Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival

Category: November2022

  • Glacaim (I Do)

    Glacaim (I Do)

    Drama Country of Origin: Ireland In the windswept Donegal Gaeltacht, Dónall faces his wedding day. As reality blurs, he must confront what’s real… and what’s lost. All is not what it seems. Writer/Director/Actor Joseph Jones ABOUT THE ARTIST Joseph Jones (Seosamh Mac Seoin) is a Belfast-born filmmaker, writer, and actor. A TV presenter on TG4…

  • A Matter of Poultry

    A Matter of Poultry

    Sci-Fi, Comedy Country of Origin: USA When an ordinary becomes pregnant with an alien parasite, he flashes back to the time he asked his girlfriend to not get an abortion. Writer/Director/Executive Producer Nandini Bapat ABOUT THE ARTIST Nandini Bapat is a queer, Indian-American actress, most known for her roles on HBO’s SILICON VALLEY and ABC’s…

  • Coven of the Midnight Son

    Coven of the Midnight Son

    Fantasy Country of Origin: USA Coven of The Midnight Son is a queer fantasy re-envisioning of Romeo and Juliet, set during the era of the Salem Witch Trials. The story follows two lovers, Etho (Romelo Urbi) an orphaned witch, who lost his mother at a young age due to the trials; and Lucas (Jan Luce)…

  • Stardust and Camp

    Stardust and Camp

    Animation Country of Origin: Australia A wandering cosmonaut interviews artworks in an abstract art gallery, talking about queerness, identity and the artistic process. DIRECTOR Jayden Van Win ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

  • Mia Mio

    Mia Mio

    Drama Country of Origin: Luxembourg After an umpteenth after-party, Mia has an identity crisis, and for a few hours, her two best friends help her to overcome an important, if not the most important, stage in her life. PRODUCER Vincent Quénault ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Après avoir travaillé de nombreuses années en tant qu’assistante mise-en-scène, directrice…

  • Photo Play XX

    Photo Play XX

    Experimental, Musical Country of Origin: USA After walking into the sea in a men’s suit, Jane washes ashore the River Styx. To pay the fare, she must sing in the mute Ferryman’s phantasmagoria show. The more she performs, the more she must confront the womanhood that she tried to leave behind. Director/Composer Zolomon Zelko ABOUT…

  • Tippi & Barb

    Tippi & Barb

    Documentary Country of Origin: USA Tippi & Barb tells the story of Arkansas legislator Tippi McCullough and lawyer Barb Mariani, a couple fighting discrimination with love, resilience, and activism in the Deep South. DIRECTOR Brad Burleson ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Brad Burleson is a documentary filmmaker and community leader from Arkansas. With a background in corporate…

  • Alyssum

    Alyssum

    Animation Country of Origin: USA Alyssum follows Alyson, a perfectionist crafting a bouquet for her wife. Overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt, she must choose: embrace imperfection or be consumed by fear. WRITER/DIRECTOR Alex King ABOUT THE DIRECTOR My name is Alex King, and I’m a director and storyboard artist with a passion for visual storytelling…

  • Polanco

    Polanco

    Drama Country of Origin: Mexico Polanco is a deeply emotional and visually vibrant film that explores identity, self-discovery, and the transformative power of confidence. Set in the heart of Mexico City, it follows a troubled young man grappling with a sexual identity crisis. Lost and uncertain, he seeks guidance from a mysterious tarot card reader,…

  • Before the Party

    Before the Party

    Drama Country of Origin: USA The fallout from Jay’s disclosure to Julie is devastating, and the lack of support from Jesse and Nancy only adds to his distress. Their offhand remarks about bisexuality cut through the festive preparations at the cottage. Jay’s story is one of grappling with the pain of rejection on multiple fronts,…