UP ON HIGH

UP ON HIGH is a 9-part dance film spectacular that follows a gaggle of kings + queens as they soar into futurism, queer legacy, and embodied ancestry. Set against the backdrop of Bay Area hill tops, the film features over 60 QTBIPOC artists, uplifting an intergenerational cast of local drag performers and activists.

Direction: Eric Garcia
Cinematography: Kat Cole, Eric Garcia, Peggy Peralta, Natalia Roberts
Editing: Kat Cole and Eric Garcia
Featuring: Sir Acha, Rotimi Agbabiaka, Sister Amor Ah'Quality, Mizz Ellemenohpee Q. Aresteeyuvee, Phoebe Cakes, Alex Carrington, Elizabeth Castaneda, Melissa Castaneda, Lowell Caulder, Sharon Daraphonhdeth, Les B Frank, Glamputee, Gold, Flora Goodthyme, Natalie Greene, Major Hammy, Héctor Jaime, JanpiStar, Buka Kay!, Krimm, Ana Leash, Deuce Lee / Melissa Lewis, Tajh Malik Stallworth, Mamalady, Jota Mercury, Mira, Wiley Naman Strasser, Sister Tilda NexTime, Rahni NothingMORE., Bhumi B. Patel, Andy Poole, pretty plz, Qween, Leigh Rondon-Davis, Trixie Salope, Just Shannon, Heth Stockton, Erin Mei-Ling Stuart, Raul Torres-Bonilla, Black Betty Towers, Grace Towers, Paige Turner, VERA, Ali White, Hennessy Williams, Rihanna Wintour, Seghel Yohannes
Animation: Fernando Leon
Sound Design: Jaren Feeley

Premiered: May 2022 at Roxie Theater, SF