBE

A sequel to 2017’s “Sex X Friend” examines reconciling an HIV diagnosis with dating/relationships. In a village in a Tunisian countryside, Sofiane is getting married to Halima for appearance sakes, but his lover shows up at the wedding. On this night, Malik is done with hiding and decides he wants he and his boyfriend to be free. Fifteen-yearold Stasik is growing up in a village in “Mathias” Ukraine while his parents are away in western Europe. They wants Stasik to re-join them but he is in love with his best friend. Trans man Mathias is struggling with his identify in a long-term relationship and a challenging new job.

“HIV X Love” Dir. Katsuhide Yamago, 10 min., Japan “Le Convive” Dir. Hakim Mastour, 20 min., Tunisia “Malik” Dir. Nathan Carli, 15 min., France “Under Tension” Dir. Clemens Roth, 19 min., Germany “Mathias” Dir. Clara Stern, 30 min., Austria TUESDAY, OCT. 2 @ 2 PM

EVERYTHING UNDER THE RAINBOW SHORTS

Our annual gathering of all kinds of short films — animated, comedy, drama, a music video — are gathered under this wonderfully diverse program. In the music video “Silver Light,” a young man goes home for a painful funeral. A cabaret singer in a gay-owned Harlem speakeasy, seeking to re-ignite her man’s fading interest, seduces the whole room, including his best friend in “Congo Cabaret,” “Coming of Age” flips the expectations of a traditional coming of age story as a younger man pushes an older one to look at his romantic ideas of marriage and monogamy. “The Phantasmagoria of Offense” is an animated film lyric about the costs of image suppression. In this “male version,” corporal images focus on the male body, presenting a collage history that contrasts the cultural anxieties around expression of vulnerability and homosexuality with power and privilege within the dominant paradigms. “Expiration Date” is a poetic story about searching for an unexpired romance, a mélange of sexy fantasy and innocent love. First dates can be awkward.

But everyone has them. Three very different couples experience the same first date, just trying to find a connection, in “Match.” Tired of putting her girlfriend ahead of her stifled dance career, Kira accepts an opportunity to be a featured dancer in New York, but when her girlfriend opposes the change, Kira has to make a choice in “When I See You.” “High Tide” is a short film about Tarik, a 32-year-old Moroccan man who spends his time alone in a holiday cottage to avoid a divorce with his wife before his silence is broken by the owner of the cottage, over for a repair “Silver Light” Dir. Brad McDermott, 5 min., U.S. “Congo Cabaret” Dir. Deondray Gossett and Quincy Le Near, 16 min., U.S. “Coming of Age” Dir. Doug Tompos, 8 min., U.S. “Expiration Date” Dir. Schwenn Shunya Chang, 4 min., U.S. “The Phantasmagoria of Offense: The Male Version” Dir. Jessica Irish, 6 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 44

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“INTROSPECTIVE - LABELS AND DISCRIMINATION WITHIN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY

(U.S., 66 min., Directed by Kiki Wilson) Made by Atlantan Kiki Wilson and filmed here with local subjects, “Introspective” is a documentary that focuses on labels and discrimination within the LGBTQ community.

“Introspective” focuses on the stories of three individuals who identity as part of the LGBTQ community. These brave individuals are open enough to discuss the issues of labels and discrimination by the very same community they fight for and are a part of.

TUESDAY, OCT. 2 @ 6 PM

“URSINHO”

(Brazil, 45 min., Directed by Stephane Olijnyk) Favela resident Nounours, an overweight mixed race 30 year old introvert, fantasizes about his dream Adonis, one of Copacabana’s high end male prostitutes in this extraordinary film.

TUESDAY, OCT. 2 @ 7 PM

“GOOD MANNERS”

(Brazil/France, 135 min., Directed by Marco Dutra and Juliana Rojas) Filmmakers Juliana Rojas and Marco Dutra’s second collaboration (after the acclaimed Hard Labor) deftly integrates art-house and genre cinema to create a thrilling and dark gothic fable with sharp social commentary. Set in São Paulo, the film follows Clara, a lonely nurse from the outskirts of the city who is hired by mysterious and wealthy Ana to be the nanny of her soon to be born child. Against all odds, the two women develop a strong bond. But a fateful

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night marked by a full moon changes their plans. With powerful visuals and impeccable cinematography (by Zama’s Rui Poças), “Good Manners” is Disney meets Jacques Tourneur.

The film becomes an unexpected and wild werewolf movie unlike any other, and a poignant social and racial allegory on modern-day Brazilian society.

TUESDAY, OCT. 2 @ 7:05 PM

“AFTER FOREVER”

(U.S., 89 min., Directed by Jennifer Pepperman) “After Forever” is a short-form internet series that tells the story of Brian and Jason, a 50-ish NYC gay couple who have it all — until they don’t. The eight-episode first season follows them and their friends through a journey of love, loss and moving on. The terrific ensemble includes Atlanta’s Mitchell Anderson, Kevin Spirtas, Cady Huffman and Anita Gillette.

Expected in attendance: Mitchell Anderson, Kevin Spirtas, Michael Slade TUESDAY, OCT. 2 @ 9 PM

“MARIO”

(Germany/Swtizerland, 118 min., Directed by Marcel Giser) There’s a ripple of disquiet in the locker room when Leon, a new striker, joins the football team. Sharing a flat with keen rival Mario sets the scene for an unexpected love affair, but the path of gay love in this macho world is not an easy one. Mario is unwilling or unable to acknowledge the implications of what is happening. But pretend girlfriends don’t fool everyone. And gossip, along with the threat of blackmail, unbalances the team’s morale. With the prospect “MARIO” of a profession career a strong possibility, will Mario forsake the hope of emotional satisfaction for professional gain?

This heart-warming roller-coaster of a film, set on and off the field, offers a dynamic and realistic of how gay professional footballers are still seen as out of step in the 21st century.

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“FAITH”

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FOR THE LADIES

A young woman becomes emotionally detached in her relationship as she struggles with depression and fear of intimacy in “Idea of Me.“ “Real” tells the story of a teenage girl struggling to find her place, who take comfort in the strength and perseverance of a fictional television character. Exploring the relationship between woman and dog, “Corpsman” shows the impact a service dog has on one woman’s ability to heal from the physical and moral injuries of war.

Despite her efforts and dissatisfaction, Eva is unable to end her relationship in “Setback.” After seeing a hideous statue dedicated to her comedic idol Lucille Ball, a risk averse comedienne battling a recent breast cancer diagnosis makes it her mission to destroy it in “Scary Lucy Film.”

Lois Norman’s “She is Juiced” series looks at powerful and passionate LGBTQIA female artists, here the London-based Ope Lori. The evolution of Hailey and Emma’s relationship is explored through their collective memories as the girls retrace their times together in “Evoke.”

“Corpsman” Dir. Amanda Larsh, 15 min., U.S. “Real” Dir. Cass Dennis, 20 min., Australia “Idea of Me” Dir. Brianca Williams, 4 min., U.S. “Scary Lucy Film” Dir. Marteene Diaz, 20 min., U.S. “Setback” Dir. Thais Andrade, 6 min., Brazil “She is Juiced – Ope Lori” Dir. Lois Norman, 14 min., U.K. “Evoke” Dir. Asia LeMasters, 16 min., U.S. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 @ 3:30 PM

“FAITH”

(Kenya, 54 min., Directed by Molly Pelavin) The story of Faith focuses on one woman’s journey back to the country that rejected her. Growing up in Kenya, where homosexual activity is a criminal offense, Faith had to hide her sexuality for most of her life. At the age of 35, she was targeted for being a lesbian, brutally attacked at a nightclub and forced to flee the country. In this documentary we follow Faith as she navigates this familiar yet foreign territory as a changed woman, with her wife and son.

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“THE 34TH”

(Ireland, 78 min., Directed by Linda Cullen) The 34th tells the story of the driven and dedicated bunch of people who formed Marriage Equality in Ireland, and developed into a highly effective grassroots force with one clear goal in mind — the extension of Civil Marriage to same sex couples. Through revealing interview and archive material, former board member and staff outline the strategizing fierce battles, sheer hard graft and personal cost of running such an all-consuming campaign. From the KAL (Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan) case and the emotional love story behind it, to a YES vote on 22nd May 2015, this documentary spans a decade culminating in the 34th amendment to the Irish constitution, allowing same sex marriage.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 @ 7 PM

“MAN MADE”

(U.S., 93 min., Directed by T. Cooper) Directed by Atlanta’s T. Cooper, “Man Made” takes us into the heart of transgender male (FTM) culture, revealing unexpected truths about gender, masculinity, humanity and love. Four trans men (who, like the film’s director, were born and raised female), take a variety of life paths toward stepping on stage at Trans FitCon, the only all-transgender bodybuilding competition in the world (held in Atlanta). “Man Made” is a character-driven, intimate, and riveting verité-style competition film, but also a unique social justice narrative. It speaks to the ways in which we all choose to define and reshape ourselves, both figuratively and literally. The strength on display in the film transcends the physical: Rese is a young father struggling with periods of homelessness; Dominic seeks out his family of origin, confronting an alternate history for himself; Kennie admits to himself and his loved ones who he is for the first time in his life; and Mason, a loving husband who struggles with mental illness, works daily to be the man he’s always wanted to be — on both the inside and out. We follow these subjects’ emotional and physical journeys as they navigate lives as the men they are, despite very real risks inherent in the current social and political climate. For the men of “Man Made,” it’s not about winning — it’s about being seen.

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“HARD PAINT (TINTA BRUTA)”

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“MALILA: THE FAREWELL FLOWER”

(Thailand, 94 min., Directed by Anucha Boonyawatana) “Malila: The Farewell Flower” is a beautiful examination of loss, memory, and spirituality.

When Shane learns that his former lover, Pitch, has been diagnosed with cancer, Shane returns to his old village to be with him. As Pitch devotes his time to Bai Sri, attempting to heal his body and spirit, the two men seek comfort in one another’s arms and remember their trauma in the difficult years apart. In a desperate effort to save Pitch, Shane embarks on a spiritual journey.

Director Anucha Boonyawatana provides a fascinating window into Buddhist philosophies and traditional Thai culture. The film’s quiet romanticism will remain with you long after the credits roll.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 @ 9:10 PM

“HARD PAINT (TINTA BRUTA)”

(Portugal,118 min., Directed by Marcio Reolon, Filipe Matzembacher) Set in Brazil’s southern city of Porto Alegre, “Hard Paint” (winner of the Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival) focuses on a socially repressed young man who only comes out of his shell during chatroom performances, when he strips and smears neon paints on his lithe body. When he realizes that a copycat is doing what he has started, he sets out to meet the fellow webcam artist. Full of eroticism, “Hard Paint” also works as a character study of a young man gathering his self worth and esteem.

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GROWING UP AIN’T EASY

In this marvelous series of shorts, all with young protagonists. “Dario” is a teenage dancer who wants to perform in an upcoming carnival but his mother’s disapproval threatens that. a single father deals with the balance of raising his daughter and navigating his newly out gay dating life in “Unicorn. Parents are at odds with what to do when their six-year-old son is sent home from school for wearing a dress in “Uniform. In “Cinephiles,” Jack frequents an old school video store where his friend Megan works. Jack finds Parker over their mutual love for Jennifer Lopez movies. The three end up watching a flick at Parker’s, where Megan learns something new about her crush, Jack. While at summer camp, teenagers Tara and Erin take on self-identify and the shifting levels of attraction they have to each other in “Alike.” Sam loves pretty gowns, wearing make-up and performing in the local drag show, but worries he will be rejected for being himself in “Pretty.” 10-year-old Mrs. McCutcheon prefers to wear dresses at school instead of pants and is teased for it. He faces pressure form a principal to dress differently but everything works out for all at a school dance.

“Dario” Dirs. Manuel Kinzer and Jorge A. Trujillo Gil,15 min.

“Unicorn” Dir. Devin Tau, 13 min., U.S. “Uniform” Dir. Ellie Foumbi and Michael Niederman, 11 min., U.S “Cinephiles” Dir. Nathan Adloff and Sebastian Hochman 5 min., U.S. “Alike” Dirs. Nathan Adloff and Chelsea Loftus, 14 min., U.S. “Pretty” Dir. Jim Fall, 9 min., U.S. “Mrs. McCutcheon” Dir. John Sheedy, 17 min., Australia CONTINUES ON PAGE 54

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“SHE’S MARRYING STEVE”

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD

This batch of dramatic short films boasts everything from a wife wanting the best for her husband, a dancer weighing career vs. love and a young man re-thinking a decision about his life. Cancer patient Hannah fears her husband Elwood will have no one to care for him after she’s gone. Long suspecting Elwood has feeling for another man in his youth, Hannah sets out to find his unrequited loves in hopes of reuniting them in “Elwood Takes a Lover.””

In the days following Pearl Harbor, a young man must decide whether to serve overseas or stay in New York with his streetwise male lover in “Sunset.” Based on the events of the Pulse Night Club tragedy in June 2016, four strangers reeling from a large scale attack must come together and help one another heal through love, acceptance and understanding in “49.”

In “Jerky,” Gordon struggles to pick up the pieces of his life after the death of his husband Martin — and the biggest obstacle in his healing is Martin’s dog Jerky, whom Gordon never wanted. In “Expiration Date,” Luke and Michael have been dating for three years — and in the morning Luke is moving to San Francisco by himself. A woman is invited to her ex-girlfriend’s wedding and decides to go, regardless of what everyone tells her in “She’s Marrying Steve.”

Tired of putting her girlfriend ahead of her stifled dance career, Kira accepts an opportunity to be a featured dancer in New York. But when her zealous girlfriend unexpectedly opposes the change, Kira must choose between her relationship or her career in “When I You See.” Welcome to the World” is a daring film starring Albert M. Chan (“Gotham”) as a troubled man who records a video message for his pregnant sister.

“Elwood Takes a Lover” Dir. John Ira Palmer, 16 min., U.S. “Sunset” Dir. Katie Ennis, 15 min., U.S. “49” Dir. Brock Yurich, 10 min., U.S. “Jerky” Dir. Tim J. Lim. 15 min., U.S. “Expiration Date” Dir. P.J. Norton, 8 min., U.S. “She’s Marrying Steve” Dir. Erika Kramer, 23 min., U.S. “Welcome to the World” Dir. Albert M. Chan, 7 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 56

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“VENUS”

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(Canada, 95 min., Directed by Eisha Marjara) Sid (Debargo Sanyal) is under pressure to marry a nice Indian girl and raise a family. Sid’s “Mamaji” (Zena Daruwalla) yearns to have a grandchildren. Her dreams are about to come true, but not in the way she could’ve ever imagined. When Sid comes out as a woman, a 14-year-old boy named Ralph (Jamie Mayers) shows up at her door announcing that Sid is her dad. Complicating matters is the fact that Ralph hasn’t told his mother and stepfather that he’s tracked his father down, and Sid’s boyfriend Daniel has yet to tell his family about his relationship with Sid. THURSDAY, OCT. 4 @ 5:30 PM

SOUTHERN-BRED SHORTS

These four terrific films all boast Atlanta (or former Atlanta) talent.

In Greensboro, N.C., two drag queens read to children at a private bookstore to promote diversity and challenge gender stereotypes in “Drag Queen Storytime.” A ride home after a date proves to be a thought-provoking one for hopeless romantic Simon in “That’s Me on the Right.” “Ojos Tristes” follows a closeted Chicano teen, Maleo, as he travels from El Paso to visit his sisters Lupita, a struggling actress in Hollywood. But what Lupita doesn’t know is that Mateo has plans to meet a handsome older stranger he’s been chatting with on a hook-up app. Ann Walker, Greg Louganis, Newell Alexander and more star in Ricky Reidling’s TV series pilot, “Some Kind of Wonderful.”

“Drag Queen Storytime” Dirs. Emma Kopkowski and Tyler Litwin, 9 min., U.S. “Ojos Tristes” Dir. Andrew Wyatt Arnold, 19 min., U.S. “That’s Me on the Right” Dir. Justin Young, 11 min., U.S. “Some Kind of Wonderful” Dir. Ricky Reidling, 38 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 58

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“TWO IN THE BUSH: A LOVE STORY”

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“TWO IN THE BUSH: A LOVE STORY”

(U.S., 97 min., Directed by Laura Madalinski) After losing her job, Emily arrives home early from work to find her girlfriend in the throes of passion with someone else. In an instant, her entire life is turned upside down. Moving in with her best friend, Emily lands a new gig working for a dominatrix, and promptly falls for her new boss, and her boss’s boyfriend. In this wise and witty look at the world of bisexuality, polyamory and dungeons, filmmaker Laura Madalinski asks us to consider what risks are worth taking for love.

Cast: Sarah Mitchell, Travis Delgado, Caitlin Aase, Melissa DuPrey THURSDAY, OCT. 4 @ 7:20 PM

“FRIENDS IN LAW”

(India, 90 min., Directed by Amit Khanna) The warm, funny “Friends in Law” is the uplifting story of an unorthodox south Indian woman (Shreedevi Chowdary) landing up in Bangkok to unexpectedly spend 10 days with her gay son’s partner.

What follows is her enlightening journey towards self realization, acceptance and a changed perspective on life. This funny and warm comedy features an exceptional performance by Chowdary as a woman and wife who learns to be more independent about what she wants.

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“FRIENDS IN LAW”

“A MOMENT IN THE REEDS”

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“A MOMENT IN THE REEDS”

(Finland, 107 min., Directed by Mikko Makela) “A Moment in the Reeds” is an intimate drama about the chance encounter of two men by the Finnish lakeside. Leevi, who has left Finland behind to study abroad, returns for the summer to help his father renovate the family lake house. Tareq, a Syrian asylum seeker, has also been hired to help, and when Leevi’s father returns to town on business, the two young men give into their mutual attraction, spending a few midsummer days discovering one another. Among the first queer-themed feature films made in Finland, A Moment in the Reeds casts the longmarginalized voices of sexual and ethnic minorities center-stage in a story about the search for freedom, acceptance and a place to call home.

Cast: Janne Puustinen, Boodi Kabbani, Mika Melender, Virpi Rautsiala FRIDAY, OCT. 5 @ 7 PM OUT FRONT THEATRE COMPANY

“WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE”

(Canada, 98 min., Directed by Colin Manahan) When Jules (Brittany Allen) and Jackie (Hannah Emily Anderson) go to a remote cabin to celebrate their one-year anniversary, all seems blissful. They envision a stay full of relaxation and time together.

When one of them discovers that the other is not who she seems, however, all spirals downhill quickly in this taut and stylish thriller by Colin Minihan.

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“WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE”

“DEVIL’S PATH”

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“DEVIL’S PATH”

(U.S., 87 min., Directed by Matt Montgomery) Two men encounter each other on a dangerous gay cruising park trail, and quickly find themselves caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse in this suspenseful film by actor turned director Matt Montgomery.

Cast: JD Scalzo, Michael Hampton, Spencer Kelly, Jon Gale, Steve Callahan FRIDAY, OCT. 5 @ 11 PM OUT FRONT THEATRE COMPANY

HORROR SHORTS

Out On Film is happy to bring out its first ever horror shorts program. In “Vacation Rental,” a gay couple’s romantic getaway in Palm Springs goes awry. “Bathroom Troll” is a very clever and spooky take on “Carrie,” in which a clique of mean girls awaken a deep range within Cassie for picking on her for not “looking like a girl” in the school bathroom. Connor, the new kid in school, is lonely and brings a stuffed toy to school, which leads to a run-in with a bully. “”Michael Joseph Jason John” is a short romantic thriller that explores that emotional aftermath of a one-night stand (and the inherent risks of hook-up culture) as a lonely man imagines what life might be like with a mysterious stranger he picks up on the New York city sunway. After a chance meeting years later, two men reignite an incendiary relationship forged by their mysterious shared past in “Night Shift. When Michael’s attempt at suicide awakens a psych ward demon, he must stop the demon before she kills everyone in the hospital in “The Quiet Room.”

“Vacation Rental” Dir. Matt Newton, 11 min., U.S. “Bathroom Troll” Dir. Aaron Immediato, 17 min., U.S. “Let’s Be Friends” Dir. Ryan Glista, 9 min., U.S. “Michael Joseph Jason John” Dir. Scott Hinson, 10 min., U.S. “Night Shift” Dir. Chris Phillips, 12 min., U.S. “The Quiet Room” Dir. Dan Hass, 14 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 64

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“YOURS IN SISTERHOOD”

(U.S., 101 min., Directed by Irene Lusztig) What might be revealed in the process of inviting strangers to act out and respond to 1970s feminism forty years later? Between 2015 and 2017, hundreds of strangers in communities all over the US were invited to read aloud and respond to letters from the ’70s sent to the editor of Ms. Magazine — the first mainstream feminist magazine in the US. The intimate, provocative, and sometimes heartbreaking conversations that emerge from these spontaneous performances make us think critically about the past, present, and “YOURS IN SISTERHOOD” future of feminism. “Yours in Sisterhood” is a collective portrait of feminism now and forty years ago that is newly urgent in the aftermath of the 2016 election — a project about time travel, embodied listening, empathy, public discourse, and the lost art of letter writing.

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 @ 1 PM OUT FRONT THEATRE COMPANY

“LARGER THAN LIFE – THE KEVYN AUCOIN STORY” (U.S., 103 min., Directed by Tiffany Bartok) “Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story” explores the life of the iconic makeup artist who transformed the profession into a prominent and influential art form. Director and makeup artist Tiffany Bartok paints a beautiful and deeply personal portrait of a man who, as both and artist and LGBTQ advocate, dedicated his life to elevating the inner confidence and presence of others. Through intimate footage and interviews with his friends and family, Bartok weaves through the journey of Aucoin’s life up until his tragic end — reminding everyone that he truly was larger than life. “Larger Than Life” features interviews with Kevyn’s family and childhood friends, Tori Amos, Christy Turlington, Isabella Rossellini, Isaac Mizrahi, Cher, Kate Moss and many more.

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“LARGER THAN LIFE – THE KEVYN AUCOIN STORY”

“TRANSMILITARY”

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“TRANSMILITARY”

(U.S., 93 min., Directed by Gabriel Silverman and Fiona Dawson) The 2018 SXSW Audience-Award winning feature film debut by Gabriel Silverman and Fiona Dawon, “TransMilitary” follows the Emmy-nominated short film “Transgender, at War in love.”

Around 15,500 trangender people serve in the U.S. military (notably the largest transgender employer in the U.S.), where they must conceal their gender identity because military policies band their service. “TransMilitary” chronicles the lives of four individuals (Senior Airman Logan Ireland, Corporal Laila Villaneuca, Captain Jennifer Pearce and First Lieutenant El Cook) defending their country’s freedom while fighting for their own. They put their careers and their families’ livelihoods on the line by coming out as transgender to top brass officials in the Pentagon of attaining the equal right to serve. The ban was lifted in 2016, but with Trump now trying to reinstate it, their futures hang in the balance again.

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“MARK’S DIARY”

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“MARK’S DIARY” WORLD PREMIERE (Italy, 70 min., Directed by Giovanni Coda) Mark and Andrew are two disabled boys. When they meet, an incredible attraction explodes as well as the awareness that nothing will be the same again. This beautiful, experimental new film is directed by Giovanni Coda, starring Atlanta’s Caleb Spivak and gay film favorite Mark Cirillo.

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 @ 7 PM

“WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY”

(U.S., 84 min., Directed by Madeleine Olnek) This Victorian dramedy re-imagines the personal life of 19th century poet Emily Dickinson, played magnificently by Molly Shannon. It destabilizes the widely held perception that she was a reclusive spinster by showcasing her “hidden persona”: a lively and comedic personality who was romantically involved with her best friend/sister-inlaw. Director Madeleine Olnek “(The Foxy Merkins,” “Co-Dependent Space Aliens”) and Shannon work beautifully together in this sly comedy, with Shannon’s Emily a woman and poet daring to break the norms of what is expected from her.

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“WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY”

“MAPPLETHORPE”

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“IDEAL HOME”

(U.S., 91 min., Directed by Andrew Fleming) Paul Rudd and Steve Coogan star as Paul and Erasmus, a bickering gay couple whose life is turned inside out when a ten-year-old boy shows up at their door claiming to be Erasmus’ grandson. Neither Paul, nor Erasmus, are ready to give up their extravagant lifestyles to be parents, but maybe this little kid has a thing or two to teach them about the value of family. Directed by veteran gay writer-director Andrew Fleming (“Threesome, “The Craft”), is a funny look at how two gay men change courses and turn to parenting, with Rudd and Coogan in peak comedic form.

“IDEAL HOME”

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 @ 9 PM PLAZA THEATRE

“MAPPLETHORPE”

(U.S., 102 min., Directed by Ondi Timoner) Robert Mapplethorpe is arguably one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the ’70s and ’80s. Ondi Timoner’s film explores Mapplethorpe’s life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea hotel, home to a world of bohemian chic. Here he begins photographing its inhabitants and his new found circle of friends including artists and musicians, socialites, film stars, and members of the S&M underground. Mapplethorpe’s work displayed eroticism in a way that had never been examined nor displayed before to the public. The film explores the intersection of his art and his sexuality and his struggle for mainstream recognition. The biopic offers a nuanced portrait of an artist at the height of his craft and of the self-destructive impulses that threaten to undermine it all.

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“THE ICE KING”

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“THE ICE KING”

(U.K., 89 min., Directed by James Erskine) The greatest ice skater of all time, John Curry transformed ice skating from a dated sport into an exalted art form. Coming out on the night of his Olympic win in 1976, he became the first openly gay Olympian in a time when homosexuality was not even fully legal. Toxic yet charming; rebellious yet elitist; emotionally aloof yet spectacularly needy; ferociously ambitious yet bent on self-destruction, this is a man forever on the run: from his father’s ghost, his country, and even his own self. Above all, an artist and an athlete whose body time and time again — sometimes against his will — becomes a political battlefield.

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“CALL HER GANDA”

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“FOR IZZY”

(U.S., 84 min., Directed by Alex Chu) When a recovering lesbian photojournalist and her mother move next door to an autistic young woman and her father, the lines of friendship and family dissolve as they each find the courage to overcome old patterns and self-destructive behavior. The clever mixed media approach using in-character interviews, animated sequences, and found footage tells a sweet, empowering story through a refreshingly unique Asian-American lens.

Cast: Michelle Ang, Elizabeth Sung, Jim Lau, Jennifer Soo

“FOR IZZY”

SUNDAY, OCT. 7 @ 3 PM OUT FRONT THEATRE COMPANY

“CALL HER GANDA”

(U.S. and Philippines, 93 min., Directed by PJ Raval) When 26-year-old Filipina transgender woman and alleged sex work Jennifer Laude is found dead with her head plunged into a motel room toilet, the perpetrator is quickly identified as 19-year-old U.S. marine Joseph Scott Pemberton.A military recruit in an unfamiliar land, Pemberton was on “liberty leave” when he solicited Jennifer at a disco. On discovering that Jennifer was transgender, he brutally murdered her, leaving her to be found by her friend and the motel receptionist. Amidst a media storm and police inquiry, as Jennifer’s family copes with their loss, three women intimately invested in the case pursue justice — an activist attorney, Virgie Suarez, a transgender investigative journalist and Jennifer’s normally reserved mother.

A modern David and Goliath story, “Call Her Ganda” follows a cast of willful women as they take on some of the most powerful institutions in the world.

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DRAMA SHORTS

This set of six dramas are some of the best shorts of the year. “Weather Talk” is a short film depicting the strained relationship between a closeted son and his father as they drive together across the United States following the father’s heart attack. Dave and Andrew get closer when they share some personal experiences in “Vertical Lines.” On a Mumbai local train, a discreet romance pops up between two gay men in “Sisak.” When Michael, a respected rabbi at a Jerusalem Yeshiva, gets a visit from a student, he is confronted with news that impacts his life more than he thought it would in “The Rabbi.” For the first time since his accident, a burn victim/ amputee goes on a date in “The Things You Think I’m Thinking.” After meeting online, Tori and Joy finally have a first date. Chemistry ensues but will their mutual attraction be enough to overcome some of the challenges presented in “Getting Started.”

“Weather Talk” Dir. Keene Mcrae, 17 min., U.S. “Vertical Lines” Dir. Kyle Reaume, 15 min., Canada “Sisak” Dir. Faraz Ansari, 15 min., India “The Rabbi” Dir. Uriya Hertz, 20 min., Israel “The Things You Think I’m Thinking” Dir. Sherren Lee, 15 min., Canada “Getting Started” Dir. Andrea Meyerson, 22 min., U.S. CONTINUES ON PAGE 78

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“THE DARE PROJECT” (FREE) (U.S., 32 min., Directed by Adam Salky and Written by David Brind) Popular high school hunk Johnny takes a late-night dip with cute loner Ben. 15 years later these two men — who haven’t seen each other since a late-night tryst in high school — bump into each other unexpectedly in the lovely “The Dare Project,” starring Georgia-born Adam Fleming.

“THE DARE PROJECT”

SUNDAY, OCT. 7 @ 8 PM (Free) OUT FRONT THEATRE COMPANY

“TUCKED”

(U.K., 80 min., Directed by Jamie Patterson) When Veteran drag queen Jackie Collins receives a diagnosis of six weeks to live, all he wants to do is perform his long-running act, and behave as if all is normal. But between a surprising new friendship with a rising young queen and unfinished business with his estranged daughter, he may just have the most eventful month and a half of his life. A feel-good film with charm and humor as well as surprising insight into our evolving understanding of gender identity across generations, this marks the first queer film from prolific young British director Jamie Patterson.

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