VIRTUAL TICKETS & PASSES AVAILABLE!

  • A virtual festival pass will grant you streaming experiences where you can watch 9 programs from your home! You can select individual programs as well!

  • A virtual ticket will grant you a specific program you purchased for.


The Tuba Thieves

Runtime: 91 minutes


Who Am I, Anyway?

Runtime: 71 minutes

This collection of four films is a mixture of documentary, narrative and experimental storytelling that explores themes of Deaf identity with vision, clarity and creativity. 

Program lineup:

  • LOOK AT ME 

  • DEAF IDENTITY 

  • THE DEVICE THAT TURNED ME INTO A CYBORG… 

  • THE BLOOMING 


Opportunities for Change

Runtime: 93 minutes

These five films highlight stories of Deaf people from all over the world whose advocacy work on behalf of the Deaf community has helped push back against oppression and create positive change for the future.

Program Lineup:

  • VOICES IN THE SILENCE 

  • DIAGNONSENSE 

  • THE 5 PERCENT

  • MY GLOW 

  • THE SILENT WORLD OF BARRY PRIORI


A Good Laugh

Runtime: 86 minutes

Comic relief is just the remedy with this wide variety of stories designed to tickle your funny bone.

Program Lineup:

  • INTERPRETATION  

  • THE LAST WORDS  

  • BIRMINGHAM MADE ME 

  • ONE LAST TIME 

  • 4 DEAF YORKSHIREMEN AND A WEDDING 


It’s Complicated (Relationships Stories)

Runtime: 85 minutes

These six films explore the ups and downs of romantic relationships and the wide range of experiences and emotions that come with putting yourself out there.

Program lineup:

  • LADYLIKE 

  • FLIRTING (WITH POSSIBILITIES)  

  • INSPIRED 

  • REVERIE 

  • SUNSCREEN 

  • 19:24


Twists & Turns

Runtime: 88 minutes

Things are not always what they seem in this imaginative collection of six distinctive thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Program lineup:

  • SENSES 

  • MONEY & DUCKS

  • MILLSTONE 

  • TARNEIT 

  • THE PARTICIPANT 

  • DR. VOXOFF’S SIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL… 


Creative Expressions

Runtime: 72 minutes

From dancing and drawing to animation and poetry, creativity comes in many different forms. These six stories from around the world feature Deaf artists who use their talents to make a meaningful impact.

Program lineup:

  • IMAGININGS 

  • RITE OF IDENTITY 

  • SAY NOTHIN’ BUT A WORD

  • RUARIDH 

  • HANDSCAPE

  • LIBERTY


Extraordinary Women

Runtime: 69 minutes

Multi-talented trailblazing Deaf and Deafblind women are front and center in these six stories that celebrate their extraordinary accomplishments.

Program lineup:

  • RENEGADES: KITTY O’NEIL 

  • THE RAD SCIENTIST 

  • ELSA 

  • BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER 

  • GETTING PERSONAL w/ LUCINDHA LAWSON 

  • ART 21: CHRISTINE SUN KIM 


CODA Stories

Runtime: 89 minutes

Closing night reception to follow.

These five unique stories all examine the profound and sometimes complicated dynamics between parents and children that have the added challenge of having to shift between the Deaf and hearing worlds. 

Program lineup:

  • RAISING CODAS 

  • MY FATHER, A MAN OF ENGAGEMENT 

  • I AM CODA 

  • SHHH! 

  • TO MY FATHER