FESTIVALS (selections)

• Torino International LGBTQ Film Festival, Italy (World Premiere, Int’l Comp.)
• Frameline International Film Festival, San Francisco (US Premiere)
• NewFest (New York Centerpiece), New York/East Coast Premiere
• GAZE Film Festival, Dublin, Ireland (Int’l Competition)
• Iris Prize Festival, Cardiff, Wales (Feature Film Comp.)
• GenderBender, Bologna, Italy (Int’l Comp.)
• Faroe Islands International Minority Film Festival, (Int’l Comp.)
• Centro Niemyer LGBTIQ, Asturias, Madrid (Int’l Comp.)
• Rozemagaden Film Festival, Amsterdam (Features Comp.)
• Mostra Fire, Barcelona (International Premiere)
• Inside Out Toronto Festival (North Am. Premiere) TIFF Bell Lightbox
• OUTFEST, Los Angeles (US Features Competition)
• CinemaQueer, Stockholm, Sweden (Int’l Comp.)
• Out on Film, Atlanta, GA (US Features Competition)
• Reeling International Film Festival, Chicago, IL (US Features)
• OutShine LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Seattle Queer Film Festival, Seattle WA
• CineCity, Brighton International Film Festival, UK (English Premiere, First Features Competition)

AWARDS
& NOMINATIONS

• 2020 Winner of Buried Treasure Award at the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film Awards

Nominations:
• Innovation Award @ Toronto Inside Out Festival
• Best Actor @ Iris Prize, Cardiff
• Best First Feature @ Frameline, San Francisco 

REVIEWS/
BLURBS

Reeling Chicago Festival:

“A black comedy with surprising heart, Blane’s debut heralds the arrival of a fresh talent.”

Inside Out Toronto:

"With humour that’s both gentle and acerbic, Cubby captures the difficulties, and the opportunities, that come from being a complicated person in a complicated world."

Barcelona Mostra:

"Director and main actor Mark Blane presents with Cubby his debut feature film, both hilarious and delicate, and a great example of the most delightful independent American cinema."

Iris Prize, Cardiff:

“This no-holds-barred comedy will have you laughing and gasping in equal measure.”

Frameline San Francisco

"Lovingly shot on 16mm, Cubby’s dreamy aesthetic and animated flourishes perfectly blend with hilarious and poignant moments as we follow a young queer artist’s bumpy journey to find his place in the world.”

NewFest New York Centerpiece Selection:

“With a bold voice reminiscent of heyday 90s independent cinema, CUBBY gives a whole new meaning to “adventures in babysitting. Written and co-directed by breakout star Mark Blane... and a heartwarming performance by Emmy Award-nominee Patricia Richardson (HOME IMPROVEMENT).

Cubby is sure to make you reconnect with your inner child  and remind you why you fell in love with this crazy city.”

FILM STILLS