Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival

Category: March2023

  • Remember It’s Christmas

    Remember It’s Christmas

    Remember It’s Christmas Drama Country of Origin: USA Between a lifelong career of playing Santa at private parties, and working a second job as a caretaker for a forgetful sundowner, a working class actor decides to hang up his red suit and make this his final holiday season. On his last day before retirement, a…

  • June

    June

    June Comedy Country of Origin: USA June is a gas-station attendant, withered by the mundaneness of her central-valley life. She has recently come out as bisexual, much to the confusion of her manager Claudia who wants the best for her favorite (and only) employee. When June’s childhood best friend, Nia, wanders into the gas station…

  • Pride of Puglia

    Pride of Puglia

    Pride of Puglia Documentary Country of Origin: USA Pride of Puglia showcases how queer subjects in Puglia incorporate social justice into their work, and the film celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in the region. DIRECTOR DJ Chan davidjrchan@gmail.com Social Media DIRECTOR STATEMENT DJ Chan is a queer Chinese-Filipino filmmaker currently based on Ramaytush Ohlone land in…

  • The Prince’s Dilemma

    The Prince’s Dilemma

    The Prince’s Dilemma Animation Country of Origin: USA The film follows Prince Philip, who longing to be with a prince of his own, must decide to follow the traditional tale expected of him or forge his own happily ever after. DIRECTOR Devin Rowe No Email Provided Social Media ABOUT THE ARTIST Devin Rowe is a…

  • Things Left Unsaid

    Things Left Unsaid

    Things Left Unsaid Drama Country of Origin: ITALY Luca is having lunch with his parents and his partner. During the goliardic atmosphere between embarrassments and smiles, Luca makes a very important confession at the table. The clarification with the parents and with the partner will put Luca in front of the awareness of being a…

  • Don’t say butterfly

    Don’t say butterfly

    Don’t say butterfly Drama Country of Origin: USA Sam is working on a science project about butterflies. That night his mom leaves him in the apartment by himself for a few hours, the perfect time to explore another side of him. WRITER/DIRECTOR Sebastian M. Olivier marcanosebastian@gmail.com Social Media ABOUT THE ARTIST I have written and…

  • The Greatest Use

    The Greatest Use

    The Greatest Use Sci-Fi Country of Origin: USA As five strangers stuck in a room together navigate their past and present, a test determining their future presents itself in the most unforgiving way. WRITER/DIRECTOR Ryan Allarde TheGreatestUse@gmail.com Social Media ABOUT THE ARTIST Ryan Allarde is a Filipino-American Artist born and raised in the Bay Area.…

  • Kings of Taiwan

    Kings of Taiwan

    Kings of Taiwan Documentary Country of Origin: TAIWAN In Taipei, a unique community of drag kings has emerged and has been growing since 2019. No one should have to ask what a drag king is. Follow a journey of freedom, empowerment, and self-discovery through three Kings. WRITER/DIRECTOR Syrus Sadvandi 109461022@g.nccu.edu.tw Social Media ABOUT THE ARTIST…

  • The Kiki House of Vase

    The Kiki House of Vase

    The Kiki House of Vase Documentary Country of Origin: TAIWAN The Kiki House of Vase is a ballroom house based in Taipei. Ballroom is more than just a space to dance — it’s where people of an LGBT people can find unconditional support and a family regardless of their orientation or gender identity. DIRECTOR Syrus…

  • Amongst The Myrtle Trees

    Amongst The Myrtle Trees

    Amongst The Myrtle Trees Animation Country of Origin: USA Amongst The Myrtle Trees is a 2D animated short film that centers around Camellia, a reverend’s daughter in 1880’s Mexico, and her struggle between following her heart and appeasing her father and his superstitious congregation. DIRECTORS Yisel Tapia & Carson Stringer No Email Provided Social Media…