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In an inspiring contention, renowned trans actress Trace Lysette stormed TikTok with her razor-sharp reaction to Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix spectacle of Bigotry, The Dreamer. For an unexplainable third time, the Undercover Blues star swiftly plunged back into his notorious transphobia act to stir up his audience of collaborators - a tactic he dubs as "punching down."
At Camp fYrefly in rural Alberta, queer, non-binary, and trans teens get to be just kids in a supportive space, surrounded by counsellors who can relate to their experience – and help them toast the perfect marshmallow.
A chance encounter on a basketball court sparks an instant attraction between the Nuyorican barber and a handsome Irish stranger passing through town to settle his late father’s affairs. As this friendship blossoms, so do suspicions about the nature of their relationship, especially to the jealous eye of a childhood friend turned local bully. BARRIO BOY is a quest for love and self-acceptance as one navigates their way through the complex and often messy layers of sexuality, family, friends, race and class.
aGLIFF, Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest in the Southwest, announces winners for PRISM 36’s Humdinger Audience Awards and the Jury Award. PRISM 36 took place in-person August 23–27, 2023 in Austin, TX and is currently offering a virtual encore now through September 4, 2023.
aGLIFFannounces director Darren Stein as the 2023 Legacy Honoree for PRISM 36 with special events and screenings including a 10th anniversary screening of G.B.F. The 36th annual festival PRISM 36 takes place in-person August 23–27, 2023 in Austin, TX with screenings, events, Q&As and more.
Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, aGLIFF announces the Opening Night and five additional films for the 35th annual festival PRISM 35 taking place in-person August 24–28, 2022 in Austin, TX. The annual event will celebrate in-person throughout the vibrant city of Austin with screenings, events, Q&As and more. More information on the festival can be found at agliff.org/prism.
This year’s jury was selected based on each of their expertise and accomplishments in their respective fields, and in the art of film and filmmaking. Jurors deliberated extensively before submitting their choices; this year’s jurors were Erin C. Buckley, Shawn Cotter, Gary Jaffee, Susan Sandler, Kristal Sotomayer, Mari Walker, Jenn Brown, Ryan Spahn, and Jonathan Wysocki.
I’ve been attending my eighth Sundance this year, which involves me sitting on my couch watching my giant screen TV…
Our country is broken at its core and the only way to heal is for people to have access to the true history of this country. That's why aGLIFF has compiled a series of films chronicling black stories, many of which unveil the racist foundation which has lead to a bigoted society.