Hot Bits Philly

Hot Bits is a queer erotic film festival centering QTIBIPoC (queer,  trans, intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) self-determined  desire, joy, and pleasure. We highlight underrepresented bodies, acts and stories often marginalized by mainstream society in celebration of anti-oppressive queer/trans erotic life and art. Visit hotbitsfilmfest.com for more info.

Must be 18 years or older to attend.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE + TICKETING:
Each screening block (Friday evening, Saturday matinee, and Saturday evening) feature a completely different lineup of erotic short films.
Save $ and don’t miss a thing with a Festival Pass.

Friday Evening Show, 6/13
Vendor Fair + Happy Hour: 5 - 7 PM
Show (Block 1 Films & performances): 7 - 9:30 PM
Our opening night screening is full of playful ecstasy, freaks, and humor—from decolonial ecotopias to frat-house chaos, sci-fi abduction, and unapologetic T4T desire. These films are affirming, celebratory, and laugh in the face of the cis-tem. Buckle up cowboys!
After Party with DJ Jamz: 10 PM - 2 AM @ Fringe Bar

Saturday Matinee, 6/14
Doors Open: 2:30 PM
Block 2 Films: 3 - 4:15 PM
Our edgy, experimental block with the most international representation! Think sexy queer theory, leather D/s, and latex from the source—from an anus lecture to Cronenbergian hallucinations, hot femmes, and pup breakfasts. A departure from our usual selection, these films dissect identity, colonialism, and passion with surgical (or Satanic) precision.

Saturday Evening Show, 6/14
Vendor Fair: 5 - 7 PM
Show (Block 3 Films + performances): 7 - 9:30 PM
Our closing screening will take you on a journey from steamy T4T daydreams to leather-bound pain play, swamp dentrodphilia, and heartfelt self-discovery—this program aims to make you laugh, cry, and leave inspired about the power of connection. Expect sauna trysts, frog punishments, and very good kitties.
After Party Boiling Point Rave: 11 PM - 7 AM @ Secret Location

*Discounted admission to QTIBIPoC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color/Global Majority who identify as Queer/Trans/Intersex).
We have a limited number of tickets (sliding scale) available for Black trans folks in need of a lower rate. We also have a limited number of tickets (sliding scale) available for Deaf folks. Select the "sliding scale" ticket and name your price in the donation section.

*For our general admission guests: if you test positive for COVID or start feeling sick, you can donate your ticket/pass for a QTIBIPOC audience member to attend Hot Bits free of charge. Email us at hotbitsfestival@gmail.com to arrange!

ACCESSIBILITY/COMMUNITY CARE:

• All films with dialogue are open captioned.
• Live ASL interpretation.
• This is a masked event. Masks provided at door for free.
• Gender neutral and ADA bathrooms.
• Priority seating for elders and folks with disabilities (email us with requests).
• Wheelchair accessible venue.
• Seats and seat backs are cushioned. Armrests are not movable. Most seats are 18” wide (20.5” between armrests), please choose a bench on either side if you need a wider seat.
• Safer sex supplies available.
• Narcan equipped and trained volunteer on site.
• Our venue features a full bar and restaurant, as well as an outdoor patio with food carts and ample seating.

If you test positive for COVID or are sick, stay home and we  will refund your ticket/pass.
Email hotbitsfestival@gmail.com with any questions/needs re: accessibility.

TRAVELING:
Visit https://fringearts.com/getting-to-fringearts/ for more information about getting to and parking near FringeArts.