Betty St. Clair

English

Backstage at an all-AAPI drag show, Betty St. Clair struggles to keep her chaotic drag family on task. But when she takes the stage to host, a surprise guest soon threatens to derail everything. 

Presented as Part Of Program #12 – INTERNATIONAL + CANADA SHORTS

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In-Person

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas - Aud 9

Nov 08

Credits

Director(s):

Syra McCarthy, Kyle Casey Chu

Biography(s):

Syra McCarthy (she/her, Director) is a 5’2 half Filipino, half New Zealander first generation American filmmaker and actor whose portfolio spans national commercials, music videos and short films. As an actor she is known for her work in The Dropout, Greys Anatomy & Josephine. Kyle Casey Chu (Panda Dulce) is a Queer Transfemme Chinese-American screenwriter, Author, former punk saxophonist and Drag Story Hour (DSH) co-founder. In 2022, far-right extremists stormed her DSH, making global headlines. She now writes Queer & Trans People of Color-centered novels and films that balance gritty, bombastic comedy with heart.

Producer(s):

Matty Lynn Barnes, Adora Wilson-Eye, Charles Hopkins, Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner

Writer(s):

Kyle Casey Chu & Roísín Isner

Cast:

Edric Young, Victor Lim, Kay BeBeQueue (AKA Tim Lim), Chesi Ho, Vanah de Guzman, The Rice Rockettes

Cinematographer(s):

Joshua Pausanos

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Details

Premiere Status:

BC Premiere

Year:

2026

Running Time:

12

Language(s):

English, Cantonese

venue

venues:

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas - Aud 9