QE BEST OF FEST Midlength streaming May 8 to 22

Films include CARDIFF, JEANNE, and MY FIRST TIME. Cardiff, 25 minutes, UK, directed by Sarah Smith Perpetually single, Frederick envies his fabulous gay friend Joe, who seems to have a never-ending supply of paramours despite being happily married himself. But when Frederick’s meddling mother arrives for a visit, she thrusts him into a forbidden romance, and a series of unforeseen betrayals hilariously expose some carefully held secrets. Jeanne, 29 minutes, France, directed by Léo Holderbaum Jeanne, a young woman of 22, recounts the last moments of her life in a letter addressed to her parents. On the path to accepting her trans-identity, she will meet Franck, a seemingly xenophobic man, whose confidante she will unwillingly become, to the point of no return. My First Time - Self Discovery, 20 minutes, Australia, directed by Carolyn Gage Made for queer people and their allies, 'My First Time' takes an unfiltered and heartfelt look at unforgettable first universal queer experiences from members from Australia’s LGBTQ+ community.

  • Léo Holderbaum, Carolyn Gage, and Sarah Smith
  • 80 minutes
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About Open Space Arts / Queer Expression / Arts Judaica

QUEER EXPRESSION is a hybrid fest sponsored by Open Space Arts. QE has live performances at Facts on the last Wednesday of the month, while also streaming international queer films in an innovative film fest format.


Open Space Arts also produces live theater productions, readings, and workshops.


QE features films that have been recognized in festivals worldwide and have yet to be streaming on demand.


Our contest films are submitted through FilmFreeway, and submissions are taken throughout the year, as one of our goals is to get exciting new films in front of audiences quickly. If you are a filmmaker, please submit queer films of any length through FilmFreeway.



OSA membership is $10 per month, and members see all shorts and mid-length contest films for free and get discounted tickets for features.


Whether you are an artist or an audience member, we look forward to engaging with you as an artist or audience member.