TRANSFIRE: A Cinematic Journey across Queer and Trans Desire
29.4 at LOOPHOLE
Doors at 19, Screening at 20, 5 - 10 € entry at the door on night of event
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A short film program that delves into the depths of queer and trans desire through the lens of filmmakers from around the globe. 
Featuring Shorts:
Drag You, by Erratum and Nadia Koro
Glory Hoe, by Frida Retz
Boner Hospital, by Wren Tiffany
Hole Experiment 1, by Frida Retz
MonsterDykë, by Kaye Adelaide and Mariel Sharp
-intermission-
Dismantle Me, by Max Disgrace
La Chascona, by Maria João Lourenço
Arder (Burn), by Maitén Del Valle
where wolves are their wolves, by Jesse
Stonewalled, by Raya Nyx
Aking Senakulo, by Jela Dela Peña

GRRL HAUS CINEMA // Thursday, April 18th, 8pm at The Brattle Theatre
Local and International short films by women, trans and non-binary artists. GRRL HAUS provides a platform for underrepresented voices in cinema through its focus on low-budget, DIY, underground and experimental works.

Featuring Films:
“Roya”, Director Rosh Zeeba, 19:50 
A reflective essay film exploring belonging and upheaval, addressing the Western exoticizing gaze and queer identity.

“Haunted Body Haunted House” , Directors Jack Gruman, Logan Puleikis, 5:15
Explores the politicization and commodification of feminine and transgender bodies through the lens of media tropes like commercial haunted houses, queer camp, and drag performance, raising questions about the haunting of our bodies by external entities and the internal struggle for liberation.

"The Secret Lives of Lesbians Cats”, Director Kate Jessop, 1:38
A comedic take on what cats might discuss about their lesbian owners when humans aren't around.

"Mello, Judd, & Tooth Floss”, Director Emily Flynn, 5:00
Two friends create stories about passersby during their oceanfront lunch break, capturing a slice of life.

“I wanna know" Director Coco Roy, 2:05
Music video for DEVIL HONEY aka Coco Roy

"All That's Left”, Director Simone Holland, 13:01
Mercedes grapples with the blurring lines between reality and imagination while navigating a maze of transient individuals and inner demons.

“Vile Vortex” , Director Jenny Plante, 3:03
A brief history of the Bermuda Triangle.

“Ghost Town”, Director Molly Muse, 14:58
Two friends lumber into a ghost town to break a curse.

"Made For Duty Overseas”, Director Katie King, 4:37
A noir-ish tale revolving around a packet of cigarettes, exploring aesthetic distractions and identity allure.

"Trace on My Body”, Director YUE Hua, 3:10
A journey of self-acceptance and female gaze, prompted by physical illness, delving into scars, skin, and identity.

“When i____” , Director Janella Mele, 2:24
These worlds have teeth that feel everything. A landscape of trauma. Through a path of recovery.

"Triskele & The Monsters Tools : A Solstice Invocation of Medusa Consciousness”, Directors Ash Capachione, Maria Molteni, 6:00
A mystical journey centered on reclaiming narratives of Monsterized beings, invoking Medusa Consciousness and connection restoration.

​"How We Have Loved”, Director EE Eelio Kihlstrand, 17:27
Butch Jane's solitude is disrupted when Dilo seeks refuge with her, revealing the haunting past of their shared home.