Thursday, September 18 – Opening Night

7:00PM THEATRE ONE Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day (2h 17m) Four close friends are renowned filmmakers in Yugoslavia in the 1950s, but their sexual orientation raises suspicion. A communist party loyalist is sent to sabotage their lives, turning their pursuit of freedom into a battle for survival. Croatian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

Friday, September 19

11:30AM THEATRE ONE The Big Johnson (1h 35m) Dean Johnson was a famous New York drag queen, rock star, sex party promoter and late in life, an escort. In 2007 Dean went on a job and never came back. Was it just an accidental overdose or something more sinister? Dean survived ups and downs, heroin, sobriety, love, sex, music, community, HIV, and poverty. Until he didn't.

11:45AM THEATRE TWO  Shorts: Life, Love and Other Stories (113m) ARTHUR AVE. (9m) In a Bronx bar, a clash between traditional Italian-American "wiseguys" and the LGBTQ+ community leads to a confrontation. Artold Bernice's Cheek (15m) After being tracked down by an art major doing a dissertation on him, an artist that disappeared from the public eye must make a reckoning with his past. Compumentary (10m) A comedic and heartfelt mockumentary that unravels camp chaos, friendship, and crab costumes in a true-crime-inspired theatrical misadventure. Contact (6m) In a heartfelt night of vulnerability and laughter, two mismatched young women navigate through 'The 36 Questions That Lead to Love' experiment, where they must engage in an intimate four-minute gaze of uninterrupted eye contact. Just Between Us (16m) Sam and Dustin’s open marriage works... until a nosy friend asks if they ever have sex just the two of them. Kitty (19m) After being kicked out of his strict Mormon home, 17-year-old AJ finds himself lost on the streets of Atlanta. Love is just love (28m) A year after their painful divorce, Jake still longs for his ex-husband, Michael, despite the betrayal that tore them apart. Unbreaking  (10m) An otherworldly child finds healing and a new best friend through the Japanese art of Kintsugi.

NOON THEATRE THREE Shorts: The Real Deal (76m) AutoErotica: We Buy Gay Stuff (17m) In San Francisco’s Castro district, AutoErotica proprietor Patrick Batt’s decades-long collection of queer artifacts is saved from pandemic closure by a customer-led campaign, transforming a neighborhood curiosity into a global treasure. Frameline Winner: Outstanding Documentary Short- Honorable Mention Bears on Film (3m) Bears can dance and bears can also be glamorous! This film celebrates all that is furry and masculine about Bear culture whilst elevating them to a contemporary level of style. GREEN (19m) Green is a musical voyage through a queer person’s eco-grief and anxiety. Mike and Billy’s American Pie (21m) In this heartfelt conversation with Billy Cross, he shares the profound story of his relationship with Michael James, a talented chef whose life was tragically cut short by AIDS. Sex in Drag (16m) Sex in Drag is an intimate, unfiltered portrait of Sherry Vine - a performer who’s spent her life straddling gender, sexuality, and the unforgiving streets of New York City.

2:00PM THEATRE ONE Fathers of the Bride: A Yuletide Wedding Comedy (1h 23m) In this festive comedy, two dads, Leo and Rich, learn their daughter plans to elope. While prepping their annual Christmas bash, they secretly scheme for her dream wedding they never had. With meddling relatives, holiday chaos, and heartfelt moments, “Fathers of the Bride” celebrates love, loyalty, and chosen family.

2:15PM THEATRE TWO Outliers and Outlaws (1h 5m) Outliers and Outlaws uncovers the history of a large and vibrant lesbian community in Eugene, Oregon. Women who migrated to this small town from the 1960s to the 1990s candidly share stories about the power of creative world-building. Narrated by musician Jody Bleyle (Team Dresch and Hazel). 

2:30PM THEATRE THREE Bleed Like Me (1h 12m 10s) On the run from the law, two would-be indie filmmakers – and long-standing gay frenemies – hole up at a house in the Southern California desert as they figure out their next move, while confronting the dreams, disappointments and desperation that got them there.

4:30PM THEATRE ONE Keep Coming Back (1h 31m) Emilio is not prepared, after the death of his mother, to manage a cursed inheritance, the promiscuity of his desires and the discovery of a love. At 18 years old, he will be puzzled when he realizes that fate sometimes hangs on something as fragile as the flight of a dove. Directed by Sergio De León

4:45PM THEATRE TWO An Unexpected Community (1h 9m 11s) During the early COVID pandemic, Andrea Meyerson launched Women On The Net, an online platform for lesbians and queer women. Offering nightly programming, it replaced isolation with joy and connection. An Unexpected Community captures the magic of these gatherings, featuring personalities like Lily Tomlin, Kate Clinton, and Meredith Baxter.

5:00PM THEATRE THREE ReelKev Presents WebOUT

7:00PM THEATRE ONE Fallen Fruit (1h 27m) After a breakup, Alex (Ramiro Batista) reluctantly returns to his Miami childhood home, expecting a quick escape back to New York. Filming his “rock bottom” with an old camcorder, he meets Chris (Austin Cassel), whose allure challenges his plans. As a real hurricane approaches, Alex confronts adulthood head-on.

Saturday, September 20

11:30PM THEATRE ONE Rank and File – Palm Springs Seniors tell their stories

11:45AM THEATRE TWO  Shorts: Films for HER (102m) Bed Death (14m) When Frankie and Aster go away for the weekend to reconnect after a health scare has devastated their sex life, they find that romance is more complicated than they ever expected. Big Bass           (14m) A filmmaker revisits a dream-like 1997 childhood memory involving her queer identity, a legendary PE teacher, and a mysterious plastic fish, exploring what it means to be seen before seeing oneself. Binge(18m) A woman struggling with a binge eating disorder attends her ex-girlfriend's bachelorette party in an attempt to reconnect but her body anxiety build up until she panics and binges on the party's hilarious vulva-themed cake. Birds of Paradise (13m) In 1930s Hollywood, a lesbian director’s film battles the Motion Picture Production Code Administration to protect her queer film, risking her career - and the loyalty of her cast - to maintain the homosexual themes in her film. Bride to Be (4m) As her wedding day approaches, a nervous bride’s plans fall apart, forcing her to confront her true self and the reality she’s been avoiding. DRAINOMANIA (15m) Unaware that her relationship is at a crossroads, lovable daydreamer Katie fails to complete a simple task at her girlfriend's request: to clean the bathroom. Gillyfish (11m) When GILLIAN takes on her partner’s identity to confront their father, she finds a connection she didn't expect in the strange exchange she has with him. Joey’s Heart (13m) Joey, an unlucky-in-love lesbian, thinks she'll never find her someone special. Then she meets Alice at the laughter club. Perhaps her luck is about to change?

NOON THEATRE THREE Shorts: Family, Friends and Frenemies (113m) David's Violets (20m) On the night before their dead father's birthday brunch, three siblings come back to their small, southern town to reconnect. Divide (9m) Two estranged siblings of opposing political persuasions cleaning out their mother's home after her death, fight over the inheritance of a sentimental souvenir. Friendsgiving (16m) At his annual Friendsgiving, Charles’s attempt to include a charming new coworker ignites tensions among his closest friends, forcing him to confront whether his “found family” can stay united amid clashing personalities and rising emotions. Gabriel (19m) A young acting student receives an offer from his teacher, but with strings attached. Haiku for the Dead (17m) Grief and psychedelics intersect during a chance encounter on an Idyllwild hiking trail. I'm Good! (15m)Freshly heartbroken after a painful breakup with his long-term boyfriend, a young actor is forced to attend a career-defining meeting with a Hollyweird group of people — including an eclectic director, a loser writer, a producer (that's it), and his whimsically, lovingly ruthless manager. Institution (4m) A filmmaker contemplates his same-sex marriage, his parents’ “traditional” marriage, the Apollo 13 space mission, and a debate against a marriage equality bill. Leave On High (13m) A case of bedbugs puts a lifelong friendship to the test, as two friends discover that feelings hidden in the dark have a way of crawling to the surface.

2:00PM THEATRE ONE Only Good Things (1h 44m) In 1984 rural Brazil, a solitary farmer's life changes when he helps an injured motorcyclist who crashes near his property. Their unexpected connection leads to a profound romance that challenges both men's worlds and leads to a supernatural loop that ties them together.

2:15PM THEATRE TWO Two Moms (1h 28m 51s) Follow four same-sex female couples in Japan as they navigate parenthood through assisted reproduction. Facing legal and social hurdles, they share the joys and struggles of building families. Shot by a lesbian mother on her own parenting journey, the film reveals the often-unseen diversity of families in Japanese society.

2:30PM THEATRE THREE Encuerados (1h 0m 33s) Encuerados chronicles the year-long involvement of seven Latino men in the leather scene, primarily focusing on the historical attainment of Leo Iriarte - the first Latino man winning the title of Mr. Los Angeles Leather.

4:30PM THEATRE ONE Fine Young Men (1h 29m) Alf returns to his Catholic school and encounters a new student, Oliver, who captivates him, leading him away from his lifelong friends. Yet, when faced with adversity, Alf betrays this attraction, opting to display his masculinity to his friends. This choice results in dire consequences that will leave an indelible mark on them all for life.

4:45PM THEATRE TWO Double Booking (1h 10m 11s) A lesbian couple and their son arrive at a cabin, eager for a relaxing getaway. That night, an older couple arrives unexpectedly, their seemingly sweet demeanor hiding a hint of something unsettling.

5:00PM THEATRE THREE ReelKev Presents WebOUT                            

7:00PM THEATRE ONE Exit Interviews (1h 38m) In “Exit Interviews,” middle-aged gay man Robert (Tuc Watkins) creates a documentary by interviewing six ex-boyfriends, each reflecting a chapter of his love life. With sister Deborah’s support, he navigates humor, heartbreak, and self-discovery, uncovering why his relationships ended in this intimate LGBTQ+ drama about love, loss, and growth.

Sunday, September 21

11:30AM THEATRE ONE Army of Lovers (1h 26m 23s) Army of Lovers brings to light the lost story of the Sacred Band of Thebes, an elite force of 150 pairs of male lovers who became the most formidable warriors of the ancient world. Their story resurfaces as archaeologists discover long-buried evidence, revealing a forgotten chapter of love, war, and the fight for freedom.

11:45AM THEATRE TWO Shorts: The Shape of Fact (110m) Baby Hummingbirds (8m) In 2023, after I was the victim of a brutal sexual assault by a serial rapist. A hummingbird family nesting in my backyard saved my life. HOME FROM WORK (12m) In tourist towns across the United States, where housing is scarce, a growing number of workers have few options but to live in employer-provided housing. LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves (39m) Through the true stories of four LGBT people in Paris, LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves explores their struggles against discrimination and societal rejection, aiming to foster understanding, empathy, and recognition of their right to live authentically. Much More Than That (16m) One family’s journey of finding their identity on the intersection of disability and queerness. The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish (15m) From the provocative pages of gay icon Ned Rorem's 1950’s Paris Diary~ the dashing young artist’s self-portrait in words and music. Witness: Rabbi Jon Cutler Recalls (20m) Rabbi Jon Cutler recalls his experiences in the various war zones, and his feelings about the conspiracy theories surrounding the attack on the Pentagon.

NOON THEATRE THREE Shorts: Flights of Fancy! (72m) Alexander in Wonderland (17m) A Real Estate agent falls into Wonderland - or - does he just need to see a therapist? Cardboard (23m) A neglected young girl builds a cardboard time machine and runs away to the future only to find her adult self in the throws of depression. Grim & Sunshine (8m) Death just wants some peace and quiet, so how did they end up in a busy café sitting next to the bubbliest person they've ever met? I Know Him So Well (5m) The jewel-toned animation of queer teenage love is chronicled by guitar-playing mermen and the vocals of AJ Rafael and Chance Calloway. I Look Weird (10m) A self-conscious tween and the lively puppet who appears in their reflection must work together to create the perfect outfit for an upcoming middle school dance.  Open To It: Pride Episode (18m) A family-friendly episode of queer indie comedy series OPEN TO IT - believe it or not!!! Catch up on Season 1 at opentoitseries.com In this Pride Special, Cam and his drag-family read for drag queen story hour – but a mob of uninvited guests aren't so excited about the idea. Shy Boy's Virtual Sex Dreams (6m) A young man is forced to entertain the real-life version of his virtual sexual fantasy, in his own bedroom. The Fangs I'm After (3m) After finally being presented with the opportunity, a vampire hunter realizes killing the vampire she has been chasing all these years may not be what she wanted after all.

2:00PM THEATRE ONE Bear Week Diaries (1h 14m) Bear Week Diaries is a bold and intimate exploration of love, desire, and community set in the fabled LGBTQ+ haven that is Provincetown, Massachusetts. Part folk documentary, part boy-meets-boy scripted saga, the film twists conventional storytelling to present the Bear community in all its raw glory during the annual Bear Week celebration.

2:15PM THEATRE TWO A Place Where I Belong (1h 6m 58s) A Place Where I Belong follows six LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual disabilities as they explore identity, love, and belonging through the Connecting Queer Communities (CQC) program. Amid family rejection and systemic barriers, they find solidarity and joy. As CQC faces funding threats, the film becomes a powerful call for lasting change.

2:30PM THEATRE THREE Vermilion (1h 18m) Two women ignite an unexpected romance and embark on a summer of van life, chasing open roads, fleeting freedom, and deep intimacy. Each mile carries them closer together yet nearer to goodbye, as the quiet ache of knowing it can’t last lingers beneath the sunlit adventure they share.

4:30PM THEATRE ONE Second Chance (1h 44m 59s) When Alan and Daniel get into a fight during their anniversary, fate intervenes to teach them a lesson about true love. Daniel wakes up in an alternate universe where their relationship ended years ago and realizes how much he took for granted.

4:45PM THEATRE TWO Latter-Day Glory: The Aftermath of Growing Up Queer in the LDS Church (1h 50m 19s) Latter Day Glory: The Aftermath of Growing Up Queer in the LDS Church is an intimate, soul-stirring documentary that follows Jonathon Levi Powell and Terry Blas—two queer ex-Mormon missionaries—as they embark on a journey across America to confront the lasting wounds of growing up LGBTQ+ in the Mormon Church.

5:00PM THEATRE THREE ReelKev Presents WebOUT – Long Shots

7:00PM THEATRE ONE State of Firsts (1h 33m) State of Firsts is an all-access documentary following Sarah McBride’s historic run to become the first transgender member of Congress. Throughout her campaign, she navigates the complex terrain between activist and electoral strategies for change, confronting mounting pressure from her constituents and her colleagues.

Thursday, September 25

11:30AM THEATRE ONE Shorts: Sci Fi Celebration! (121m) A Matter of Poultry (13m) On the verge of his dream job, an ordinary man learns he’s pregnant with an alien parasite, triggering memories of urging his teenage girlfriend not to have an abortion. FIAT LUX 5000 (16m) Devoted gay son Manuel Espinoza tests an experimental brain modulation device––the Fiat Lux 5000––to reconnect with his dementia-afflicted father, triggering a violent family legacy. Gay Jesus (6m) Jesus tries to save humanity and fulfill his purpose on earth, but runs into some unexpected, internalized hurdles. Harpazo (25m) The friendship between two rebellious teens is turned on its head when their isolated desert community announces the imminent rapture. Jamaal (15m) A friendly AI Android robot is brought into a couple's home. Outage (14m)  With the heat threatening a grid outage, a queer couple sets out on their “perfect desert day.” There’s just one hitch: their bored pre-teen nephew is tagging along. Palindrome (16m) A man seeks the truth behind his partner’s disappearance after his mysterious return. Parallel Lines (16m) Over the course of one night, two strangers meet in line at a bar and embark on a journey of discovery — exploring missed opportunities, fate, and the strange twists of destiny.

11:45AM THEATRE TWO Shorts: Mixin’ It Up! (85m) Before the Party (15m) During a weekend getaway, Jay’s struggle to embrace his bisexuality sparks tensions with his girlfriend and exposes the biases and misunderstandings of their friends. G L O R Y (14m) After his boyfriend’s bizarre death, grief-stricken Benji embarks on a psychedelic, glory hole–fueled journey with an unconventional therapist, confronting shame, fear, and queer supervillains to rediscover his identity beyond the relationship. Stand Up and Fight! (4m) Girl gets bullied, then stands up and fights. A parable about standing up to fight for our rights. The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge (17m) The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge looks at a couples conflict as old as time...fighting about household chores. Thin Lines (Les Traits Fins) (12m) A body-conscious young man accepts an invitation on a gay dating app to be a model for a painting session. What We Said in the Blackout (13m) Old love never dies – especially in the dark. When two former lovers wake up naked in the middle of an urban blackout, suddenly everything that has been left unspoken demands attention. Your Cookie (10m) Set against the backdrop of New York City, ‘Your Cookie’ captures the unique rhythm of urban life, blending humor and awkwardness as Dustin navigates the complexities of privilege and connection in a city teeming with contrasts.

NOON THEATRE THREE Shorts:  Gender Expressions! (112m) American Problems, Trans Solutions (25m) Award-winning journalist Imara Jones travels the country to share the stories of three Black trans leaders tackling housing, economic empowerment, and migrant rights, showing resilience and vision amid a surge of anti-trans legislation. Diffidence (12m) When his identity is discovered, a transgender man is assaulted and rejected by his parents and peers. Sent to a conversion camp, he meets others in similar circumstances. None stay long. Some go by rope, some by knife, some by poison. Elijah (19m) As Bengali Muslim taxi driver Haider’s American Dream crumbles, his relationship with his transgender son challenges his past views on LGBTQ issues, forcing him to confront prejudice in his community to protect the child he loves. Finding Peace in My Body (19m) This film follows the life of Achim Howard and his struggles in becoming the man he is today. Grace (19m) Determined to impress a record executive, Grace Gordon, a resilient trans singer, performs at a Los Angeles nightclub in pursuit of making it big during the vibrant 80s music scene. MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter (30m) MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter is a short documentary about an innovative theater production by master hula teacher, Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne, which aims to reclaim and celebrate the traditional place of honor and respect given to māhū (transgender) people. 

2:00PM THEATRE ONE Namas Dei: The Tucker J. James Story (1h 40m)  A clueless wannabe movie star moves to LA and goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Good luck turns bad when he makes a huge mistake - one that just might force him to evolve into a slightly less terrible version of himself.

2:15PM THEATRE TWO Quir (1h 45m) There is a store in Palermo unlike any other – a place of love defying any convention. The owners of the small leather goods store are Massimo and Gino. They have been a couple for 42 years, maybe the longest-lasting gay couple in Italy. 42 years of love and political struggle – in Palermo, in Sicily, a stronghold of patriarchal culture.

2:30PM THEATRE THREE The Healing Animal (55m 19s) The Healing Animal documents animal-assisted psychotherapy as well as the emotional and legal processes of gender transition. Charlee is a 25-year-old transgender college student who moved to Colorado to escape gender persecution in Kentucky. They are attending psychotherapy to secure legal rights to name change, gender marker change, and surgery.

4:30PM THEATRE ONE Who Wants To Marry An Astronaut (1h 34m) After fifteen years of relationship, David feels the time has come to take the next step. To do so, he plans an idyllic trip along Route 66 with a wedding in Las Vegas. But when he proposes, his partner rejects him in front of everyone.

4:45PM THEATRE TWO Love Me Bait Me: The Power of Queer Representation (1h 19m) Discover the historical relationship between Hollywood, television, and the authentic portrayal of diverse LGBTQ+ experiences over the course of more than a century through interviews and archival footage that provide a constructive critique of the U.S. film industry.

5:00PM THEATRE THREE MASC (1h 14m 7s) In a world of pundits and politicians seeking to “reclaim manhood,” a young queer filmmaker journeys to discover non-toxic masculinity across class, race, and gender in America today, leading him to confront his own religious upbringing, pastor father, and what he was taught it means to be a man.              

7:00PM THEATRE ONE 300 Letters (1h 31m) Jero and Tom are the young gay couple that everyone wants to be. But on the day of the first anniversary of their meeting, Jero returns home to find that Tom has abandoned him, leaving him a box of 300 letters as his only explanation.

Friday, September 26

11:30AM THEATRE ONE A Portrait of Love (1h 30m)  A Portrait of Love is an extraordinary insight into a prolific artist and the love that inspired him. For over 20 years, artist Craig Ruddy and his partner Roberto Meza Mont documented their life together. Filmmaker and friend Molly Reynolds weaves Roberto’s footage into an intimate portrait of love, art, and loss.

11:45AM THEATRE TWO  Shorts: Aren’t We Always Coming Out? (117m) Includes 302 (16m) An officer cadet opens a can of worms when he declares “302” to the Singapore army. Argie Berman (9m) A recovering alcoholic uses her coming out story in her stand-up act and her therapy sessions to explain her addiction and her relationship with her mother. Caroline (12m) Freya, a young law student, is a regular at Priscilla’s Room, a cabaret-style strip club, where she is captivated by Caroline, a dancer who always seems to notice her. Glimpse (Breve) (13m) Two inseparable teenage girls rehearse a first kiss “just for practice,” only to realize it might mean more than they expected. Mom, I Have Something To Tell You (30m) Mom, I Have Something To Tell You is a short documentary depicting the profound impact that mothers have on their gay sons’ wellbeing. My Parents (11m) Things go upside down for a Hawaiʻi high school student when he decides to come out to his parents. Shape Notes (12m) A middle-aged church organist seeks help caring for his aging mother and finds the courage to start exploring his identity. Silent Crosses (14m) A crisis of faith ensues as a young parishioner visits his conservative priest.

NOON THEATRE THREE  Shorts: More Family, Friends and Frenemies (102m) Man Cured (18m) When closeted 22-year-old Lucas meets a new babysitter during his weekend job, an unexpected encounter sparks a transformative weekend of self-discovery and quiet courage. Mean Goals (17m) An adorkable gay Latino joins an LGBTQ soccer team to bond with his father struggling with Alzheimer’s over their shared passion for the sport. My Age Now (15) On a Sunday that is a brief respite from everyday life, a young man is haunted by a final voice message, a break up, and a 'goodbye' he can't take back. No Bad Blood (13m) Torn between privacy and a need for healing, Emily contemplates sharing a long-hidden medical secret with her family. However, deciding she wants to tell her parents and actually doing so proves harder than expected. Outed (9m) An overbearing mother implores her horny son to resist his urges to save him from the fate she endured. Reappropriation (6m) Reappropriation is a story of reckoning, identity, and the fragile human need for redemption in the face of unspeakable history. The Dinner Ghost (4m) Sam, an anxious lesbian, who on the night of her proposal is surprised by the sudden appearance of her Grandpa's ghost! How will she keep her over eager Grandpa from finding out her secret when her girlfriend is in the next room over? The Ride (10m) The Ride follows married couple Sean and Lou on a tense late-night drive to the hospital. Your Cookie (10m) Set against the backdrop of New York City, ‘Your Cookie’ captures the unique rhythm of urban life, blending humor and awkwardness as Dustin navigates the complexities of privilege and connection in a city teeming with contrasts.

2:00PM THEATRE ONE The Activist (1h 34m) After a young LGBTQ+ activist is murdered, his lover suspects neo-Nazis and infiltrates their world, transforming himself in pursuit of truth and revenge. As suspects multiply and loyalties blur, the search becomes a dangerous journey where friend and enemy are indistinguishable, and the boundaries of truth fade into shadows.

2:15PM THEATRE TWO I Love You, AllWays - West Coast Premier (1h 25m) Step inside The AllWays Lounge, New Orleans’ vibrant hub for drag and cabaret, where outrageous acts and unforgettable characters reign. From wild performances to heartfelt resilience, follow the colorful cast as they face hardships and disasters with creativity and grit to keep their beloved stage. from closing forever.

2:30PM THEATRE THREE Lolita (1h 30m) After being in jail for nine years for drug abuse and prostitution, Jesus tries to integrate back into society in order to start fresh, all while working hard to get his daughter Lolita back from his brother and sister-in-law.

4:30PM THEATRE ONE Streets of Gloria (1h 43m) Gabriel, a young literature teacher, relocates to Rio de Janeiro and discovers The Glória—a pulsating bar and secret haven for the city’s outsiders. There, he meets Adriano, a magnetic male escort, and their electrifying connection pulls Gabriel into a world of passion and self-discovery.

4:45PM THEATRE TWO Old Guys In Bed (1h 16m) Paul, a 60-year-old film historian, meets 70-year-old Bill on a dating site. Unfamiliar with the new ways of connecting, Paul discovers a world that is both promising and confusing. While these platforms make it easy to target one’s tastes and preferences, they also come with their share of pitfalls.

5:00PM THEATRE THREE Papi’s Pregnant (1h 9m) "Papi’s Pregnant follows the filmmaker’s transgender, non-binary, queer pregnancy from Chicago to Los Angeles, navigating personal and medical challenges. Blending montage, cinéma vérité, and interviews, it explores fertility, going off HRT, ovulation, and donor negotiation, while seeking queer- and trans-inclusive care.

7:00PM THEATRE ONE Surviving Voices Three Films combine to share one powerful message: Surviving Voices: HIV Lifetime & Long-Term Survivors honors HIV Lifetime and Long-Term Survivors - those who acquired HIV at birth or as young children and those who acquired the virus before the availability of effective treatment in the mid-1990s. Surviving Voices: AIDS Memorial Quilt Panel Makers focuses on the Untold Stories of the AIDS Memorial Quilt; those of the people who commemorate lost loved ones by sewing Quilt panels. Finally, Gert’s Boys tells the story of Cindy “Gert” McMullin, an original volunteer and co-founder of The AIDS Memorial Quilt. Special Panel Discussion after the screening.

Saturday, September 27

10:00AM Sandbag Dam (Sponsored by Desert Film Society)(1h 28m) When Slaven returns to their town after the death of his father, he revives his relationship with Marko, his teenage love and the reason his father kicked him out of the house. Now tempted to reunite, they need to make peace with their own decisions and struggle against family and societal restraints.                       

12:30PM THEATRE ONE Storytellers: An Oral History Anthology (1h 8m) Storytellers: An Oral History Anthology presents 13 short videos that depict a diversity of queer experiences. This collection of touching, funny, and provocative stories capture the breadth of queer life, aiming to inform, astonish, entertain, and inspire viewers to contribute their own stories to Rainbopedia's global LGBTQ+ online archive.

11:45AM THEATRE TWO Shorts: Feminist Culture (100m) Me Porto Bonita (19m) Following a heartbreak two best friends embark on a day of refuge. What first started as a day of joyriding through the city quickly escalates into an adventure of revenge and exposed secrets. Old Girl in a Tutu: Susan Rennie Disrupts Art History (8m) Feminist scholar, Susan Rennie, seizes her iPhone and sneaks her queer, octogenarian body into master works of art, disrupting the narrative of the male gaze. Return to Tanya (9m) A love story told like a ghost story: two lovers touring their new apartment see visions of their life together in the apartment as well as the inevitably demise of their relationship. Riis: The People's Beach (13m) A hopeless romantic and their friends contrive a meet-cute at NYC’s queer beach, but chaos, dysphoria, and unexpected connections reshape their quest for love. Spermicide (19m) Bailey and Amanda want to have a baby. They’ve got the perfect list of sperm donors lined up and force ranked. There’s just one problem…Their potential baby daddies won’t stop dying. Thanks Babs! (15m) Meet Babs, an optimistic octogenarian speed-racing through life, one five-year plan at a time. The Stork  (9m) The Stork is a character driven comedy that follows well intentioned, but clueless, parents of a queer woman wanting to start a family via artificial insemination using Norwegian semen ordered online – a popular method for queer couples. YOU + ME WILL ALWAYS BE BACK THEN (8m) After a star-crossed romance, Maya + Sam, two Filipinas in their late 20s, struggle to truly let each other go.

NOON THEATRE THREE Shorts: Not for the Faint of Heart! (86m) Dead Girl (10m) After her untimely death, Dani comes back from the dead on Halloween night and goes on a quest to win her fiancée back. DEMON TWINK (25m) In 1991, lonely and rejected Dante accepts a demon’s offer of eternal youth in exchange for killing his hookups every full moon, but his new life unravels when he falls in love with one of his intended victims. INFLAMED (11m) A gay couple moves into their new home in conservative town, but only one of them thinks its haunted. MascLooking (9m) After two friends banter over the pros and cons of using Grindr, one is left chatting with a mysterious stranger. And he's getting closer.... Talk Shit (13m) Ella wants to move out. Taylor does not take this well. TALK SH*T is a queer campy dark comedy thriller about the worst friendship breakup ever. The Holly King (10m) Four men gather to curse one of their ex-boyfriends by invoking the Holly King, an ancient elemental being, and end up biting off a little more than they can chew. Thoroughfare (8m) Trapped inside a church, two young women find solace in each other as fear closes in around them. As they wait for an escape, they daydream about a wedding they know will never happen.

2:00PM THEATRE ONE Mea Culpa (1h 12m 3s) Lies and guilt shape Patrick’s bond with his mother, Randa. Over years, he saved their audio messages and video calls. Now, he crafts them into a portrait of her life in Lebanon and his in Belgium. By turns moving, tragic, and humorous, Mea Culpa probes national and sexual identity for a young Palestinian emigrant.

2:15PM THEATRE TWO Greer Ralston - Giving It All To Art (1h 0m 53s) An intimate portrait of figurative artist Greer Ralston, whose exceptional talent captivates and inspires. Through candid reflections, she reveals her decision to dedicate herself entirely to her art, embracing creative freedom and new challenges. This film offers a rare glimpse into her journey, passion, and the vision shaping her future.

2:30PM THEATRE THREE Light Up (1h 31m 49s) Light Up tells the stories of six same gender loving men and a transgender woman who found their superpower by living in their truth. Their stories display aspects of the diverse LGBTQ+ community that are often underrepresented in television and media.

4:30PM THEATRE ONE The Best Friend (O Melhor Amigo) (1h 36m) Two great friends reunite after five years apart, each carrying the changes, scars, and growth of time. As they share memories and discover who they have become, an old, unspoken feeling resurfaces—unexpected and disarming—forcing them to confront emotions they thought were buried, and a connection they may not be ready for.

4:45PM THEATRE TWO Row of Life (1h 22m) ROW OF LIFE follows Paralympian, Marine veteran, and 14-time Guinness World Record holder Angela Madsen in her final, unassisted solo row from Los Angeles to Hawaii. A poetic portrait of bravery, resilience, and love, it captures Angela and her wife Deb’s unwavering support, separated by an ocean and bound by dreams.

5:00PM THEATRE THREE Screams From The Tower (1h 58m) Screams From the Tower is a gay, coming-of-age comedy that follows Julien, his best friend Cary, and their outcast friends through high school in the early 90s. Julien and Cary's dream of having their own show on the high school radio station is finally realized, bringing them a popularity and infamy they never imagined.                          

7:00PM THEATRE ONE Until the Silence  WORLD PREMIERE – A HERE FILMS Original(. )In post-blast Los Angeles, three couples gather for one last candlelit dinner. As darkness closes in, they share stories, regrets, humor, and fragile love—a final testament to humanity. Written and directed by EMMY-nominated filmmaker Billy Clift.

Sunday, September 28

11:30AM THEATRE ONE RANK AND FILE II: Palm Springs Seniors Share Their Stories

11:45AM THEATRE TWO Shorts: Stories of Our Lives (89m) Scattered Pictures (9m) Through the grainy nostalgia of 8mm film and the intimacy of voice-over narration, Gabriel takes us on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery. Standby (25) A disheartened, but dedicated middle-aged gay actor, living and working in NYC as a standby for an off-Broadway show, has his love for his art reawakened — with a jolt — in this valentine to the Theater. Stimulants & Empathogens (Stymulanty & Empatogeny) (25m) Closeted teen Antek invites his crush, drug dealer Kuba, to his villa under false pretenses, unaware Kuba is investigating him, leading to a comedy of errors that shifts into social satire before an unexpected emotional twist. The Father, the Son, and the Holy F*cking Spirit (14m) A reserved college student navigates new love while caught in the pull of a complicated affair with his professor. The New Gardener (16m) Larry and Leo's long-term relationship is put to the ultimate test by the arrival of a very sexy, very criminal young man posing as their new gardener.

NOON THEATRE THREE Shorts: Beyond Gender (102m) Always Azizam (12m) Mahsa, a transgender Iranian woman, agrees to meet her partner's family, hoping for their blessing and acceptance. Mia Mio (20m) After an umpteenth after-party, Mia has an identity crisis, and for a few hours, her two best friends help her to overcome an important, if not the most important, stage in her life. Over The Moon (14m) On a journey to see the stars, Jay, a young trans man confronts his childhood in the Burren, Ireland. Skin Tag (15m) Skin Tag is a tender yet biting exploration of queer identity, connection, and self-acceptance. Sorority (14m) A trans woman of color in the early stages of her transition learns to accept herself when welcomed into the sorority of sisterhood in the most sacred of places, the women's restroom. Stealing Ash (13m) After their best friend dies, four best friends plan a heist to steal their ashes and take them on a final joyride for the sendoff they deserve. Teth (14m) Following surgery, Ioan and his father adapt to their new relationship as father and son, that is until the dog mistakes a nipple for a chew toy.

2:00PM THEATRE ONE Night Stage (1h 57m) An actor and a politician start a secret affair and together discover their fetish for having sex in public places. The closer they get to their dream of fame, the more they feel the urge to put themselves at risk.

2:15PM THEATRE TWO PROUD, The Pacific Way (2h 6m 18s) Loïc, Reretini, Lalita, Tehau, and Sailali don't fit traditional gender norms. On the Polynesian islands where they were born, some people call them "Mahu" or "Raerae," while others speak of a "third sex." They embody the expressive face of transgender identity in French Polynesia, and with tenderness and sincerity, they open the doors to their daily lives.

2:30PM THEATRE THREE Where You Find Me (Oben Ohne) (1h 19m) Two women fight for the right to their own bodies and discover unexpected support in each other. Although they couldn't be more different, a close friendship develops between them until they are both confronted with a big decision. Oben Ohne tells a kaleidoscopic story about bodily autonomy and rebellion, friendship, and queer family models.                                

4:30PM THEATRE ONE Viet and Nam (2h 9m) Deep underground in Vietnam’s coal mines, young lovers Viêt and Nam share secret moments away from prying eyes. Before Nam leaves abroad, he joins his mother in searching the forest for his father’s remains. Shot on 16mm, VIET AND NAM is a tender, forbidden love story and haunting portrait of a nation’s legacy.

4:45PM THEATRE TWO Bob Morgan's Just going to tell some stories (1h 26m) A queer Kentucky artist, activist, and historian in recovery shares vivid tales of art, sex, pagan babies, LGBTQ archives, and his journey from outsider to community icon. This film bursts with color, texture, and wit—a visual flavor fest celebrating resilience, creativity, and the power of lived experience.

5:00PM THEATRE THREE Thank You For Her (2h 30m) When aspiring fantasy novelist Anna Drake accidentally runs cyclist Lance off the road, she has no idea this chance encounter will change both their lives. As their romance blossoms, Anna finds herself falling for Lance's free-spirited nature and determination, while keeping her brother Cam's protective instincts at bay.