Well Beings presents the exclusive streaming premiere of the latest installment of Out of the Dark, fresh off of its world premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival and successful run at major film festivals.
Check out the film and festival lineup below.
This film is part of the #WellBeings “Out of the Dark” docuseries showcasing the inspiring personal stories of influential individuals in the mental health space. Each episode takes an in depth look at the struggles each overcame, the impact of their work, and their continued mental health journeys. Learn more at https://wellbeings.org/outofthedark
This year, in partnership with Athletes for Hope, “Out of the Dark” takes an intimate look at the journey of professional athlete Cal Calamia, a transgender marathon runner who’s advocating for inclusion in the running world.
This short documentary delves into Cal’s journey, from their upbringing in a conservative suburb to their decision to come out as transmasculine and begin hormone therapy. It explores Cal’s profound struggles with mental health and how they ultimately found the support necessary to survive and eventually go on to dominate the nonbinary category in major marathons, as well as become an advocate for transgender rights.
Since making its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia has been officially selected to an impressive lineup of film festivals and won the award for Best Documentary Short at the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival. Other festival appearances include:
GlobeDocs Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
The Edmonton International Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Jaleen Roberts
Rhode Island International Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Sidewalk Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Hudson Valley Film Fest, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
HollyShorts Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Tribeca Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Richmond International Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
DC Shorts International Film Festival, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Mill Valley Film Festival Screening, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Montclair Film Festival Screening, Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia
Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia will be streamed and broadcast Fall 2024, via public media platforms and channels.
Major funding is provided by The David and Lura Lovell Foundation,
Additional Support for Out of the Dark provided by Bender Foundation, Inc., Path Foundation, American Psychiatric Association Foundation