A curious trans mermaid defies her mother’s warnings to venture up to the surface, only to discover the world above is not what she dreamt. Las Cosas Que Brillan explores the impacts of environmental destruction, and the danger of being desired in a postcolonial world.

Las Cosas Que Brillan

A curious trans mermaid defies her mother’s warnings to venture up to the surface, only to discover the world above is not what she dreamt. Las Cosas Que Brillan explores the impacts of environmental destruction, and the danger of being desired in a postcolonial world.

A disgruntled bartender's plans to skip town are disrupted when feral hogs attack a small-town Texas gay bar during a drag show, and everyone inside scrambles to survive the hogs... and each other.&nbsp;

The Hog Queen

A disgruntled bartender's plans to skip town are disrupted when feral hogs attack a small-town Texas gay bar during a drag show, and everyone inside scrambles to survive the hogs... and each other.

Inspired by my viral true story.&nbsp; Akita the drag queen hasn't left her apartment in days. Her inboxes overflow with messages of praise, concern, and... death threats? She lets in a film crew and recounts to a reporter about how Nazis stormed her Drag Story Hour.&nbsp; After the interview, Akita breaks down.&nbsp; In one final flashback: After the Nazis leave, Akita returns to complete the Drag Story Hour reading for the children and families.

After What Happened at the Library

After a terrifying, real-life encounter, a drag queen grapples with overwhelming public attention, struggling to reclaim their identity and peace in the aftermath of the unsettling event.

A mother and teen daughter flow in and out of harmony on a road trip that charts an emotional turning point in their lives.

Camino

A mother and teen daughter flow in and out of harmony on a road trip that charts an emotional turning point in their lives.

When a trans college student learns the girl she idolizes is sleeping with their teaching assistant, she takes drastic steps to emulate her.

Gender Studies

A heartbroken young woman struggles to get through a routine eye-exam, as memories of her controlling ex-girlfriend come into the focus for the first time.&nbsp;

One or Two

A heartbroken young woman struggles to get through a routine eye-exam, as memories of her controlling ex-girlfriend come into the focus for the first time.

Barry and Sal meet up, both in search of the Perfect Pop.

Perfect Pop

Barry and Sal meet up, both in search of the Perfect Pop.

At a gig, drag performer is confronted by a lonely stranger with an eerie coincidence to share.

Pismo Beach

At a gig, drag performer is confronted by a lonely stranger with an eerie coincidence to share.

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