In Ilocos, a privileged city boy and a street-smart newcomer forge an unexpected connection while working at a family-run restaurant. As they uncover a decades-old hidden love story, they must confront the past while discovering the courage to shape their own futures.
When a trans man migrating from Tennessee to be with his chosen family in Minneapolis gets stranded in the woods and encounters a rural fisherman, both men must discern whether they a threat to one another, or whether they can recognize in each other their common humanity.
Rafa is a creative child with a fertile imagination who sees the world in a free and colorful way. Despite living in a “dollhouse,” Rafa is more interested in superheroes and definitely doesn’t fit the standards of their “perfect family.”
On their seventh birthday, the differences between what the child feels and what their parents want become increasingly dissonant, and the social pressure imposed by Rafa’s family is so oppressive that the suffocated child sees that the only way to escape is to make the magical birthday wish, before blowing out the candle on the cake.
Set on the far-future island of Lōʻihi, a stalwart and often silent mother rabbit is thrust into a house-hunting nightmare when her family home burns and her need for shelter is repeatedly sidetracked and silenced by the neighboring youth hostel’s idea of paradise. She encounters hostile landlords, meddling menehune, and a superhero-themed snake-oil salesman in her quest to have her needs heard and her kids safely sheltered.
At 65, YiYi’s quiet routine is disrupted after she accidentally ruins her late mother’s treasured dumpling recipe. Determined to recreate it, she unexpectedly reconnects with her childhood friend Lucy, whose kindness rekindles memories of a relationship that never had the chance to flourish. As the women rediscover each other through shared meals and long-forgotten feelings, Finding YiYi becomes a touching story about second chances, healing, and the possibility of finding love later in life.
After losing a career-defining fashion opportunity, aspiring queer Latinx designer Carlos begins questioning both his talent and his future. Encouraged by his outspoken best friend and inspired by unexpected moments of connection, he discovers the power of ‘glimmers’—small, magical moments of hope that illuminate life’s path. Set against the vibrant backdrop of queer nightlife, fashion, and chosen family, Glimmer is a heartfelt story about resilience, self-worth, and believing in yourself when everything feels uncertain.
Honolulu, 1959. As Hawaiʻi celebrates statehood, two women quietly hide their forbidden love during a family dinner filled with expectations and political change. Grace is a poignant period drama about love, identity, and longing.
HUE follows a weary, gray protagonist, Hugh, starting his day in a colorless world that mirrors his fatigue. As he navigates his dreary workday, he stumbles upon brief flashes of joy that are quickly overshadowed by grayness. Yet, nearing home, colors begin to brighten, hinting at the love waiting for him. Upon entering, a vibrant burst of color erupts as he shares a warm embrace with his husband, rejuvenating his spirit.
Through painting, poetry, and film, artist Dan Taulapapa McMullin disrupts colonial narratives by reimagining archival documentation and queer Pasifika history. For McMullin, the archive is not a static repository of the past but a living, evolving site of resistance, imagination, and survival– one that unsettles dominant histories and opens space for new possibilities.
In states where gender-affirming care has been banned, three families face heartbreaking decisions as they fight to protect their transgender children. Following them over the course of a pivotal year, Just Kids reveals the human impact of political attacks on trans youth while highlighting extraordinary parental love, resilience, and hope. Featuring leading historians and civil rights advocates, the documentary places today’s struggles within the broader history of LGBTQ+ equality in America.
Master hula teacher Patrick Makuakāne brings together acclaimed Native Hawaiian māhū artists in an innovative theatrical production that reclaims the traditional honor and cultural significance of māhū people through hula, chant, music, and intimate personal stories.
When charmingly awkward Em lands in a new East London flat, freshly fired and desperate for a do-over, she’s floored by her first sighting of AJ, the impossibly cool neighbour next door. Three seconds of prolonged sapphic eye contact later, Em plunges into a full queer spiral: chaotic DIY outfits, tragic first impressions, and a mission to decode whether AJ’s eyes are flirting, or just, you know, open. Throwing herself into Hackney life, Em stumbles into Dukes Café, the beating heart of the local LGBTQ+ scene, where drag kings, sexy baristas and top surgery fundraisers become the backdrop to her messy quest for belonging. In true romcom fashion, once Em starts showing up as herself, not the manicured version she thinks AJ wants, she just might get exactly what her little dyke heart needed all along.
In Hawaiʻi, a place name is not just a word, it is a memory and a glimpse into the history of our ʻāina, something we as the people of Hawaiʻi take great pride in. Serving as a call to action, Restoring Inoa ʻĀina follows the movement to reclaim Hawaiian place names that have faced erosion from colonization, highlighting the efforts of the many people amongst our lāhui fighting to restore them.
Set in ancient Hawaiʻi, Reverence follows a loyal warrior entrusted with one final sacred duty after the death of his beloved aliʻi: to hide his chief’s bones forever. Guided by grief, devotion, and the spiritual bond between protector and leader, his solitary journey becomes a meditation on honor, sacrifice, and the responsibility of safeguarding ancestral knowledge.
An intimate portrait of Samoa’s first visible community of transgender men, The Rogers explores lives shaped by both hardship and joy. From experiences of family rejection and homelessness to finding belonging through church, cooking, dance, and chosen family, the film celebrates resilience while offering an honest look at gender identity within Pacific Island cultures rooted in tradition.
Two best friends, Mariah (b) and Kimberly (Imani Lewis), navigate their after-school routine in New York City. What starts as an ordinary day takes an unexpected turn as the teens explore their closeness, revealing their unspoken attraction for each other and finally uncovering Mariah’s secret—that she wears a binder and has been doing so for years without Kimberly’s knowledge.
Through the iconic Saturday Night Live character Pat, We Are Pat examines the evolution of comedy and gender identity from the 1990s to today. Featuring trans and nonbinary comedians and culture-makers, the documentary explores how humor can both marginalize and empower while asking whether problematic cultural icons can be reclaimed into stories of visibility, resilience, and joy.
Best friends Ray and Frank have been living in a rundown motel, under the thumb of their wannabe wise-guy boss Sal, for far too long. After a mysterious fire leaves Sal for dead, Ray turns up with a trunk full of blow and big plans to flip a sale in their favor. Thrust into chaos, Ray and Frank’s lifelong loyalties are put to the test. As pressure mounts and survival instincts kick on, they must decide to play it safe or break free from their dead-end lives, no matter the cost. WILD ONES is a sharp, high-energy journey about friendship, escape, and defiance in the face of perilous uncertainty.
