WNDX is accepting submissions of short works (<15 mins) made
by prairie Queer filmmakers between 2017-2026 for consideration
for a special program curated by Alex Nguyen.
More info at wndx.org/submissions
The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2026
ABOUT THE CURATOR
The goal of curator Alex Nguyen (they/them) – or better known as local Drag Queen, Ruby Chopstix – is to empower, inspire, and help Queer BIPoC in all they do. In 2024, they were inaugurated as Rainbow Resource Centre’s first ever Drag Artist in Residence. They have also been setting the work in by creating The Velvet Rope: An all BIPoC Showcase, and becoming the Drag Events Coordinator for Ai-Kon, Winnipeg’s Anime Convention! They are the main subject of “Becoming Ruby” a short documentary that premiered at Hot Docs in April 2025. Alex has also co-directed two episodes of the local Manitoban sitcom, Maria and The Mennos.