DISRUPTION: introspection from a glitch

In a world that celebrates seamless perfection, a queer, non-cis filmmaker grapples with their sense of belonging in spaces they fought to enter but were never designed for them. Through intimate moments of reflection, vivid memories of exclusion, and their embrace of the metaphorical “glitch,” they transform their identity from an interruption to an integral force. Using their craft as both a lens and a mirror, this film explores what it means to redefine purpose, claim space, and reshape the art of belonging itself.

  • Bel Martinez
    Director
  • Bel Martinez
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Coming of Age, Queer
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 26, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    8:5
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Iowa
Director - Bel Martinez
Director Statement

This film stands as the statement I have felt brewing for a very long time, a longing to belong and a wondering if I ever will. Coming to terms with a long journey through my family and self.