Fall, 2022 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. Spring, 2023 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. 2023 - 2024 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. Fall, 2024 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. Fall, 2025 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. 2025-2026 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.