November 4-14, 2021
Join us online from November 4-14, 2021 and in-person at the Metro Cinema November 6th, 2021. Online films are available for streaming across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. All films are available for 48 hours once you hit play!
If you are interested in viewing as many features as possible, as many in-person films as possible, or viewing all of the shorts packages, consider checking out our pass options.
IN-person FILMS
We have one glorious in-person film event day planned for Saturday, November 6th at the Metro Cinema, located in the Garneau Theatre. All films are subject to the COVID rules in place at the Metro Cinema, so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the COVID-19 policies.
When the AIDS epidemic swept through San Francisco, legendary leatherman Jack Fritscher and Mark Hemry left the city to begin a new venture: turning a rural ranch in Sonoma County into a safe-sex porn studio. 18+
Sergey, a troubled young private, is counting the days until his military service ends, but his life is turned upside down when a daring fighter pilot, Roman, arrives at the base.
A queer college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.
A decade after abruptly breaking up with Naomi, Kris invites her over for a a one-night encounter. They share increasingly intimate and vulnerable conversations and a shocking revelation is unveiled.
Online
Sergey, a troubled young private, is counting the days until his military service ends, but his life is turned upside down when a daring fighter pilot, Roman, arrives at the base.
For socially awkward teenager AJ, the only thing worse than spending an entire week with her uniquely ‘un-woke’ family is being in a holiday cabin with no Wi-Fi. She’s determined to have the worst week of her life, but her plan comes unstuck when she meets carefree lifeguard Isla, who sees through AJ’s uniquely adopted persona.
Only a few years ago, two gay black men died of a meth overdose at the now-infamous Laurel Street apartment of political activist Ed Buck. At the time, the media circus cooked up a concoction of sex, drugs, race, and politics. Today, we get to hear the stories of Timothy Dean and Gemmel Moore.
A box of letters, held in secret for nearly 60 years, ignites a 5-year exploration into a part of LGBT history that has never been told. The letters, written in the 1950s by a group of New York City drag queens, open a window into a forgotten world where being yourself meant breaking the law.
This is the story of Gloria Swanson, the iconic star of Sunset Boulevard, and her creative relationship with Dickson Hughes and Richard Stapley; two struggling songwriters (and romantic couple) looking for their big break.
In the wake of the Pulse nightclub massacre, Father James Martin embarks on a journey to convince the Catholic Church to support the LGBTQ+ community.
In the continuation of Q. Allan Brocka’s 2006 fan favourite Boy Culture, Derek Magyar returns as X, a hard-working escort for hire facing a younger generation and the digital age.
Rebel Dykes is a rabble-rousing documentary set in 1980s post-punk London. This is the untold story of what happened when punk met feminism, and a community of kick-ass dykes emerged through art, music, politics and sex.
After seven years of auditioning to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race, Ed Popil was finally cast onto the show and thrust into a full time entertainment career at the age of 44.
MID-Length films
As the self-appointed “Aids Diva” and ACT UP/LA spokesperson in early 90’s Los Angeles, Connie’s voice serves as a bridge in both gender and politics and once again urges us into action.
Filmed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, and the Northwest Territories, the film follows LGBTQ2S+ Canadians and allies as they prepare for their local Pride celebrations.
ONLINE SHORTS PACKAGES
This documentary short film package includes three personal story journeys: Transistive Property, Gift to Give, and Purple Tiger.
Our first narrative shorts package includes four powerful stories : Retribution, Between Us, Paroles, Paroles, and Before the Eruption.
Narrative shorts package #2 includes four more note-worthy selections: Reverend Falls, The Unsure Masseur, Stroke of Fate, We all Die Alone