Friday, December 27, 2024 from 7—10:30 pm
Saturday, December 28 from 1—4:45 pm
Sunday, December 29 from 10:30 am—3 pm
In-person event
Location: Main Atrium and Morse Auditorium
Friday: Free
Saturday and Sunday: Included with admission; free for NAGLY (The Northshore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth) members
Preregistration is encouraged for Friday’s screenings and performances. For Saturday and Sunday, no advance tickets are required. Reserve same-day tickets at the Admissions or Information desks.
Some films use flashing lights and strobe effects.
These films are not MPAA-rated; provided ratings are suggestions from Queer Videography. Please enjoy at your own discretion, and note that some films may not be suitable for children.
During the festival, PEM will be accepting donations for NAGLY via a box in the Main Atrium. NAGLY is seeking personal care items for local LGBTQIA+ youth on the North Shore, including: new or gently used binders, menstrual products, nonperishable snacks and Trans Tape.
QR codes will be available at the event for those interested in donating online or purchasing items directly from NAGLY’s wishlist.
The Panorama Queer and Trans International Film Festival returns to the Peabody Essex Museum this December! This festival celebrates young filmmakers in the trans and queer community, both in front of and behind the camera. This year’s theme is “Legacy in Motion: We have always been here and will always be here.” Panorama welcomes members of the trans and queer community, allies and fans of new cinema from around the world!
Kick off the festival with us on Friday night with a special evening of programming Enjoy a photobooth, drag performances, opening party and select film screenings, hosted by Miz Diamond Wigfall and Muscles Monty.
On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy film screenings and respond to what you see with a hands-on zine project. NAGLY staff members will be sharing educational resources at a table in the Main Atrium.
On Sunday afternoon, join us in Morse Auditorium for a queer filmmaking talkback with filmmakers Raymond Rea, Alicia Arwgar, Benja Thompson and P. Chann and Panorama Queer Trans Film Festival Creative Director Mac Allen.
Check out the Full Schedule Here: pem.org/events/pem-pride-panorama-queer-and-trans-international-film-festival
About the Collaborators:
Queer Videography
Queer Videography is a full-service video production company based in Salem, MA. Queer Videography tells stories that matter, with a focus on inclusion, accessibility, authenticity and creativity. They work with mission-driven organizations of all sizes and individuals throughout the US and beyond. We are ready to bring your vision to life through the power of video. Instagram: @queer.videography. Contact us at
Email info@queervideography.com.
Queer Videography Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Queer Videography is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. To be engaged, you must feel included and valued. We strive to nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. We know the importance of including people of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences both in front of and behind the camera. We endeavor to create content and foster a work environment that brings in perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, age, disability and sexual orientation.
Mac Allen
Mac Allen (he/him) is a dynamic filmmaker, creative entrepreneur and advocate for diverse voices in the arts. He is the owner of Sharkboy Stuff, a brand that donates a portion of sales to nonprofit organizations and mutual aid funds, and serves as the Festival Director for Panorama Film Festival, where he works to amplify emerging filmmakers and underrepresented narratives. In addition to his work in film, Allen is the Event Lead for the New Jersey Queer and Trans Makers Market, fostering community and supporting LGBTQ+ creators. With a passion for storytelling and inclusivity, he is dedicated to shaping spaces where innovation, culture and advocacy intersect.
NAGLY
NAGLY: The Northshore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor, respect, educate and empower LGBTQIA+ youth. With over 5,000 square feet, NAGLY is one of the largest LGBTQIA+ youth centers in the country. NAGLY offers a variety of groups, meetings, clubs, programs and activities for youth. Please visit their programs page to find out more.
Miz Diamond Wigfall
Miz Diamond Wigfall (she/he/they) is the queen of Salem, and she’s here to be the hostess with the mostess. You can catch her doing shows every week at venues across the North Shore. This former New York City queen is an Ultimate Drag pageant winner and has been featured by Disney, Trojan, Mondo and more! Instagram: @mizdiamondwigfall Venmo: @ajfenway
Muscles Monty
Muscles Monty (he/him) Fat, freaky, and a little flamboyant, Muscles Monty (he/him) is a multi-GLAM award nominated drag king, emcee and co-producer of The Cake Boys, a NYC collective which highlights the art of local drag kings and queer performers. With big brains and an even bigger butt, Muscles uses his drag to foolishly interrogate the space between the binaries: the masculine versus the feminine, the glamourous versus the grotesque and the bodily emotions versus the bodily emissions. Whether on the mic, in the crowd or in another dimension, Muscles flexes every ounce of his huge heart to promote equity and representation for all drag performers alike. Instagram: @muscles_monty Venmo: @muscles_monty
Raymond Rea
Raymond Rea (he/him): Raymond Rea is a filmmaker and writer. His film work has screened widely, including at Light Field, Engauge, Mimesis, The Ann Arbor Film Festival, San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival (Frameline), BFI, Translations, Lost & Found, Outfest, Los Angeles, Inside Out, Mix Mexico, Mix NYC, New Fest, Out on Screen, Reeling, Hamburg LGBT Film Festival, Melbourne GLBT Film Festival, Union Docs, ATA, Flex Fest, The Nightingale and Aurora Picture Show, as well as other national and international spaces. His interactive work screened at the Plains Art Museum as part of the ND Human Rights Arts Festival. Rea’s writing has been produced at EXIT Stage Left, EXIT Mainstage in San Francisco and at Theatre B in Minnesota. His work often challenges assumptions, hints at theatricality and uses a raw LoFi aesthetic to address complexities.