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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its June Monthly Film Festival dedicated to its celebration of its annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema program. The day consists of three InFocus: LGBTQ+ shorts programs showcasing a diverse range of exciting work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators.
The day begins with a special performance in celebration of trans voices by the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, followed by InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Shorts Program I – In Search of Welcome, a collection of stories that tackle the vulnerability of seeking acceptance and understanding. They include hard conversations, community expansion, authentic embraces, downright unhinged attempts at allyship, assimilation, bravery and a fair share of tense meals.
The afternoon continues with InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Shorts Program II – Transcending Limits, a selection of films about trans and nonbinary experience and gender identity exploration. A multi-generational collection of stories that explore, celebrate and poetically visualize individual journeys, being truly seen and the vital role of community.
The evening concludes with InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Shorts Program III – Love, Lust & Belonging, a selection that highlights queer joy, self-expression, finding authenticity, messiness, thrills, kinks, passion and falling in love.
NFMLA showcases films by filmmakers of all backgrounds throughout the year, across both our general and InFocus programming. All filmmakers are welcome and encouraged to submit their projects for consideration for upcoming NFMLA Festivals, regardless of the schedule for InFocus programming, which celebrates representation by spotlighting various communities of filmmakers as part of the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The South Park Center is an ADA compliant venue and is wheelchair accessible. We request captioned films from all filmmakers participating at our Festival. For any accessibility needs, please send a request to info@nfmla.org at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Schedule Details
Program #1 – InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Shorts Program I – In Search of Welcome
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Pre-Reception
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Program
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM – Audience Q&A
Program #2 – InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Shorts Program II – Transcending Limits
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM – Pre-Reception
5:15 PM – 7:15 PM – Program
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM – Audience Q&A
Program #3 – InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Shorts Program III – Love, Lust & Belonging
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Pre-Reception
8:00 PM – 9:45 PM – Program
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM – Audience Q&A
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1139 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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