NYC PREMIERE The indigenous people of the Darién Gap rainforest work with conservationists to use their heritage and traditions to protect the endangered Vulture Eagle and, in turn, protect their community. – DeWitt Davis This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Daniel Byers and Producers Katrin Redfern and Andrew Stern. This screening […]
US PREMIERE A rhythmic film by Inuit filmmaker Jennie Williams that explores the Labrador Inuit tradition of Nalujuk Night. At times terrifying and thrilling, this film tells the story of a beloved community tradition, turning into something of a fable itself. – Elyse Wang This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: […]
NYC PREMIERE While exploring a lesbian community in Alabama this film reveals the importance of found family and intentional community living. – Elyse Wang This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Directors Anna Andersen and Gabriella Canal. This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: SHE STORIES This screening is co-presented […]
NYC PREMIERE A glimpse into the encapsulating and empowering world of roller derby. – Samah Ali This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Directors Talia Pasqua and Simeon Pratt. This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: SHE STORIES All guests & staff will be required to comply with our Health […]
WORLD PREMIERE One woman’s story of how she transformed “Running while Black” into an act of protest in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. – Elyse Wang This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Co-Directors Nattalyee Randall and Jessica Cornelio, Producers Elijah Settles and Luke Welchel and film subjects Coffey and Nova […]
NYC PREMIERE An intimate invitation to a night that shatters shame and confusion around the female genitalia. – Samah Ali This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Aurora Brachman. This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: SHE STORIES This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for […]
WORLD PREMIERE Frantic, chaotic, and full of energy, Zunzuncito captures childhood in a film – Elyse Wang This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Elle Rose Rinaldi and Co-Cinematographer Kyra Chen . This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: PROFILES All guests & staff will be required to […]
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Nigel Howard’s ASL interpretations for Covid briefings in British Columbia became internet famous, but Howard was already well known as an activist in the deaf community, and his impact is far greater than just a meme. – DeWitt Davis This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Producer Sky Morfopoulos. This screening is […]
NYC PREMIERE The early mornings of a Pacific Northwest community come alive to the sounds of Nuxalk Radio, in this day-in-the-life look at a radio station preserving the Indigenous language. – Samah Ali This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Producer Jessica Hallenbeck. This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: […]
WORLD PREMIERE With a stripped-down animation style and no-nonsense narration Not My Today explores suicide and one woman’s decision to change her mind. – Elyse Wang This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Emily Nixon. This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: PROFILES All guests & staff will be […]