Prepare to celebrate Pride 2024 like never before!
Anticipate two days of short film and digital media, zines, workshops, speakers, and panels. Join us for the Feminist Border Arts Film & Zine Festival, kicking off on Pride Day, June 28 in 2024.
Day 1 - June 28:Immerse yourself in the world of short film and digital media, from the US and around the globe. They educate, challenge norms, rebel against conventions, delight the senses, and demand change.
Day 2 - June 29:It's a zine revolution! Explore narratives that defy authority, journeys that break boundaries, comics that will change your life, and tales that celebrate community, social change, and creative expression.
Stay tuned for our upcoming call for submissions, inviting filmmakers, scholars, artists, activists, community members, and zinesters to be part of this media space of change and creativity. More details are on the way.
2023 FBAFF Awards
2023 Audience Awards
BABY STEPS
In recognition of Excellence in Animation- Shorter Form
I (HEART) JACK LALANNE
In recognition of Excellence in Animation- Longer Form
WATER MIRROR
In recognition of Excellence in Animation- Experimental
DANS LA NATURE
In recognition of Excellence in Animation- Documentary
SILT
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Short Film- Femme/Feminist
TASTE OF BLUEBERRY
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Short Film- LGBTQ+ Drama
SHIPPING THEM
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Short Film- LGBTQ+ Comedy
DECOLONIAL RED
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Short Film- Experimental/Art Video
DECOLONIAL RED
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Short Film- Indigenizing Documentary
WHAT IF WE DIDN’T CARE
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Short Film- LGBTQ+ Documentary
27610- THE OTHER SIDE
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Short Film- Documentary
2023 Advisory Board Awards
SHADOW OF THE BUTTERFLIES
In recognition of Excellence in Animation- Experimental
SILT
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Narrative Short Film
DA KISS
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action LGBTQ+ Short Film
DECOLONIAL RED
In recognition of Excellence in Live Action Experimental Short Film
Directors’ Director’s Awards
EMME AND HER MUTANT DAYS
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in Animation-Longer Form
WATER MIRROR
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in Animation-Shorter Form
SHIELD AMBIENCE
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in Animation-Experimental/Art Video
SHIPPING THEM
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in Live Action Comedy-Longer Form
PULPE
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in Live Action Comedy-Shorter Form
THE AQUARIUM
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in LGBTQ+ Transnational Drama
MY MOTHER’S GIRLFRIEND
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in LGBTQ+ Transnational Comedy
AS LEAVES IN THE WIND
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in LGBTQ+ Transnational Documentary
BLACK WINTER
In recognition of Exceptional Storytelling in Transnational Animation
WHAT TRAVELERS ARE SAYING ABOUT JORNADA DEL MUERTO
In recognition of Exceptional Essay Film- Longer Form
SHUCHIKISA
In recognition of Exceptional Essay Film- Shorter Form
SOUL SEARCH
In recognition of Exceptional Experimental Video Essay
Cinephiles Unite
FBAFF 2023: Uniting Social Justice Lovers with Pride
June 28th at U.A.M.
This Pride, prepare to have your mind blown. Experience a cinematic journey like no other as FBAFF brings you the boldest, most thought-provoking films that defy boundaries and challenge the status quo. Get ready to immerse yourself in narratives that celebrate diverse identities, explore the complexities of love and desire, and ignite the fires of social change. From groundbreaking queer and trans stories to powerful feminist perspectives, FBAFF is here to amplify underrepresented voices and leave you inspired, empowered, and forever changed. Join us this Pride and let your mind soar through the transformative power of film.
Location: University Art Museum in Devasthali Hall, 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico
Contact: Phone: 575-646-2545
Sponsored by:
NMSU Gender & Sexuality Studies
University Art Museum
Office for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
College of Arts & Sciences
Stan Fulton Endowed Chair
Department of English
Department of Art
Additional Information:
Admission: Free and Open to the Public.
Devasthali Hall features an All Gender Restroom on the main floor.
A nursing parent's privacy pod (Mamava pod) is located on the main floor, to the left of the main entrance.
If you need to park on campus, free one-day e-permits are available through https://park.nmsu.edu.
Note: Campus parking permits are not required after 4:30pm.
Hotels near NMSU:
Comfort Suites
Address: 2101 S. Triviz Drive
Phone: 575-522-1300
Comfort Suites
Address: 236 N. Telshor Boulevard
Phone: 575-521-1030
Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
Address: 456 E. University Avenue
Phone: 575-526-1722
Hilton Garden Inn
Address: 2550 Don Roser Drive
Phone: 575-522-0900
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Address: 2635 S. Valley Drive
Phone: 575-527-9947
Ramada Las Cruces Hotel and Conference Center
Address: 201 E. University Avenue
Phone: 575-526-4411
June 28 - International Pride Date Significance
FBAFF, by standing alongside International Pride Day, actively champions the enduring power of creative expression and the humanities-arts in shaping social transformation.
The alignment of FBAFF with International Pride Day on June 28th asserts its commitment to both the celebration of diverse narratives and the continued struggles for women's and LGBTQIA+ rights. This date marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a turning point in LGBTQIA+ history, symbolizing resilience and resistance against discrimination and injustice.
Moreover, this strategic juxtaposition underscores the vital importance of advocating for reproductive rights and transgender human rights, two integral components of the broader LGBTQIA+ rights movement. It recognizes the complex layers of identity and experience within the LGBTQIA+ community and echoes the call for inclusive representation and intersectional advocacy.
In the face of formidable challenges, FBAFF, G&SS, students, supportive faculty and staff members, community, and filmmakers champion the profound importance of feminist, queer, transgender, and other transformative creative expression, scholarship, teaching, and interventions. Together, let us forge ahead in our pursuit of more equitable and inclusive worlds, leaving an enduring impact on the present and future of social relations, academic inquiry. and institutional practices.
About FBAFF
The Feminist Border Arts Film Festival (FBAFF) is a university-based initiative that showcases underrepresented approaches in film, video, and digital media. Focusing on women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and socially conscious filmmakers from the US and around the world, FBAFF serves as a platform for exploring new ways of imagining, challenging conventional representation, and promoting social change. Through curated screenings and thought-provoking programming, we strive to cultivate a nuanced understanding and critical appreciation of the arts and humanities, inspiring intellectual engagement and fostering scholarly exploration of diverse perspectives. Committed to the principles of feminist, queer, and other socially transformative movements, FBAFF promotes critical viewership, social awareness, and public scholarship, utilizing film, video, and digital media as tools for critical inquiry and transformation.
The festival defines “feminist border arts” as a practice that challenges the limits of conventional representation through telling stories from the edge; threshold visions from the margins that create new ways of understanding, that imagine underrepresented ways of knowing. Selected pieces revive the promise of cinema to open minds, create new vistas, and challenge dehumanizing forms of representation.
FBAFF curates a diverse selection of cinematic forms for screenings, encompassing digital storytelling, live-action narratives, documentaries, essays, video art & performance, experimental films, new media, and animation. We bring together student, independent, and professional filmmakers from the United States and around the globe, fostering a transnational dialogue and embracing the spirit of border-crossing and boundary-breaking.
FBAFF is recognized as a highly selective festival, renowned both nationally and internationally for its exceptional programming and curation. Films bearing the FBAFF laurel have garnered recognition at renowned film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto International Film Festival, and Sundance. Furthermore, FBAFF has the ability to attract and showcase top-tier filmmakers and creators, offering a unique opportunity to experience their remarkable creations.
Operating at the intersections of academia, digital humanities, public scholarship, and the creative arts, FBAFF's programming is carefully curated in close collaboration with the educational and scholarly goals of NMSU's academic unit for Gender & Sexuality Studies (G&SS). This academic unit provides an inter- and transdisciplinary specialized focus on the study of women, genders, sexualities, and related topics at NMSU. It offers a variety of courses open to both majors and non-majors, allowing students from diverse academic backgrounds to engage with the field. In addition, G&SS offers a range of degree options, including a Bachelor of Arts (BA), an undergraduate minor, a graduate minor, and an NMSU Global BA. These degree options provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding and explore a wide range of topics, approaches, and perspectives within the field.
The specialized concentration of MACS: Media Arts and Cultural Studies within the academic unit of Gender & Sexuality Studies directly intersects with the mission and programming of FBAFF, forging a strong connection between media, cultural studies, gender and sexuality studies, and research-creation methods. MACS courses integrate theoretical frameworks, critical analysis, and practical applications to explore the dynamic relationship between media, culture, and gender and sexuality.
