Pgm 21: METH HEAD

Inspired by writer-director Jane Clark's own real-life experience with methamphetamine addiction, Meth Head is a harrowing and emotional portrayal of drug abuse, as well as the ways in which family (both the ones we're born into and the ones we make for ourselves) influence the paths we take in life. Jane Clark will be in attendance for a Q&A following tonight's screening!

Pgm 20: BWAKAW

Jun Lana's film takes us to a small town in the Philippines, giving us insights into a different culture, yet one with striking similarities to our own. As it gently, humorously, and wisely takes us deep into its characters, Bwakaw offers lessons on what matters most in life, and in love.

Pgm 19: GETTING GO, THE GO DOC PROJECT

Getting Go, the Go Doc Project uses a mockumentary style to capture a multimedia, contemporary love affair; one that transcends fairy tale narrative to probe the mysterious, fragile, and profound nature of love.

Pgm 18: TWO MOTHERS

Brutally honest, Two Mothers reveals to us layer by emotional layer the intricacies – and heartbreaks – of a lesbian couple trying frantically to make a family.

Pgm 17: IN THE NAME OF

A controversial and provocative film about the sexual angst of a gay priest, In the Name Of tackles familiar content from new angles, examining the complexities surrounding love, sexuality, and organized religion. Filled with riveting and true-to-life performances, this is a thoughtful and powerful film that’s not to be missed.

Pgm 16: ALICE WALKER: BEAUTY IN TRUTH

A must-see documentary chronicling the life of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning activist, poet, and author of The Color Purple, director Pratibha Parmar’s Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth is a moving, inspiring film which traces Alice Walker’s fascinating history from the time of her ancestors to present day.

Pgm 15: PIT STOP / TORN & FRAYED (short)

A nuanced, honest portrayal of life in a rural, blue collar town, Pit Stop avoids stereotypes and defies expectation at every turn. The two lead actors turn in captivatingly natural performances and, as he demonstrated with Ciao, Yen Tan knows how to write appealing, sympathetic characters. It’s a film which seems to argue that if you’re feeling stuck in life, you might simply be idling at a pit stop: the brief respite before you continue on to the final destination, the place where, once you’ve arrived, you sense you were meant to be all along.

Martin, a marine who has just returned home from Iraq, is caught between two lovers, and must choose who he wants to be and who he wants to be with.

Pgm 14: THE NEW BLACK

The New Black shows us that it is easy to oversimplify the historically complex attitudes of African Americans toward homosexuality and gay rights.

Pgm 13: THE HAPPY SAD

Tinkering around with the dynamics and boundaries of a long-term relationship can be risky business.In this age of blurred lines of sexuality and at a time when polyamory is openly discussed in mainstream media, The Happy Sad examines the turbulent, youthful 20s, when figuring out  who we are, and what seems to make us happiest, might also make us miserable.

Pgm 12: BEFORE YOU KNIOW IT

Winston Churchill noted that we “measure the degree of civilization of a society by how it treats its weakest members.” How we treat our elderly is a testament to our humanity. No matter what we do in our lives, before we know it we will grow old and have to face our own mortality. Being aware of what’s coming and the importance of the issues facing the aging LGBT community might just make those changes a little less frightening.

Pgm 11: TEST

Test captures the feeling of paranoia and dread that pervaded the time, when misinformation ran rampant and the emergence of a new blood test offered potential peace of mind, whatever the outcome. Forsaking the melodrama that traditionally accompanies films of its ilk, Test is sexy and insightful, featuring beautifully choreographed dance sequences and tackling a difficult subject with as much grace as the dancers it depicts.

Pgm 10: WHO'S AFRAID OF VAGINA WOLF?

One of the must-see films in this year’s line up, Who’s Afraid of Vagina Wolf? is a semi-autobiographical, smart and witty romantic comedy that asks the question, “what do you do when you put love on hold for the sake of career, then wake up one day to realize you have neither?”

Pgm 9: OUT IN THE DARK

Out in the Dark, Michael Mayer’s outstanding feature-length directorial debut, paints an honest picture of why many gays in Palestinian territories are forced to be invisible, living in the shadows. But when there is love, there is hope.

Pgm 8: QUICK LICKS (Shorts Program)

From sexy, generous neighbors to club-hopping party girls to an aging chanteuse, this collection of Sapphic tales of sexual adventures and loving LTRs has everything.

Pgm 7: THE FALLS: TESTAMENT OF LOVE

A thoughtful, melancholy tale, The Falls: Testament of Love is ultimately about the courage it takes to step off of the familiar path, out into the unknown, and the consequences that await those who can’t.

Pgm 6: I AM DIVINE

I Am Divine is the story of an unlikely and unforgettable cult movie icon, and the man behind it.

Pgm 5: MONSTER PIES

Monster Pies surprises with many layers of meaning, and subtle, deeply moving performances from the actors. More than just a coming-of-age story, the film explores relationships and imperfect families, the loneliness of having to hide and the delight and danger of allowing another person into your secret life.

Pgm 4: MR. ANGEL

This documentary tells us the fascinating and brave story of Buck Angel.

Pgm 3: SHOULDERS TO STAND ON

The World Premiere of this documentary on the LGBT History of Rochester, NY was a huge hit for us. Did you love it?

Pgm 2: FREE FALL

Director and co-writer Stephan Lacant weaves a familiar yet gripping homoerotic tale of seduction, homophobia, and bisexuality. With gorgeous cinematography framing them, handsome lead stars Hanno Koffler and Max Riemelt (ImageOut 2011’s We Are The Night) smolder the screen. Their palpable and believable chemistry makes their characters’ story even more compelling. Free Fall is a sexy, poignant reminder that sometimes in order to build the life we are meant to have, our world must first be torn apart.