2023 San Francisco Transgender Film Festival

Program 2

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8 films in package
Sir Valence Presents: Watching U
Log into the hellish Zoomscape of drag dæmon, Sir Valence, and their concussed/concursed post-police brutality exorcism of the masks we wear and the selves we’ve sold to surveillance capitalism. { Set to "Watch Me" and "Faceshopping" by trans musicians, Anohni and the late SOPHIE (respectively), this experimental video concoction is a mediatized rumination on the double-edged sword of [hyper]visibility (of queer and trans, disabled, PoC, etc. bodies) vs. the police surveillance state/the Panopticon (and its enmeshments with Christocentric white supremacy, ableism, #Academia, etc.) in the Zoom/COVID era--and possible Community interventions to burn all that shit down. }
Ordinary
"We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are." - Anaïs Nin. In a personal, experimental essay, Ordinary asks the question, "Have your eyes really seen (me?)."
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Papergirl
Gender dysphoria gives way to terrifying metamorphosis when a lonely partygoer discovers that their skin is turning to paper in this queer horror short.
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The Story of Mafalda (A História de Mafalda)
The tragic melody of a transgender woman who was murdered by her lover.
The Little Piratemaid
The Little Piratemaid is about what it’s like to discover yourself as a trans person in a cis-normative world—even if that world is one of pirates and mermaids!
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Not All Boys Look The Same
A short coming of age story about a young trans boy who struggles to accept his identity
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I SEEK YOUR HELP TO BURY A MAN (Procuro Teu Auxílio Para Enterrar Um Homem)
Don't fool yourself Soldier. This country is a mirage.
Shipping Them
A non-binary daydreamer pines for the life of the girl next door, but soon finds out the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
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All films in this program are closed-captioned.

A patchwork quilt of intersecting identities, Ordinary, weaves together multiple storylines to explore the purpose of identifiers and their meaning. Atlas questions whether identifiers truly identify anyone.


In a recent article from the Star Tribune, author Sheila Regan explores Phoenix's journey. Phoenix made a conscious decision to temporarily detach from identifying with specific racial, biracial, sexual, and gender identities. They expressed a desire to be acknowledged simply as a human being. Phoenix's piece in the "Off-Kilter Cabaret" called "Ordinary" delves into all aspects of their skin, including but not limited to color. By addressing racism, fatphobia, and bigotry, Phoenix examines their own personal intersections of race and gender identity. Their ultimate message revolves around appreciating one another as fellow human beings, regardless of the hue, shape, condition, or tone of our skin. https://filmfreeway.com/projects/2500159


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Atlas O Phoenix, using they/them/theirs pronouns, is a highly acclaimed director, writer, producer, and editor known for creating impactful and dynamic films that explore both the shadowy and uplifting aspects of humanity, whether through fictional narratives or documentaries.


Furthermore, they have also showcased their talents as an actor and performer in esteemed productions such as Dykes Do Drag (2017-2020) and The Naked I series (2018/2020).


Atlas is the visionary behind Trans-LATE!, a wellness event that deliberately centers on the well-being of transgender, intersex, agender, and nonbinary individuals, as well as their allies. Combining elements of cabaret and dance, Atlas has successfully created a unique space for their communities to experience joy, revel in spontaneity, and anticipate the unexpected.


Currently, Atlas is involved in the production of a compelling feature-length documentary film and accompanying web series titled Beautiful Boi. This project chronicles their personal journey of transition and delves into the profound impact it has had on their mental well-being over the course of nearly four decades. Stemming from a deeply meaningful connection with their first love and the subsequent heart-wrenching loss of that beautiful friendship, this narrative aims to inspire and uplift audiences. Despite the challenges faced, Atlas has found strength and fulfillment in the pursuit of love for the past three years, and their resilience shines through in this upcoming project.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    California
  • Genre
    Documentary, Experimental
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Atlas O Phoenix
  • Screenwriter
    Atlas O Phoenix
  • Producer
    Atlas O Phoenix
  • Cast
    Atlas O Phoenix
  • Cinematographer
    Atlas O Phoenix
  • Editor
    Atlas O Phoenix