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“In This Moment,” a feature directorial debut from queer Filipino American filmmaker Mike Talplacido recently made its world premiere at the iconic Roxie Theater as an official selection of the San Francisco Queer Film Festival 2026.
Set in North Carolina, “In This Moment” follows a Fil-Am writer and his husband as they grapple with infidelity, caregiving, loss and the possibility of redemption.
“Think of it as Marriage Story meets Past Lives but set in the American South and featuring an interracial LGBTQ couple,” said Talplacido.
“One half of the couple is Filipino American, just like me, while the other is his husband from North Carolina. Although the film isn’t autobiographical, it draws inspiration from many aspects of my life, my relationships and the people around me,” he elucidated.
The 6th SFQFF celebrated groundbreaking independent films by underrepresented queer storytellers and were proudly created by filmmakers for filmmakers.
Following its world premiere, “In This Moment” will continue its festival journey with additional screenings throughout September, including a Southern California premiere and a North Carolina homecoming premiere.