What a year… As we look back on 2021, there were so many moments that shine but the support from Tulsa’s LGBTQ+ community has been the highlight. Thanks to you, the inaugural Twisted Arts Film Festival was instrumental in getting the films of LGBTQ+ artists screened beyond traditional distribution. There are more film, concerts and performances planned for 2022….so stay tuned, stay safe and stay twisted!

Top 5 Moments of 2021

Successful GoFundMe Campaign: We had the goal of raising $5,000 with a matching donation, which we exceeded by more than $2,000!
Spotlighting Tulsa’s LGBTQ+ Activists: You can read our interview with two-spirited activist John-Wako Hawk Ferris Co-Cke' HERE and Black Queer (Tulsa) founder Daniel McHenry HERE
Seeing Our Name on the Circle Cinema Marquee: “Look ma, we made it!”
Twisted Arts Film Festival: A magical weekend of films, friends, and festivities. Thank you to everyone who attended, bought tickets and donated!
Planning 2022: All will soon be revealed.

Twisted Arts in the News

Tulsa World

“Twisted Arts Film Festival’s first LGBTQ+ film festival is headed to Circle Cinema in November…”

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Departures Magazine

“Churches, community groups, and local nonprofits have actually been incredibly supportive and thankful that Twisted Arts is providing queer artists a platform,” Kevin of Twisted Arts Film Festival says…..

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Last Chance to Make that 2021 Donation

We are raising funds for a new program called Reelness, a FREE two-week Summer filmmaking camp. Reelness will provide a safe space where LGBTQ+ youth can meet, learn and create together. Participants will study several aspect of filmmaking, including: how to use a camera, editing software, boom miking, distribution and marketing on social media. The completed short films will be screened at a special red-carpet event.

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