The 11th Annual OUT at the Movies International Film Festival

Join us on October 3rd - 6th for the 11th annual OUT at the Movies International Film Festival. Our organization has been showcasing groundbreaking cinema from around the world for over 20 years, building a strengthened LGBTQ+ & Ally community in the process. And this year's lineup of films is our strongest yet. With over 40 documentary and narrative films ranging a wide gamut of genre, subject matter, and tone, there's little bit of something for everyone at this year's festival.

A selection of our screenings are listed below. To see the full lineup of films, trailers, and ticket options, head to our festival page by clicking here.

We can't wait to see you OUT, Winston-Salem!

- FRIDAY , OCTOBER 4TH -

YOUNG HEARTS - Opening Night Film
Friday, October 4 - 7:00pm - Hanesbrands Theatre
Directed by Anthony Schatteman
Belgium/Netherlands / 2024 / Dutch/English/French/German / 97 minutes / Narrative Feature

Fourteen-year-old Elias feels attracted to his new teenage neighbor, Alexander. Soon he realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander's heart.
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- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH -

LESVIA
Saturday, October 5 - 12:00pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Tzeli Hadjidimitriou
Greece / 2024 / English/French/Greek/Italian / 77 minutes / Documentary Feature

Since the 1970s, lesbians from around the world have been drawn to the island of Lesvos, birthplace of the ancient Greek poet Sappho. When they find paradise in a local village and carve out their own lesbian community, tensions simmer with the local residents. With both groups claiming ownership of lesbian identity, filmmaker Tzeli Hadjidimitriou—a native and lesbian herself—is caught in the middle while chronicling 40+ years of love, community, conflict, and what it means to feel accepted.
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QUEEN TUT
Saturday, October 5 - 12:30pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Reem Morsi
Canada / 2023 / Arabic/English / 99 minutes / Narrative Feature

Following the death of his mother, a 17-year-old Egyptian teenager, Nabil, relocates to Toronto to live with his estranged father, Iskander, an eminent architect. In his exploration of the city, he meets Malibu, a trans elder, fighting alone against the possible demolition of her haven, Mandy’s, a drag nightclub. Nabil is reminded of his mother, a seamstress and fashion designer, when he learns that Malibu sews all her outfits, and asks Malibu to teach him his mother's craft.
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SUNFLOWER
Saturday, October 5 - 2:00pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Gabriel Carrubba
Australia / 2023 / English / 84 minutes / Narrative Feature

In the outer suburbs of Melbourne, seventeen-year-old Leo leads a seemingly typical life. Amidst hanging out with friends, bickering with his Italian family, going to school, and making out with his girlfriend, Monique, Leo guards a secret he’s afraid to confront. As Leo grapples with his inner turmoil, he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to his best friend, Boof, and a boy at school, Tom. These newfound feelings force Leo to confront his true desires and come to terms with his identity. Everything changes when rumors about Leo’s sexuality begin to circulate shattering his once stable world. Faced with the fear of rejection from those closest to him, Leo must navigate the uncertain waters of acceptance and love.
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SALLY!
Saturday, October 5 - 3:30pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Deborah Alice Craig, Jörg Fockele & Ondine Rarey
USA / 2024 / English / 96 minutes / Documentary Feature

Sally Gearhart was a lesbian-feminist firebrand, professor, and fantasy author who spearheaded the 1970s and 80s U.S. lesbian feminist movement. This fantastic documentary peels back the proverbial (and patriarchal) layers to reveal the collectivist reality behind our heroine’s story while exploring the complex relationship between spokeswomen like Sally and movements for social change, as well as the collective (if chaotic) nature of revolutionary movements and their icons.

Director Deborah Craig will be in attendance for the Q&A.
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OSCAR WILDE ABOUT AMERICA - Centerpiece Screening
Saturday, October 5 - 7:00pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by James Andrew Walsh
USA/UK / 2024 / English / 98 minutes / Hybrid Feature

Oscar Wilde About America reimagines Wilde’s 1882 American tour as a present day cross-country roadtrip. This big-hearted romp from New York City to Hollywood, CA leads Oscar to the queer joy, love, and liberation that eluded him 141 years ago, with the attendant themes of diversity, identity, and inclusion beautifully expressed in the film's original song, "Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken", based on one of Wilde's most popular quotes. Filmed in London and in multiple locations across the United States (including Winston-Salem!), the film stars West End star Oscar Conlon-Morrey as Oscar Wilde, and features film/tv/stage veterans Rosemary Harris and Kate Burton.

Director James Andrew Walsh, Executive Producer Kimberly Chesser, and Actor/Performers Randy Jones and Sushi Keywest will be in attendance for the Q&A.
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LADY LIKE
Saturday, October 5 - 7:30pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Luke Willis
USA/UK / 2024 / English / 88 minutes / Documentary Feature

London-born San Francisco-based drag queen Lady Camden is catapulted into the spotlight when she becomes a contestant on season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. As she struggles to manage the demands of her newfound fame, she must come to terms with a traumatic childhood in Camden that drove her to seek joy, fantasy, and escape through the performing arts.
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- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH -

HIGH TIDE
Sunday, October 6 - 1:00pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Marco Calvani
USA / 2024 / English/Portuguese / 101 minutes / Narrative Feature

Lourenço, a Brazilian immigrant whose visa is nearing the end, finds himself heartbroken and adrift when his American boyfriend unexpectedly leaves him alone in Provincetown with fleeting promises of his return. Enveloped by the beauty and magic of the seaside community, he grows distressed by the day as his once hopeful future has dimmed into an emotional and physical state of limbo. When he meets Maurice, they form an unexpected connection. Together, they begin to find acceptance while they struggle to reconcile their uncertain futures.
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ALL SHALL BE WELL (CONG JIN YIHOU)
Sunday, October 6 - 1:30pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Ray Yeung
Hong Kong/China / 2024 / Cantonese / 93 minutes / Narrative Feature

Angie and Pat, a couple in their 60’s, have been a happy and wealthy lesbian couple for the last 30 years in Hong Kong. Their friends and relatives respect and adore their relationship. When Pat suddenly passes away, Angie receives comfort from her friends and from Pat's family as well. But soon, disputes over Pat's funeral and estate cause a rift between Angie and Pat’s family. Angie has no legal claim to the flat and must depend on the fading kindness of Pat's family. Even though they split costs equally, Pat was the one who handled all financial details of their life together. With the help of her chosen family, Angie must start a journey of self-reliance.
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WHAT A FEELING
Sunday, October 6 - 4:00pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Kat Rohrer
Austria / 2024 / English/German/Persian / 110 minutes / Narrative Feature

Marie Theres has a seemingly perfect life. She’s a successful doctor, has been happily married to her husband for 20 years, has a spirited teenage daughter, and lives in a beautiful home. Then it all falls apart. Her husband leaves, her daughter rebels, she gets suspended from the hospital, and her friends abandon her. That’s when she meets Fa, a confident, independent, free-spirited Iranian woman who runs her own business. They couldn’t be more different, yet they’re totally attracted to each other. Can they become a perfect couples
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DREAMS SUCH AS OURS (KUCH SAPNEY APNE)
Saturday, October 5 - 4:30pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Sridhar Rangayan & Saagar Gupta
India/Sweden / 2024 / English/Hindi / 121 minutes / Narrative Feature

Kartik & Aman's relationship is tested when one of them has a fling which leads to a domestic spat. Kartik's parents' relationship breaks apart as well. Will these two couples ever be able to resolve their differences? Will their relationships stand the test of time? Kuch Sapney Apne is a sensitive and heartwarming film about relationships, queer or not, and what happens when relationships are challenged by uncomfortable truths. This feature is a sequel to the Hindi feature film, Evening Shadows, which won 27 awards & screened at 82 film festivals, including twice at OUT at the Movies.

Producer Mohammed Shaik Hussain Ali will be in attendance for the Q&A.
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THE SENATOR
Sunday, October 6 - 4:30pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Mauro Carvalho
Brazil / 2024 / Portuguese / 85 minutes / Narrative Feature

Senator Arthur Alencar leads a double life. To the media and his constituents, he is a family man and a champion of morality and good behavior. Behind the scenes, he is involved in corruption and maintains a male lover, the young Renan. However, everything changes when Renan meets Victor, a bold journalist who will stop at nothing to expose the senator.

Director Mauro Carvalho and Actor Sergio Harger will be in attendance for the Q&A.
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WITCHY WAYS
Sunday, October 6 - 6:45pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Jane Clark
USA / 2024 / English / 94 minutes / Narrative Feature

Director Jane Clark (Meth Head, Crazy Bitches) comes to OUT at the Movies with a supernatural rom-com inspired by Practical Magic; a witches’ brew of comedy, romance and genre that fuse into one magical ride.

Eve (Diroa Baird) quits the rat race and heads to a cabin to rediscover herself. There she finds herself falling for dynamic property owner, Danni (Marem Hassler). As they grow closer, Dannie confesses she is a witch, but Eve soon finds out there’s a more ghosty secret that could destroy their future together. Co-starring Candis Cayne, Marc Price, David Fumero and Alexandra Barton.

Director Jane Clark will be in attendance for the Q&A.
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DUINO - Closing Night Film
Sunday, October 6 - 7:00pm - UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Juan Pablo Di Pace & Andrés Pepe Estrada
Argentina/Italy/USA / 2024 / English/Spanish / 108 minutes / Narrative Feature

Matias, an Argentine filmmaker in his forties, is struggling to finish a movie inspired by the memory of his elusive first love, Alexander, a Swedish friend he met at an international school in the 90’s. Tenderness and fascination define their strong friendship, which is short-lived when Alexander is expelled from school, leaving young Matias with an unresolved story and multiple undeclared emotions. 25 years later, Matias decides to reopen Pandora’s box as he comes face-to-face with Alexander. This film is a visual and emotional tour de force, celebrating friendship, love, and the sensitive, impressionable nature of growing up.

Director and lead actor Juan Pablo Di Pace and Actor Oscar Morgan will be in attendance for the Q&A.
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