Heartwarming Sundance hit 'Jimpa' celebrates queer family bonds
The film stars Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, and director Sophie Hyde's child Aug Mason-Hyde.
January 31, 2025
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Meet the Lesbian and Gay Man Behind Viral Smash 'Heartbeat'
The animated film that went wowed the world has two out creators.
August 8, 2017
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.
November 12, 2024
'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.
September 23, 2020
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.
September 9, 2016
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. Â
September 5, 2018
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.
February 16, 2024
Austin's Gay Film Festival Drops the 'Gay'
Texas's premiere queer movie festival does away with acronyms.
July 21, 2018
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.
July 23, 2018
Guillermo del Toro adds maternal twist to classic ‘Frankenstein’ tale
Guillermo del Toro proves he's a cinematic master. Read our review.
October 23, 2025
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.
September 15, 2022
Nurturing the Next 'Moonlight,' 'Carol,' or 'Call Me by Your Name'
A Sundance fellowship for young filmmakers is reshaping queer storytelling.
February 22, 2018
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.
December 23, 2018
'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.
May 3, 2022
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.
June 15, 2023