Scene from “Chico” (France/Belgium) – Dir. Théo Abadie
The spirit of punk-rock filmmaking is taking over Sunset Boulevard this April. Curators Daniel Talbott, Andrew Klaus-Vineyard, and Felix Mack have announced “Our Heroes Bleed Glitter,” a curated screening of award-winning queer short films designed to capture the modern zeitgeist.
The event will take place at the iconic Cinelounge Los Angeles on April 2nd at 7:30 PM, bringing a raw, “DIY” aesthetic to the heart of Hollywood.
Originating in the mid-1980s as a gritty offshoot of punk subculture, Queercore filmmaking is defined by its defiance. It serves as a cinematic middle finger to societal disapproval and a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity.
The films selected for this showcase embody the “indie film lifer” obsession – a term famously coined by director Sean Baker. The lineup features projects born from various origins: some are micro-budget shorts filmed with zero dollars and skeleton crews, while others have been bolstered by international film funds. Regardless of the budget, the curators emphasize that each film shares a common thread of emotional and spiritual risk.
“We’re beyond excited to share these films in LA,” the curation team stated. “We really hope audiences will come and see them in a cinema—the way they were made to be seen—and celebrate indie filmmaking with us.”
The evening is split into two halves, featuring a “prism of queerness” through narratives and documentaries from Belgium, Russia, France, and the United States.
The First Act:
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SHUTTERSPEED (Belgium) – Dir. Jasper De Maeseneer
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Saturday Ritual (USA) – Dir. Sydne Horton
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OLD GIRL IN A TUTU: SUSAN RENNIE DISRUPTS ART HISTORY (USA) – Dir. Cheri Gaulke
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Long Pork (USA) – Dir. Iris Dukatt
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MAKE NO MISTAKE: These Are the Glory Days (USA) – Dir. Texas Smith
The Second Act (Following Intermission):
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Stan Behavior (USA) – Dir. Tyler C. Peterson
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Boys of my Youth (USA) – Dir. Christian Meola
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DEAD END (Russia) – Dir. Dima Barch
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MascLooking (USA) – Dir. Jonathan Hammond
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Chico (France/Belgium) – Dir. Théo Abadie
Event Details:
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Location: Cinelounge Los Angeles, Sunset Blvd.
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Date: April 2nd
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Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets for “Our Heroes Bleed Glitter”at Cinelounge Los Angeles on April 2nd can be purchased HERE.
