San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival

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Schedule of Events:

11:00am - Streets of Glória

Gabriel (Caio Macedo), a young literature teacher, relocates to Rio de Janeiro and discovers The Glória—a pulsating bar and secret haven for the city’s outsiders. There, he meets Adriano (Alejandro Claveaux), a magnetic male escort, and their electrifying connection pulls Gabriel into a world of passion and self-discovery. But when Adriano suddenly disappears, Gabriel’s search for answers takes an unexpected turn, leading him to step into Adriano’s world as an escort himself. As he delves deeper, he begins to confront societal expectations, personal boundaries, and the many faces of desire. California Premiere!

Director: Felipe Sholl, 103 min, Brazil

Shown with: Do Us Part

Location: Museum of Photographic Arts in balboa Park

1:30pm - Sauna

Fresh from Sundance! Amid the vibrant nightlife of Copenhagen, young Johan (Magnus Juhl Andersen) explores his emerging sexuality while working at a popular bathhouse and seeking out hookups through dating apps. When one of his online connections turns out to be a trans man named William (Nina Rask), Johan is initially uncertain—but quickly drawn in by William’s disarming charm. What begins as a fleeting encounter soon deepens into a passionate affair, pulling Johan into a new and unfamiliar world. As he meets William’s trans friends and witnesses their daily fight for access to hormones and gender-affirming surgery, Johan is also forced to confront the unspoken prejudices and rigid norms that persist within the gay community. In the process, he must ask himself what kind of ally—and what kind of man—he genuinely wants to be.

Director: Mathias Broe, 103 min, Denmark

Location: Museum of Photographic Arts in balboa Park

3:30pm - Four Mothers

When Edward’s close-knit group of gay friends suddenly dashes off to a destination Pride event, they leave their elderly mothers in his care. In this bawdy yet heartwarming tale of mothers and sons. Edward, a gay novelist, must juggle self-care with caregiving for his non-verbal mother. Played by James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, Ammonite), Edward is the author of a gay young adult novel that becomes an unexpected hit overseas, years after its release in Ireland. But behind the success, he’s been the sole caregiver for his demanding mother Alma, portrayed by the legendary Fionnula Flanagan — a role that’s left him lonely and overwhelmed. As Edward tries to manage his rising career while looking after Alma and three other eccentric mothers — cooking meals, managing bedtime, even going to see a psychic — he’s forced to confront his own neglected emotional needs.

Director: Darren Thornton, 89min, Ireland

Location: Museum of Photographic Arts in balboa Park

5:30pm - #300 Letters

This Argentinian romantic comedy begins with what seems like a perfect couple—Tom (Gastón Frías) and Jero (Cristian Mariani). But on their anniversary, Tom leaves Jero with nothing but a breakup letter—and 299 more written throughout their relationship. As Jero reads the letters, he’s forced to relive their romance, from a steamy Grindr hookup to an unlikely love between a CrossFit jock and a queer performance artist. Now, he must confront a painful question: was it real love—or part of Tom’s ethically questionable art?

Director: Lucas Santa Ana, 91 min, Argentina/U.K./Germany

Location: Museum of Photographic Arts in balboa Park

7:30pm - Twinless

Fresh from Sundance! Twinless blends humor and poignancy as it explores the complexities of male friendship and the unique grief of losing a twin. The story follows Roman (Dylan O’Brien, in a career-best dual role), who, reeling from the death of his twin brother Rocky, moves into Rocky’s Portland apartment and joins a support group for twin loss. There, he meets Dennis (James Sweeney), a shy, gay man mourning his own twin. As their bond deepens, the two form an emotionally intense and unconventional friendship that challenges traditional boundaries and delves into identity, connection, and healing. With Aisling Franciosi & Lauren Graham.

Director: James Sweeney, 100 min, USA

Shown with: Goodnight Ladies

Location: Museum of Photographic Arts in balboa Park

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