Hot Bits is a queer erotic film festival centering QTIBIPoC (queer, trans, intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) self-determined desire, joy, and pleasure. We highlight underrepresented bodies, acts and stories often marginalized by mainstream society in celebration of anti-oppressive queer/trans erotic life and art.
In addition to the films, we are taking over the Parkway with a sex positive vendor fair, a curated selection of periodicals and more from the Mid Atlantic Annex of the Carter Johnson Library and Collection (2nd floor lounge), happy hours, and 3rd floor lounge as low sensory zone.
Must be 18 years or older to attend.
TICKETS:
Each screening block (Friday eve, Saturday matinee, and Saturday eve) feature a completely different lineup of erotic short films. (Films listed at bottom of each ticket page and in the graphic above.) Save $ and don’t miss a thing with a Festival Pass. All ticket holders granted free entry to the official after parties, Fri and Sat eve.
Discounted admission to QTIBIPoC (Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color/Global Majority that identify as Queer/Trans/Intersex).
Friday Night Show, 5/16 (Block 1 of Films)
Vendor Fair + Open Library + Happy Hour: 5 - 7 PM
Films: 7 PM
After Party: 10 PM at the Club Car
Saturday Matinee, 5/17 (Block 2 of Films)
Doors Open: 2:30PM
Films: 3 PM
Saturday Night Show, 5/17 (Block 3 of Films)
Vendor Fair + Open Library + Happy Hour: 4:30 - 7 PM
Films: 7 PM
After Party: 10 PM at the Baltimore Eagle
ACCESSIBILITY/COMMUNITY CARE:
- All films with dialogue are open captioned
- Live ASL interpretation
- A limited number of Assisted Listening Devices will be available upon request to individually amplify film sound for Hard of Hearing audience members
- This is a masked event, except when drinking/eating. Masks provided at door for free.
- Gender neutral and ADA bathrooms
- Priority seating for elders and folks with disabilities (email us with requests)
- Wheelchair accessible venue (theatre entrance street level, wheelchair accessible seating options on ground and balcony; the balcony via an elevator and main floor of the theater via ramp)
- Seats and seat backs are cushioned. Armrests are not movable. Seats are 18” wide (20.5” between armrests).
- Low sensory trauma informed chill space available to all attendees
- Safer sex supplies available
- Narcan equipped and trained volunteer on site
If you test positive for COVID or are sick, stay home. Requests for refund due to illness must be submitted to Parkway at events@mdfilmfest.com at least 4 hours prior to the start time of your ticket or festival pass. Refunds will be processed in 5-7 business days. If you would like to donate your ticket/pass for a QTIBIPOC audience member to attend Hot Bits free of charge, please email us at hotbitsfestival@gmail.com
Email hotbitsfestival@gmail.com with any questions/needs re: accessibility.
We have a limited number of tickets (sliding scale to free) available for Black trans folks in need of a lower rate.
We have a limited number of tickets (sliding scale to free) available for Deaf folks.