Make trans cinema accessible for all.
About us
Exposures is a non-profit organization committed to advancing trans advocacy and driving cultural change through the power of film. As Montréal’s only trans-focused film collective, Exposures offers screenings, lectures, discussions, workshops, and professional development opportunities that connect audiences with trans artists and filmmakers from across Canada and around the world.
Exposures works to promote fair, authentic, and inclusive representation for trans people, creating programs and events that advance trans acceptance and liberation. Serving as a storyteller, festival, resource, and advocate, Exposures addresses critical issues head-on, amplifying trans voices to ensure they are heard and valued.
Ultimately, we strive to protect the rights of trans people and to help create a world where everyone, regardless of gender expression, can live with dignity, respect, and the freedom to be fully themselves.
Our
Story
Exposures Is Founded
Exposures was founded in the fall of 2022 by Iris Pint, a film scholar, curator, and cultural consultant. After moving from London, UK to Montréal, Iris quickly noticed a gap in the city’s cultural offerings for the queer and gender-diverse communities, especially in cinema.
FIRST SOLD OUT TRANS SCREENING
Exposures’ first dedicated trans screening attracted over 200 attendees—far surpassing the venue’s capacity solely through word-of-mouth. This enthusiastic response demonstrated a clear need for dedicated trans-focused cinema events in Montréal. Motivated by this demand, Exposures began to focus specifically on trans cinema, becoming a platform where trans stories could find both a home and an audience.
BUILDING A LOYAL FOLLOWING
Since our first trans screening, Exposures has grown rapidly, amassing a loyal following in Montréal and beyond. To date, we have organized over 30 trans film screenings across the city, each attracting 150-200 attendees. We cover a variety of topics, from trans desire and trans ecologies to transnationalism and trans cinema from the Global South.
MONTREAL’S FIRST TRANS FILM FESTIVAL
As interest grew, so did our ambitions. Recognizing the lack of large-scale, dedicated spaces for trans audiences, we decided to launch Montréal’s first-ever trans film festival, which took place from September 19–22, 2024 and featured 13 screenings over four days. This event was a resounding success, confirming once again the importance of our work.
OUR SECOND TRANS FILM FESTIVAL EDITION
Looking ahead, we are already planning our second festival edition for September 2025. We remain dedicated to building Exposures as a long-lasting, sustainable space where trans and gender-diverse filmmakers can showcase their work and connect with audiences.
FOCUS ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Showcasing trans film is not enough. We must also create more opportunities for trans filmmakers to help them develop sustainable careers. As such, we are planning a series of workshops aimed at addressing systemic barriers. Topics will include grant writing, navigating the festival circuit, pitching projects, and building sustainable networks.
WHAT WE DO
TRANS FILM FESTIVAL
REGULAR SCREENINGS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OUR VALUES
Exposures works to promote fair, authentic, and inclusive representation for trans people, creating programs and events that advance trans acceptance and liberation.
01. Trans-first approach
02. Building Community
03. Inclusive programming
04. Accountability
05. Accessibility
06. Non-extractive practices
07. Resilience
Our
Future Ambitions
We envision Exposures becoming a leading advocate for trans culture and storytelling worldwide. In doing so, we hope to encourage others to do the same by introducing: