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Funny, fierce, and full of heart—this collection of shorts celebrates women taking charge, breaking rules, and telling it like it is. Get ready for stories that pack a punch.
Screening Schedule
- Sorority Directed by Ashley Gianni
- YOU + ME WILL ALWAYS BE BACK THEN Directed by Marissa Roxas
- I’ll Take the Bear Directed by Rachel Chantal Franklin
- Playing Hooky Directed by Hayden Goldman
- Is It True? Directed by Hayden Goldman and Daniel Isaiah
- Tina Tina Bo Bina Directed by Jessica McGaugh
- Heart on the Diamond Directed by Martha Rodriguez
In this program
Sorority
Directed by Ashley Gianni
A trans woman of color in the early stages of her transition learns to accept herself when welcomed into the sorority of sisterhood in the most sacred of places, the women’s restroom.
YOU + ME WILL ALWAYS BE BACK THEN
Directed by Marissa Roxas
After a star-crossed romance, Maya + Sam, two Filipinas in their late 20s, struggle to truly let each other go.
I’ll Take the Bear
Directed by Rachel Chantal Franklin
I’ll Take the Bear Directed by Rachel Chantal Franklin After being attacked by a bear while on her…
Playing Hooky
Directed by Hayden Goldman
A wannabe rebel who’s sick of school, decides to cut class and embark on an adventure. Shenanigans ensue.
Is It True?
Directed by Daniel Isaiah, Hayden Goldman
A heartfelt coming-of-age story about Lucy, a teen hiding her gender identity while starting fresh at a new school. As suspicious classmates close in on her secret and a protective mother struggles to let go, Lucy must find the courage to embrace her identity and stand up for herself before the pressure overwhelms her.
Tina Tina Bo Bina
Directed by Jessica McGaugh
While preparing for a live performance where she will iron her belly stretch marks flat, an artist struggles to balance the expectations of motherhood while fulfilling her wild creative side.
Heart on the Diamond
Directed by Martha Rodriguez
Corazón en el Diamante is a heartfelt story about Cecilia, a passionate 15-year-old baseball player, and her mother Gloria, who grapples with the challenges of immigration and family sacrifice. As Gloria fights to resolve her expired green card to visit her dying mother in Mexico, Cecilia struggles with the potential upheaval of her life in the U.S. Through emotional confrontations and acts of love, they ultimately reaffirm their bond, finding strength in their resilience and shared determination.
Dates & Times
Digital Gym Cinema
November 15, 2025
2:00 pm
