• THE QUEEN VS. TEXAS

    Directed by Emil Lozada, Raemonn James
    USA | 14 minutes | California Premiere | Acts of Defiance

In the face of Texas' oppressive stance on LGBTQIA+ communities, Hermajestie the Hung, a resolute queer activist and drag queen, leads a movement to empower her community through the art of self-expression and the fight for social justice.

film details

Director: Emil Lozada, Raemonn James
Producers: Emil Lozada, Raemonn James
Cinematographers: Emil Lozada
Editor: Brittany Hammer, Emil Lozada
Music: Kit Wilmans Fegradoe
Cast: Hermajestie The Hung, Adri Pérez, Sha’nyia Ellis Narcisse, Amy Graves, Amber Nicole Davenport, Dani Knighten, Hayden Williams, Hrln, Diamond Dior Davenport, Kelly Kline
Country: USA
Language: in English with English subtitles
Year: 2023
Running Time: 14 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Primary Company: Poetic Future
Contact Email: hello@poeticfuture.studio

Screening in:

Acts of Defiance

With these films about facing adversity and holding firm against the powers that be, this program highlights the lengths some are willing to go to to fight for themselves, thier principles and others.

Other Films Included:

  • BACKBONE
  • FRANCIS BACON
  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING
  • MARA HAS THREE JOBS IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
  • THE QUEEN VS. TEXAS
  • SANGRE VIOLENTA / SANGRE VIOLETA
  • THE SMALLEST POWER

ShortFest 2024