A glimpse into the ways the LGBTQ+ ballroom community in Miami, Florida use performance as a form of political activism in a state that is currently passing legislation to deny the rights of queer and transgender people.&nbsp;

Shade in the Sunshine State

In a quest to find belonging and acceptance, a young trans Asian American teenager yearns to become part of a tight-knit group of squeegee boys in the Baltimore city. But as he navigates the challenges of this gritty urban landscape and grapples with the complexities of his own identity, he discovers that the job demands more than just physical labor – it requires a strength of character and a resilience that he must cultivate from within.

Squeegee Boy

"Caribbean Queen" is an inspiring short film that follows the journey of Q, a young Caribbean boy, who wants to become the Queen of the West Indian Day Carnival Parade. However, prejudice from family and the community threatens this dream and celebration of Caribbean culture. But with determination and the help of their bestie, they may just make it to the Parkway!

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Caribbean Queen

A widow struggling to readjust to a life of grief unexpectedly meets a woman whose presence is transformative.

Bathsheba

”Unexplored” is about Nia and Izzy who arefriends, and after years apart with nocommunication they have a random reunion. Memories of time spent and old feelings arein play, as Nia has to convince herself thatshe didn't settle for her current life.

Unexplored

Unexplored is a film that delves into the romance of old loves caught in-between the current of time and distance.

Miss Honey: The Catsuit is the story of how Fashion Designer and Ballroom Icon Douglas Says created his legendary cut-out catsuit and the origins of Caribbean Artist Moi Renee wearing the catsuit for a televised performance of his hit song, "Miss Honey." The short is a proof of concept for a feature documentary on Moi Renee, in production.

Miss Honey: The Catsuit

A talented footballer's world collides when he is forced to battle between his secret passion for voguing and his teammates' approval.

Realness with a Twist

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