Queer Joy: Creating Stories Beyond Trauma

Welcome to the 2026 Queer Film & Creative Summit Panel Series! Join us for the insightful panel discussion titled Queer Joy: Creating Stories Beyond Trauma.

🗣️ Moderator: Ray Taylor
👤 Speakers: Ashley Gianni, Daniel Talbott, Dalila Ali Rajah
📍 Location: First Entertainment Credit Union, 6735 Forest Lawn Drive, Hollywood, CA 90068

Join the Queer Film Collective for an 8-week panel series that unites filmmakers, writers, and creatives in honest and practical conversations about the realities of the industry today. From storytelling and craft to funding, distribution, and mental health, each panel goes beyond mere advice, providing real insights you can apply.

Whether you’re just starting out or are already immersed in your work, this series is designed to equip you with the tools, context, and community to keep pushing forward and expanding your horizons.

🎟️ Tickets are just $15 for each panel, or you can purchase the Panel Series Bundle and save $35 to attend all 8!
👉 Get your tickets here!