Reel Q: 2023 Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Film Fest

Transtastic Shorts

Expired October 16, 2021 11:00 PM
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8 films in package
No Historical Precedent
Portrait of a woman who refused to be a transgender icon.
Put the Brights On
Put the Brights On pairs edited interviews with rural Transgender subjects with original 16mm and s8 visuals as well as found footage to create a non-fiction experimental look at Trans people who prefer not to live in the city.
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Reasons To Stay
Wanting to escape a mundane and monotonous reality, Jian needs a little help remembering a reason to stay.
Identibye
The protagonist of the story faces a dilemma of choosing between sense and sensibility regarding one's innermost feelings.
Psyche's Radiation
A lyrical depiction of the mentality of a transgender woman finding her identity
Pool Boy
Austin, a college jock home for the summer, unexpectedly develops feelings for Star, his parents' non-binary pool cleaner, and struggles to hide his growing feelings from his clique of straight friends.
Nicki
A trans woman is on her way to a job interview in Tehran
Birthday Boy
It's César's birthday and his parents expect him to wear clothes that make Cesar feel uncomfortable. Now he has to make a decision.
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This unique shorts program turns the lens to the trans community and their experiences today. Whether facing the past or accelerating into the future, there’s a lot to consider in this genre-defying program.

It's César's birthday and his parents expect him to wear clothes that make Cesar feel uncomfortable. Now he has to make a decision. Continue to please his family's expectations or be true to his identity as a trans man.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Country
    Panama
  • Director
    Judith Corro
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