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Forouzan (Iran)

In a small village, a woman with two small kids finds out thieves want to steal her cattle.

00:20:00

Electro (Iran)

An acting veteran stars in a meaningful film and realizes that the film has every meaning except meaning itself.

00:29:22

Dome of the Universe (Iran)

A city near the highest mountain in Iran, with culture, history, & thousands years of architecture.

00:19:23

40th (Iran)

Saghar, who arrived late on the 40th day of her father\'s death found out through her aunt (about 55 years old) that a suitor is going to come to her tonight, not her sister Saeedeh. Saghar, who has been suffering from stress and anxiety after hearing this, stays in a dilemma between telling her aunt the truth, a fact that will change Saghar\'s life.

Cass and Peters

Workers Compensation New York Film and. Theater

00:06:48

Black Magic (Iran)

This is a repetition story Like all stories City of Nowhere ... the city of blinds With a lonely hero

00:29:04

Asheng (Iran)

7 women who live in a frontier village in south-estern of iran, cooperating together to afford their livelihood, they decided to find a way to release their husbands who are in the prison since 18 years ago because of drug deeling .

00:28:06

Waiting For Godot (Iran)

New take on the Samuel Beckett play.

01:20:00

Tremolo (Iran)

Tremolo is a short psychological series about people who are each a symbol of a mental illness. In this documentary, the patients are contacted and try to display everything that they are. Psychologists also talk about patients, their past and treatment methods.

00:16:53

The Litter (Iran)

A boy who has never seen his mother embarks on a journey to find her, walking the thin line between illusion, dream, and reality.

00:13:01

The Hunt

2 friends go deep sea fishing. Will only 1 come back?

00:17:38

Starvation

A father is unable to cope with life’s problems and takes it out on his family

00:46:34

Ambiguous Indifference

Big city book editor Cheryl Long’s car breaks down stranding her in small town Oklahoma.

00:04:25

The Dam

A woman encounters a man attempting to kill himself.

The Coat

On a frozen tundra, a coat gives more than heat to a grief stricken girl.

00:11:58

The Abyssal Theater

A Lovecraftian-period-horror short film about a disgraced surgeon called upon to perform an autopsy on an eldritch fish in front of a deadly occult audience.

00:56:39

CameraChild

Every day, Lucky wakes up to an invisible magic camera following them everywhere they go. Now, on the verge of their 18th birthday, the show may finally come to an end.

00:06:53

18224 Sequence

Future is crossing up the manifestations of the sensible, denying from the beginning any ambiguity with what appears to be related to the matter of shadows.

Another Life Changing Event

Each one totally different.

00:05:14

Bird Poop

A couple meets on the Point Pleasant Board Walk and gets pooped on by a bird then they go on a date and continue to get pooped on by birds but they fall in love

00:15:25

Division

Two old high school friends, Matt and Ben, reunite in their hometown but slowly realize their once-strong bond has drifted further apart than they initially thought, making the future of their friendship uncertain.

00:02:34

Hobbiez

A rapper stacks cheddar and punchlines in equal measure—turning hustle into hilarity one dollar at a time

00:05:51

Many Moons In The Vacancy

In the stillness of the night, where shadows weave their tales, many moons drift in the vacancy, whispering secrets of the frail.

00:10:59

Nobody's Business

Set in 1920s Australian underworld of sly grog and illicit narcotics, a woman must choose between love and her reputation.

00:04:32

Spaghetti Western

A frustrated cowboy feels lost in the city until he finds magical spaghetti which transports him to a place where he finds his community.

00:57:52

TFF Episode 92 - Eyelash

From Dollywood - Musical Performance Billy Eilish from Madison Square Garden

00:58:00

TFF Presents Ep. 99 - Michelangelo

From NYC

00:15:01

Stairs

An Italian writer has an asthma attack on some stairs, in the middle of a forest, on the outskirts of Berlin. One girl, a photographer from Sweden, helps him, making him feel better.

00:19:06

Vas Mar

On the eve of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, an elderly couple confronts life and death—one clinging to ...

00:18:20

Lizzie

A father/daughter con artist team tries to take advantage of the wrong family.

00:19:58

Your Last Wishes (USA)

Following the death of his best friend, Sammy (Sam Sweere) must take their last words to heart and complete the list.

01:34:37

Me Three

Jeannie purchases a Native American pendant to help her gain positive energy. But something goes wrong when the pendent transfers the spirits of her slain parents into her body.

00:57:54

TFF Presents Ep. 96 - New Year

From Knoxville TN

00:12:46

Spider Zan

Negar is a young girl who loses something that causes trouble for her right on the day of her proposal ceremony.

00:57:52

TFF Episode 93 - Dolly

With Jim and Lauren Havey from Dollywood

00:54:02

Te Rongo Kirkwood

The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) announced the selection of mixed-media artist Te Rongo Kirkwood (b. 1973, Auckland, New Zealand) as the recipient of the 38th Rakow Commission.

00:54:02

Smile For The Dead

True crime meets the paranormal as \"Smile for the Dead\" uncovers the eerie mystery of William H. Mumler\'s spirit photography and his ghostly portraits that baffled the 1800s.

00:17:46

You've Been Well Alfio

Late summer of high school graduation, Alfio has graduated but finds himself suspended in limbo between past and future. While his his friends leave Sicily to pursue their dreams, he remains trapped in his conflicts and uncertainties of not knowing what to do with his life,between his sense of belonging and his desire to leave.

00:38:59

I Am Yours

Every relationship starts with love and lust. That\'s what happened to David and Lucia, a strong, deep love that still continues after many years.

00:56:15

TFF Presents Ep. 100 - Season 7 Selections

Season 7 Selected Films and Films From Iran

00:57:53

TFF Presents Ep. 94 - Granville

From the I Love Lucy Museum and Mayberry in Granville TN

00:58:00

TFF Presents Ep. 98 - Sticky

Hosted by Sofia & Sophie from South Brooklyn

00:10:20

A September to Remember

The untold story of the racism and violence that Middle Eastern Americans faced in the immediate aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001.

01:09:14

Tail of the Horizon

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00:18:08

Deep Time (USA)

Six scientists tasked with investigating a mysterious natural phenomenon find that this \'routine job\' is far more dangerous than they thought. The team must decide...are their lives worth the data?

00:04:46

Vestige (Taiwan)

Through intricate and atmospheric illustrations, the story portrays the journey of an artist in search of her long-lost childhood friend. As she walks through the war-torn and forgotten hometown of her past.

00:13:42

Zaxme (Iran)

\\\"Zaxme\\\" narrates the tale of a woman confronting her inner self, embarking on a profound journey ignited by love.

Saturday May 17, 2025

01:23:34

Requiem Espresso

00:17:36

Shorts and Flash Films

A Hole To Dig I Broke Them Modern Timez

00:58:02

Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations Special

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations Special

00:53:44

Transparent VI Screening 4a

Best of Fest

Clown With Me

A love story set against the backdrop of New York

Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations Special

00:05:44

I Broke Them

In this horror and poetry-inspired short film, a dancer, plagued by the menace of perfection, must confront a spectre that emerges from the ballet studio mirrors.

Cass and Peters

Workers Compensation New York Film and. Theater

00:26:28

Caravan

Four young people set off for the Adriatic in a retro motorhome. Eszter and Dávid, as well as Zoé and Ábel, form a couple.

00:26:30

Shadows

(Greece) Delicate and moody drama about a woman and her lovers, one of who re-emerges from her past.

Red Frontier

Red Frontier is a 60 second sci-fi animated short film created in Unreal Engine 5 with the use of MetaHumans creator.

00:05:53

A Day In The Life

A young woman chronicles daily internal battles with bipolar disorder.

00:01:15

Skate Fast Turn Left

Two friends, Fifi Fleshwound and Little Mary Switchblade, have a quick conversation about their roller derby years...

00:13:48

Stick Season

Alex’s life is turned upside down when his high school best friend returns to get him out of his comfort zone.

PTO

After receiving news that his vacation request had been denied, a burned-out employee deals with the repercussions of having the audacity to ask his manager for some time off.

00:57:53

TFF Episode 90 Independence

Short films and music videos from around the world.

01:01:38

Broke

Lisa, a struggling musician, battles to keep her band together despite its internal conflicts and external pressures for change. While facing New York’s Winter, survival jobs, and disagreeable friends, the survival of her band becomes more paramount than ever.

00:04:43

Windows

Music Video

01:22:09

The Lower Plateau

A burnt out pot dealer & musician struggles through a Montreal winter with the help of her friends.

00:15:46

THE WRECKER

The young girl Liu Xiaoyu finds that her father seems to cheat on her mother.

00:12:29

DisQuiet

A couple plays a trick on their friends that has unintended consequences.

In The Zebra Pavillion

In The Zebra Pavilion, Black and White stand together.

00:04:56

The Stop

After an argument, a woman gets out of a car and to the bus stop, where she meets another man.

00:05:00

Mayonnaise

Life and Death to prepare the perfect Mayo

TFF Presents Ep. 88 - Selections Special

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 88 - Selections Special

00:00:19

La Liga 19

La Liga is an Arts Collective in Argentina

00:03:09

Lost on The Beach

An older man reflects on his loses.

00:00:32

Sweet Bitch

Sweet Bitch Wine

Babycam

Who's watching your baby when you sleep at night?

00:00:32

Sweet Bitch

Sweet Bitch Wine

Cass and Peters

Workers Compensation New York Film and. Theater

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00:15:02

Hiraeth

An alcoholic Father seeking forgivness from his estranged fammily gets into a terrible accident, forcing him to choose between fixing his broken life, or cleaning the blood he has spilled.

Not Completely Lost

Not a killer you\'d expecct

Babycam

Who's watching your baby when you sleep at night?

Transparent Film Festival

00:18:44

Blood Falls

A small upstate town gets some new residents - a satanic cult

Big Foot Philly Cheesesteak

Big Foot Philly Cheesesteak is the best Cheesesteak in East TN.

Transparent Film Festival

00:57:53

Episode 85 Trump

Transparent Film Festival Presents

Sunday May 18, 2025

00:11:27

Poems of Great Importance (USA)

A poetry night with a cast of characters who may be taking things a little too seriously.

00:27:53

TFF Presents Episode 55

01:22:09

The Lower Plateau (Canada)

A burnt out pot dealer & musician struggles through a Montreal winter with the help of her friends.

01:20:53

Boys About Town

Bobby and Calvin are two music-obsessed friends in their early twenties. Bobby is introverted and inexperienced. C

00:26:28

Caravan

Coming of age film set in Hungary

00:18:05

War Between States

A soldier has to deliver bad news to the wife of an enemy

Clown With Me

A love story set against the backdrop of New York

01:23:34

Requiem Espresso

00:15:31

Hoek's Delta

(Venezuela) A day spent with friends goes horribly wrong after they head home.

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Europa Collective Unconscious

Original Production of Sci-Fi Rock Musical at The Collective Unconscious

00:26:30

Shadows

(Greece) Delicate and moody drama about a woman and her lovers, one of who re-emerges from her past.

01:42:14

Tethered To The Ether

Love, limbo and magic converge amidst Thomsen’s visual world building.

01:30:56

The Killer's Requiem

A loving son and devoted father has a psychotic break.

00:09:00

The Leshiy

When Anya’s husband mysteriously falls ill she has no choice but to seek the advice of the old Crone who lives in the forest.

00:11:00

To Kill A Truth

A systemic journalist, who has selected to serve political agendas and not the public interest, as the journalistic ethics dictate, is kidnapped by a group of activists.

01:01:07

When Dusk Turns Dark

After his last mission (\\\\\\\'The Cypher\\\\\\\') the private philosophy investigator IVAN JOOHNSSON loses himself in an identity crisis vortex of absurdity.

00:15:46

The Wrecker

The young girl Liu Xiaoyu finds that her father seems to cheat on her mother.

00:47:02

The Vampires

M and F live in isolation in a house in the mountains. M suffers from an unknown disease that causes a progressive loss of red blood cells

01:37:17

One More Thing

A couple goes on a cross country road trip and encounters oddball characters.

00:11:27

Poems of Great Importance

A poetry night with a cast of characters who may be taking things a little too seriously.

01:01:39

Broke

Lisa, a struggling musician, battles to keep her band together despite its internal conflicts and external pressures for change. While facing New York’s Winter, survival jobs, and disagreeable friends, the survival of her band becomes more paramount than ever.

00:01:15

Skate Fast Turn Left

Two friends, Fifi Fleshwound and Little Mary Switchblade, have a quick conversation about their roller derby years...

PTO

After receiving news that his vacation request had been denied, a burned-out employee deals with the repercussions of having the audacity to ask his manager for some time off.

00:13:13

A Hole To Dig

Two co-workers deal with the sticky situation of a post-company holiday party hook-up.

00:05:44

I Broke Them

A dancer, plagued by the menace of perfection, must confront a spectre that emerges from the ballet studio mirrors.

Clown With Me

When her lover/scene partner flakes, an amateur clown enlists her best friend to take his place, teaching him the basics of clowning as they race across NYC to an audition.

00:16:08

Chinese Laundry

After moving to NY from China to help in the family business, a woman becomes privy to an infidelity

In The Zebra Pavillion

In The Zebra Pavilion, Black and White stand together.

Cass and Peters

Workers Compensation New York Film and. Theater

01:12:06

Cut & Run

Cut&Run is a film about love, family, drug running, money laundering, carjacking, murder, and forgiveness.

01:01:38

Broke

Lisa, a struggling musician, battles to keep her band together despite its internal conflicts and external pressures for change. While facing New York’s Winter, survival jobs, and disagreeable friends, the survival of her band becomes more paramount than ever.

In The Zebra Pavillion

In The Zebra Pavilion, Black and White stand together.

Transparent Film Festival

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00:57:52

TFF Episode 93 - Dolly

With Jim and Lauren Havey from Dollywood

Monday May 19, 2025

00:12:48

In Perspective

(Iran) A reluctant killer, can\'t seem to stop killing.

00:28:06

Waiting For Godot

New take on the Samuel Beckett play.

Not Completely Lost

Not a killer you\'d expecct

00:13:19

Sunflower Shadows

Teenage Pooya, living alone with his mother, finds himself caught in a quiet struggle between her and Tala, the young painter next door. As tensions rise, he must navigate the complexities of family and independence in this stunning cinematic poem.

00:17:18

Part En.

A boy notices that a motorcyclist with an unknown face is following him

00:20:00

Electro

An acting veteran stars in a meaningful film and realizes that the film has every meaning except meaning itself.

00:29:21

Dome of the Universe

A city near the highest mountain in Iran, with culture, history, & thousands years of architecture.

00:16:53

The Litter

A boy who has never seen his mother embarks on a journey to find her, walking the thin line between illusion, dream, and reality.

00:17:38

Starvation

A father is unable to cope with life’s problems and takes it out on his family

00:17:07

Regret

From Iran

00:29:04

Asheng

From Iran

00:14:56

Last Season

From Iran

00:19:26

14 Plus 2 Days

From Iran

00:12:19

Fourozan

From Iran

00:14:52

Aba

https://vz-28b572ee-f4e.b-cdn.net/438b7934-131f-47fa-8bc7-9424dcedb33b/playlist.m3u8

00:11:58

Ketu

From Iran

00:19:23

Chehelom

From Iran

00:14:50

Nazpari

https://vz-28b572ee-f4e.b-cdn.net/74eee56e-d892-4d30-8993-8d7680242466/playlist.m3u8

00:06:48

Black Magic

From Iran

01:20:00

Tremolo

From Iran

00:13:01

The Hunt

2 friends go deep sea fishing. Will only 1 come back?

01:20:53

Boys About Town

Bobby and Calvin are two music-obsessed friends in their early twenties. Bobby is introverted and inexperienced. C

02:31:48

Trittico Pandemico

Surrealist episodic film focused on human reactions during the COVID19 pandemic.

01:42:14

Tethered To The Ether

Love, limbo and magic converge amidst Thomsen’s visual world building.

01:42:13

Tethered to The Ether

Released from a mental health facility after recovering from a tragic accident, Tulip Lenoux lives in a purgatorial state between the natural world and dream world.

01:37:17

One More Thing

A couple goes on a cross country road trip and encounters oddball characters.

01:30:56

The Killer's Requiem

A loving son and devoted father has a psychotic break.

01:25:28

Europa Collective Unconscious

Original Production of Sci-Fi Rock Musical at The Collective Unconscious

01:23:35

Requiem Espresso

The one time frontman of a band, and now a delivery driver gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Or is it?

01:22:09

The Lower Plateau

A burnt out pot dealer & musician struggles through a Montreal winter with the help of her friends.

TFF Presents Ep. 76 - Season 5 Winners

Best of Season Five

Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations Special

00:27:59

TFF Presents Ep. 34 - Mash Up

00:00:03

Abfab.com

Transparent Film Festival

Tuesday May 20, 2025

00:57:36

TFF Presents Ep. 78

Keepsake Denver Underground Unite For Bisau Eagles at MSG

00:57:37

Transparent VI Winners Special

01:20:52

Boys About Town

Bobby and Calvin are two music-obsessed friends in their early twenties. Bobby is introverted and inexperienced. C

01:23:34

Requiem Espresso

00:16:00

Lunatic

A Russian freighter crashes on the moon

00:13:47

Stick Season

A friend returns home to help his buddy make a hard decision.

01:42:13

Tethered to The Ether

Released from a mental health facility after recovering from a tragic accident, Tulip Lenoux lives in a purgatorial state between the natural world and dream world.

00:05:47

Entetee

Music Video

00:12:30

Lullaby

Musically blocked and emotionally numb after the death of his wife, a solitary composer finds himself unable to score a eulogy video for her upcoming memorial service.

00:04:43

Windows

Music Video

00:17:36

Shorts and Flash Films

A Hole To Dig I Broke Them Modern Timez

00:04:20

Rock N Roll Is My Religion

Music Video

00:29:45

The Third Face

Suspense Thriller From Austria

00:05:44

I Broke Them

In this horror and poetry-inspired short film, a dancer, plagued by the menace of perfection, must confront a spectre that emerges from the ballet studio mirrors.

Cass and Peters

Workers Compensation New York Film and. Theater

Episode 88 - Selections Special

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 88 - Selections Special

00:15:02

Hiraeth

An alcoholic Father seeking forgivness from his estranged fammily gets into a terrible accident, forcing him to choose between fixing his broken life, or cleaning the blood he has spilled.

00:10:19

The Psychiatrist (Sweden)

02:31:47

Trittico Pandemico

Surrealist episodic film focused on human reactions during the COVID19 pandemic.

00:26:28

Caravan

Coming of age film set in Hungary

00:18:05

War Between States

A soldier has to deliver bad news to the wife of an enemy

Clown With Me

A love story set against the backdrop of New York

00:53:44

Transparent VI Screening 4a

Best of Fest

00:22:02

Keepers of the Forest

An eye opening film that uncovers the environmental struggles in Indonesia and the passionate people leading the way for change.

00:04:10

Yonah

Music Video

00:00:19

La Liga 19

La Liga is an Arts Collective in Argentina

00:57:37

TFF Presents Episode 90 - Winners Special

Transparent VI Winners Special

00:03:09

Lost on The Beach

An older man reflects on his loses.

00:16:08

Chinese Laundry

After moving to NY from China to help in the family business, a woman becomes privy to an infidelity

00:06:50

MAGA

Two killers quibble about politics on the way to a hit.

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations

02:31:47

Trittico Pandemico

Surrealist episodic film focused on human reactions during the COVID19 pandemic.

00:12:30

Lullaby

Musically blocked and emotionally numb after the death of his wife, a solitary composer finds himself unable to score a eulogy video for her upcoming memorial service.

00:16:00

Lunatic

A Russian freighter crashes on the moon

01:20:53

Boys About Town

Bobby and Calvin are two music-obsessed friends in their early twenties. Bobby is introverted and inexperienced. C

00:04:10

Yonah

Music Video

Transparent Film Festival

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations

00:20:40

The Stop

After an argument, a woman gets out of a car and to the bus stop, where she meets another man.

01:25:28

Europa Collective Unconscious

Original Production of Sci-Fi Rock Musical at The Collective Unconscious

Big Foot Philly Cheesesteak

Big Foot Philly Cheesesteak is the best Cheesesteak in East TN.

In The Zebra Pavillion

In The Zebra Pavilion, Black and White stand together.

Red Frontier

Red Frontier is a 60 second sci-fi animated short film created in Unreal Engine 5 with the use of MetaHumans creator.

Transparent Film Festival

00:00:03

Abfab.com

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In The Zebra Pavillion

In The Zebra Pavilion, Black and White stand together.

Wednesday May 21, 2025

Transparent Film Festival Presents Episode 89 - 2024 Nominations

00:28:06

Waiting For Godot

New take on the Samuel Beckett play.

Macbeth's Dream

Macbeth\'s Dream is a visionary experimental film with a twist.

Babycam

Who's watching your baby when you sleep at night?

In The Zebra Pavillion

In The Zebra Pavilion, Black and White stand together.

00:00:20

La Liga

Rama is a community of equality-driven women, trans and non-binary friends in the animation industry

00:04:56

Bad Hotel Live at Don Hill's

Bad Hotel Performs at The Last Rock Club in NYC - Don Hill\'s

00:00:19

La Liga 19

La Liga is an Arts Collective in Argentina

Babycam

Who's watching your baby when you sleep at night?