1 10 59 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/b37822e6f2d7faa8d15fc6be511ed314.png?Expires=1784764800&Signature=gPMrt7VGNTd-DeCLZ5TPwZj3uYRlDzV-Q8UDNeD80UXp3qDxOx4NHoAWS-j7bBt-hi7ZMAqaLW%7EooYzkJQwjIKitCTYvYb44bJZiUUP3d7gGAcd%7EJ6e7F6JlET9X-mdAwVx6Y1oQr7IdSpHx-juXCCPG4duhtU%7E5jb1EY5iKsCKxlAh-x7FDlxOLzDCkaP1wXT24x5sgtxIClnkbyeAig1SYgHJHx6xOJchyoYb%7EKiNoQ%7EOr4nTJkwf9N4saBwoq%7EZRw51eS9kzdV7LgxKxu7dwmRD5lrxnZcc-nJN2AZCqDuKoZDyiHVPWgPDrh1zXT1Odnvi4WfEIX86%7E%7Eec8VKg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 31c908e4c4dc0ae325401c4d1f0c3ca7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aikāne Description An account of the resource After a warrior is harmed in battle, he is saved by a shape-shifter and the two fall in love. Together, they protect their community and fight against approaching colonizers. First released on Them’s <a href="https://www.them.us/story/watch-aikane-gay-hawaii-short-film">website</a>, the article included an accompanying interview with directors Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, the assistant director and animator Daniel Sousa, and producer Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu. In the interview, the relationship between the two lead characters is described as either gay or queer (with a preference for using the term queer). Therefore, I shall be using both descriptors. For those who find the setting and art style familiar, Aikāne was created by the same team responsible for the fantastic short, Kapaemahu which focused on the Waikiki legend of the same name (see <a href="https://queeranimation.omeka.net/exhibits/show/sexuality-and-gender/item/207">Kapaemahu</a>). Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Dean Hamer, Daniel Sousa, Joe Wilson Year: 2023 Country: United States Gender and Sexuality: Gay, queer Animation Style: Digital Genre: Fantasy, romance Type: Explicit, implicit, short Can currently be watched on Them or YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/JWgyG6Qu9Hw">https://youtu.be/JWgyG6Qu9Hw</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JWgyG6Qu9Hw?si=caqlEdzfVHqCfFCF" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 2020s digital explicit fantasy gay implicit queer romance short united states https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/ce3f89c6231225c10c159d8cfd96668a.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=Ecuw-EdVWObCvdrdYvZ-XWdmVpOzxDlUieiS8AMTJzjyAlmG1MNYBO16NsOCIX54wJgHCIhzuoSxv7KEc0kNZFxr%7ENHHB5KqbMZ2xvI9yVFEBFIUdANsQzGQcDJ91WZ7eBXUJ7wrsvMDuZdCCijiAR15XfQT%7EPPliGS6cAjqoJMVfqdR7%7Epx0YC8F0hJVDZ4R6-AgTVLxbC-5SEq9UvB4BkvYPDWmdGRQ1zMyFYDS38xk109GPuoOwo1OuDJpuYyRiPpa-NptHYA9%7EhvMgJmmhN%7EFw0F6kGoB6j9tvLUVJqEzwvJbKUDv5iDj58BphDwMkE8ZuvN52SYBU4l-ko3AA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM d142afcb62793e422b5d2c15e03d8c67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource An Arthur Thanksgiving Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Greg Bailey Year: 2020 Country: Canada, United States Gender and Sexuality: Gay Animation Style: Digital Genre: Adventure, comedy Type: Feature, implicit Can currently be watched on Amazon Prime or YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/_bXSCodQiv4">https://youtu.be/_bXSCodQiv4</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_bXSCodQiv4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Description An account of the resource On another busy Thanksgiving day for the citizens of Elwood City, Pal becomes lost, and Arthur tries to find him with the help of his family and friends. While Mr. Ratburn was previously confirmed as gay when he married Patrick in Season 22 episode 1a "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone," and both men are in this special, their relationship is not explicitly depicted. Interestingly, the online Arthur game <a href="https://pbskids.org/arthur/games/thanksgiving">An Elwood City Thanksgiving</a> does make their relationship explicit, and the player can even take a 'family photo' of the couple as they stand outside their home holding hands. 2020s adventure canada comedy digital feature gay implicit united states https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/55b8db440e5924e8abae680864cdf679.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=JB3OfjALOhDQzSM3DBdctQJE4ddCVjbOYfK5iNlImtjNCXVMmVOdzKlXGac3W2ghExRxQfUmDSB-788ZOyZu5gveo7-vh-vmnPCskPzB-e1dRa1SUqGGPpw5J4rVFX3IiFwOJqjRv8fvMNmNq0AFjIM-D-KxVzbnruvNQmFj-U1tYUbDf4ddcsXCL0ihGnwnv%7Esguegtf%7E56dvuTcJVl8mc7Wzmr%7EK%7EQIlykeQvr8hIVq%7Ejrqccyn9-9nfXx5qJFBKkXf3LcMd9a56ZJiiS-HyvnLIoxfJKBEQ6ZDooQIqALSasPQPMgtHx79qZu12Vz4UbaGzBpNvXk1jLs3NKBog__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 15a29a3d15ed6f1256bf9209ec4b5f70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Betty Boop for President Description An account of the resource When running for president, Betty Boop puts on a performance for the crowd. This includes two male impersonations which are in reference to Herbert Hoover and Al Smith. Interestingly, despite the masculine appearance, the rest of her outfit is very form fitting. Later on, when Betty Boop is declaring how she will change the country, we see how she will handle prison reform: instead of being electrocuted, a gruff prisoner is transformed into a queer coded pansy character. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Dave Fleischer Year: 1932 Country: United States Gender and Sexuality: Drag, queer coded Animation Style: Traditional Genre: Comedy, music(al) Type: Implicit, short Can currently be watched on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/ClplCxUVfFw">https://youtu.be/ClplCxUVfFw</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ClplCxUVfFw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 1930s comedy drag implicit music(al) queer coded short traditional united states https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/97af4c73fb1d0ff9b19b4647a1731e57.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=nII%7Es7m2zISkeXYlqLWqhth-e9C3K8Eb1qP9w9OYYI485gi7wW6b6CM3LTbtfyhYbVRSk2ENn-aLf1I6yGG6EWIILNS0aVwZFTS6fBFvmi4odiRj5v5f7UT5flRxq3RWnfTrUMmpNoa8rq-fl-7QSngIPoCuMj5CaFOxn8hnqmA02NdYDxp5TSPpyCCk6raIaidimzPzfSBmizyDUz5pXBEB6B7eE13KO9AYhFatICs9Po0jBfURsm6QN-7WGrxSLKViOM7dSdzdtDyPZoPITR0X1Kimn%7EQewvHOkuouOsvIecL-eMLRv6%7EHZQGIwVtd5Yf2opP1dVRSBY9lr9C3wA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM f291d77204fa3ddf2b72d9c155f68241 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Betty Boop’s Penthouse Description An account of the resource Betty Boop is on the rooftop enjoying the sun and watering her plants, including a pansy. Meanwhile in another building, Koko and Bimbo accidently create a monstrous creature that they cannot control and soon it (while masculine in appearance and voice, the only pronouns used for the creature are it) goes onto Betty Boop’s rooftop. When Betty Boop uses her flower spray on the creature, it subsequently turns into a giant pansy. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Dave Fleischer Year: 1933 Country: United States Gender and Sexuality: Queer coded Animation Style: Traditional Genre: Comedy Type: Implicit, short Can currently be watched on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/c84FDJzbqmo">https://youtu.be/c84FDJzbqmo</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c84FDJzbqmo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 1930s comedy implicit queer coded short traditional united states https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/a78c75936aa24b1014976361aa4df8fa.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=RNocGlhVReUcpcsxvL0sC4OJWENYkW-yQVpFCjukeRP-pHy2YoVrHbtKzGghM8E0kmo9KT41VzDW6mCXGNA65KdhnVyaLPOcigYA8pblOlUZHbdNTUoQVtxV4FVRurL7CmIy8thEG9jnUGjwrOAUlvgu%7Eybr1hWZmi8rxtkuntuFXFbKDI0nI8BRKe2JUW91YimWJ5raQ9SnjfNH0g%7EbctZQw8oIt7U9RhJVcfYGWHgbIeBXgHSwfN1HJLkFqC8WMDuNkrgycjCsH20LsquSeSMZcPYYB72pVizexAifV%7EW8vQCKhgjSmabFZidrKUxncN1GUX2bu18jCCNdQynw2A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 33979e82c6203c8f15e500eb6651a52a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Birdcage Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Vince Cappelluti Year: 2017 Country: United States Gender and Sexuality: Queer coded Animation Style: Digital Genre: Fantasy Type: Implicit, short Can currently be watched on Vimeo or YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/BZyKM-lM0rQ">https://youtu.be/BZyKM-lM0rQ</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BZyKM-lM0rQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Description An account of the resource In a fantastical world, a man helps another gain confidence and be more open so he can let his caged bird fly free. 2010s digital fantasy implicit queer coded short united states https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/e5275ee30fe2f35c2bd2262a9a46f196.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=c9IWx2ORCiwcod1nXggHyCfsrweochBlsvDhD225bHCxa1JRWu-tyg2m2eZ8eNRGa1a9m5szmYdmvSr-BEgwoMmnyIB0iQNE2GWqInRE2c-bGboiajMdB9jnxjs24mR5E1Pq5NeC2RTtYj9x-qCq-0fDXrLnwDC6eGwiVUgAD45y7ztr27m3RkIWYJQPTk5uBnFdUzCQ7wVDP7RghAKFij96OXVKqCWWOXFYS3H3lDGfOWIMsp%7EBhmE0kL3pLB0rUy43JqYMGMMypNewNVYTjEm2IU52aGsDQB9xh9Tj8Xq2kBiDrXsw1mSoW3Xxk--nDKAqh%7EkDmA368yMfrl7SAg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 1f896beee4d7944cae4b7108e6b4b109 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bride and Gloom Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Izzy Sparber Year: 1954 Country: United States Gender and Sexuality: Gender creative, queer coded Animation Style: Traditional Genre: Comedy Type: Implicit, short Can currently be watched on Dailymotion, Internet Archive, YouTube: <a href="https://archive.org/details/popeyethesailor-publicdomain/Bride+And+Gloom+(1954).mp4">https://archive.org/details/popeyethesailor-publicdomain/Bride+And+Gloom+(1954).mp4</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QMaIkLIeii4?si=WFLWe3GmIknUh3jv" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Description An account of the resource The day before her wedding to Popeye, Olive Oyl has a dream about what it would be like to be married and a mother. Early in the short, when Popeye and Olive Oyl are saying their goodbyes, Popeye, distracted, accidentally puts on a bonnet instead of his sailor hat. He then kisses a policeman, who blushes and is left stunned. 1950s comedy gender creative implicit queer coded short traditional united states https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/ac50847f1725a4d9d53685fb7571f0c4.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=TqB1EpfqQcKN4yIF5M4lP-fulJaUmT1P%7EAcl26945rpt7QNB37DK6Kk5W1RfN6ShZ7VracQuKfNbL5Eb4xzvnMeR8Gw1WKVuFBDK%7ESFaS6YlqXiIKLy0yiLJq-6gP58eao51iwZz5eazsHGxLNKBmCYhPCqaAYTQ2TlhK0xHHOUInQGCJo%7EJAWW2Sx-f9ymAPGudajaphWt513YSCa4JlIRXz0U7ZcvJBZxcrPIQjiILz6g119QtW3yemsbdpPCMPQhVClrk1s0oRiT0y3mj3qtHwIKpRbcmPigoyvS12uvLZ15-RG9BQvgM%7EnPDpn2VM8rZetuZ5XyytaYow15Biw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 6bfffc8196815af492fe2e4cbaa6ce15 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Coraline Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Henry Selick Year: 2009 Country: United States Gender and Sexuality: Lesbian Animation Style: Digital, stop motion, traditional Genre: Drama, fantasy, horror Type: Implicit, feature Can currently be watched on iTunes, Max, or YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/koInAsdH8WA">https://youtu.be/koInAsdH8WA</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/koInAsdH8WA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Description An account of the resource When Coraline and her family move into a new home, she has a difficult time making friends and becomes lonely. Soon, she discovers a mysterious door, but the entrance is blocked. Later that night, she manages to enter and finds the Other Mother, who has been expecting her. As discussed in greater detail on my <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://queeranimation.substack.com/p/coming-out-at-the-oscars?r=25jnuu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web">Substack</a>, Miss Forcible and Miss Spink, while not as explicitly depicted as Mitch from ParaNorman, are the earliest confirmed queer characters from Laika Studios (see <a href="https://queeranimation.omeka.net/items/show/27">ParaNorman</a>). 2000s digital drama fantasy feature horror implicit lesbian stop motion traditional united states https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/ea339bd485471e4e7e7702438e954a37.png?Expires=1784764800&Signature=OsneJwhf9q069TN6cA4k8wLdPsnHHFDo9Gr54PwJf--RiIM9WS07ixTHbLDHh1yQAbTnD0VzUSGiRo0uujOm7qyBqdb1p6rgCokACyKI3vUPfqBYOuDv0MY-3b%7EzgXmjP5zN7f8bEHbjffuYvpHxoKpSQEwVmxx5Jy-Gq-c9xQ5ap%7EMXFq9xT37elHvF3VV25MieTDSc1jQ0dFc5Gi6ORHz7G-GnjYsi%7EwTsHXT-EpYsgvz7GeUVT5Iu%7EfDDNwHiPrlg1Czl-hsCp2TWsOHpXeijgiR6JO0WwaZ9iGymhrMDJeweVov%7E-h-0aAFbm%7EqHU-9%7E6CHskkuTKdy5-bI57w__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM de8465bb35aba69ace62c08be8226a37 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dans la Nature / In Nature Description An account of the resource This amusing documentary showcases the queerness found within the animal kingdom. As animals are incapable of human speech, we technically do not know how a particular animal would identify and must judge them based on their actions and behavior. For simplicity, I shall be classifying this short under the general queer umbrella and the pairings shown throughout the short. I am also including how one could interpret these animals from a human perspective on gender. For instance, goby fish are able to change gender in a fluid manner which can be relatable for some who identifies as genderfluid (for umbrella term simplicity I shall classify this aspect as transgender, but a person can be genderfluid and view themself as nonbinary rather than trans). Additionally, the classification of intersex is included; because even though it is not explicitly mentioned in the short, some gobies have been found to be <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0078323414000116">intersex</a>. For those interested in reading an opinion piece about gobies from someone within the intersex community, I would suggest, “<a class="in-cell-link" href="https://intersexroadshow.blogspot.com/2013/01/just-so-stories-about-hermaphrodite-fish.html">Just-So Stories about Hermaphrodite Fish</a>” written by Dr. Cary Gabriel Costello on his blog The Intersex Roadshow. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Marcel Barelli Year: 2021 Country: Switzerland Gender and Sexuality: Androgyny, bisexual, gay, intersex, lesbian, queer, transgender Animation Style: Digital Genre: Comedy, documentary Type: Explicit, implicit, short Can currently be watched on Vimeo or YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/8PiSKKbxtBY">https://youtu.be/8PiSKKbxtBY</a> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8PiSKKbxtBY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 2020s androgyny bisexual comedy digital documentary explicit gay implicit intersex lesbian queer short switzerland transgender https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/6df6b0e7ccf8c92ad7802918a04df68b.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=NYrswB3vPF5JNETeKhDSZmjpo-VITFjAKXJ67OEGn1IFewYI-JH95zLkcLyJwUWvF%7EiBGkRsMVR9HDGAJYrZqcUNo4nnTmosSq7aJJVgWwnx5SS2UU5LFJ3qNsbM07EfY0CYl6b-9jrIiG1X9FYyIaFTR9VSxMW4VEd05x-YYT2z9V3awd48FEfJXTt0jB3HKz54l7oDnCCkqQw9nqY9iwApbSRrd%7E5u5CG1cYms35B-uPsvg3QkYmw0QazgccEH1pzhR-HMvG5ND82Ai0KlvqRMk%7E7xnzado8zX9Tj1LOB3BZtLQctczeg3J1VPfDlPP9623tSeWWQQRWoEFCRnYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 973b4b50724cab6a8bab50222e9ce7ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Desanimado / Unanimated Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Emilio Martí López Year: 2011 Country: Spain Gender and Sexuality: Gay, queer Animation Style: Digital, live-action blending Genre: Comedy Type: Implicit, short Can currently be watched on Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/33915153">https://vimeo.com/33915153</a> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/33915153?h=eb3a039b6a&color=ffffff" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Description An account of the resource The difficulties of trying to live life as an open cartoon character in a human world; the animated form serves as an allegory for being queer. 2010s comedy digital gay implicit live-action blending queer short spain https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/74614/archive/files/43b9d4c2103efe18bb10e1bfc096cec9.jpg?Expires=1784764800&Signature=QNomFbZHK8b38LlQWNbiAVmU1L5nusZkCdhkGj4GJa0CwD-uGvBsIU28FF7ctMJ5tJuuJeqQv3gKMsQN4Nu1PzsaxdxOEzuA1ODgmau6X7AMjf8QEiYfwaONrCLuPYexnFeLZSXy6jXBxu7MUnXtXgDzKbiXVyM5zOm5DQYHlmNi-8SCCvqBXGBwGvxBgNqJSuUE0Ms8mvK-wrhk11uadQmA-9PjVqUoj4F8V3O7NmO5gX1uZS-CvPISshYoCjMvJBeHCMC7UHw5hE%7EPL9eNRhmdU7dhQZ1S8V1rzyh1ffDoY8PxBWvD0Pz8pycjCBquarAbyHplEOSnxHiNkLHg2A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 33374d484bd1f797afff785eb4cb1b9e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dissonance Description An account of the resource Note: This film contains transphobic violence. After a transgender individual starts presenting the way they want, they experience a violent altercation when they try to use a public bathroom. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Director: Charlie Ngo Year: 2015 Country: Canada Gender and Sexuality: Transgender Animation Style: Digital Genre: Drama Type: Explicit, implicit, short Can currently be watched on Vimeo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/93691826">https://vimeo.com/93691826</a> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/93691826?h=e3adcdb0d1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 2010s canada digital drama explicit implicit short transgender