Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project Film Series

From a lesbian grappling with bipolar disorder to queer women of color smokers to the quick turns of a dyke couple on a mission to conceive, these powerhouse combinations are an insight into queer women of color experiences. All works created through Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP). Curated by Madeleine Lim.

Featured Films

Without Fail (Kristin Wygal, 2005) 6 mins
A lesbian with bipolar disorder grapples with being in a relationship.

Moment of Silence (C.C. Sapp, 2005) 7 mins
A mixed-race genderqueer comes to terms with Tourettes Syndrome.

Local Grown Corn (Mel Chen, 2007) 8 mins
A beloved childhood in Midwestern cornfields is fraught with allergies and questions.

Spoken Smoke (Katie Joaquin, 2006) 8 mins
Queer women of color smokers examine the ills of smoking.

Qpocalypse (Celina Chico, 2005) 8 mins
A lovable group of queer youth of color discuss self-love & healthy relationships.

The Wink & The Pucker (Ami Puri, 2008) 6 mins
A South-Asian bike kid wakes from surreal dreams of transgender body modification.

Cut & Paste (Alexis McCrimmon, 2007) 9 mins
A Black femme reveals the inspiration for her sexual desires.

One in a Million (Monifa Porter, 2008) 10 mins
An Asian/Black lesbian couple is on a mission to conceive.

Total Duration: 62 mins

About QWOCMAP

QWOCMAP promotes the creation, exhibition and distribution of new films and videos that increase the visibility of queer women of color, authentically reflect our life stories, and address the vital social justice issues that concern our communities.

We actively invest in, develop and nurture the creativity of emerging media artists who are Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, Latina, Native American and Mixed-Race lesbians, bisexual, queer and questioning women in the Bay Area.

QWOCMAP provides professional training, equipment, screening opportunities and resources free of charge to guarantee full access to our traditionally underserved community, particularly low-income and immigrant queer women of color. For more information see www.qwocmap.org.