2023 Outfest Fusion Festival

One Minute Movie Contest - Virtual

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THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF
A filmmaker rises to the occasion when he enters Outfest Fusion's one minute movie contest.
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THE A BUN DANCE
In this illustrated documentary short, we hear the tale of one sweet treat finally getting her just desserts in her recounting ABUNDANCE.
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BLOSSOM
Living beautifully in secret, waiting for the right time to blossom
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ABOVE WATER
An emerging Black actress makes a daring decision in both her professional and personal life.
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AFFIRMATIONS FOR FUTURE SELF!
Sometimes you just need to give you future self a pep talk! I love when myself takes care of my future self!
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IN OUR KALEIDOSCOPE
To celebrate their birthday authentically and joyfully, a trans individual overcomes their fear of dressing up with the support of their found family.
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LOVE IS ABUNDANT
After a chaotic day, three men come home to find comfort and love in each other's company.
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OPULENCE
Lost in opulent archival footage, desires and fantasy intertwine in dance.
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TIME
A woman savors every moment of time while caretaking her elderly mother.
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JUST SHAKE RELEASE REPEAT
A woman's journey through the grief of losing her father, the intense power of shaking and releasing while remaining grounded to the abundance surrounding her.
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TU GLORIA
Follow Alex as he cooks a loving plate of Gallo Pinto.
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ÓRALE
A journey through a relationship and the abundance of possibilities caused by one word.
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HEY SAM
A young man tries to find the right words to tell his boyfriend he loves him for the first time — over voicemail.
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FIRST STEP
Tired of all the hatred and discourse he's surrounded by Dvvsk (Dusk) embraces the lesson of his favorite podcast and takes the first step to manifesting a life of happiness.
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CHASING RAINBOWS
A hero embarks on journey of self-exploration to rediscover and reclaim their inner rainbow.
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HOSTESS
A non-binary southern bell moves to Los Angeles and is welcomed as the face a southern fine dining restaurant.
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A RITUAL FOR HAND-WASHING.
Breathe life into your hands, protect your energy and remember who you are.
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THRIVE
This experimental film dives deep into the experience of navigating and embracing all gender expressions and identities, showcasing how to oscillate, modulate, intersect, and thrive.
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ENRIQUE DIVINE IN DTLA
Enrique Divine, a well-known singer within the Latinx community, walking and envisioning in DTLA.
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I CAN EXPLAIN.
A Trans-curious person is caught trying on a dress and heels; their partner's response makes them feel safe to explore their identity.
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I LOVE MY COMMUNITY
Creative friends gather and do things in abundance of support and for each other to make this film possible.
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YOUR LOVE IS KING
A Black gay couple recovers from their first major disagreement.
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PURPLE HEELS DIARY
A man in purple heels discovers love outside of the cruising scene.
TIME HEALS EVERYTHING
Katia goes through the biggest breakup of her life, she has to find joy within herself to keep going.
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RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU
A cozy evening in amongst two companions reveals that they are more than enough.
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TRIP
Sometimes when I'm enjoying life, I feel guilty, then I am reminded of a wise woman's words.
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PARITRAN/LIBERATION
A closeted trans child breaks down while being bullied at school only to draw strength from her inner goddess.
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SHE/HE/THEY
A spoken-word dance piece about love and unity among queer people.
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TRANSFORM(HER)
A group of aliens get more than they bargained for after they invade a department store and try to craft the perfect woman.
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SLEEPWALKING
A dreamer, Inday, meets a Diwata who grants her a dark boon.
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UV
Friendship through flower power
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LIKE A FAT KID LOVES CAKE
A love letter to the fat kid who was afraid to eat cake in front of others.
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STOP MOTION SATURNALIA
Stop Motion Debauchery with missed connections, pile ons, and revelry.
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DOMINATE YOUR LIFE
One dominatrix takes their clients personal self care to the extreme.
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RENAISSANCE
A visual of a dark and chaotic time in queer history — a moment when everyone persevered and survived Beyonce's ticket sales in 2023.
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DOOMSDAY
When the apocalypse arrives with monsters roaming everywhere, Kevin and his family try to escape to the one safe place in the country.
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LOVE IS BANANAS
Two quirky roommates do their best to help each other get ready for a party.
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THE HAIRY SPACE ODYSSEY
Embark on an interstellar odyssey with a shaven-headed girl and her flowing-hair Barbie as they navigate a journey of self-discovery through the vastness of space.
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THE LITTLE THINGS
An elderly woman braves the outdoors for the first time after having fallen a year prior, when her dog Baylee, wants to go for a walk.
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MORNING ODE TO MY NONBINARY BROWN KING BODY
Nonbinary hottie goes swims joyfully in the summer sun while reciting a poem written 53 days before their top surgery date.
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I'M STILL HERE
A young man learns the power of gratitude amidst a deep depression.
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ABUNDANCE OF QUESTIONS
Abundance of love can take different forms or shapes in different cultures.
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THE ANGELS WERE US
A movie about going to watch a movie that’s about you and your first boyfriend at 16.
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***ONLINE VOTING CLOSES ON APRIL 1ST AT 7:00PM PT***


ENVISIONING ABUNDANCE


Watch the Outfest Fusion 2023 One Minute Movies. Vote on your favorite and join us for the in-person screening at the Fusion Finale at the Latino Theater Co. at LATC on Saturday, April 1st at 7pm.

A journey through a relationship and the abundance of possibilities caused by one word.

  • Year
    2023
  • Director
    Oscar Alvarez (he/him)