Week of May 13
It's almost June and that means on top of all our Pride-based social obligations, we also have an absolute avalance of Queer cinema coming to LA next month. Programs are still being announced, but here are some upcoming highlights covering the past and future of Queer film:
Full of Pleasure: The Beginnings of New Queer Cinema
Jun 15 - Jul 11, Adacemy Museum
The Academy Museum gives a grand tour of the 1990s cinema revolution that made explicitly Queer stories a cultural force. Can't miss classics like My Own Private Idaho, Young Soul Rebels, Go Fish, Paris is Burning and more fill this epic month of programming--culminating in a night with Killer Films founder and queer film super-producer Christine Vachon.
New Filmmakers LA - InFocus LGBTQ+ Filmmakers
Jun 1, South Park Center
New Filmmakers LA turns their monthly focus to emerging Queer film talent. Their one-day program includes two queer short film programs, followed by the LA premiere of Riley, the debut feature from Student Emmy winner Benjamin Howard about a closeted high school football player.
Tune in online the night before for special Q&As with Sav Rogers of Chasing Chasing Amy and the filmmakers of Femme to get the conversation started.
Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
May 29 - Jun 2, TCL Chinese Theater & Regal LA Live
Returning for its 23rd year, LA's celebration of the world of Latino/@/e/x film showcases some amazing Queer films this year. From Sundance Grand Jury award winner In the Summers to the world premiere of doc Speaking Out, pandemic comedy F.L.Y. and Brazilian social critiques Power Alley and Toll, Queer voices are a major part of this year's festival.
In Cinemas
Solo - Opens May 31
This romantic drama, a celebration of Montreal's lively drag scene, won best Canadian Feature Film at TIFF last year, and now comes to LA for a theatrical run.
Summer Qamp
At Camp fYrefly in rural Alberta, queer, non-binary, and trans teens get to just be kids in a supportive space, surrounded by counselors who can relate to their experience ― and help them toast the perfect marshmallow.