Screenings Calendar

Host a screening and Q&A of impactful Sotomayor Productions films, showcasing powerful stories from underrepresented communities.

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March On! Festival
Sep
15
to Sep 30

March On! Festival

"Expanding Sanctuary" is an Emerging Documentary Film Competition Finalist at March On! Festival. The film will begin streaming as part of the 2025 festival on Monday, September 15th through Tuesday, September 30th. Check out the in-person screening at the Planet Word Theater on Saturday, September 20th at 12:00pm.

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Creating in our Backyard: Nonfiction Production Roundtable
Sep
27

Creating in our Backyard: Nonfiction Production Roundtable

Creating in Our Backyard: Nonfiction Production Roundtable:

This roundtable is a meeting of the minds, bringing together acclaimed nonfiction filmmakers, production studios, visual journalists, and storytellers from across the Rust Belt and Appalachian regions to share their experiences, challenges, and successes working close to home. This discussion will feature Kristal Sotomayor (Expanding Sanctuary, Sotomayor Productions), Hansen Bursic (Trans Heaven, Backyard Docs Festival Director), Colleen C Brady (Amish Country Queer), Steph Strasburg (Senior Photojournalist, PublicSource), Alexis Johnson (Senior Reporter, Axios Pittsburgh), Nick Childers (Co-Lead Organizer, Pittsburgh Video Consortium), and more. The conversation will explore how place shapes storytelling, the unique opportunities and challenges of regional production, and exchange advice on how to work in our region, as well as strategies for building sustainable creative careers outside major media hubs. Attendees will gain valuable insights, practical advice, and connections to strengthen their own work rooted in our communities.

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Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase
Oct
23

Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase

The Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase screens Expanding Sanctuary and Status Pending at Esperanza in collaboration with Esperanza Immigration Legal Services. The films serve as a centerpiece in an evening of Latin food, live music, and conversation highlighting stories of resilience, activism, and the cultural richness of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities.

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Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase at Fleisher Art Memorial
Aug
16

Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase at Fleisher Art Memorial

The first Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase is happening Saturday, August 16 at 6 PM at Fleisher Art Memorial! Join us to celebrate and amplify the voices of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities through a powerful program of short films followed by a Q&A.

  • A Film is a Goodbye That Never Ends by Maria Luisa Santos (13 min)

  • Room 140 by Priscilla Gonzalez Sainz (12 min)

  • Expanding Sanctuary by Kristal Sotomayor (21 min)

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BlackStar Film Festival
Aug
3

BlackStar Film Festival

“Las Cosas Que Brillan” screens at BlackStar Film Festival on Sunday, August 3 at 5:30 pm EDT at the Perelman Theater (Kimmel Center), located at 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

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Rio LGBTQIA+
Jul
4
to Jul 6

Rio LGBTQIA+

"Don't Cry For Me All You Drag Queens" screens at the Rio LGBTQIA+ 2025 - 14º Festival Internacional de Cinema as part of the "Queens e Kings" program on July 4th and 6th.⁠

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CUNY TV Presents Queer Voice NYC Studio Show
Jul
4
to Jul 20

CUNY TV Presents Queer Voice NYC Studio Show

“Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens” airs on CUNY TV Queer Voice NYC Studio Show. Tune in at 2:00 PM on:⁠ Friday, July 4⁠; Saturday, July 5⁠; Sunday, July 6⁠; Friday, July 11⁠; Saturday, July 12⁠; Sunday, July 13⁠; Friday, July 18⁠; Saturday, July 19⁠; and Sunday, July 20⁠.

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Queer Shorts Vienna
Jun
19

Queer Shorts Vienna

“Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens” screens as part of Queer Shorts Vienna’s Queer Opening Shorts program on Thursday, June 19 at 19:15 at Burgkino (Opernring 19, 1010 Wien, Austria).

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Feminist Border Arts Film Festival
Jun
6

Feminist Border Arts Film Festival

“Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens” screens at the Feminist Border Arts Film Festival as part of the “Queer Desires, Trans Power, Feminist Dreams” program on Friday, June 6 at 4:30–6:00 PM at the New Mexico State University.

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Sofia Pride Film Fest
Jun
5

Sofia Pride Film Fest

“Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens” screens at Sofia Pride Film Fest on June 5th at 6:30PM at the HOUSE OF CINEMA (Sofia center, 37 Ekzarh Yosif Str., 1000 Sofia).

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Cinema Columbus Film Festival
May
3

Cinema Columbus Film Festival

“Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens” screens at Cinema Columbus Film Festival on Saturday, May 3rd at 4PM at the Grandview Theater Drafthouse & Cinema (1247 Grandview Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212).

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Miami Film Festival
Apr
10

Miami Film Festival

“Don't Cry For Me All You Drag Queens” screens at Miami Film Festival as part of the Who We Are - University of Miami documentary short block⁠ on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 PM ⁠at the Cosford Cinema⁠ (5030 Brunson Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146).

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Sarasota Film Festival
Apr
8

Sarasota Film Festival

“Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens” screens at Sarasota Film Festival on Tuesday, April 8th at 2:30 PM at the New College of Florida/Sainer Pavilion (5313 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243).

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TAG! Queer Shorts Festival
Apr
6

TAG! Queer Shorts Festival

"Don't Cry For Me All You Drag Queens" screens at TAG! Queer Shorts Festival as part of the "¡Presentes!" program screening on Sunday, April 6th at 3:00pm at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 North East Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97212).⁠

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Las Cosas Que Brillan Fundraiser
Mar
22

Las Cosas Que Brillan Fundraiser

Enter Marisol’s world! Join us for a vibrant evening of celebration and community at the Las Cosas Que Brillan Fundraiser! This unique dance party will immerse you in the magical world of Marisol as we raise funds to bring this visionary film to life.

📅 When: Saturday, March 22nd, 7 PM - 11 PM

📍 Where: Vox Populi, Black Box Space – 319 N 11th St #3, Philadelphia, PA

Prepare for an unforgettable experience featuring:

🎟 Raffles – Win amazing prizes that shine just as bright as our community!

🎶 Music – Move to the rhythm of beats that make waves.

👑 Drag Performances – Be captivated by the charisma of our fabulous queens.

🧜‍♀️ Costume Contest – Dress in your best mermaid-inspired look for a chance to win.

This event is not just a party—it’s a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the power of storytelling. Whether you’re dancing in sequins or shimmering in your best sea-inspired outfit, you’re contributing to making cinematic magic happen.

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Screening & Event Photos

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