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Andrew van den Houten
  Little Mary
[Short] (USA, 2005, 12 min)

A romance comes to an end in this parable about the American dream.  More»
Todd Verow
  Vacationland
[Feature] (USA, 2006, 104 min)

This latest unflinching work from NYC-based filmmaker Todd Verow (Frisk, Anonymous) is a deeply personal, semi-autobiographical story of growing up and putting your demons behind you. Life in picturesque Bangor, Maine, is complicated fo  More»
Ari Versluis
  Ass Ass/You Are Fucking Hardcore
[Short] (The Netherlands, 2006, 4 min)

A queer hardcore music video that will make you go wild over techno and chips.  More»
Arnault Visinet
  Uproar
[Short] (France, 2004, 20 min)

Antoine, 25 years old, doesn't want to stay alone tonight.  More»
Randolph Mark Viverito
  My Name is Jackie Beat
[Feature] (USA, 2006, 65 min)

Notorious bad girl drag performer Jackie Beat is center stage in this revealing portrait of an artist and his creation. You know Jackie Beat, but now meet Kent Fuher, the man behind the make-up, wig, and fabulous outfits – a talented and devilishly  More»
Rosa von Praunheim
  Your Heart in My Brain
[Feature] (Germany, 2005, 83 min)

Gay German film pioneer Rosa von Praunheim returns to NewFest with his newest work, a controversial film inspired by the real-life case of Armin Meiwes, the German man who fulfilled his ultimate fetish – cannibalism – with a willing participant. Von Prau  More»
Mandra Waback
  Doors
[Short] (The Netherlands, 2004, 13 min)

A young girl finds solace in the company of her lonely next-door neighbor.  More»
Nicolas Wackerbarth
  Beginners!
[Short] (Germany, 2004, 30 min)

Troubled teenagers deal with friendships, coming of age, and loss.  More»
Stewart Wade
  Coffee Date
[Feature] (USA, 2006, 93 min)

Stewart Wade’s directorial debut is a winning comedy about a practical joke that spins wildly and enjoyably out of control. Thanks to his slacker brother Barry (Jonathan Silverman), Todd (Jonathan Bray), a straight guy, ends up on a blind date with  More»
Michael Wallin
  To Hold A Heart
[Short] (USA, 2005, 13 min)

Two men meet at a gym.  More»
Jan Wandrag
  David + Jonathan
[Short] (USA, 2006, 15 min)

A story of tragic love, adapted for today.  More»
Thomas Wartmann
  Between the Lines: India's Third Gender
[Feature] (Germany, 2005, 95 min)

Between the Lines offers intimate access to the hidden world of the hijras – India’s outcast eunuch subculture. Inquisitive photographer Anita Khemka is our guide into this unique community as she meets hijras Asha, Rahmba, and Laxmi,  More»
Olav F Wehling
  Monkey's Rock
[Short] (Germany, 2004, 10 min)

Men meet for sex and discuss life in a public toilet in Monkey's Rock.  More»
Diane Wilkins
  CremMate: Muffy
[Short] (USA, 2006, 3 min)

The lives of a cat-loving lesbian couple are changed forever as they discover CremMate non-dairy coffee creamer.  More»
Reid Williams
  Cruel & Unusual
[Feature] (USA, 2006, 67 min)

Acceptance of changing conceptions of gender and sexuality occurs at a glacial pace within bureaucratic institutions of power. Such is the case with prisons, which routinely turn a blind eye to inmate rape and violence against LGBT people. This illuminat  More»
Rob Williams
  Long-Term Relationship
[Feature] (USA, 2006, 97 min)

It’s refreshing when a first-time feature director comes along with a film as entertaining as Long-Term Relationship. This charming romantic comedy tells the story of Glenn, a cynical yet still hopeful single man in Los Angeles searching fo  More»
Meredyth Wilson
  The Black Plum
[Short] (USA, 2005, 16 min)

In a unique fairy tale, a young girl finds herself in a strange place.  More»
Todd Wilson
  Can't Buy Me Love
[Short] (USA, 2006, 20 min)

A sex comedy about a down-and-out trophy boy who falls for a taxidermist hustler.  More»
Kai Ling Xue
  A Girl Named Kai
[Short] (Canada, 2004, 9 min)

A brave autobiographical story about self-discovery, secrets, and passions.  More»
Brandon Yanofsky
  Gay
[Short] (USA, 2005, 10 min)

A day in the life of a gay teenager through the perspective of both gay and straight teenagers.  More»
Enzo Ybarra
  My Crazy Life
[Short] (USA, 2006, 6 min)

An animated documentary about a high school student going to his prom in drag.  More»
David M Young
  Hitchcocked
[Short] (USA, 2005, 8 min)

An Internet hookup goes awry in Hitchcocked.  More»
Jake Yuzna
  Between the Boys
[Short] (USA, 2004, 4 min)

Two boys have an unorthodox morning encounter.  More»
Naama Zaltsman
  My Uncle Mario
[Short] (Israel, 2003, 18 min)

Seffi's uncle arrives and brings a breath of sensual air into the house.  More»
Claudio Sodi Zapata
  Eggs for Breakfast
[Short] (Mexico, 2005, 5 min)

A simple breakfast underscores the difficulties a gay couple have in their relationship.  More»
Rick Ziegler
  Small Talk at the Bathhouse
[Short] (USA, 2005, 5 min)

An animated duo offers a running commentary on a bathhouse and its visitors.  More»
Jim Zulevic
  Baby Time Share
[Short] (USA, 2005, 4 min)

Two gay couples want to have a baby without putting a damper on their social life.  More»
Alex Zuno
  Emilio's Eyes
[Short] (Mexico, 2005, 19 min)

Emilio goes to Puerto Vallarta, looking for David, a one night lover.  More»
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