Festival Schedule
All events and showings at the BRAVA THEATER, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA
All showings are free admission, unless otherwise indicated. Refreshments will be served.
All showings are free admission, unless otherwise indicated. Refreshments will be served.
| Friday, June 8 | ||
| 7:00 pm | LOVING IN THE WAR YEARS |
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These striking shorts by queer women of color blend the contrasting
hues of immigration, motherhood and courage into a portrait of
love as a political act. Curated by Monica Enriquez and Roiya
Zara Said. |
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MANIFESTING OUR DESTINY (Claudia Gomez-Arteaga, 2006) High-school students fight a system that criminalizes them for being undocumented. BORDERLESS (Min Sook Lee, 2006) Love crosses borders when an undocumented mother works to take care of children in Canada in order to send love to her own daughter in the Caribbean. BIENVENIDA (Yaya Raiz, 2007) This short intimately portrays the experiences of queer Latinas entering U.S. borders. GRRRLY GIRL (Lori Rillera, 2002) Hauntingly beautiful visuals tell the story of one survivor. SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN (Charlotte Young Bowens, 2007) This raw short captures the chance laundromat encounter between a woman and the son she was forced to abandon years ago. A LETTER TO YOU (Kawana Bullock, 2004) An Afro-Latina's sense of self is explored in this touching video correspondence to her father. ACHIEVEMENTS OF EXILE (Sara Zia Ebrahimi, 2005) An Iranian woman pours her reflections around family and identity into a visual journal. ESCRITO (Monica Enriquez, 2007) A lyrical film about the contradictions of being a queer immigrant in the U.S. LADY OF MOTION (Claudia A. Mercado, 2002) Xicanas take an insightful road trip, along with tattooing lessons of trust and healing. |
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| Saturday, June 9 - FESTIVAL FOCUS | ||
| 3:00 pm | FEATURED PANEL - Representations of Queer Black Women in the Media |
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Moderated byJewelle Gomez (author The Gilda Stories, former Village Voice film critic) and T. Kebo Drew (Festival Manager, award-winning writer) In the words of filmmaker Julie Dash, the reason that so few films about Black women exist is that, "No one wants to be a Black woman for even two and a half hours." What does it mean then, to represent queer Black women onscreen? Join us for this ground-breaking discussion of the intersections of race, gender and sexuality and the celebration of films created in our own image! PANELISTS View panelist bios Cheryl Dunye - Watermelon Woman, Stranger Inside Shari Frilot - Sundance Film Festival Programmer Tina Mabry - Brooklyn's Bridge to Jordan, co-writer Itty Bitty Titty Committee Panel: $15 [tickets] |
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| Saturday, June 9 | ||
| 4:30 pm | COCKTAIL RECEPTION FUNDRAISER with Guest Panelists |
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| Cocktail Reception Fundraiser: $35 [tickets]
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| Saturday, June 9 | ||
| 7:00 pm | REELS OF RESISTANCE - Queer Black Women's Films |
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Sometimes humorous and tender, always courageous, these
evocative films paint the vibrant and kaleidoscopic
experiences of queer Black women and infuse our lives with a
spectrum of hilarity, hope and meaning. All works created
through Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP),
founded by Executive Director & award-winning filmmaker
Madeleine Lim.
FREE Running Time: 80 minutes Followed by Q&A Panel with Filmmakers  SPONSOR
The Harrison Group COMMUNITY PARTNERS And Castro For All Bay Area Black in the Life (BBITL) NIA Collective Queer Cultural Center (QCC) San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR) Sistahs Steppin’ in Pride | ||
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FILMS
ERZULIE'S TEARS (Mary Ann Brooks, 2007) The spirit of the Haitian Voudoun goddess of love saturates this haunting and lyrical film. Mary Ann Brooks is a San Francisco-based dancer and performance artist fascinated with angles of light. CHILD OF GOD (Kisha Montgomery, 2006) A woman heals from her history of abuse by connecting with her divine nature and her ancestry in present time. Kisha Montgomery. Warrior. Empath. Service. Spirit. Word. NEED TO TALK (Jackie Loville, 2006) Betrayed by her girlfriend, Vanessa considers suicide. Jackie Loville is a San Francisco native and lover of films. ACTS OF LOVE (Crystal John, 2007) Seen through the eyes of Black women, this film explores the dualities between the material world and spiritual well-being using meditation practices. Crystal John practices meditation to bring her closer to love, understanding and awareness of self. 60 YEARS OF THE SAME (Jolie Harris, 2007) The legacy of racism in Higher Education is told through the stories of early Black educators and the voices of current students. Jolie Harris is a first-time filmmaker, artist and social justice consultant committed to transforming oppressive frameworks and living the revolution. PRACTICE MAKES... (Brenda Williams, 2007) A young dancer and a violist demonstrate their art through practice and discuss what drives them in their art. Brenda Williams is a first-time filmmaker by night and communicates through art via filmmaking. WALLOW (Sarah Beth Harris, 2006) Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, a confused new filmmaker struggles to find a story amongst her many ideas. Sarah Beth Harris has lived half of her 40 yrs in Iowa and half in Minnesota, works with children and teaches herself filmmaking. THE SAINT (Erin Wood, 2007) Darkly humorous, the picture of a Mammy is more than black and white. Erin Wood, a filmmaker and screenwriter, was recently selected as a 2007 Fellow in the Guy Hanks & Marvin Miller Screenwriting Program in Los Angeles. FLOWER FOKES (Belinda Sullivan, 2007) In this hilarious animated short, colorful characters blend gender and sexuality in this topical queer family bouquet. A freelance vocal artist, actor and storyteller, Belinda 'beli' Sullivan also works as sound engineer and commercial announcer/producer in radio. SLANG IT LIKE YOU OWN IT (Letesa Bruce, 2007) Shades of meaning challenge a Black lesbian from the suburbs in this laugh-out-loud comedy. Letesa Bruce is a San Francisco native passionate about writing songs, laughing and now making films. |
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| Sunday, June 10 | ||
| 3:00 pm | COMPASSIONATE OUTBURSTS - Documentary Showcase |
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From the dappled canvas of the military's influence on
fashion to the sepia-tinted nostalgia of Midwestern
cornfields to the bold impact of the death penalty, these
thought-provoking films are a rallying call for social
change! All works created through QWOCMAP.
FREE Running Time: 100 minutes Followed by Q&A Panel with Filmmakers
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Community United Against Violence (CUAV) Critical Resistance Women of Color Resource Center (WCRC) |
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FILMS
BOON KHUN (Virada Chatikul, 2006) Three students of traditional Thai dance reflect on the challenges of belonging, identity and expectation. Virada Chatikul is a San Francisco native and coordinates YouthCares, an after-school youth development program for immigrant youth. LOCAL GROWN CORN (Mel Chen, 2007) A difficult yet beloved childhood for a Chinese kid in Midwestern cornfields becomes a cipher of time and space. Mel Chen obsesses about language, migration and queers by day; basks in landscapes, music and love by night; and searches for the key to put it all together. ONE MORE DAY (Cecilla Madrigal, 2006) Heart-filled and heart wrenching, a low-income heart transplant patient is willing to try anything to stay alive. Cecilla Madrigal is a queer Latina fighter, always with a smile no matter what comes her way. PRAY TING AI FLY (Vanessa Huang, 2007) This experimental short is a meditation on migration, memory and survival; a love poem for family, earth, wind, and water; a prayer call for flight and transformation. Vanessa Huang is a first-generation Chinese-American activist, writer, and cultural worker who lives in Oakland. PUBLIC OUTBURSTS (Alyssa Contreras, 2006) A routine urban commute explores what provokes and defines insanity. Alyssa Contreras is a recent graduate of Mills College and enjoys exploring concepts of race, gender and U.S. Imperialism. BODY IMAGE (Gabrielle Sims, 2007) African American women examine their perception of beauty and body image. Gabrielle Sims is a native of Pasadena currently residing in Oakland where her creative talents have flourished in photography and filmmaking. FASHION RESISTANCE TO MILITARISM (Kimberly Alvarenga, 2006) A fresh and provocative look at the military's influence on fashion and popular culture. Kimberly Alvarenga was raised in the San Francisco and directs the Economic Justice and Human Rights Program at the Women of Color Resource Center in Oakland. AGAINST OUR BETTER NATURE (Kenya Briggs, 2006) This insightful documentary explores the impact of the death penalty on individuals and on society. Kenya Briggs studied opera singing at USC, acting at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater and was a professional television reporter. THAT'S WHY I HATE FEMALES (Vassilisa Johri, 2007) This provocative film confronts the myth of women's liberation and explores how women heal from internalized sexism. Vassilisa Johri is a social justice worker, artist, and first-time filmmaker committed to fighting oppression by remembering that love is the real revolution. |
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| Sunday, June 10 | ||
| 7:00 pm | INFINITE BEAUTY: STORIES OF LOVE |
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From the luminous romance between two queer Asian women to the twinkle of a grandmother performing burlesque to the bright reflections of queer families, these films will move you with their infinite beauty! All works created through QWOCMAP.
FREE Running Time: 92 minutes Followed by Q&A Panel with Filmmakers
SPONSOR
Diane Sabin & Jewelle Gomez COMMUNITY PARTNERS Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Coalition (APIQWTC) Latino Forum of the SF LGBT Community Center Generation Five | ||
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FILMS
TO TRANSGRESS: A MEDITATION (Maya Santos, 2006) This lyrical and beautiful experimental documentary explores the moment a Filipina leaves everything she knows. Maya Santos, queer, Filipina, poet, architect, multi-media artist, documentarian, and radio programmer, born and raised in Seattle, now residing in Oakland. INFINITE BREATH (Christine Liang, 2006) The luminous romance and desire between two Chinese American lesbians transcends the boundaries of time, place and reality. Christine Liang works, plays and imagines in San Francisco and hopes to realize her vision through many more films. ELEVEN (Arwyn Moore, 2006) A filmmaker pays a tender and loving tribute to her life-partner of eleven years. Arwyn Moore is a writer and teacher who lives in San Francisco with her partner Mary and their dog Frito. PASALIG / FAITH (Maiana Minahal, 2007) Mysterious messages from a spiritual ancestor wash over a queer Filipina in this mystical short. Maiana Minahal was Program Director of Poetry for the People and a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley. LETTING GO OF AN ATTACHMENT (Joy Lam, 2006) An intense and bittersweet breakup after a six-year relationship. Joy Lam is an east coast native working in the financial industry. WHO IS HE? (Liliana Hueso, 2006) This mixed-genre film portrays the experiences of women who were previously married in heterosexual relationships but have now found fulfillment with a female partner. Liliana Hueso was a TV producer and camerawoman with Telemundo KSTS Channel 48 for 4 years. LETTER OF INTENT (Cherisma Feril, 2007) A young woman working in a law firm fantasizes about a romantic interlude with the beautiful attorney she works with. Cherisma Feril is a SAG actor in the pursuit of telling stories through film. ADIOS BABA (Adriana Gordon, 2006) An ironic tale of liberty and revenge between father and daughter. Adriana Gordon is a Chicana voice-over artist, stage performer, and generally good-hearted misanthrope. FATHER'S DAY (Marianne Jensen, 2006) Inspired by true events, this short looks at a young girl who gets an unexpected letter in the mail and her world starts to change. Marianne Jensen has worked on several films as assistant director, director of photography and in post-production. IT TAKES A VILLAGE... (Kiki Zerrudo, 2007) This compelling documentary examines the challenges of a queer single mum raising a male child. Kiki Zerrudo is a single mother who works for a global consulting firm. LAS MANANITAS (Celestina Pearl, 2007) A queer Latina paints an evocative and loving portrait of her grandmother, their shared adventures and love of life. Celestina Pearl is a fierce Chicana queer femme performance and visual artist, poet, bruja, nurse and now the creator of a short film about her Nana. |
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| Sunday, June 10 | ||
| 10:00 pm | CLOSING NIGHT PARTY |
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Venue: Duplex, 1525 Mission Street (cross street: 11th Street), SF 21 & over Party: $20 [tickets] |
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