Put the Needle on the Record

An experimental micro-documentary and multigenerational handing down of queer sexual wisdom and whimsy.

A night out, an old friend, and a special treat coalesce in this poetic short film.

A queer anthology that explores sexuality, intimacy, and identity across age groups. Conceived as a collaborative project, the film brings together filmmakers from different generations, each directing a short segment portraying encounters between younger and older men. Through these stories, the film examines how attitudes toward desire, relationships, and queer identity shift over time. Moments of curiosity, misunderstanding, attraction, and vulnerability reveal both the gaps and the connections between generations shaped by different social climates. By juxtaposing perspectives formed in eras of repression with those emerging in more open contexts, the film reflects on how LGBTQ+ experiences evolve while shared needs for intimacy, recognition, and connection remain constant. The result is a provocative and intimate mosaic about age, memory, and the changing landscape of queer life.

The film explores definitions of ‘feminist porn’, shows examples of the filmmakers work, and discusses issues around trans and queer visibility, sex education, internet piracy, and censorship. Other topics covered include; toxic masculinity, feminist interpretations of BDSM, and the positive impact of pornography for alternative and marginalized communities.

An exploration on the unique and intimate relation by consciously standing in front of a camera.