27th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia
Join us for the 27th Annual FirstGlance Film Fest Philadelphia. See 45 indie films from Local, National and International filmmakers and vote for your favorites. Celebrate with FirstGlance Film Fests and audiences who celebrate and support up and coming filmmakers from across the globe.
7 MINS IN THE CLOSET
Byron Ruf | 7 min | PA
Two best friends, Samuel and Emma, are sent into a closet during a party. Samuel decides this would be a good time to tell Emma that he's gay. Starring: Raffi Manjikian, Hannah Bialous
MY NAME IS JONAS
David Bortnicker | 11 min | PA
On his first day in rehab, a young gay songwriter in the throes of meth addiction makes a startling admission: he’s actually a prophet who must save New York City from Judgment Day. Starring:Cory David Bortnicker
ASH WEDNESDAY
Grace O'Brien | 17 min
When queer Catholic schoolgirl Bridget gets her period during Ash Wednesday Mass, she embarks on an odyssey with best friend Erin to find a tampon and make it back in time to get their ashes - or else they're suspended. Starring: Leah Del Rosario, Maia Sanaa, Emma Weller, Kira Gandolfo, Brooke Bloom
RED ROSE AROMA
Aurel Naqi | 15 min | NY
When Era travels to the beautiful Albanian Riviera in search of adventure, she quickly develops a connection to Fiori, an ambitious, local florist. Fiori and Era embark on a journey together, discovering the island and bonding over shared experiences. A passionate romance blossoms between them, just as Era's vacation is coming to an end. Things take an unexpected turn when months later, Fiori makes a surprise visit to see Era. Starring: Enxhi Cuku, Xhulia Musagalliu, Jorgji Qeramixhi
21ST CENTURY COURTSHIP
Eddie Lebron | 17 min | CT
Kay, a newly single pansexual woman navigates the modern dating scene, the lingering drama of her ex & the love that got away. Through a nostalgic 1980s inspired lens, "21st Century Courtship" follows Kay as she faces a more complicated raw look at dating, relationships, and living single with no guidance while caught up in her own nostalgia of better times. Starring: Shannon McDavid, Megan Fulmer
PRECIOUS
Colin Llewellyn | 22 min | NJ
Precious follows Mark Young, a mentally distraught HVAC technician, restricted by the demons of his past. After suffering through a divorce, the likes of which he still doesn’t understand, Mark yearns for some semblance of balance and direction yet lacks any true purpose. Starring: Ryan Plunkett, Anna Stacy, Chloe Palagonia, Ximena Zavala, Kyndall Bridges, Jack Ronan, Gary Pacitti
All screenings are at the PFS Bourse Theater | 400 Ranstead Street | Philadelphia, PA
All Ticket and Badge Sales are Final, No Refunds
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