Celebrating Pride with impactful stories of the LGBTQ+ community. 92 min. This program contains language and mature themes.&nbsp; Free online Q&amp;A with filmmakers from this program will stream live on&nbsp;Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 PM ET&nbsp;and will be available on-demand afterward. Click <a href="https://watch.eventive.org/indyshortsfilmfestival20/play/5eda790d57229e003d038abb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(29, 28, 29);">HERE</a> to register for and to view the Q&amp;A.

Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia, an African American man. After meeting Alfredo's grandmother, the sweet and crazy Donna Maria, the pair go to see Alfredo's father, Sor Pucci. Alfredo must break the news to his old-fashioned father about his secret. In Italian with English subtitles Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactESECUTIVA FILMSinfo@esecutiva.com

Paese Che Vai - When In Rome

Set in a small town in the Italian countryside, a young and handsome Alfredo returns home after a long time along with his partner Mattia...

A queer sixteen-year-old girl, Mahina, resides in the predominantly Native Hawaiʻian neighborhood of Wai’anae, Oahu. After suffering abuse from her stepfather, Mahina must navigate life on the streets, until she eventually finds refuge at the Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae––Hawaiʻi’s largest organized homeless encampment. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactKimi Howl Leekimihowllee@gmail.com

Kama'aina

A queer sixteen-year-old girl, Mahina, resides in the predominantly Native Hawaiʻian neighborhood of Wai’anae, Oahu. After suffering abuse from her stepfather, Mahina must navigate life on the streets, until she eventually finds refuge at the Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae––Hawaiʻi’s largest organized homeless encampment.

A boy recounts his failed attempts to impress his crush, this time determined not to repeat his mistakes. Student Film: USC, Los Angeles, CA Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactLiam Loughranloughranproductions@gmail.com

Lovestruck

A boy recounts his failed attempts to impress his crush, this time determined not to repeat his mistakes.

Two gay Marines in Birmingham, Alabama battle their hardest mission: Election Week 2018. Neil is a first time politician running for State House. Mike is his fiancé and campaign manager searching for purpose. An intimate portrait about politics, the Southern LGBTQ experience, and one incredible love story. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film.

Vote Neil

Marine vet Neil Rafferty runs to be the first openly gay man in the Alabama State Legislature alongside his fiancé Michael Rudulph. An intimate portrait about politics, the Southern LGBTQ experience, and one incredible love story.

Based on true events, "Jack and Anna" tells the story of a young couple who live a happy life on their farm when suddenly Jack’s biggest secret is revealed: that he is, in fact, a woman named Helen. After the revelation, Helen is put on trial for cross-dressing and same-sex marriage. Student Film: Columbia College, Chicago, IL Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactKsenia Ivanovaksushas_mail@inbox.ru

Jack and Anna

Based on true events, "Jack and Anna" tells the tragic story of a young woman who was put on trial for cross-dressing and same-sex marriage in the early 1900s.

Caro Hernandez is on a mission: to come out as gay to her entire Cuban family, the majority of whom reside in her native Miami. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactBrit Fryerbritkfryer@gmail.com

Caro Comes Out

Caro Comes Out is a queer torture experiment, but also a comedy, but also a short film about coming out to your entire Cuban family.

Millicent "Millie" McCrory, also known as “The Paint Wizzard” around Austin, TX, is an accomplished housepainter who works in a miniskirt, crop top and signature cat ear headband. Born and raised as "Michael" in a conservative Morman household, she never felt that she could be her true self. A few years ago, at the age of 58, she gained the courage to change her name to Millie and adopt female pronouns. While she identifies as transgender, Millie still struggles with her own ideas of gender and social norms. The film follows Millie in her daily life, as she wrestles with questions of identity and acceptance, painting a hopeful, poignant and honest portrait. Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film. Film ContactJessie Aurittjessie.auritt@gmail.com

The Paint Wizzard

Millie "The Paint Wizzard" is a transgender housepainter who lives in a bright yellow motorhome in Austin, Texas. A few years ago, at the age of 58, she gained the courage to leave "Michael" behind and embrace her authentic self, cat ears and all.

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