Big Bass

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Ohio Premiere

Showings

Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.

April 14, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:14 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
April 15, 2026
4:45 pm – 6:29 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2026
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Run Time: 14 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: No
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Genre: Documentary
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Countr(ies): USA
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: None
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Release Year: 2025

Film Overview

What does it mean to feel seen by others before you’re ready to see yourself? A filmmaker travels back to 1997 to revisit a dream-like memory from second grade that centers around her queer identity, her legendary PE teacher and a mysterious large plastic fish.

Film Contact: Drew Dickler

Cast & Crew

Directed By

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Drew Dickler

Produced By

Nikki F. Heyman, Jennie Kamin, David Sherwin

Cinematographers

Bets Wilkins

Editors

Miles Chatêau Hill

Sponsors & Community Partners

Sistah Sinema
Community Partner
Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce
Community Partner