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Henry Hanson
Henry Hanson is a Chicago-based filmmaker and programmer working in the tradition of the queer underground. His self-produced, self-distributed debut short “Bros Before” (2022) sc…
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Henry Hanson is a Chicago-based filmmaker and programmer working in the tradition of the queer underground. His self-produced, self-distributed debut short “Bros Before” (2022) screened at dozens of venues internationally while gaining notoriety as an online cult hit. His first feature “Dog Movie” (2024) premiered to a sold-out crowd at the Gene Siskel Film Center and went on to take home the Best Achievement in Filmmaking award from Kansas City Underground Film Festival and the Audience Choice Award from the Trans Image/Trans Experience Film Festival in Dublin. Henry also programs short films, queer pornography, and expanded cinema independently and through his job as Curator & Programs Manager at Chicago-based nonprofit Full Spectrum Features. He is an active community member in the global network of trans filmmakers and film exhibitors.
Filmography
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2026
A Pentagram For the Narrative
Movie Producer
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2026
Puppygirl
Movie Self
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2026
Compliance
Movie Producer
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2025
God Hates a Coward
Movie Executive Producer
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2024
Fabulous Muscles
Movie Director
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2024
The Beach Boys
Movie Producer
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2023
Dog Movie
Movie Director
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2022
Bros Before
Movie Director
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2022
Monogamy House
Movie Director
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Castration Movie ⅗ Year of the Hyaena
Movie Arturo
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Hostile Architecture
Movie Executive Producer
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Autogynephobia
Movie Director
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Sadie Blue
Movie Producer
