Golden Raincoat Awards – 2024
Announcing the annual SECS Fest Golden Raincoat Award Winners, selected among the films screened at SECS Fest 2024, as decided upon by our jury.
Best Feature: HIDDEN FLORA
- Ryan Rox, Director
- United States / 2024 / 93 min
Roxii, a queer hopeless romantic, just wants to be loved and treated the way boys do girls. A string of boys and men inform Roxii’s view of sex and identity in late aughts Las Cruces, New Mexico, in this autobiographical romantic dramedy.
Best Short Film: FOCUS
- Shine Louise Houston, director
- United States / 2023 / 26 min
Sadie Lune and Lilith Luxe star in a surreal exploration of trust and desire. Dominant Sadie demands Lilith’s attention, with delicate caresses punctuated by firm slaps. A wet mouth, a skilled fist, and creative illumination culminate in a thunderous crescendo.
Best Documentary: GREY NARCISSUS
- Robert Lawson, director
- United States / 2023 / 5 min
Drawn from an interview with the filmmaker for The Heart of Jacks podcast, Grey Narcissus is a short, queer, pornographic documentary that explores how technology has made it possible for anyone to make their own erotic art, and how this ease of production has enabled the filmmaker himself to have a presence in erotic art at the age of 60.
Best Humor Film: THING
- Sri Di Vincenzo, director
- Germany / 2024 / 11 min
“Thing” is a short film depicting the relationship between Mistress, a latex fetishist, and her devoted furniture slave, Thing. As the narrative unfolds, we witness their intimate day-to-day interactions. However, their relationship is put to the test when Mistress acquires a black rubber couch, replacing some of Thing’s functions.
Best Humor Sex-Positive Film: JUNE IN WARSAW
- Fucking Conflicts, director
- Germany / 2023 / 15 min
Nothing really fits. Right before the Pride march, social anxiety knocks on the door, making even small decisions impossible. Luckily, there’s a trick to deal with bad days. June in Warsaw offers an intimate look in Fucking Conflicts’ bedroom, serving playful, silly, feel-good sex with giggles and a wet floor.
Congratulations to all of the winners! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
