Fovrth Premieres “We’re Still Here” at SxSW Film Festival 2018

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Last week, Oculus VR for GoodPride Foundation, and Fovrth Studios premiered We’re Still Here at the 2018 South by Southwest Film Festival. We’re Still Here is the first film in Fovrth’s new VR documentary series, Authentically Us, which bring viewers into the lives of transgender and gender diverse Americans, who, through living authentically, are enriching our communities across the United States. Read More > 

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Jesse Ayala
SXSW Film Review: Oculus VR for Good Creators Lab

SXSW Film Review: Oculus VR for Good Creators Lab. Cultivating empathy through immersive film shorts. "Jesse Ayala’s "We’re Still Here" paints a compelling portrait of Two-Spirit artist and educator Aiden Crawford. The film is stunningly cinematic in its approach to following Crawford from his bedroom adorned with regalia and art to a classroom where he teaches those about the Two-Spirit identity and community." Read more > 

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Jesse Ayala
Don't miss these LGBTQ-inclusive films and VR experiences at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival

The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival will take place in New York City next month, April 18-29. The festival's lineup was announced earlier this week, and includes several LGBTQ-inclusive films that will be either premiering or screening during the 12-day festival. The year also marks a record for the festival, 46% of the 96 movies in the feature film program are directed by women, an all-time high for the festival. The lineup also includes 46 first time directors. Read more >

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Jesse Ayala
SXSW Preview: Films to Watch

SXSW Preview: Films to Watch. Here's a look at some of the features and documentaries premiering at the festival. Virtual Reality; Subjects tackled by this year’s slate of immersive virtual-reality films include the Philharmonia Orchestra, melting glaciers in Greenland, and a couple abducted by a UFO. Jesse Ayala Aiden’s “We’re Still Here,” premiering on March 13 at 11 a.m., turns the lens on gender identity and sexuality in relation to Native American tribal roles. Read More > 

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Jesse Ayala
Six Oculus Projects Make Tribeca Official Selection

Six Oculus Projects Named Official Tribeca Selections, including 'Authentically Us: She Flies By Her Own Wings', 'Meeting a Monster', and 'The Hidden'. Tackling topics ranging from modern-day slavery to bigotry and hate, these immersive vignettes hold up a mirror to humanity’s ills while shedding a light on our collective ability to effect positive change. Read more > 

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Jesse Ayala
Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018.  Just like that, SXSW returns (March 9-18) to take over Downtown Austin. From free parties to great bands, loads of outta town talent and a never-ending barrage of social media updates on what to see where – it’s straight chaos. But that doesn't mean it has to be straight. Read More >

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Jesse Ayala