The Phoenix Film Festival is proud to present these films that spotlight stories by, experiences from, and life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Just Kids

Run Time: 95 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00am
Thursday, April 16 at 10:05am

Directed by: Gianna Toboni

Synopsis: Follows three teens in states that restrict gender-affirming care. Over the course of a year, these families endure impossible challenges and show unparalleled strength as they endure attacks from their government—and communities. Civil rights experts and pioneers in the trans community contextualize this moment in history: these new laws are a thinly veiled political strategy that’s been used against different communities for decades.

Run Time: 100 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00am
Wednesday, April 15 at 4:50pm

Directed by:  Alice Douard

Cast: Ella Rumpf, Monia Chokri, Noémie Lvovsky, Emy Juretzko, Julien Gaspar-Oliveri, Jeanne Herry, Aude Pépin, Philippe Petit,

Synopsis: Céline is awaiting the arrival of her first child. But she isn’t pregnant. In three months, it’s her wife, Nadia, who will give birth to their daughter. Under the gaze of her friends, her mother, and facing the law, she searches for her place and legitimacy.

We Are Pat

Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Wednesday, April 15 at 2:40pm
Saturday, April 18 at 11:20am

Directed by:  Rowan Haber

Cast: Julia Sweeney, Kevin Nealon, Molly Kearney, Abby McEnany, Murray Hill, Nori Reed, Robin Tran, Sabrina Wu, Roz Hernandez

Synopsis: We Are Pat explores the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the ’90s to the present day through the lens of the iconic “Saturday Night Live” sketch, It’s Pat.

LGBTQIA+ Directed Shorts

Run Time: 90 minutes

Screening Time(s):
Saturday, April 11 at 10:55am
Sunday, April 12 at 11:05am
Wednesday, April 15 at 9:10pm

Bench Seats
Directed by: Courtney DeStefano
Synopsis: When an argument with her wife lands Dani at a crossroads, she reflects on her memories of one transformational summer.

Daddies Boi
Directed by: Jason Avezzano
Synopsis: As youth and options dry up, two aging sugar babies plunge into the "desire economy” through an app: Daddies Boi.

MascLooking
Directed by: Jonathan Hammond
Synopsis: After two friends banter over using Brindr, one is left chatting with a mysterious stranger. And he’s getting closer…

The Next Day
Directed by: Jonathan Wolfe
Synopsis: A gay man confronts his fiancé the day after a traumatic event, forcing him to question their upcoming wedding plans.

Dérive
Directed by: Lianne Sonia Walden
Synopsis: A reclusive publisher is transformed by chance encounters during a Surrealist odyssey across NYC to release her ex-wife’s ashes.

Wall Udder
Directed by: Alexandra Hayden
Synopsis: A dissatisfied woman confronts repressed feelings of malaise after her partner comes home smelling like milk.

Big Bass
Directed by: Drew Dickler
Synopsis: Drew travels to 1997 to revisit a memory involving her queer identity, her legendary PE teacher…and a mysterious plastic fish.