This Side Up (2025)
A short film that documents the interior lives of art handlxrs and their experiences in the art world. Set in the Bay Area and contextualized by the voice of contemporary art curator Eungie Joo, this film features Adrian Clutario and Nahkoura Mahnassi as they explore the ways that their identities as LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC people intersect with their roles behind the scenes of museums and art galleries. The film also brings into view the international scale of the art world, with appearances from art handlxrs located in Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico City.
Director: Alex J Bledsoe
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: August 24, 2025
Cast
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Side Up about?
- A short film that documents the interior lives of art handlxrs and their experiences in the art world. Set in the Bay Area and contextualized by the voice of contemporary art curator Eungie Joo, this film features Adrian Clutario and Nahkoura Mahnassi as they explore the ways that their identities as LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC people intersect with their roles behind the scenes of museums and art galleries. The film also brings into view the international scale of the art world, with appearances from art handlxrs located in Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico City.
- Who directed This Side Up?
- This Side Up was directed by Alex J Bledsoe.
- Who stars in This Side Up?
- This Side Up stars Claire June Apana, Adrian Clutario, Yomahra Gonzalez, Eungie Joo, Nahkoura Mahnassi, Kamal Nassif.
- How long is This Side Up?
- This Side Up has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).