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Heartwarming Sundance hit 'Jimpa' celebrates queer family bonds

The film stars Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, and director Sophie Hyde's child Aug Mason-Hyde.

Are Trans Stories the Most Fascinating Tales to Tell?

Filmmaker Eisha Marjara's new movie honors her mother by telling a story of incredible women, including a radical trans protagonist.  

Outfest Slams Gay White Men Who 'Co-Opted' Trans History

In honoring a short on Marsha P. Johnson, a juror at the LGBT film festival sent a strong message about authority in the arts.

NewFest to Offer Dustin Lance Black, Brandi Carlile, & More

The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival will showcase a variety of narrative films and documentaries highlighting the diversity of the community.

Frameline Directors Talk the World's Longest-Running LGBTQ Film Festival

The San Francisco-based festival is a staple of Pride month and a hub for queer cinema.

Meet the Lesbian and Gay Man Behind Viral Smash 'Heartbeat'

The animated film that went wowed the world has two out creators.

Pride Pictures will bring international queer films to North America

Films can educate as well as entertain, says the team at Pride Pictures, which has set movies from Finland and Canada as its first releases.

'Building a Bridge' Between Catholic Church and LGBTQ+ Community

Is the gulf unbridgeable? Father James Martin and the filmmakers behind a new documentary don't think so.

Queer Filmmakers Embark on 'Twin Peaks' Documentary

Former BUTT Magazine editor Adam Baran is raising funds on Kickstarter to tell the story of an abused gay teen's obsession with Lynch's masterpiece.

This week on The Advocates: A gay astrophotographer makes history, again

Also: A best-selling author documents his mother's dementia journey, and Stacy London advocates for women's health.

'Oliver Sacks' Film Reveals a Great Gay Doctor's Passion for the Mind

The late neurologist, author of Awakenings and other books, struggled with internalized homophobia and more, but advanced the knowledge of the human consciousness.

With 'SNL, Other People,' Chris Kelly Breaks the Comedy Ceiling

Filmmaker Chris Kelly discusses the significance of his deeply personal film, Other People, as well as his upcoming role as the first out head writer for Saturday Night Live.

Austin's Gay Film Festival Drops the 'Gay'

Texas's premiere queer movie festival does away with acronyms.

Nurturing the Next 'Moonlight,' 'Carol,' or 'Call Me by Your Name'

A Sundance fellowship for young filmmakers is reshaping queer storytelling.

Meet Kaia Naadira, the Nonbinary Activist Daughter of #MeToo's Founder

Artist and filmmaker Kaia Naadira got their activist fire from Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement.