Black Bear Film Festival – Sunday October 20 11am-2pm

Join your friends at the TriVersity Pride Center for the 25th Anniversary of the Black Bear Film Festival – Salon Short Film Block

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024 11am-2pm

TriVersity – The Pride Center 

201 W. Harford Street, Milford PA

11:00am Short Film Block

Emerald City (21:13)

Directed by Josef Steiff

Two young men cross paths on the back roads of the American Southwest and despite their different backgrounds, find common ground along the Border.

Trans Heaven, Pennsylvania (12:00)

In the 1970s and 1980s, the small Pennsylvania town of New Hope was among a few safe havens outside of major cities for gay men to find community. Over 30 years later, the town’s legacy remained, but now for a different community: transgender women.

Red Rose Aroma (15:00)

Directed by Aurel Naqi

When Era travels to the beautiful Albanian Riviera in search of adventure, she quickly develops a connection to Fiori, an ambitious, local florist. Things take an unexpected turn when months later, Fiori makes a surprise visit to see Era.

Tabloid (17:00)

Directed by Christopher Dowan

Celebrity model Clair has become the latest pop culture gossip: photos have been released of her having an affair with a woman, and everyone wants to know by who. We follow Clair on that chaotic night, one that highlights the difficult journey towards self-acceptance.

Bounty (12:49)

Directed by Hope Dougherty

Bounty hunters Rosa and Claudine have finally tracked their bounty, Victor, to his final location. As they are making the choice of taking him in hot or cold, they learn Victor knows something they don’t and it will change the course of their lives.

In Passing (10:23)

Directed by Hillia Aho

Rey is a sous chef in a fast-paced New York City restaurant and her long-term partner, Elle, works from home as a painter. As Rey grows more overworked and overtired, she begins to fixate on the work-imbalance between them, and the strength of their relationship is thrown into question.

Slaycation (14:58)

Nine drag queens are invited to a remote island mansion on the promise of fame and fortune.

Lines of a Woman (15:00) mature

Directed by Melissa Gagliardi

Trauma therapist crosses paths with new patients every day, but the line between therapist and patient begins to blur when she gets a call from a college student living in her car.

Second Thought (7:00) mature

Directed by Chris Stanley

The film explores the nuances of modern gay dating and highlights the diverse experiences within our community. It’s about encouraging deeper connections and understanding that romance can be more fulfilling when it’s not rushed.