The Saturn’s Wish Film Festival is an all Trans, AND all BIPOC initiative centering the expansive experiences and skill sets of TGI film makers. The film industry utilizes trans bodies in their media approaches without reflecting TGI people on their film sets, writing rooms, and editing processes. Film and video are also important tactics of preserving and documenting TGI histories. In the second annual Saturn's Wish Film Festival, we will be screening various short films, all created by our own community. Our future is written in the stars, will you come witness with our star power together?

Awards & Prizes

Judges' Choice Award – An award presented by the SW '26 Film Festival Invited Judges
Fan Favorite Award – An award selected by audience members of the festival and presented by the SW Board Co-Chairs
Legacy Award – An award selected by the SW Board, and presented by the SW CEO

Rules & Terms

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR FILM.
By submitting your film for consideration for the Saturn's Wish 2025 Film Festival, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that the terms of this agreement will bind you.

GUIDELINES FOR ALL FILMS:

- Submitted Films must be led, directed, and/or produced by TGI BIPOC (films with support from non-TGI are considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Must be Trans, Gender-expansive, and or Intersex (TGI)
- Must be Black, Indigenous, and or a Person of Color (BIPOC)
- A representative of the film is encouraged be able to attend the Film Festival in Los Angeles (We do not have additional funds to support travel for selected films). If film selected, it will not be eligible for categories unless their is a rep present to accept the award

PUBLICITY AND MARKETING:
All selected films may be excerpted for publicity purposes, and the Saturn's Wish 2025 Film Festival reserves the right to promote ANY film to print, broadcast, or internet media as required to market the Festival.

THEATRICAL SCREENINGS:
By accepting inclusion in the Saturn's Wish 2025 Film Festival, the filmmaker grants non-exclusive rights to showcase their film during the festival date (August 9, 2025) in as many screenings as required.
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  • Addy Bernal

    Saturn’s Wish 2025 was a well-organized and impactful festival. In such a challenging time, with ICE raids occurring close by in Los Angeles, it was powerful to see trans Latin films highlighted and celebrated. The venue at the Japanese American National Museum was beautiful, with a reception following the screening featuring vegan pupusas and refreshments, which created a welcoming atmosphere. The crystal glass awards were stunning, and while I was a bit disappointed not to win, I was grateful to receive a generous monetary compensation Award for sharing my film. This gesture showed the festival’s commitment to valuing artists and their work. Overall, so proud of the team that they offered community, visibility, and meaningful recognition for underrepresented voices.

    September 2025
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