First wave of films for Out on film 2026
Out On Film has unveiled the first two official selections of Out On Film 2026, a first look at the remarkable LGBTQ+ stories coming to Atlanta this September: Test and Dreamers. Spanning stories of identity, resilience, and self-discovery, these acclaimed new features offer an exciting first look at the unforgettable LGBTQ+ cinema headed to Atlanta this fall.
THE 2026 SELECTIONS
Test
(Directed by Sam McConnell)
An amateur bodybuilder in rural Ohio (Brock Yurich, who wrote the film) must confront a dysfunctional family (including his demanding mother played by Emmy winner Tammy Blanchard), substance abuse, and his own emerging sexuality on his quest to become a champion. Glee’s Matthew Morrison co-stars as a pastor in Sam McConnell’s riveting new drama.
U.S. PREMIERE
Dreamers
(Directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor)
Isio, who fled homophobia in Nigeria, is detained and placed in an asylum removal centre after living in the UK undocumented for two years. Inside she meets Farah, a pragmatic and charismatic roommate who understands the system’s cruelty all too well. As feelings develop and appeals are repeatedly rejected, the pair must decide whether survival means obedience or rewriting the rules. Inspired by writer-director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor’s own experience, Dreamers features an astonishing lead performance by Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́.