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OPENING

THURSDAY | July 12 | 8:00pm | Orpheum

STUDIO 54

Dir: Matt Tyrnauer, 2018, USA, 98 min.

When disco was the epicenter of popular culture, Studio 54 was the epicenter of disco. Brooklyn-born college pals Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager took a former opera house and CBS studio (where “What’s My Line?” and “Captain Kangaroo” filmed), in what was at the time one of New York City’s sketchiest neighborhoods, and turned it into a dance palace known the world over. Extroverted gay Rubell and introverted straight Schrager (the latter giving his most extensive interview to date about Studio 54) were a powerful team — but the swirl of sex, drugs, celebrity, and tax evasion brought this phenomenon to an end, as did the advent of Ronald Reagan, the AIDS crisis, and the “Disco Sucks” backlash. But oh, what heady times there were during Studio 54’s heyday, which this vibrant documentary captures, mixing vintage interviews (Michael Jackson!) with reminiscences from the doormen, bartenders, and paparazzi who experienced the thrills and the beats on the dance floor and in the infamous balcony. There may never again be such a stately pleasure dome as Studio 54, but director Matt Tyrnauer (Valentino: The Last Emperor, Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood) observantly captures the hedonism and the hubris with the exacting eye that has made him one of this generation’s most fascinating documentarians.

Matt Tyrnauer is a writer, director, producer, and awardwinning journalist whose films include Valentino: The Last Emperor, Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (see p23), Citizen Jane: Battle for the City, and Jean Nouvel: Reflections. Upcoming projects include Once Upon a Time in Beverly Hills for HBO.

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2018 OUTFEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE: ANGELA ROBINSON

Who says queer cinema can’t be fun? Not Angela Robinson, whose storied career has encompassed teen spies, hot Cajun vampires, kinky comic-book creators, West Hollywood power lesbians and the world’s smartest VW bug, to name just a few. Since her breakthrough with the daffy, sexy secret-agent satire D.E.B.S. (first as a short, then a feature), Robinson has successfully jumped from small screen to large, from movies to comics and back again, always bringing a variety of characters, places and periods to exhilarating life. Whether it’s “True Blood” or “How to Get Away with Murder,” “The L Word” or Herbie: Fully Loaded, “Hung” or Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, Robinson’s stories pop; she has the compassion and the narrative drive of a born storyteller, and her career will no doubt continue to delight and surprise audiences as she takes us places we’ve never been before.

ABOUT OPENING NIGHT GALA

Join us for the legendary LGBTQ party of the summer! The VIP Pre-Party is the see-and-be-seen event of the season. Shannon Swindle, James Beard semifinalist Pastry Chef at Tom Collichio’s Craft, has asked some of his friends from the top restaurants in the city to join him to give you a taste of the best LA has to offer. Inside the theater it begins with the presentation of the Achievement Award followed by the Opening Night movie. Then come outside to Outfest’s reimagining of Studio 54. Grab a bite from one of the dozen restaurants and a glass of beer from Angel City Brewery, a glass from Barefoot wines or a Finlandia vodka cocktail. It’s all on us! And don’t worry, you will be able to dance the night away. 6:30PM VIP PRE-PARTY

8:00PM AWARD PRESENTATION AND FILM

10:00PM GALA AFTER-PARTY

CENTERPIECE SCREENINGS

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US CENTERPIECE

FRIDAY | July 13 | 8:30pm | REDCAT

SATURDAY | July 14 | 6:45pm | DGA 1

OUR FUTURE ENDS

WE THE ANIMALS

Will queer culture go out with a stylish bang, or will the spirits of Lemuria inspire us to preserve our fabulousness? Springing from the creative mind of trans director, writer, and animator Clement Hil Goldberg, this multimedia and multidisciplinary satire envisions both near-extinct lemurs and long-lost Lemuria. Lemuria (a precursor to the occult city of Atlantis) was an imagined site of catastrophic loss populated by Lemurians, queer prehistoric entities that went extinct alongside the Atlanteans. Goldberg’s work illuminates the at-risk nature of queer spaces as well as the world’s most endangered mammal, the lemur. While Lemurians confront their crystals, pill-popping lemurs struggle to survive as parallel extinction stories unfold through stopmotion animation, and live performance.

Lovely and lyrical, this film received well-earned comparisons to Moonlight when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it earned the prestigious NEXT Innovator Award. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Jeremiah Zagar makes his narrative debut with this adaptation of the novel by Justin Torres about three boys navigating their parents’ volatile relationship and the aftermath of their breakup. Two of the sons clearly follow in the footsteps of their macho, anger-prone father (Raúl Castillo, Looking), while the sensitive youngest, Jonah (Evan Rosado), remains closer to their mother (Sheila Vand, Women Who Kill).

Dir: Clement Hil Goldberg, 2018, USA, 50 min.

Dir: Jeremiah Zagar, 2018, USA, 93 min.

This parable that connects threats of extinction to wildlife and marginalized communities, stars Brontez Purnell, Heather María Ács, and Siobhan Aluvalot, with Zackary Drucker, Silas Howard, Xandra Ibarra, Ben McCoy, and Maryam Farnaz Rostami as additional voices of the animated lemurs. Come with them all to this dance party on the brink. CENTERPIECE POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: REDCAT Lounge CO-PRESENTED BY

Clement Hil Goldberg is a San Francisco multidisciplinary artist working in film, theater and animation, with an MFA in Art Practice from UC Berkeley. Their work has been exhibited at BAMPFA and Worth Ryder, Institute of Contemporary Art, U Penn; CounterPulse, YBCA, SOMArts, ATA, all in San Francisco; and over 50 international film and arts festivals including Outfest, MIX NYC, and Cleveland International.

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Exquisitely photographed by Zak Mulligan, the film captures both the beauty and terror of childhood, guiding us through the wonders of the world and the pain and confusion of marital dysfunction. Strains of Malick appear throughout, but there is nothing contrived or overly familiar about this achingly crafted coming-of-age tale. The entire ensemble (which also includes newcomers Josiah Gabriel and Isaiah Kristian) gives the film a raw naturalism — we feel like invisible observers as young lives unfold before us. Subtle and haunting, bursting with empathy and energy, We the Animals heralds a new chapter for a brilliant and essential storytelling talent. CENTERPIECE POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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Jeremiah Zagar grew up in South Philly spending most afternoons in a movie theater or wandering his local video store. Later, he started filming his hippie parents, resulting in the documentary In A Dream. His next documentary, Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart, aired on HBO in 2014. When he’s not working, Jeremiah spends his time swimming in New York City’s finest public pools.

CENTERPIECE SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL CENTERPIECE

TUESDAY | July 17 | 7:00pm | DGA 1

REINVENTING MARVIN (MARVIN OU LA BELLE ÉDUCATION)

Dir: Anne Fontaine, 2017, France, French with English subtitles, 115 min.

Martin Clement is about to give the performance of his life: his life story, that is, in an autobiographical stage play. As a child, young Marvin Bijoux was bullied by homophobic classmates at school and misunderstood by his often-neglectful parents, making him feel like a lonely outsider in his small rural French village. But when a kind school principal guides him to join the drama club, Marvin discovers his gifts for play-acting the misery that surrounds him. When he qualifies to attend a theatrical school, Marvin acts the role of the brash straight stud until he meets an older mentor who encourages him to acknowledge his sexuality and to exorcise his pain by putting it all on the stage. This sweeping drama from director and co-writer Anne Fontaine (The Innocents, Coco Before Chanel) captures a life in the theater, as we see timid young Marvin (Jules Porier) blossom into adult Martin (Finnegan Oldfield, Nocturama) — with a little help along the way from Isabelle Huppert, playing herself. Fontaine masterfully spins a powerful yet subtly heartbreaking tale that reminds us that no matter how far we get from our upbringing, a piece of it remains with us always.

DOCUMENTARY CENTERPIECE

THURSDAY | July 19 | 8:30pm | The Ford

WHEN THE BEAT DROPS Dir: Jamal Sims, 2018, USA, 87 min.

Drop into the electric and subversive underground dance scene known as “bucking.” As voguing exploded out of the ballroom scene of NYC, bucking was boldly pioneered in the clubs of the Deep South as a new form of selfexpression. This film presents a fresh glimpse into the magnetic artistry and flair behind this emerging dance culture. In his feature debut, famed choreographer and filmmaker Jamal Sims, who has worked with the likes of Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” illuminates the warm-hearted and fierce queer black performers who make up one of the leading “bucking” groups in the city of Atlanta. As they train for their biggest competition yet, they face the risk of losing their jobs and family to compete at the top levels of this dance scene. Jamal Sims calls dance a “super power,” and with this film he crafts a vision of the power of dance to bring movement to new heights and elevate the queer community. CENTERPIECE POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: TBA

CENTERPIECE POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

Anne Fontaine is a screenwriter, and director, known for The Innocents (2016), Coco Before Chanel (2009), and Reinventing Marvin (2017). Her film Dry Cleaning won Best Screenplay at the 1997 Venice International Film Festival, while Coco Before Chanel was nominated for Cesar Awards, four BAFTA awards, three European Film Awards, and an Academy Award.

Jamal Sims, born in Los Angeles, is an artistic director-choreographer who began his illustrious career as a dancer in Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time.” He went on to work on films such as the live-action Aladdin (to be released in 2019), Girls Trip, Hairspray, Footloose, and the Step Up franchise. He has worked with many artists including Madonna, Queen Latifah, RuPaul, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Usher, and Britney Spears. When The Beat Drops is Sims’ directorial debut.

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CLOSING GALA

SUNDAY | July 22 | 7:00pm | the Theater at the Ace Hotel

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST Dir: Desiree Akhavan, 2018, USA, 90 min.

Desiree Akhavan won us over in 2014 with her hilarious feature debut Appropriate Behavior, and she brings her trademark wit and sass to this impressive follow-up feature. An adaptation of Emily M. Danforth’s celebrated queer YA novel, the film was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival for its warm, charismatic, and fearless performances. Set in the early 90s, the film follows lesbian teen Cameron (Chloë Grace Moretz, Carrie), sent to a religious conversion camp after she gets caught hooking up with her female best friend. At the camp, Cameron reluctantly undergoes various tactics used to “cure” same-sex attraction from persistent faith leaders Dr. Lydia Marsh (Jennifer Ehle) and Reverend Rick (John Gallagher Jr.), who are intent on “saving” LGBTQ teens. While some of the campers embrace the treatment, Cameron resists, and instead forms an alliance with the rebellious duo Jane (Sasha Lane, American Honey) and Adam (Forrest Goodluck, The Revenant). The heartfelt bond shared among the three friends gives them the strength they need in order to rise up and live their truth. Akhavan’s unapologetically queer lens delivers a refreshing take on the troubling topic of conversion therapy (which is, to this day, still used in some states) while exploring the themes of self-love, identity, and chosen family, all with unexpected flourishes of humor.

Desiree Akhavan is the writer-director-star of Appropriate Behavior, which premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, went on to play at Outfest Los Angeles and was nominated for Best First Screenplay at the Indie Spirit Awards. She is also the co-creator and star of the web series “The Slope.” She lives in London, where she is filming a comedy series for Hulu & Channel 4 that was developed at the Sundance Institute’s Episodic Story Lab.

ABOUT CLOSING NIGHT GALA The 2018 Outfest Los Angeles wraps up another year closing the night on a special note. It kick-offs at The Theatre at ACE Hotel by bringing back the Award Ceremonies for everyone. You will not want to miss who takes home the audience awards along with the prestigious jury awards. Following that, The Miseducation of Cameron Post will provide just the perfect ending to our fortnight of over 200 films. Come dance the night away as the the festival closes at one of the hip locations in DLTA. Your first cocktail is on us as you reminisce and share your favorite memories from the last 11 days.

PARTIES AND RECEPTIONS FRIDAY, JULY 13

MONDAY, JULY 16

FRIDAY, JULY 20

ALONE IN THE GAME PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

THE NEW AIDS NARRATIVE PANEL RECEPTION

ALL-GIRL FRIDAY

8:30PM - 11:00PM

THAT NIGHT OF NOVEMBER PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

DGA ATRIUM 7:30PM - 9:15PM

MAPPLETHORPE POST SCREENING RECEPTION

REDCAT LOUNGE 9:30PM - 11:00PM OUR FUTURE ENDS CENTERPIECE RECEPTION

DGA ATRIUM 6:30PM – 8:00PM 8:00PM - 9:30PM

8:30PM - 11:00PM 1985 POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

PLAZA DE LA RAZA 5:00PM - 9:30PM LATINX CELEBRATION

TUESDAY, JULY 17 DGA ATRIUM 7:30PM - 9:30PM

SODOM PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

9:00PM - 11:00PM REINVENTING MARVIN CENTERPIECE RECEPTION

DGA ATRIUM 7:00PM - 11:00PM TBD 9:00PM - 10:00PM

ALL-GIRL AFTER-PARTY

SATURDAY, JULY 21 DGA ATRIUM 3:30PM - 5:00PM

THE CAMILLA MOVIE POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

5:30PM - 7:30PM TRANS SUMMIT POST-EVENT RECEPTION

7:30PM - 9:30PM CANARY PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

9:00PM - 11:00PM TUCKED POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

HARMONY GOLD 3:30PM - 5:00PM SCREENWRITING LAB LIVE READING RECEPTION

9:30PM - 11:30PM EMERGING VOICES POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

SATURDAY, JULY 14 DGA ATRIUM 1:30PM – 3:00PM

CAAM 7:00PM - 8:30PM

MAKE THEM HEAR YOU POST-PANEL RECEPTION

SHAKEDOWN PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

3:30PM - 5:00PM SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD POST SCREENING RECEPTION

7:30PM - 9:15PM HARD PAINT PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

8:30PM - 11:00PM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

WE THE ANIMALS CENTERPIECE RECEPTIONS

DGA ATRIUM 7:30PM - 9:30PM

NAVEL 9:00PM - 2:00AM

WIG SNATCHED PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

PLATINUM ALCHEMY PARTY

SUNDAY, JULY 15 DGA ATRIUM 12:30PM - 2:30PM

8:30PM - 11:00PM BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

ALTARGIRL AT THE CHAPEL 10:00PM - 1:00AM BAD REPUTATION AFTER-PARTY

SUNDAY, JULY 22

THURSDAY, JULY 19

TBA 1:30PM - 3:00PM

7:30PM - 9:30PM

DGA ATRIUM 7:30PM - 9:15PM

SKIN PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

TWO IN THE BUSH PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION

TBA 9:00PM - 12:00AM

8:45PM - 11:00PM

8:30PM - 11:00PM

CELEBRATE TAIWAN RECEPTION

6:15PM - 7:30PM RIOT POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

EVERY ACT OF LIFE POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

MONTANA POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

SAMUEL GOLDWYN THEATRE 9:00PM – 11:00PM THE ADVOCATE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

TBD 10:30PM-12:30AM WHEN THE BEAT DROPS AFTER-PARTY

OUTSET POST-SCREENING RECEPTION

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST CLOSING NIGHT AFTER-PARTY

TRANS SUMMIT

SATURDAY | July 21 | 2:30PM - 5:30PM | DGA 2

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: YANCE FORD Yance Ford is an Oscar nominated and Emmy Award-winning director and producer based in New York City. His debut film Strong Island was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 90th Academy Awards. Ford made history as the first openly transgender director nominated for the Oscar. The Root named him among the 100 most influential African Americans of 2017. The Guardian said of the film, “There’s something different about Strong Island, a film characterized by raw emotion and calm anger, which must surely be considered one of the finest documentaries of 2017.” Strong Island launched globally on Netflix in September.

CASE STUDY 1: TRANS NARRATIVE CONTENT WE FORGOT TO BREAK UP

Dir: Chandler Levack, Canada, 2017, 16 mins

After an absence, Evan unexpectedly returns to face his now-famous, former bandmates. The surprise reunion is bittersweet, in this intimate depiction of the knotty complexities of relating to old friends after everything has changed. Based on the novel by Kayt Burgess.

CASE STUDY 2: THE INVISIBLE TRANS MAN BURTON BEFORE & AFTER

Dir: Dir: Courtney Hermann & Kerribeth Elliott, USA, 2017, 15 mins

Fifteen years after Burton began his gender-affirming transition, his longtime friend Courtney calls him up with news that she has uncovered a cache of home video footage from that time period. An intimate portrait of transition, memory, and friendship.

OPEN FORUM For the final portion of the summit, the room will come together for an unedited, organic, and dynamic conversation about issues relating to the trans and nonbinary experience. Everyone is welcome to participate.

MODERATOR: TRE’VELL ANDERSON Tre’vell Anderson (he/she/they) is an award-winning reporter with the Los Angeles times covering diversity in Hollywood with a focus on black and queer film. In 2018, Tre’vell received the “Passing the Torch Award” from Better Brothers Los Angeles for their work in media. A gender nonconforming social curator and self-dubbed world changer, they are also president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Twitter: @trevellanderson Instagram: @rayzhon

CASE STUDY 3: NON-BINARY REPRESENTATION BATHROOM RULES

Dir: Charlie Hidalgo, Canada, 2017, 5 mins

Charlie’s trip to the bathroom portrays how the lack of gender neutral bathrooms impacts students’ academic performance, safety and, mental and physical health. ”

“The Trans Summit, a vital and safe space for open dialogue at the festival, is a manifestation of Outfest’s continued commitment to amplifying the voices of those who harness the power of storytelling to imagine fully equitable, inclusive, and visible futures for trans and non-binary people, both within the LGBTQ community and across mainstream culture.” -LUCY MUKERJEE, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING

FOCUS ON TAIWAN

SUNDAY | July 15

In 2017, the highest court in Taiwan ruled in favor of marriage equality, paving the way for Taiwan to become the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Committed to LGBTQ equality, Taiwan is honored to collaborate with Outfest and present four films highlighting Taiwan’s rich and diverse LGBTQ stories. These powerful stories reflect the island nation’s rich culture and people and show what makes Taiwan one of the most dynamic and progressive countries in Asia.

TAIWAN RECEPTION SUNDAY | July 15TH 12:00 - 2:00pm | DGA Atrium

Join us for a special reception to celebrate the Taiwan-Outfest collaboration. Taiwanese culinary delicacies will be served.

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On a houseboat in the canals of London, couple Eva (Oona Chaplin) and Kat (Natalie Tena) are reunited with Kat’s boistrous best friend Roger. After a drunken night of celebrating, Roger offers to donate his sperm to help them conceive a child. But is their unconventional lifestyle possible with a baby? This charming dramedy, the second feature by Catalan filmmaker Carlos Marques-Marcet, explores the intricacies of love, relationships, and what it means to be a family. This SXSW premiere was written by Screenwriting Lab alum Jules Nurrish.

WORLD PREMIERE

FRIDAY | July 13 | 7:00pm | Harmony Gold

WEDNESDAY | July 18 | 7:00pm | DGA 1

Dir: H.P. Mendoza, 2018, USA, 100 min.

Dir: Michael Urie (For the Stage) & David Horn (For the Screen), 2018, USA, 89 min.

BITTER MELON

Who knew that the insensitive way some of his Filipino-American family members treat his sexuality would be the least of Declan’s worries when he returns home for the holidays? As he and his siblings tiptoe around his freeloading brother’s volatile personality, long-buried secrets are revealed to set in motion a hilarious plan of revenge. A black comedy with heart, the latest from H.P. Mendoza (Fruit Fly) deftly explores toxic masculinity and abuse— emotional and physical—with absurdity and true empathy. PRECEDED BY: HE DRINKS Dir: Michael Varrati, 6 min

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BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS

If you missed Drew Droege’s hilarious one-man show on stage, BroadwayHD has captured it for the screen. Writer-performer Droege stars as Gerry, the motor-mouthed house guest from hell at the Palm Springs wedding of his friends Josh and Brennan. Gerry is furious that the invitation forbids guests from wearing “bright colors and bold patterns,” which sets him off on a rant about gay assimilation and Lifetime movies, culminating in a riotous, cokefueled meltdown. SPONSORED BY POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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SATURDAY | July 21 | 9:30pm | DGA 1

SUNDAY | July 15 | 9:30pm | Harmony Gold

Dir: Christiaan Olwagen, 2018, South Africa, Afrikaans with English subtitles, 120 min.

Dir: Alberto Fuguet, 2018, Chile, Spanish with English subtitles, 102 min.

CANARY (KANARIE)

Drafted during apartheid by the South African Army, Johan’s love for Boy George and Depeche Mode lands him a spot in the Kanaries — the military’s traveling choir — but romance on the battlefield forces him to reckon with his long-repressed sexual identity. Examining the effects of nationalism on the soul, while also exploring the tender brotherhood among misfits, this musical comedy revels in the discovery of finding your voice and learning to fly. PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

COLA DE MONO

It’s Christmas Eve, 1986, and Borja is a precocious teenager with a passion for film. As his extended family comes together to celebrate the holiday, the combined forces of the suffocating Chilean heat, free-flowing drinks, and repressed desire contribute to the eruption of long-held secrets. This hypnotic story from Chile is both an enticing family melodrama and an explicit erotic thriller about the ways that passion and desire control our lives — from our pop-culture tastes to our sexual fantasies.

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SATURDAY | July 14 | 2:00pm | DGA 2

SATURDAY | July 14 | 4:30pm | DGA 1

Dir: Alejandro Andrade Pease, 2017, Mexico, Spanish with English subtitles, 89 min.

Dir: Amara Cash, 2018, USA, 88 min.

CUERNAVACA

DADDY ISSUES

After his mother dies unexpectedly, Andy moves into the palatial residence of his strict, no-nonsense grandmother (played by frequent Almodóvar collaborator Carmen Maura) in the Mexican suburb of Cuernavaca. He finds comfort and refuge in Charly, the estate’s young gardener, who introduces him to an exciting world of danger, risk, and temptation. In this epic coming-of-age story, Andy will navigate the pain and joy that comes with grief, growing up, and finding your identity.

An intoxicating invitation into the lives of two young women, one a fearless charmer, the other a talented but shy artist. When the pair meet, their lips and their lives collide, and the chemistry is electric. Combining their skills to design a clothing line, the girls spend every waking moment together, until the unthinkable happens. This candy-colored glimpse into first love is not only gorgeously shot, but it’s also driven by slick editing and an empowering soundtrack, immersing the viewer — or voyeur — into a world laced with potent sexuality.

PRECEDED BY: TWO FISH Dir: Antoine Dupont-Guerra, 11 min.

PRECEDED BY: MEHNDI Dir: Sudeshna Sen, 4 min.

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SUNDAY | July 15 | 7:00pm | DGA 2

EVA & CANDELA (¿CÓMO TE LLAMAS?)

Dir: Ruth Caudeli, 2018, Colombia, Spanish with English subtitles, 90 min.

A portrait of two strong, independent women: a female director and the star of her first film, drawn together by a powerful attraction and their shared desire to take on the movie world. The passion between them creates a seductive and fascinating intimacy. But over time, their relationship evolves, swinging from infatuation to sensuality, which turns to tenderness, and then routine. They never wanted to be a conventional couple, and yet that’s just what they’ve become. Can Eva and Candela withstand the inevitable effects of time to overcome the metamorphosis of their relationship?

EVENING SHADOWS

Dir: Sridhar Rangayan, 2018, India, Hindi with English subtitles, 102 min.

While visiting his hometown in southern India, Kartik comes out to his loving mother, throwing her for a loop. Surrounded by a punitive patriarch and medieval societal norms, the duo of mother and son enters a series of nightmares, mirroring the nation’s resolve to keep its LGBTQ children in the closet. In his most nuanced and realized work yet, Sridhar Rangayan, long a champion of queer stories in India, gives us the film we’ve been wanting to watch with our mothers.

SATURDAY | July 14 | 9:30pm | DGA 1

SATURDAY | July 21 | 11:30am | DGA 1

Dir: Filipe Matzembacher & Marcio Reolon, 2018, Brazil, Brazilian Portuguese with English subtitles, 118 min.

Dir: Simon Chung, 2018, Hong Kong, Cantonese with English subtitles, 93 min.

HARD PAINT (TINTA BRUTA)

Online, Pedro smears neon paint across his body for pay-per-view voyeurs hungry for his webcam erotica. IRL, he rarely sees the sun or speaks to another soul in Porto Alegre. After catching word of a rival ripping off his rainbow-colored act, he ventures from the shadows to settle their score — but finds an unlikely new friend in the process. This Berlinale Teddy Award winner conjures a dark, sensual atmosphere of alienation and discovery. We’re proud to welcome this young filmmaking duo back to the festival for the third time after their previous feature Seaside and miniseries O Ninho (The Nest).

I MISS YOU WHEN I SEE YOU (看見你便想念你)

After living in Australia for a decade, Kevin returns to Hong Kong and reunites with childhood friend Jamie. Kevin confesses his affection for Jamie, but is met with aloofness, spiraling him into self-sabotaging behavior. Now Jamie needs to reconcile his feelings for Kevin before he loses him forever. In this stunning tale of forbidden romance, director Simon Chung (Innocent, End of Love) takes audiences on a journey to revisit childhood nostalgia, inviting us to reminisce upon our experience of first love. PRECEDED BY: ONE STRIDE: CHOSEN FAMILY Dir: Stephen Winter, 10 min. SPONSORED BY

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Dir: Anucha Boonyawatana, 2017, Thailand, Thai with English subtitles, 96 min.

Dir: Ondi Timoner, 2018, USA, 102 min.

MALILA: THE FAREWELL FLOWER

Pich and Shane are former lovers who reunite and rekindle their love, both coping with their own tragedies. Pich finds solace in creating intricate, ceremonial ornaments from folded banana leaves and white jasmine flowers, while Shane takes vows as a monk to heal from a loss. Reminiscent of fellow countryman and auteur Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s work, this gorgeously lyrical and seductive tapestry weaves Thai traditions and Buddhist philosophy to explore love, death, and healing with tenderness and nuance.

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Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” “The Crown” ) plays renegade queer artist and photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Set in the gay leather communities and highbrow galleries of New York City in the 70s and 80s, Ondi Timoner’s biopic is an unflinching look at the life and career of the icon made famous for his striking black-and-white images of phalluses and flowers. This film takes a chronological look at the influences and practices that captured male homoerotic desire so poignantly in the face of the devastating toll of the AIDS crisis. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

THURSDAY | July 19 | 7:00pm | DGA 1

SUNDAY | July 22 | 1:30pm | Regal Cinemas B

Dir: Limor Shmila, 2017, Israel, Hebrew with English subtitles, 79 min.

Dir: Ingrid Veninger, 2017, Canada, 84 min.

MONTANA

PORCUPINE LAKE

Returning home to attend her grandfather’s funeral, Efi (Noa Biron) finds that nothing has changed. Her grandmother, aunt, and uncle are all living their lives just as she left them years before. A romance with a local teacher causes Efi to extend her visit, but her past comes rushing back when she discovers that her uncle is still up to his devious ways. Set on revenge, Efi takes matters into her own hands. Limor Shmila’s empowering directorial debut speaks volumes about the healing power of justice.

During a long, hot summer in Northern Canada, 13-year-old Bea is desperate for a new friend. When she finally meets Kate, a loud and raucous townie, her world begins to open up in ways that she never expected. In an intimate portrayal of the secret life of girls, we watch Bea experience a series of firsts, as she quietly learns what it means to love and truly be free. The fifth feature from returning Outfest alum Ingrid Veninger (He Hated Pigeons, The Animal Project) is a moving and tender tale that leaves the viewer nostalgic for years past.

PRECEDED BY: A PRAYER Dir: Alon Borten, 14 min. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

PRECEDED BY: FRAN THIS SUMMER Dir: Mary Evangelista, 11 min.

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Dir: Steve McLean, 2018, United Kingdom, 87 min.

Dir: Jeffrey Walker, 2017, Australia, 106 min.

POSTCARDS FROM LONDON

Broke and beautiful, Joe (Beach Rats breakout Harris Dickinson) chases his big-city dreams to London and lands in the company of the Raconteurs: an elite gang of escorts who mix sex work with an encyclopedic knowledge of art history. Buzzing with electric energy and awash in Caravaggio, Joe’s journey takes him through the neon-lit labyrinth of Soho and, even more fantastically, transports him into classical paintings themselves. Sculpted like the gods, he becomes a muse for the ages.

RIOT

In 1978, when the push to decriminalize homosexuality had stalled, a group of friends decide to make one final attempt to celebrate who they are. Led by a former union boss, they get a police permit and spread the word, unaware that the courage they find will finally mobilize the nation. This vivid retelling of “Australia’s Stonewall” is brought to life by a superb ensemble cast playing the real-life figures whose activist work led to the creation of the first-ever Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. SPONSORED BY POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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TUESDAY | July 17 | 9:45pm | DGA 1

Dir: Crystal Moselle, 2018, USA, 105 min.

Dir: Mark Wilshin, 2017, United Kingdom, 94 min.

SKATE KITCHEN

SODOM

Shy, 18-year-old Camille seeks out an all-girl skateboard crew in NYC, a subculture of sexually fluid, cool city kids whose lives revolve around social media and skateboarding. Camille, adopted into their gang, is quickly faced with the complexity of female friendship, loyalty pressures, and singular personalities. A breakout darling of the Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker Crystal Moselle (The Wolfpack) perfectly captures the female zeitgeist in her richly textured and atmospheric second feature.

It’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship when former pianist Michael happens upon 20-year-old soccer player Will; it’s Will’s bachelor party, and his friends have left him naked and handcuffed to a lamppost. Michael takes Will home, and an immediate attraction blossoms. But does Will have the courage to pursue his obvious interest in the elegant older man? Or will these guys merely pass in the night? Sexy and intimate, this new British import features a pair of powerhouse performances from Jo Weil and newcomer Pip Brignall.

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PRECEDED BY: NIGHT SHIFT, Dir: Chris Phillips, 13 min. PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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TUCKED

THAT NIGHT OF NOVEMBER (NOVE DE NOVEMBRO)

Dir: Jamie Patterson, 2017, United Kingdom, 80 min.

Dir: Lázaro Louzao, 2018, Spain, Gallego with English subtitles, 84 min.

It’s November 1989, and the Berlin Wall is coming down. But as Germany reunifies, Roberto and Miguel find themselves coming apart at the seams. The two look back at their ten years together — a tumultuous decade that included coming out of the closet and dealing with HIV — and come to terms with what it takes to stay together. Subtle and haunting, this moving Spanish drama skillfully explores the beautiful complexity of a long-term relationship. PRECEDED BY: BROKEN SUNFLOWER HEARTS Dir: Miguel Angel Caballero, 14 min. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

When veteran drag queen Jackie Collins receives a diagnosis with 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. PRECEDED BY: I WAS IN YOUR BLOOD Dir: Joseph Sackett, 8 min. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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THURSDAY | July 19 | 9:30pm | DGA 1

SATURDAY | July 21 | 8:30pm | The Ford

Dir: Laura Madalinski, 2017, USA, 97 min.

Dir: Madeleine Olnek, 2018, USA, 84 min.

TWO IN THE BUSH: A LOVE STORY

WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY

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.

In this laugh-out-loud period comedy, Molly Shannon transforms 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson from tragic spinster to irreverent lesbian heartthrob. Outfest alum Madeleine Olnek (The Foxy Merkins) reclaims Dickinson’s identity from the throes of patriarchy, exploring her vivacious side and her lifelong romantic relationship with her best friend and brother’s wife Susan (Susan Ziegler). In a film that’s part sketch comedy, part historical burlesque, Molly Shannon’s performance is alive as she kicks up the pieces of this famous legacy.

PRECEDED BY: SPARK Dir: Aharonit Elior, 6 min. PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

PRECEDED BY: CRYING GAME: Dir: Gianna Gianna, 3 min

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Dir: Kevin Kerslake, 2018, USA, English, 98 min.

Dir: PJ Raval, 2018, Philippines/USA, English/Tagalog with English subtitles, 93 min.

BAD REPUTATION

Rock-and-roll pioneer Joan Jett has been shredding hard since she founded The Runaways back in the 1970s, and at age 60, she shows no signs of slowing down. This breathlessly entertaining documentary spans the many eras and facets of her career, including interviews from a wide range of peers and protégés, including Michael J. Fox, Debbie Harry, Miley Cyrus, Billie Jo Armstrong, Kathleen Hanna, Kristen Stewart, Iggy Pop, and Laura Jane Grace, to name just a few. Revel in Jett’s trademark humble swagger as the film chronicles her journey to becoming one of the most influential figures in punk rock history.

CALL HER GANDA

A journalist, a lawyer working pro bono, and the mother of the victim unite to stand up to U.S. imperialism and demand justice in the name of Jennifer Laude, a 26-year-old trans woman murdered by a U.S. Marine in the Philippines. In the face of the gruesome facts of the case and transphobic reactions worldwide, these three women do not waiver, knowing that what is at stake is Filipino sovereignty and an end to gender-based violence. This is a visually daring and profoundly humanistic geopolitical exposé.

PRECEDED BY: FLU$H Dir: Heather Acs, 9 min. AFTER-PARTY: Altergirl, The Chapel at The Abbey

SATURDAY | July 14 | 4:30pm | DGA 2

CONVERSATIONS WITH GAY ELDERS: KERBY LAUDERDALE Dir: David Weissman, 2017, USA, 69 min.

In this illuminating and heartfelt new film, the director of We Were Here and The Cockettes sits down with Kerby Lauderdale, who looks back on life before and after Stonewall, from marriage to a woman (he’s the father of Pink Martini lead singer Thomas Lauderdale) to queer activism. Part of a series of documentaries in which David Weissman, 62, will interview a diverse crosssection of elder members of the LGBTQ community. PRECEDED BY: GAVIN GRIMM VS. Dir: Nadia Hallgren, 19 min.

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DYKES, CAMERA, ACTION! Dir: Caroline Berler, 2018, USA, 58 min.

One of the most glaring omissions in the film canon has been the work of queer women. Thankfully this once-hidden population picked up the camera and transformed the visibility of lesbians in cinema. Pioneering filmmakers Barbara Hammer, Su Friedrich, Rose Troche, Yoruba Richen, Desiree Akhavan, Vicky Du, Cheryl Dunye, critic B. Ruby Rich, Jenni Olson, and others discuss how they’ve expressed their queer identity through film, revealing personal stories from their own experiences of looking for themselves on screen. PRECEDED BY: MASKS Dir: Mahaliyah O, 23 min. ALL-GIRL FRIDAY: DGA Atrium

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Dir: Jeff Kaufman, 2017, USA, 92 min.

Dir: Alina Skrzeszewska, 2018, France/Germany, 90 min.

GAME GIRLS

EVERY ACT OF LIFE

Playwright Terrence McNally has redefined contemporary gay theater with an extraordinary body of work that includes The Ritz, Corpus Christi, Lips Together, Teeth Apart, and Love! Valour! Compassion!, to name just a few. But his life offstage has been just as fascinating, encompassing activism, addiction, romance, and the constant pursuit of artistic excellence. McNally shares his story onscreen with the help of friends and colleagues like Angela Lansbury, Rita Moreno, Nathan Lane, F. Murray Abraham, and many more, as captured by documentarian Jeff Kaufman (The State of Marriage). SPONSORED BY

In this personal and moving documentary, we follow Teri and her girlfriend Tiahana as they struggle to navigate life on the streets of Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Skid Row. Recently released from prison for selling drugs, Tiahana returns to find Teri desperate to get off the streets. In intimate and sometimes unsettling scenes that include group therapy sessions and domestic violence, we are transported into the lives of these two women and root wholeheartedly for their love and survival. This local story spotlighting L.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homelessness epidemic premiered at the 2018 Berlin Film Festival.

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SUNDAY | July 15 | 11:30am | Harmony Gold

Dir: Michael Palmieri & Donal Mosher, 2018, USA, 75 min.

Dir: James Erskine, 2018, United Kingdom, 89 min.

GOSPEL OF EUREKA

THE ICE KING

Fierce drag queens and evangelical Christians put on the performances of their lives in the secluded southern town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Poised between stereotypes and the fight for civil rights, filmmakers Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher weave an eye-opening, optimistic portrayal of the deep American tensions between religion and the LGBTQ identity. A crowd-pleasing cinematic meditation on intense dedication and faith, the film shows that the symbiosis of the two worlds is closer than you ever imagined.

Before Johnny Weir or Adam Rippon, there was John Curry. A legend on and off the ice, Curry elevated figure skating from a technical trade to a sophisticated art form with balletic grace and precision. Blending his private letters, public performances, and interviews with his closest circle, this portrait of an icon celebrates his tenacious spirit from the Olympics to Royal Albert Hall while also doubling as a document of burgeoning gay life in the 1970s and 80s.

PRECEDED BY: MAMA DRAGONS: A GREAT BIG STORY Dir: Andria May-Corsini & Adam Wolffbrand, 13 min

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TUESDAY | July 17 | 5:00pm | DGA 2

FRIDAY | July 13 | 9:45pm | DGA 1

Dir: Dean Hamer / Joe Wilson / Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, 2018, Tonga/ USA, 72 min.

Dir: Tung-Yen Chou, 2017, Taiwan, English/Mandarin with English subtitles, 60 min.

LEITIS IN WAITING

Fighting for the right to openly express their true genders and to challenge their traditional roles in the culture, leitis confront resistance from the deeply religious parts of Tongan culture. In the face of poverty and opposition from fundamentalist Christians, leitis organize a beauty pageant and host a community dialogue, challenging their limited social mobility and fighting for inclusivity in a country they love. Presented in partnership with the Red Nation Indigenous Film Festival.

LOOKING FOR? (你找什麼?)

Explore the mysteries of dating apps in this charming, infectious documentary that lays all the sexy details out on the table. Young Taiwanese filmmaker TengYen Chou searches for a love of his own, as he questions gay men around the world about their intimate experiences on hookup apps. Can Grindr lead you to the love of your life? This refreshingly raw and far too relatable look into digital romance is a snapshot of the moment.

PRECEDED BY: 3 SIBLINGS Dir: Sheena Rossiter, 23 min.

PRECEDED BY: QUEER CRUISING: GAY SEMIOTICS & AVEMARIA, Dir: Jeff Verlanic, 20 min. PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

SATURDAY | July 21 | 12:00pm | DGA 2

SATURDAY | July 14 | 9:00pm | DGA 2

Dir: T Cooper, 2018, USA, 97 min.

Dir: Ayse Toprak, 2017, Turkey/France/Germany, Arabic with English subtitles, 87 min.

MAN MADE

From surgeries and T parties to the struggles and joys of transitioning, follow four men as they prepare for Trans FitCon, the only bodybuilding competition exclusively for trans men. Glimpse the intimate relationships between these men and their partners, family, and children as they train throughout the year. This powerful documentary culminates in a triumphant gesture of acceptance and an understanding of the shared struggles among them as they take the stage and embody their true selves. PRECEDED BY: FUSION ONE MINUTE MOVIE CONTEST PROGRAM 3 (3 min.)

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MR. GAY SYRIA

Hussein is a Syrian refugee who lives in Istanbul and works as a hairstylist. At gay support group “Tea and Talk,” Hussein and his friends discuss the issues they face in their homeland. Hoping to bring their cause international media visibility, they decide to participate in the Mr. Gay Syria competition. Writer-director Ayse Toprak’s riveting documentary shines a compassionate light on the ordeals encountered by these brave men as they face possible persecution and physical violence on a day-to-day basis. PRECEDED BY: MARGO & MAY Dir: Meredith Koch, 5 min.

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SATURDAY | July 21 | 4:30pm | DGA 1

ROOM TO GROW

Dir: Matt Alber & Jon Garcia, 2018, USA, 89 min.

For many queer people, some of our toughest years were when we were teenagers living at home. Homophobic parents and school environments often made life unbearable. Now meet the next generation of queer youth, forging a path of love, with the support of their families. In the face of one of the harshest political climates, with homophobia and racism on the rise, these fearless teenagers are claiming their identities and taking the world by storm. An intimate look into what it means to be an LGBTQ teen today. PRECEDED BY: DANCES Dir: Ramon Watkins, 6 min.

SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD Dir: Matt Tyrnauer, 2017, USA, 98 min.

In Hollywood’s Golden Age, studio publicists presented movie stars as paragons of heterosexual domesticity, but behind the curtain, some beloved actors and actresses had very different proclivities. Many of these celebrity sexcapades first came to light in Scotty Bowers’ controversial book Full Service. This fascinating documentary balances juicy gossip (bolstered by expert witnesses like Gore Vidal and Liz Smith) with a compassionate look at Bowers’ life. Meet the man who pierces the veil and shines a light on the private sexual dalliances of some of cinema’s biggest stars. PRECEDED BY: EVERYTHING MUST GO, MY LOVE Dir: Jocelyn Roy, 10 min. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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Dir: Leilah Weinraub, 2018, USA, 82 min.

Dir: Gabriel Silverman & Fiona Dawson, 2018, USA, 93 min.

SHAKEDOWN

TRANSMILITARY

In this intimate and skillfully crafted documentary, we are taken deep into the world of Los Angeles’s African-American lesbian club scene. At this legendary weekly party, dancers like Egypt, who found her way to the stage by accident, and Mahogany, the Queen Bee and mother of the clan, spill their hearts out both behind the scenes and on stage. We are confronted with the realities of their lives as they navigate personal and professional relationships with fans, club owner Ronnie, and each other. When one of many police raids sends the club into chaos, everyone must decide what their next move is. This film is a window into the rarely-seen-on-screen world of black female pleasure.

At the risk of being discharged and losing their livelihoods, trans service members come out to top brass at the Pentagon to challenge the transgender military ban. From 2015 to the present day, we follow four trans service members—Senior Airman Logan Ireland, Corporal Laila Villanueva, Captain Jennifer Pause, and First Lieutenant El Cook—as they fight to defend their equal right to serve their country. A 2018 SXSW Audience Award winner. PRECEDED BY: PRE-DRINK Marc-Antoine Lemire, 23 min.

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EPISODIC PROGRAMS

FRIDAY | July 13 | 9:45pm | Harmony Gold

SUNDAY | July 15 | 5:00pm | Harmony Gold

Created by: Rightor Doyle, 108 min.

Created by: Tanya Saracho, 2018, USA, min.

BONDING

VIDA

Long-lost high school BFFs, Pete (Brendan Scannell), a recently out gay man, and Tiff (Zoe Levin), a grad student, hope to pick up right where they left off. But Tiff has a secret: she’s one of NYC’s top dominatrixes, and she’s about to tie Pete up in her underground world of sexual secrecy and BDSM. The dramedy series is loosely based on the life experiences of Rightor Doyle (HBO’s “Barry,” FX’s “You’re the Worst”), who wrote, directed, and executive produced the series.

“Vida” is a new STARZ Original series about two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn’t be more different or distanced from each other. Circumstances force them to return to their old neighborhood, where they are confronted by the past and by the surprising truth about their mother’s identity. Catch an exclusive overview of the entire show along with the season finale episode.

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THURSDAY | July 19 | 5:00pm | DGA 2

STRANGERS & FÉMININ/FÉMININ Catch up with some of the most charming, bold, and relatable ladies on either side of the US-Canadian border, in the second seasons of these fresh episodic series. When we last left Isobel in Facebook’s “Strangers” (our 2017 US Centerpiece), she was exploring her newfound bisexuality while navigating the stream of random guests renting out her spare room. Catch Isobel’s next adventures in the first two episodes of the new season. Meanwhile, the Francophone women of “Féminin/Féminin” are navigating life, love, and the insecurities in between, in Chloé Robichaud’s (Sarah Prefers to Run, Outfest 2014) honest and witty portrait of being young and queer in Montreal. With several international nominations and awards to its name, the first season was featured on Amazon Prime and Hulu, and on French television channel France 4. FOLLOWED BY: Q&A with the cast and crew STRANGERS Created by Mia Lidofsky, USA, Episodes 1-2, 52 min. FÉMININ/FÉMININ Created by Chloé Robichaud & Florence Gagnon, Canada, French with English subtitles, Episodes 1-3, 43 min.

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MONDAY | July 16 | 7:15pm | DGA 2

EPISODIC SHOWCASE We are entering a time where queer and trans stories are more represented than ever in episodic content. From the gay mafia brought to life with a wink in “Enemies of Dorothy” to a young man’s earnest exploration of polyamory in “Triads,” this sampler of series encompasses so many of the queer and trans realities that we experience today. Join us for a 90-minute journey in asking one question: How do our LGBTQ identities intersect, and how do we move forward together as a movement? These shows explore the many answers to that question. Catch them here first; you’ll be sure to binge when they’re greenlit! BROAD STROKES Dir: Phillip Vernon, 17 min. TRIADS Dir: Matt Mcclelland, 24 min. QUARE LIFE Dir: Jessica King, 10 min. BROTHERS Dir: Emmett Jack Lundberg & Sheyam Ghieth, 12 min. THE STRIVERS Dir: Guy Shalem, 20 min. THE T Dir: Deven Casey & Daniel Kyri, 14 min. ENEMIES OF DOROTHY Dir: Ryan Fisher & Christopher Smith Bryant, 3 min.

THURSDAY | July 19 | 7:30pm | DGA 2

MONDAY | July 16 | 9:45pm | DGA 2

RILEY PARRA

Created by: Christin Baker, 2018, USA, 48 min.

Detective Riley Parra (Marem Hassler) grew up in the bad part of town. As a detective she strives to make sure the rough streets she left behind aren’t forgotten. One case leads her to discover that the city is a centuries-old battleground between angels and demons, and that she’s a champion for good. Season 2 opens with Riley and her new love interest, Gillian (Liz Vassey), discussing her calling and meeting her charismatic new partner on the force. This is the lesbian procedural you’ve been waiting for!

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THE FINDING HOME SERIES: LGBT IMMIGRANTS & ASYLUM SEEKERS Dir: Abraham Troen, 2017, USA, 63 min.

Roughly 65 million people are displaced globally — including tens of thousands of LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers. Since assuming office, Trump has cut refugee admissions from 110,000 to 50,000. In this timely and inspiring docu-series, explore the journeys of three queer immigrants in Los Angeles who have escaped persecution and violence in their native countries. Afterwards, join us for an urgent discussion with the subjects, along with experts on all facets of this growing crisis, from mental health to community building, advocacy and policy.

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This year Outfest Los Angeles was named an Academy Award®qualifying film festival for the Short Film Awards. This means that recipients of the Outfest Los Angeles Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Short Films will be eligible for consideration in the Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided that the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules.

SUNDAY | July 15 | 4:30pm | REDCAT

DESIRES AND RESISTANCE: UNEARTHING TRANS* LEGACIES

Anonymous sexual encounters and flirtations with the camera, dress-up with Flawless Sabrina, and a night at the Stonewall Inn with Marsha P. Johnson: this program proposes alternative modes of retrieving and disseminating a trans* past through an erotic gaze. Addressing an erasure of trans* legacies, these works place trans* sexual expression and resistances in conversation with a non-linear idea of history that is both real and fabricated, defiantly looking toward a future of pleasure, play and beauty. Curated by: Finn Paul OUTLAW (EXCERPT) Dir: Alisa Lebow, 16 min. FLYHOLE Dir: Malic Amalya, 6 min. MIGHTY REAL Dir: Vicente Ugartechea, 6 min. PHINEAS SLIPPED Dir: Cary Cronenwett, 16 min. AT LEAST YOU KNOW YOU EXIST Dir: Zackary Drucker, 16 min. FAMILIAR MEMORIES Dir: Pol Merchan, 3 min. BESIDE THE WATER, 1999-2003 Dir: Finn Paul, 12 min. DESPERADO Dir: Andre Keichian, 3 min. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARSHA! Dir: Reina Gossett & Sasha Wortzel, 14 min.

TUESDAY | July 17 | 7:15pm | DGA 2 ENCORE: SATURDAY | July 21 | 9:00pm | DGA 2

BEYOND BINARIES

Each of these exceptional stories expand our limited definition of gender and breathe authenticity back onto the screen with every frame. From beating back fears of discrimination to expressing yourself through experimental dance, demonstrating bravery in the face of unwelcoming family members or blazing trails for fellow young students, the extraordinary individuals at the heart of these stories showcase a proud love of truth over fear. Curated by: Angelica Ross ANIMA X ANIMUS Dir: Frances Chen, Dorian Tocker, 3 min. OCTOBER Dir: Maegan Mann, 9 min. SUNKEN PLUM Dir: Roberto F. Canuto, Xiaoxi Xu, 20 min. DO I HAVE BOOBS NOW? Dir: Milena Salazar & Joella Cabalu, 7 min. FIRST DAY Dir: Julie Kalceff, 18 min. THERE YOU ARE Dir: Lisa Donato, 17 min. BEAUTY Dir: Christina Willings, 23 min.

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SUNDAY | July 22 | 2:00pm | Regal Cinemas A

SILVER SHORTS

Queer elders bear the history of our communities, but they’re still writing their own incredible stories every day of the year. This year’s outstanding collection of senior stories reminds us that discovery doesn’t discriminate by age — finding new love and leaving an old life behind, digging up buried memories to field the future, or learning that you share more with family than a last name. GRACE AND BETTY Dir: Zoe Lubeck, 12 min. GENERATIONS Dir: Kourosh Ahari, 25 min. FROM NOW ON Dir: Ivonne Coll & Javier Colon, 11 min. TWO WORDS Dir: Jesper Emborg, 25 min. MARGUERITE Dir: Marianne Farley, 20 min. SOULS Dir: Daniel Gage, 8 min.

TUESDAY | July 17 | 9:45pm | DGA 2

QUEERS FOR FEARS It’s time to write our own stories to tell in the dark! Genre films have proven lethally unkind to queer characters over the years — which is why it’s crucial that we flip the script. From eerie rituals in suburbia to sexual voyeurs in the park, student loan slashings and nightmarish mazes of urban development, this year’s electrifying collection of pulse-pounding thrills stretches the possibilities of what it means to go bump in the night. MALIK Dir: Nathan Carli, 15 min. DISFORIA Dir: Heidi Hartwig and Lio Mehiel, 8 min. THE CLEANSE Dir: Lucus Omar, 12 min. SELL YOUR BODY Dir: Jaanelle Yee, 12 min. SHADOW ANIMALS (SKUGGDJUR) Dir: Jerry Carlsson, 21 min. CAKE Dir: Alan Friel, 6 min. ISLANDS (LES ÎLES) Dir: Yann Gonzalez, 24 min.

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SATURDAY | July 14 | 11:00am | DGA 1 ENCORE: THURSDAY | July 19 | 10:00pm | DGA 2

BOYS SHORTS

There’s no denying the heart and soul in this year’s stunning showcase of boys’ shorts — across genre, borders, and walks of life, from Puerto Rico to Israel. Between breaking out of your shell and back into the dating pool to coming out after social media stardom, falling in love with a very famous corpse to stalking your father’s lover, these unforgettable films capture the laughter, melancholy, and hope that bind us together. Curated by: Andrew Ahn SAM Dir: Stephanie Camacho Casillas, 11 min. SHARE Dir: Barna Szász & Ellie Wen, 13 min. SAM DID IT Dir: Dominic Burgess, 11 min. HERITAGE Dir: Yuval Aharoni, 25 min. THE THINGS YOU THINK I’M THINKING Dir: Sherren Lee, 15 min. WE FORGOT TO BREAK UP Dir. Chandler Levack, 16 min.

SUNDAY | July 15 | 9:45pm | DGA 1 ENCORE: WEDNESDAY | July 18 | 9:45pm | DGA 2

SKIN

Get ready to be turned on, both in body and mind. Not for the faint of heart, this collection of explicit shorts explores many facets of gay sexuality. From saunas and art porn, through orgies and casual encounters, to mourning a loss — sex is at once intimate, raw, and often ironically lonely. Curated by: Ernesto Foronda SET ME AS A SEAL UPON THINE HEART Dir: Omer Tobi, 10 min. STANLEY Dir: Paulo Roberto, 19 min. PENIS POETRY Dir: Antonio da Silva & Andre Medeiros Martins, 14 min. JUST PAST NOON ON A TUESDAY Dir: Travis Mathews, 22 min. SODOM’S CAT Dir: Huang Ting-Chun, 30 min. PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium (7/15)

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GIRLS SHORTS

In this year’s signature program, we amplify the unapologetic exhilaration of living your truth loud and proud. Whether standing up to your straight and narrow dance instructor, challenging your partner on unspoken tensions, confessing love for your best friend, or sparking resistance through pelvic thrusts, the subjects of these spectacular stories stand up and fight for the power of the queer female gaze. DES!RE Dir: Campbell X, 10 min. CANDACE Dir: Emma Weinstein, 10 min. BOIHOOD Dir: Rhea Bozzacchi, 7 min. SALAMAGAN Dir: Elisa Oh, 13 min. FOXY TROT Dir: Lisa Donato, 15 min. THE DRESS YOU HAVE ON Dir: Courtney Hope Therond, 14 min. FIG TREE Dir: Jenni Olson with Ana Quintanilla, 5 min. JUCK [THRUST] Dir: Olivia Kastebring, 17 min. ALL-GIRL FRIDAY: DGA Atrium (7/20)

FRIDAY | July 13 | 7:15pm | DGA 2 ENCORE: FRIDAY | July 20 | 5:00pm | DGA 2

CRAZY KINKY COOL

Sexy, unpredictable, and playing by nobody’s rules but their own, this program of kinky girls’ shorts is guaranteed to get your blood pumping and keep you up all night. From a home delivery sexbot, to a raunchy bathroom rendez-vous, over the course of these six films imagination transforms into reality as our fearless heroines take pleasure into their own hands and discover that desire can be found where they least expect it. Curated by: Charlie Hidalgo DRAGONFIRE Dir: Michelle Ehlen, 4 min. CAKE Dir: Anne Hu, 10 min. DRESSED FOR PLEASURE (JE FAIS OÙ TU ME DIS) Dir: Marie de Maricourt, 17 min. GIRL TALK Dir: Erica Rose, 17 min. LIBRARY HOURS Dir: Jim Vendiola, 11 min. THE TOILET LINE Dir: Goodyn Green, 13 min.

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SATURDAY | July 14 | 9:30pm | Harmony Gold

ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER

From Mommie Dearest to mom of the year, there will always be myriad ways to define motherhood in the movies. And whether you are one, have one, or know one, we all have our own unique experiences around how these ladies fit into our lives. Between mamma bears a bit too woke for their own good to those sleeping on their children’s talents, new mothers facing discrimination or those struggling to understand their queer children, these films capture maternity in motion. Curated by: Albert Payano ARE WE GOOD PARENTS? Dir: Bola Ogun, 9 min. RANI Dir: Hammad Rizvi, 14 min. DARIO Dir: Manuel Kinzer, Jorge A. Trujillo Gil, 15 min. BETWEEN US TWO Dir: Tan Wei Keong, 5 min. UNINVITED Dir: Seung Yeob Lee, 20 min. KHOL (OPEN) Dir: Faroukh Virani, 12 min. FOR NONNA ANNA Dir: Luis De Filippis, 14 min.

TUESDAY | July 17 | 9:00pm | Plaza de la Raza

LATIN AMERICAN SHORTS Be prepared for our most eclectic Latinx program ever. It embraces all LGBTQ communities at once. Shorts from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic show us that it doesn’t matter in which America we live — South, Central, or North — we need to be united to empower our community in the fight against discrimination and for equal rights, gender equity, and freedom of expression. Curated by: João Federici TAILOR Dir: Calí dos Anjos, 10 min. ELENA Dir: Ayerim Villaneuva, 22 min. PROFANE COW (VACA PROFANA) Dir: René Guerra, 15 min. JULIA’S PIECE (UNA PIEZA PARA JULIA) Dir: Amelia Eloisa, 9 min. AFRONTE Dir: Bruno Victor & Marcus Azevedo, 16 min. NARANJA Dir: Hanna Isua, 3 min. SANDRA CALLING Dir: João Cândido Zacharias, 13 min.

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BORN AGAIN THIS WAY

Faith and queer voices have historically intersected in surprising and complicated ways, whatever your congregation. In our collection of religious shorts, young women break the rules in Jewish summer camps and the allmale rituals of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, men struggle against the faith of their fathers in Islam and Christianity, and a trans woman intertwines the beauty of religious ritual with her authentic self. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY Dir: Mukesh Vidyasagar, 4 min. SUMMER Dir: Pearl Gluck, 18 min. NOORA Dir: Tommy Naess, 20 min. ABLUTION (‫ )ءوضو‬Dir: Omar Al Dakheel, 15 min. DEVIANT Dir: Benjamin Howard, 10 min. WREN BOYS Dir: Harry Lighton, 11 min. WOULD YOU LOOK AT HER Dir: Goran Stolevski, 19 min.

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WEDNESDAY | July 18 | 9:45pm | DGA 1

WIG SNATCHED

In celebration of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and its tenth year of taking the untucked revolution to TV, we exalt the art of drag and the fearless queens who inspire and wow us with their jaw-dropping talents and vital stories on and off the runway. By turns hysterical and moving — and starring beloved queens such as Bob the Drag Queen and Latrice Royale — these films add up to one enormous eleganza extravaganza that will leave you gagged. THE COCOA FONDUE SHOW Dir: Andrew Wyatt Arnold, 15 min. DRESSED AS GIRL Dir: Anna Mae Gordon, 20 min. RUN(A)WAY ARAB Dir: Amrou Al-Kadhi, 12 min. MARABOU Dir: Tiffany J. Johnson, 20 min. FEMME Dir: Alden Peters, 18 min. PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

SATURDAY | July 21 | 8:00pm | Harmony Gold

SATURDAY | July 14 | 2:00pm | REDCAT

EMERGING VOICES

These endearing shorts strike a chord of shared humanity, whether it’s a married woman with amnesia having an awkward reunion with her ex, a suicide-hotline volunteer who can’t help taking her work personally, an immigrant lesbian facing American racism, a cancer survivor facing physical hardships with sass and an impressive wig collection. WILD GEESE Dir: Susan Jacobson, 18 min. I’M JUST HERE Dir: Lara Aslanian, 16 min. CHOKE Dir: Rolla Selbak, 18 min. ROUTINE Dir: Wes Akwuobi, 6 min. FAMILIA? Dir: Kase Pena / Marlene Forte, 15 min. MY LIFE INTERRUPTED Dir: Alana Devich Cyril, 10 min. LAST PICK-UP Dir: Matthew Bonifacio, 4 min. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: Harmony Gold Lobby

THE MAN-WOMAN CASE & OTHER ANIMATED TALES Beautifully illustrating the complexity of the queer experience in both its exhilarations and travails, this compilation of sometimes absurd, sometimes moving, but always intimate stories is a feast for the eyes and the soul. The fluidity and ethereal nature of animation are used to explore parent-son relationships, bask in a bawdy feminist fairy tale, reminisce on young summer love, and follow the noir epic of Eugene Falleni, the true story of a 1920s trans man running from the law. MANIVALD Dir: Chintis Lundgren, 12 min. VENUS - FILLY THE LITTLE LESBIAN FAIRY (VÊNUS – FILÓ A FADINHA LÉSBICA) Dir: Sávio Leite, 6 min. CONTACT Dir: Léa Bancelin, 6 min. THE FISH CURRY (MAACHER JHOL) Dir: Abhishek Verma, 12 min. FLASH FLOOD Dir: Alli MacKay, 6 min. THE MAN-WOMAN CASE Dir: Anaïs Caura, 45 min.

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Dir: Anahita Ghazvinizadeh, 2017, USA, English/Farsi with English subtitles, 81 min.

Dir: Emily Abt & Bruce Hensel, 2018, USA, 89 min.

THEY

Possessed with the gentle grace and ethereal spell of fellow Iranian Abbas Kiarostami, Anahita Ghazvinizadeh’s feature debut explores the fragile spaces between body and soul in the life of 14-year-old J, a gender-fluid kid in the Chicago suburbs confronted with the decision of whether to transition. Executive produced by Jane Campion, this striking, evocative family drama uses unexpected textures and layered compositions to heighten the evolutionary rhythms of late childhood and the natural world.

BEYOND THE OPPOSITE SEX

Fourteen years after winning Outstanding Documentary Feature here at Outfest Los Angeles, Showtime returns with the long-awaited sequel to The Opposite Sex, their groundbreaking portrait of life in transition for two transgender individuals — Rene and Jamie — awaiting gender-confirmation surgery. While trans visibility and social awareness have increased in the interim, they find that living authentically comes with its own set of unique challenges both at home and in the world around them. SPONSORED BY

PRECEDED BY: SILVIA IN THE WAVES Dir: Giovana Olmos, 13 min.

SATURDAY | July 21 | 2:00pm | DGA 1

FRIDAY | July 20 | 7:15pm | DGA 2

THE CARMILLA MOVIE

Dir: Spencer Maybee, 2018, Canada, 94 min.

The Carmilla Movie picks up five years after the events of the award-winning global phenomenon digital series “Carmilla.” Laura (Elise Bauman) and former vampire Carmilla’s (Natasha Negovanlis) domestic bliss is interrupted by an unknown supernatural threat when Carm shows signs of re-vamping and Laura starts having ghostly dreams. Catch up on seasons 0-3 on YouTube and then join us to celebrate the power of the audience, as our favorite lesbian vampires are reunited in this fan-demanded feature film. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: Harmony Gold Lobby

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PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN Dir: Angela Robinson, 2017, USA, 108 min.

Trailblazer Angela Robinson’s latest feature presents the little-known origin story of Wonder Woman. Delving into what inspired Harvard psychologist Dr. Marston (Luke Evans) to create the iconic character, the film is a study of female sexuality and desire in its exploration of the relationship between his wife Elizabeth Marston (Rebecca Hall) and their lover Olive Byrne (Bella Heathcote). While the comic book was criticized for sexual perversity, it was the polyamorous relationship behind the headlines that truly defied convention. SPONSORED BY

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THURSDAY | July 19 | 7:30pm | Samuel Goldwyn

Slugline should read: Dir: Adam Salky, 2005 & 2018, USA, 33 min., Scr: David Brind, 2005 & 2018, USA, 33 min.

Dir: William Clift, 2018, USA, 105 min.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: THE DARE PROJECT & CLAY FARMERS Take a new look at two Outfest classics: The Dare Project picks up the story from the original 2005 short film and catches up with the gay theater kid and the curious jock as they accidentally run into each other as adults. And on the heels of a recent restoration, the moving rural drama Clay Farmers — cited by many queer film experts as an influential antecedent to Brokeback Mountain — has never looked better, 30 years after its debut.

THE ADVOCATE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS: A LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM Narrated by Laverne Cox and with music by Melissa Etheridge, this moving documentary focuses on major events and watershed moments in LGBTQ history through never-before-seen archival footage and engaging interviews (Ricky Martin, Cleve Jones, Caitlyn Jenner, Gloria Allred, Gavin Newsom, Don Lemon, Dustin Lance Black, Margaret Cho, Armistead Maupin, and many more). Starting with the Black Cat Riots, the film covers Stonewall, the disco sexual revolution that continued from the late 60s, the AIDS crisis, marriage equality, and the trans movement to present day. We’ve come a long way, but we’ve still got a long way to go. SPONSORED BY POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: Samuel Goldwyn Lobby

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SATURDAY | July 21 | 2:00pm | Harmony Gold

FRIDAY | July 13 | 9:30pm | DGA 2

BELIEVER

ALONE IN THE GAME

Dir: Don Argott, 2018, USA, 101 min.

Utah has the highest youth suicide rate in America, and the largest Mormon population. For native son Dan Reynolds — frontman for the Grammy Award– winning Imagine Dragons — it’s a call to action to change his faith community from the inside out and to foster policies of acceptance toward its LGBTQ members. Over the course of a year, his quest leads him and his family to create the first-ever LoveLoud Festival: a landmark music summit to amplify queer voices and save lives.

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Dir: Natalie Metzger & Michael Rohrbaugh, 2018, USA, 95 min.

This inspirational documentary follows a number of LGBTQ athletes, including Robbie Rogers (Major League Soccer), Layana White (NCAA basketball player), Gus Kenworthy (freestyle skier and Olympic silver medalist), Megan Rapinoe (soccer, Olympic gold medalist), and Trevor Betts, a trans high school athlete, charting their social and legal challenges within the schools, sports leagues, and within their own families, as well as their triumphs in the face of great adversity. PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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SATURDAY | July 14 | 12:00pm | DGA 2

MAKE THEM HEAR YOU: THE TRUTH ABOUT CONTENT BY & FOR LGBTQ+ WOMEN LGBTQ+ women have been at the forefront of many movements throughout history. However, in Hollywood queer women remain the least represented community in front of and behind the camera. This discussion will explore the past, present, and future of LGBTQ+ women in entertainment, bringing together trailblazers who are leading the charge for a more inclusive and multidimensional landscape. Presented by AT&T Hello Lab— a collection of inclusive original entertainment created by, for and with Millennial and Gen Z audiences. PRECEDED BY: TOOTH AND NAIL Dir: Sara Shaw, 20 min.

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SATURDAY | July 21 | 2:30pm | DGA 2

TRANS SUMMIT

Whether you’re an actor, artist, activist or academic, you’re welcomed here. The afternoon will begin with our Academy Award–nominated keynote speaker Yance Ford (Strong Island), followed by three compelling case studies focused on specific areas of need in media representation. The room will then come together for an unedited, organic, and dynamic conversation about issues relating to the trans and non-binary experience, moderated by the LA Times’ award-winning reporter Tre’vell Anderson. For more information see page 10. WE FORGOT TO BREAK UP Dir: Chandler Levack, 16 min. BURTON: BEFORE AND AFTER Dir: Courtney Hermann & Kerribeth Elliott, 15 min. BATHROOM RULES Dir: Charlie Hidalgo, 5 min. POST-SUMMIT RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

SATURDAY | July 14 | 7:00pm | DGA 2

MONDAY | July 16 | 5:00pm | DGA 2

While the L, G and T communities have made great strides toward visibility in the culture, the B’s still remain relatively hidden, even in the entertainment industry. This panel will feature out bisexual actors and entertainment industry professionals discussing the specific challenges and opportunities for film, TV and online performers who identify as such. Break out of the bi closet as we explore the politics and the pragmatism of actors living out in the open.

Nearly 30 years since the first films about the HIV/AIDS epidemic hit the big screen, a new wave of scripted dramas is emerging. Join Outfest and GLAAD for a discussion of the history of HIV/AIDS representation in cinema, and what the arrival of films like BPM (Beats Per Minute), 1985, and Bohemian Rhapsody means with regards to telling HIV/AIDS stories to a new generation.

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WORLD PREMIERE

SUNDAY | July 15 | 1:45pm | DGA 1

BAO BAO

Dir: Guang-cheng Shie, 2018, Taiwan, Mandarin with English subtitles, 97 min.

This deeply felt feature film debut by Shie Guang-cheng tells the story of Taiwanese expats Cindy and Joanne, living in London, who are about to have their first child. Their marital bliss is threatened when Cindy discovers that Joanne has promised their unborn son to another gay couple, their friends Charles and Tim. Told through an array of flashbacks, the film explores issues that affect many same-sex families, and is anchored by moving performances from Ke Huan-ru and newcomer Emma Reis. PRECEDED BY: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIR. PENNY CHEN, 5 MIN TAIWAN RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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SUNDAY | July 15 | 11:00am | DGA 1

ALIFU, THE PRINCE/SS

Dir: Wang Yu-Lin, 2017, Taiwan, Taiwanese with English subtitles, 91 min.

An Altman-esque mosaic of LGBTQ storylines intersect in this portrait of gender identity in present-day Taiwan by director Yu-Lin Wang (Seven Days in Heaven). Alifu works as a hairdresser in Taipei and longs for gender-confirmation surgery, which may affect his status within his tribal Paiwan family. Sherry, a trans woman who owns a drag bar, is in love with a plumber who appears not to share her feelings. Chris is a government worker and lives with his girlfriend Angie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and also moonlights as a drag queen. Wang weaves these narratives into an empowering tapestry of love and its many forms. TAIWAN RECEPTION: DGA Atrium

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SATURDAY | July 14 | 7:30pm | Harmony Gold

QUEEROES

Discover the Queeroes short film series, part of an innovative new mentorship model to elevate queer, trans and POC storytelling. Curated by Emmy-award winner Jill Soloway, participating mentors include Emmy-award winning writer Lena Waithe (“The Chi”) and playwright and TV writer Tanya Saracho (“Vida”). The films include a re-imagining of the classic Broadway movie musical with a Black butch lesbian dancer in the starring role, a sassy post-gender Hollywood landscape set in the near future, and a rowdy high school comedy through a genderfluid Latinx lens. FOLLOWED BY: An extended discussion with the cast and crew of each film. CENTRAL & BROADWAY Dir: Chelsea Woods, 8 min. MOTHER COMES TO VENUS Dir: Zackary Drucker, 8 min. KIKI & THE MXFITS Dir: Natalia Leite, 8 min.

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ONE MINUTE MOVIE CONTEST

TUESDAY | July 17 | 7:00pm | Plaza de la Raza

Attendees of the 2018 Outfest Fusion Festival were challenged with creating a one minute short film that spoke to the theme Keeping Silent / Speaking Truth. This collection combines the Audience Award and Jury Prize winning films with some major crowd favorites. Prepare to be impressed by these creatives’ ability to tell a story in 60 seconds.

Dir: Dante Alencastre, 2018, USA, 45 min

PROGRAM ONE (SEE P.16): EVERYBODY HURTS Dir: Marqueeda LaStar, QUEDATE CALLADO Dir: Edwin Alexis Gómez, SPEAKING TRUTH Dir: Vonyse Reeder PROGRAM TWO (SEE P.46): EDEN Dir: Chanelle Tyson, DUSTED Dir Calvin Lam, CAN ALSO PLAY Dir: Mildred Lewis PROGRAM THREE (SEE P.22): LET LOVE BE Dir: Rachel Leyco, LOVE ROARS Dir: Oates Yinchao Wu, SPEAKING TRUTH: 24 HOURS Dir: Freckles the Writer

AIDS DIVA: THE LEGEND OF CONNIE NORMAN As the self-appointed “AIDS DIVA” and ACT UP/LA spokesperson in early 90’s Los Angeles, Connie Norman stood proudly in her multiple, fluid and evolving LGBTQ identities. Both beloved and confrontational, Connie’s soulful and salty rantings and intersectional politics were heard widely through her newspaper column, and pioneering radio and cable TV talk shows. Serving as a bridge in both gender and politics, and modeling “wokeness” in an early era of crisis, Connie’s piercing and compassionate voice urges us again into action, to fully engage with our lives and our world. Followed by: An extended conversation with the filmmaker and other special guests. PRECEDED BY: FUSION ONE MINUTE MOVIE CONTEST PROGRAM TWO, 3 MIN

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FRIDAY | July 13 | 8:30pm | REDCAT

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Dir: Clement Hil Goldberg, 2018, USA, 55 min.

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Goldberg’s darkly comedic satire connects threats of extinction to wildlife and marginalized communities, and stars Brontez Purnell, Heather María Ács, and Siobhan Aluvalot, with Zackary Drucker, Silas Howard, Xandra Ibarra, Ben McCoy, and Maryam Farnaz Rostami as additional voices of the animated lemurs. Come with them all to this dance party on the brink.

SATURDAY | July 14 | 4:30pm | REDCAT

SUNDAY | July 15 | 7:00pm | REDCAT

SUNDAY | July 15 | 9:30pm | REDCAT

THE WILD BOYS (LES GARÇONS SAUVAGES)

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Dir: Bertrand Mandico, 2017, France, French with English subtitles, 110 min.

Dir: Narcissister, 2017, USA, 91 min.

Mandico’s genre- and gender-bending surrealist work zigzags through a perverse, hyper-stylized world of transgressions. In this nightmarish adventure, well-bred teenage boys, played by women, commit a heinous crime and are sent to sea with the barbaric Captain. Landing on a magical island with bizarre animals and lascivious plants, the teens metamorphize. Outrageous vulgarity blends with refinement as machismo’s cruelty and the glory of sexual freedom are exposed in this phantasmagorical visual feast and erotic fantasia.

Narcissister’s uncompromising, masked, mannequinesque performances are sexy and subversive, exhibitionist and anonymous. She explores gender, sexual, and racial identity while revealing how her family formed her creative practice in this weirdly erotic and sentimental hit from Sundance and SXSW. Juxtaposing the Narcissister character’s formation with the artist’s family history, the film, like Narcissister’s performances, conceals even as it exposes intimate insights into the creative process and embodied ancestral knowledge.

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Dir: Claudia Priscilla & Kiko Goifman, 2018, Brazil, Portuguese with English subtitles, 75 min. Black Brazilian transgender singer Linn da Quebrada weaponizes the trans body and music for political protest. Linn and childhood friend Jup do Bairro use extravagantly costumed performances to dazzle audiences while opposing their country’s white heteronormative order. Figuring her embodied existence as resistance, Linn eschews the role of cis woman, instead choosing a fluid gender identity. Full of funny and intimate moments, the film advocates for personal choice against a society that imposes static gender identity.

Preceded by: BEHIND ME IS BLACK Dir: Kirsty Cameron, 10 min. and THESE ARE MY HANDS Dir: Evi Tsiligaridou, 8 min.

SATURDAY | July 14 | 7:30pm | REDCAT

SHORTS SHOWCASE

Desire, danger, obsession, loneliness, love lost, found, and twisted are all part of the tales told in this year’s showcase. Queer mayhem ensues across Los Angeles as Mykki Blanco and Ssion team up in No Leash, while secrets of gay farmers across the U.K. spring to life in Landline. Explore hot casual encounters of the digital age in Tristan Scott’s Only Trumpets, and watch a brutally sexy dance unfold between two young lads in Crashing Waves. Try not to cover your eyes as religion, horror, and desire collide in The Sermon, and get a thrill from Jacquie Ray’s lusty ladies giving Tea Bag a whole new meaning.

THE SERMON Dir: Dean Puckett, 11 min. HIBERNACULUM Dir: Tyler Lumm, 5 min. ONLY TRUMPETS Dir: Tristan Scott-Behrends, 11 min. HOW TO MAKE A GHOST Dir: Gabriela Escovar, 2 min. LANDLINE Dir: Matt Houghton, 12 min. GROOMING MEN UNDER THE FALSTAFF SIGN Dir: Jory Lee Cordy, 3 min. WAIT Dir: Sarah C Prinz, 3 min. EXHUMATION Dir: Daniel McIntyre, 8 min. NO LEASH Dir: SSION, 12 min. DRESSED FOR PLEASURE (JE FAIS OÙ TU ME DIS) Dir: Marie de Maricourt, 17 min. TEA BAG Dir: Jacquie Ray, 3 min. CRASHING WAVES Dir: Emma Gilbertson, 4 min. DRAG ME IN PLACE Dir: Mood Killer, 4 min.

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PLATINUM showcases the bold innovators and cutting-edge creators of experimental LGBTQ media and performance. Notoriously provocative, perversely confrontational, and wickedly weird, PLATINUM celebrates the adventurous renegades of queer culture.

Alchemy Party Curated by Tiffany Naiman and Dorian Electra

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SATURDAY | July 14 | 9PM - 2AM | NAVEL

This year’s Alchemy brings magic to the dance floor with 5 non-stop hours of live music and DJ sets. Come see Outfest’s wild side during our flamboyant and fantastical night of turning poptastic weirdness into

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OUTFEST UCLA LEGACY PROJECT The Outfest UCLA Legacy Project is the largest program in the world exclusively dedicated to restoring, preserving, and sharing LGBTQ moving images. UCLA Film & Television Archive is internationally renowned for its pioneering efforts to rescue, preserve, and showcase moving image media.

SATURDAY | July 21 | 11:00am | Harmony Gold

SUNDAY | July 22 | 4:00pm | Regal Cinemas B

Dir: Arthur J. Bressan Jr., 1985, USA, 81 min.

Dir: Fernando Eimbcke, 2004, Mexico, Spanish with English subtitles, 90 min.

BUDDIES

Considered the first narrative feature film to explore the AIDS crisis, this littleseen work (newly restored by Vinegar Syndrome) charts the emotional friendship between David, a young gay urban professional assigned to be a volunteer buddy, and Robert, a hospice patient increasingly demoralized by his slipping health. Brimming with emotional urgency yet tenderly introspective, their story presents a subtle critique of gay assimilation versus queer activism. Acting as writer, editor, and director, Bressan completed the film a mere two years before his own death from AIDS in 1987. PRECEDED BY: COMING OUT DIR: ARTHUR J. BRESSAN JR. 1972, 10 min. IN PERSON: JOE RUBIN, JENNI OLSON, ROE BRESSAN AND DAVID SCHACHTER

DUCK SEASON (TEMPORADA DE PATOS)

In a Mexico City apartment block, 14-year-olds Moko and Flama’s plans for a perfect Sunday afternoon of Xbox and junk food are turned upside-down by a power outage. Along with beleaguered pizza delivery man Ulises (and an assist from girl-next-door Rita’s special brownie recipe), they learn the joy of unplugging and reconnecting with one another. With black-and-white Jarmuschian cool but a heart all its own, this adorable time capsule of presmartphone adolescence is a nostalgic echo of a generation unwittingly on the verge of a digital boom. PRECEDED BY: THIS IS NOT AN AIDS ADVERTISEMENT DIR: ISAAC JULIEN, 1988, 10 min. IN PERSON: FERNANDO EIMBCKE

SUNDAY | July 15 | 4:30pm | DGA 2

FRIDAY | July 20 | 10:00pm | DGA 2

Dir: Quentin Lee & Justin Lin, 1997, USA, 90 min.

Dir: Lukas Moodysson, 1998, Sweden, Swedish with English subtitles, 89 min.

SHOPPING FOR FANGS

A lycanthropic accounting clerk, an unfulfilled housewife, and a mysterious lesbian waitress in a blonde Marilyn wig are a few of the “hyphenated Americans” whose stories converge in this comedy-thriller mashup that turns a queer eye toward suburban Asian America. Quentin Lee (The People I’ve Slept With) and Justin Lin (Fast Five) were still film students at UCLA when they co-directed this 90s indie cinema werewolf pastiche, which co-stars John Cho in his feature film debut. PRECEDED BY: CHICKULA: TEENAGE VAMPIRE DIR: ANGELA ROBINSON, 1994, 4 min. IN PERSON: QUENTIN LEE

SHOW ME LOVE (FUCKING ÅMÅL)

Selected for Outfest’s Opening Night Gala in 1999, Lukas Moodysson’s expertly observed story of joyous teenage rebellion returns to Los Angeles for its 20th anniversary. Sixteen-year-old Elin chafes against her supportive but coddling family, who are oblivious to her budding attraction to classmate heartthrob Agnes. With lush cinematography and a soundtrack evoking a beloved highschool mix CD, this heartfelt queer classic captures the emotional tumult of teenage life, from devastating humiliation to youth at its most liberated. PRECEDED BY: BLUE DIARY DIR: JENNI OLSON, 1998, 6 min. IN PERSON: ANGELA ROBINSON (Outfest’s 2018 Achievement Honoree) will introduce one of her favorite films from the Legacy Collection.

OUTFEST FORWARD Outfest Forward is a family of mentoring and education programs for LGBTQ filmmakers.

SUNDAY | July 22 | 12:00pm | Regal Cinemas A

OUTSET SHORTS

Outfest is thrilled to present the premiere screening of the 2018 OutSet Shorts. OutSet: The Young Filmmakers Project from The Los Angeles LGBT Center and Outfest, now in its sixth year, was created to empower and educate LGBTQ young people to tell their stories through film. A new crop of fellows between the ages of 16 and 24 participated in OutSet 2.0, a six-month filmmaking lab led by industry professionals and mentored by Outfest Alumni filmmakers. Don’t miss the inspiring screening of five short films written, produced, and directed by the next generation of storytellers. POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: TBD

SATURDAY | July 21 | 5:00pm | Harmony Gold

SCREENWRITING LAB: LIVE STAGED READING

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to see the 2018 Outfest Screenwriting Lab projects come to life before your very eyes. Scenes have been selected from each of the five scripts to be directed by Outfest Alumni, and performed by an all-star cast. The Outfest Screenwriting Lab has shepherded over 100 scripts, a dozen of which have gone on to be produced feature films. The 2018 Screenwriting Lab Mentors include: Chuck Hayward, Javier Fuentes-León, Rasheed Newson and Barry Sandler. PRE-EVENT RECEPTION: Harmony Gold Lobby

Victory Boulevard 12 min. In the heat and haze of a Van Nuys summer, two teenage boys discover an unexpected connection. Dir/Scr: Johnny Alvarez Producer: Ash Lavacca Production Designers: Tristin Brown and Juliet Delgado Mentor: Henry Alberto Bless the USA 8 min. A military trans man, tired of living in stealth, opens up to two soldiers during a game of poker. Co-Dir/Scr: Sebastian Vergara Co-Dir/Producer: Anthony Rizo Production Design Mentor: Haharhel Valencia Mentor: Marcos Davalos Sigourney Weaver 9 min. A young woman drugs and kidnaps her girlfriend in an attempt to save their relationship. Dir/Scr: Andrea Ngeleka Producer: Tiffany Patterson Production Designer: Hesed Kim Mentors: Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield The Curse 7 min. An eager young man goes to meet a dreamy Grindr hookup on Halloween night, when he crosses paths with a drunken witch who curses him, compelling him to tell the truth. Dir/Scr: Dave Berenato Producer: Moira McFadden Production Designer: Juliet Delgado Mentors: Coley Sohn and Leanna Creel Flamers: Bottoms in a Brushfire 9 min. Two clueless, narcissistic (but also beautiful and valid) bottoms are forced to pack up their home during a brush fire. Do I bring my pride flag or my great grandma’s urn? An examination of priorities. Dir/Scr: Capucine Berney Producer: Alfredo Hernandez Production Designer: Tristin Brown Mentor: Assaad Yacoub Producers: Jett Garrison and Jessica Broutt. OutSet Executive Producers: Christopher Racster, Lucy Mukerjee, Shari Page and Chris Ranta.

Deondray Gossfield THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT US UP HERE — In 1984’s crack-infested South Los Angeles, a closeted teen and his baby sister use his self-written fairytale to confront their reality and save their mother from drug addiction.

Lauren Hadaway THE NOVICE — An obsessive novice rower climbs the ranks of her cutthroat team, pushing herself to physical and mental extremes to rub shoulders with, and ultimately become, the best.

Naomi Iwamoto RICE, FISH AND LACROIX — A young female doctor decides to come out to her Japanese family, only to have her dad beat her to it. This half hour dramedy marks the very first TV pilot in the Lab.

Michelle Sam SANKOFA — A Ghanaian American teen is sent to an all-girls boarding school in Ghana, where she explores her sexuality and forms an unlikely friendship with a sixty-something widow.

Kim Washington TAKE THE L — A young black queer woman struggles with invisibility in the tech world, coupled with the demands of adult life, as they find themself falling in love for the first time.

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FILM INDEX 12 1985 22 3 SIBLINGS 40 ABLUTION 43 THE ADVOCATE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS 40 AFRONTE 46 AIDS DIVA: THE LEGEND OF CONNIE NORMAN 45 ALIFU, THE PRINCE/SS 43 ALONE IN THE GAME 12 ANCHOR AND HOPE 36 ANIMA X ANIMUS 40 ARE WE GOOD PARENTS? 36 AT LEAST YOU KNOW YOU EXIST 20 BAD REPUTATION 45 BAO BAO BATHROOM RULES 10,44 36 BEAUTY 48 BEHIND ME IS BLACK 43 BELIEVER 36 BESIDE THE WATER, 1999-2003 40 BETWEEN US TWO 42 BEYOND THE OPPOSITE SEX 12 BITTER MELON 48 BIXA TRAVESTY 51 BLESS THE SEA 50 BLUE DIARY 39 BOIHOOD 34 BONDING 12 BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS 35 BROAD STROKES 17 BROKEN SUNFLOWER HEARTS 35 BROTHERS 50 BUDDIES 10, 44 BURTON BEFORE AND AFTER 37, 39 CAKE 20 CALL HER GANDA 46 CAN ALSO PLAY 13 CANARY 39 CANDACE 42 THE CARMILLA MOVIE 46 CENTRAL & BROADWAY 41 CHOKE 43 CLAY FARMERS 37 THE CLEANSE 41 THE COCOA FONDUE SHOW 13 COLA DE MONO 50 COMING OUT 41 CONTACT 20 CONVERSATIONS WITH GAY ELDERS 49 CRASHING WAVES 17 CRYING GAME 13 CUERNAVACA 51 THE CURSE 13 DADDY ISSUES 23 DANCES 43 THE DARE PROJECT 40 DARIO 39 DES!RE 36 DESPERADO 40 DEVIANT 37 DISFORIA 36 DO I HAVE BOOBS NOW? 49 DRAG ME IN PLACE 39 DRAGONFIRE 39 THE DRESS YOU HAVE ON 41 DRESSED AS GIRL DRESSED FOR PLEASURE 39, 49 50 DUCK SEASON 46 DUSTED 20 DYKES, CAMERA, ACTION! 46 EDEN 40 ELENA 41 EMERGING VOICES 35 ENEMIES OF DOROTHY 14 EVA & CANDELA 14 EVENING SHADOWS 21 EVERY ACT OF LIFE 46 EVERYBODY HURTS 23 EVERYTHING MUST GO, MY LOVE 49 EXHUMATION 41 FAMILIA?

36 FAMILIAR MEMORIES 34 FÉMININ/FÉMININ 41 FEMME 39 FIG TREE 35 THE FINDING HOME SERIES 36 FIRST DAY 41 THE FISH CURRY 51 FLAMERS: BOTTOMS IN A BRUSHFIRE 41 FLASH FLOOD 20 FLU$H 36 FLYHOLE 40 FOR NONNA ANNA 39 FOXY TROT 15 FRAN THIS SUMMER 37 FROM NOW ON 21 GAME GIRLS 20 GAVIN GRIMM VS. 37 GENERATIONS 39 GIRL TALK 21 GOSPEL OF EUREKA 37 GRACE AND BETTY 49 GROOMING MEN UNDER THE FALSTAFF SIGN 45 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 36 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARSHA! 14 HARD PAINT 12 HE DRINKS 38 HERITAGE 49 HIBERNACULUM 49 HOW TO MAKE A GHOST 14 I MISS YOU WHEN I SEE YOU 17 I WAS IN YOUR BLOOD 41 I’M JUST HERE 21 THE ICE KING 37 ISLANDS 39 JUCK [THRUST] 40 JULIA’S PIECE 38 JUST PAST NOON ON A TUESDAY 46 KEEPING SILENT 40 KHOL 46 KIKI & THE MIXFITS 49 LANDLINE 41 LAST PICK-UP 22 LEITIS IN WAITING 46 LET LOVE BE 39 LIBRARY HOURS 22 LOOKING FOR? 46 LOVE ROARS 37 MALIK 15 MALILA: THE FAREWELL FLOWER 21 MAMA DRAGONS: A GREAT BIG STORY 22 MAN MADE 41 THE MAN-WOMAN CASE 41 MANIVALD 15 MAPPLETHORPE 41 MARABOU 22 MARGO & MAY 37 MARGUERITE 20 MASKS 13 MEHNDI 36 MIGHTY REAL 8 THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST 15 MONTANA 40 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY 46 MOTHER COMES TO VENUS 22 MR. GAY SYRIA 41 MY LIFE INTERRUPTED 40 NARANJA 48 NARCISSISTER ORGAN PLAYER 16 NIGHT SHIFT 49 NO LEASH 40 NOORA 36 OCTOBER 14 ONE STRIDE: CHOSEN FAMILY 49 ONLY TRUMPETS 6, 48 OUR FUTURE ENDS 36 OUTLAW 38 PENIS POETRY 36 PHINEAS SLIPPED 15 PORCUPINE LAKE 16 POSTCARDS FROM LONDON

57 15 A PRAYER 23 PRE-DRINK 48 PRECIOUS STONES 40 PROFANE COW 42 PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN 35 QUARE LIFE 46 QUEDATE CALLADO 22 QUEER CRUISING DOUBLE FEATURE: GAY SEMIOTICS & AVEMARIA 40 QUEEROS 40 RANI 7 REINVENTING MARVIN 35 RILEY PARRA 16 RIOT 23 ROOM TO GROW 41 ROUTINE 41 RUN(A)WAY ARAB 39 SALAMAGAN 38 SAM 38 SAM DID IT 40 SANDRA CALLING 23 SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD 37 SELL YOUR BODY 49 THE SERMON 38 SET ME AS A SEAL UPON THINE HEART 37 SHADOW ANIMALS 23 SHAKEDOWN 38 SHARE 50 SHOPPING FOR FANGS 50 SHOW ME LOVE 51 SIGOURNEY WEAVER 42 SILVIA IN THE WAVES 16 SKATE KITCHEN 16 SODOM 38 SODOM’S CAT 37 SOULS 17 SPARK 46 SPEAKING TRUTH 38 STANLEY 34 STRANGERS 35 THE STRIVERS 4 STUDIO 54 40 SUMMER 36 SUNKEN PLUM 35 THE T 40 TAILOR 49 TEA BAG 50 TEENAGE VAMPIRE 17 THAT NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 36 THERE YOU ARE 48 THESE ARE MY HANDS 42 THEY 38 THE THINGS YOU THINK I’M THINKING 50 THIS IS NOT AN AIDS ADVERTISEMENT 39 THE TOILET LINE 44 TOOTH AND NAIL 23 TRANSMILITARY 35 TRIADS 17 TUCKED 13 TWO FISH 17 TWO IN THE BUSH: A LOVE STORY 37 TWO WORDS 40 UNINVITED 41 VENUS - FILLY THE LITTLE LESBIAN FAIRY 51 VICTORY BOULEVARD 34 VIDA 49 WAIT 38, 10, 44 WE FORGOT TO BREAK UP 6 WE THE ANIMALS 7 WHEN THE BEAT DROPS 48 THE WILD BOYS 41 WILD GEESE 17 WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY 40 WOULD YOU LOOK AT HER 40 WREN BOYS 12 WRITHING

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