These films present a view of Disabled, Deaf, chronically ill, Neurodivergent, and/or Mad life that is rarely seen, yet vital. Showing that our experiences are vast, layered, and beautiful.

The films selected for this program foreground trans* and lesbian stories that rarely enter the spotlight in cinema, even though they form an important part of the global fight against HIV/AIDS.

In this year’s open-call program, we have selected five films that demonstrate how pathways toward radically different and equitable futures can be found through activism.