As part of the Hidden City DIY Festival, we will be hosting a film screening of several shorts by local filmmakers. The screening will be held at the Thyme/Space Loft, run by withfriends founder, Joe Ahearn.

The venue address will be in your confirmation email.

After the Flowers - Directed by Sofi Medina
After the loss of his parents, Hassan finds a lifeline in drag, pouring his grief into his performances that reflect his heritage and keep his mother alive.
Over time, he builds a chosen family as the "mother" of his own drag house, nurturing four younger artists. His journey comes full circle at Albatross, the local bar where he first took the stage—a space that became a second home to his drag family and where he performs every Friday.
As Hassan share his journey and mentors his daughters, he gets the news that his show is cancelled and prepares for a final, heartfelt performance. Hassan confronts a new wave of grief, realizing that saying goodbye to this important place is like starting again.
His story unfolds as a testament to resilience, chosen family, and the healing power of community and of course, drag.

Pullin' Strings (Official Music Video) - Music by Charmaine Ajanee
Born and raised in the Bronx, Charmaine is a singer, songwriter, and emerging artist with a mission to create music that resonates.

Two Sides of the Same Coin - Directed by Jayden Metellus
The raw power in this film explains the two alternating egoisms that coexist inside of yours truly, Nadirah Voss (in other words she in the main character). She’s a sum of radiating light, a soul who hugs other souls, she’s our light, she’s our MIRACLE. But when the lights eclipses, the dark side comes out.

How You Reach Me (Official Music Video) - Directed by Julia Zanin de Paula

Sir Boyfriend - I Lost It All (Official Music Video) - Directed by Julia Zanin de Paula
The first single of Sir Boyfriend after leaving pop band Visiteur and Sweden to establish the live act in the Berlin club scene, and Athens. A story about losing what you have and what you know.

Coreshaker (Official Music Video) - Music by Evan Gemmel, Directed by Julia Zanin de Paula
"Let me take you down the rabbit hole...It'll shake you to your core."

Breakage - Written & Directed by Nathan Bahadursingh
After a rude awakening at a soccer game, a young man sets off on an unexpected journey through Brooklyn where a chance encounter may provide him the comfort he desires.

Beatdown - Music by PIDGE, Directed by Sam Lasiter

Gladiator Ball - Jonathan Chisesi
Evangeline, a wandering traveler of a fantasy world, stumbles upon a mysterious village and takes part in a sports game to win a cow. Evangeline is hiding a secret from her teammates that can cost her more than just the game!

East Riverbend (Official Music Video) - Music by Paulsen-Shepler, Directed by Andrew Paulsen & Ryan Koppelman
"East Riverbend" is about facing life changes outside of your control, learning to accept them, and moving on. It is the lead single off of Paulsen-Shepler's debut EP 'Undertow’ released on Anenotano Records.

We Are Not P*ssies - Directed by Zaha Alieva
This film explores female friendship and the inner lives of women of a certain age: Carmen, main character, turns 60.

The Sick Bay - Mostafa Ebrahim
The Sick Bay is a short stop motion film created by four classmates in a stop motion elective during Fall 2022 at Pratt Institute.

The Hidden City DIY festival is a multi-day, multi-genre, grassroots movement happening at eight different DIY venues across over two weekends. We’ll have local film screenings, independent theatre, sound baths, body workshops, live music, food, and more. Happening 7/31- 8/3 and 8/7-8/9. Visit hiddencity.diy for schedule & tickets to the other events.