This Shorts Program "All of Us, Together" is a curated mixed bag of short films ranging in genre and LGBTQ+ subject matter from around the world. In around twenty minutes or less each film in the program engages with characters and narratives that represent and shape our community and keep us in dialogue with one another across space and time.Our 2024 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of long-time ImageOut supporters David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin.

Sage Peters, a goth nonbinary dancer, breaks into their old dance studio to prepare for an important audition.

The Spectacular!

After being attacked by the police, Katya, a trans sex worker, is given the opportunity to publicly denounce the assault in a television report. She decides not to do so, despite her desire to make a change, to prevent her mother from learning about her true occupation. However, the sudden death of her best friend changes her decision and her relationship with her mother.

English

Chica

As she prepares for a first date, Isabelle is pestered by the apparition of Dorothy Ainsworth, a chain-smoking, well-spoken, long-since deceased author of 1950’s lesbian pulp novels. Isabelle is grappling with ‘dead lesbian syndrome’ and resents Dorothy for perpetuating it in her writing. Dorothy highlights the freedoms Isabelle enjoys as a queer woman today and reminds her to be grateful for the privileges she enjoys - including a hugely successful first date.

Dead Lesbians

Marc, after receiving several racist and plumophobic comments on a gay dating app, receives a message from his friend Cacao inviting him to a Ballroom. Marc decides to go, there he is surprised by the freedom and diversity of the environment. Arriving at the bar, he exchanges glances with Leo, an attractive guy. After watching her friend walk, the two have an intimate conversation where Cacao encourages Marc to walk that night. Once the Catboy Sex Siren category arrives, Leo goes for a walk while Marc observes the situation with a mixture of desire and doubt.

Catboy

In this outlandish queer comedy, best friends Robby and Noah-Lee – employees at Portland's historic Clinton Street Theater – find themselves confronted by a parade of increasingly wacky, genre-tinged suitors.

Matinee Baby

A quick conversation between ImageOut Board Chair Michele Thornton and the filmmakers and cast of Coffee Grapefruit Cacao (Café Pamplemousse Cacao)

Filmmaker Introduction to Coffee Grapefruit Cacao (Café Pamplemousse Cacao)

Samuel used to be in a relationship with Laetitie before she left him for Gayle. Together they will try to perform an act of love.

Coffee Grapefruit Cacao (Café Pamplemousse Cacao)

After their break-up, Mia has to return to her ex-girlfriend's apartment. This is going to be their very last moment together, before they say goodbye.

How to say goodbye

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ImageOut Rochester LGBT Spring Film Festival 2022 - This year's festival will be hybrid, a mix of in-person and virtual screenings. 

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