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Followed by a discussion with directors Miss Dylan, Hanna Organschi, and Kevin Staake, and film subject Carys Douglas

36 min.

This year's program features a bold collection of films that push boundaries and subvert expectations. United by their fearless exploration of desire, identity, and the unexpected intersections of life’s moments, they offer audiences a cinematic journey into the many facets of the human experience.

Tickets for this screening are general-admission and pay-what-you-can. The suggested ticket price is $20. If you can pay more, we greatly appreciate it!

THE FILMS

  • F*CK THAT GUY


    Dir. Hanna Gray Organschi | Drama | U.S.A. | 2024 | 16 min.

    Connecticut, 1992. Desperate to keep the attention of her intoxicating older best friend, Frankie sets out to prove that sex is no big deal.

  • RED VELVET


    Dir. Kevin Staake | Comedy | U.S.A. | 2025 | 12 min.

    A struggling actor’s commute to a callback takes an abrupt detour, thrusting him into an eye-opening Los Angeles excursion with an unlikely companion.

  • SWEET TALKIN' GUY


    Dirs. Miss Dylan and Spencer Wardwell | Comedy | U.S.A. | 2025 | 5 min.

    A trans woman goes on three consecutive dates with straight men. As they grapple with their fragile masculinity, their sexual identity unravels in a frantic monologue—ironically delivered to the object of their desire.

  • YA HANOUNI


    Dirs. Sofian Chouaib and Lyna Tadount | Drama | France | 2024 | 3 min. | Arabic with English subtitles

    While the Mom and the Dad try to put their baby to sleep, a competition arises between them: who will manage to get the baby to say the first word?