Official Selections: 11th LA Queer Film Festival
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
Films are listed in alphabetical order, index to the left.
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HVAC
Short, 11th LA Queer Film Festival
LA Premiere
In a blue-collar Missouri town, a 13-year-old HVAC apprentice grappling with confusing desires becomes entangled in a surreal, dangerous encounter at the local theatre—where longing and innocence bleed together in one irreversible night.
Director: Jackson McKeehan
Producer: Adam Callahan
Writer: Jackson McKeehan
Cast: Oliver Dahlgren, Cole Doman, Max Brand
Cinematographer: Liz Charky
Editor: Mario Fierro
Best Original Song - Poppy Jasper International Film Festival 2026
Best Queer Short - International Horror Hotel Film Festival 2026
Official Selection: Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2026 (Academy Award Qualifying)
Official Selection: San Jose International Short Film Festival 2026 (Academy Award Qualifying)
Website: www.jacksonmckeehan.com
Instagram: @hvacshortfilm
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Animation, short
Los Angeles Premiere
In a dark movie theater, a young boy’s anxiety swells as he debates making the first move—until a small act of courage speaks louder than words
Director: Conor Larsen, Zachary Kornblum
Producer: Zachary Kornblum
Writer: Zachary Kornblum
Website: lanarkproductions.com
Instagram: @LanarkProductions
Twitter: @LanarkCreates