#vidshow

I did a write up of the show I VJed at VidUKon this year over on DW, and I wanted to share the playlist here as well! The theme was Costume Party, and I was interested in taking that in every direction I could — not just vids that celebrated pretty clothes, but vids that really played with identity. What does it mean to put on a costume? What do we learn or reveal about ourselves as we play with outward expression? But, also, I did want this vidshow to feel a bit like a party, fun and energetic.

Here was my final playlist:

Sharp-Dressed Man by alpheratz (The Untamed)

Fashion is Danger by valoise (Star Trek: TOS)

Freakum Dress by sweetestdrain (Batman)

Mambo Italiano by Charmax (Alias)

Working for a Living by thingswithwings (Leverage / Hustle)

I Wish I Was James Bond by Kuwdora (Star Trek: DS9)

The Cartographer by seekingferret (Jumanji)

The Stranger by Periru3 & Tafadhali (Very Important People)

Anymore by bingeling (Face/Off)

Cure for Me by ultraviolet_catastrophe (Everything Everywhere All At Once)

Liquid Smooth by suzanne_f (RuPaul's Drag Race RPF)

Each Feather and Each Spangle by dogstar (Community)

Vintage Clothes by JinkyO (Black Girl in a Big Dress)

When Can I See You Again by sandalwoodbox (My Dress Up Darling) **PREMIERE**

I made a vidshow for VidUKon 2025 exploring experiencing patriarchy, resistance and pushing for change, and seeking post-patriarchy and (queer) joy:

1. The Second Rib by Seasaltmemories (Revolutionary Girl Utena) Tell Patient Zero he can have his rib back. A dual portrait of how Utena and Anthy individually cope with patriarchy. (watch- ing this vid is what inspired me to put together this show in the first place!)

2. Smile by Januarium (Kevin Can Fuck Himself) No more Mrs. Sweet and Miss Nice / No more Mrs. Fuckin’ Polite / Time for Mrs. Takin’ What’s Mine / You don’t need him

3. Losing My Mind by ohvienna (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Deanna Troi is fine (she’s just very tired, that’s all).

4. Dollhouse by Periru3 (Mad Men) One day they’ll see what goes down in the kitchen.

5. Phenomenal Woman by odessie (Hidden Figures) Breaking boundaries and chasing fire

6. Fascination by charmax (Billy Elliot) The word is on your lips, say the word

7. Crazy, Classic, Life by metatxt (Pose) Everyone wants a “crazy, classic, life.” Be Gay, Do Crimes!

8. Weapon by eruthros (Cindi Mayweather, Janelle Monáe) Throw all your hell towards the heavens, cause your voice is a weapon

9. Stand By You by thingswithwings (Multifandom) Male privilege is a shield - you can choose what you use the shield for.

10. A Gorgeous Vid Moment by Llin (Queer Eye) Young man, what do you wanna be?

11. I Know A Place by heresluck (Sense8) Don’t you be afraid of love and affection.

12. Salute! by nu_breed (정년이 | Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born) let us stand together/ Maeran Gukgeuk is for the lesbians! **PREMIERE**

13. People Like Us by JinkyO (We Are Lady Parts) We are all misfits living in a world on fire.

A vidshow celebrating the inherent sapphism of hands. Holding, caressing, restraining, fighting, even being joined in matrimony - these gay lady hands do it all! (AKA "Fellas, Is It Gay to Have Hands?")

Made for VidUKon 2026.

Come On, a Buffy the Vampire Slayer vid by Here's Luck Tell me I'm what your hands were made for.

Lost on You, a She-Ra vid by Periru3 Hold me like you never lost your patience.

Passion, a Revolutionary Girl Utena vid by Kamideres I've turned down every hand that has beckoned me to come.

Queens, a Killjoys vid by thingswithwings She's pulling at my soul.

Love Runs Out, a Person of Interest vid by 剑霜寒瘦肉粥YIJIANSH I'll be your 50,000 clapping as one.

Move Your Body, a Xena: Warrior Princess vid by ohvienna Beat your chest like an animal.

Do You Wanna Touch Me?, a League of Their Own vid by Resurrecho Baby, won't you please run your fingers through my hair?

Goin' Down for Real, a multi-fandom vid by Anoel Put your hands up, it's a stick up.

Crash, a Bound vid by Anoel Put your hands up, you got it, you got it.

Another Town, a Fingersmith and Handmaiden vid by Tafadhali My fingers so cold in another town.

Wrong Girl, a Kevin Can Fuck Himself vid by vimesbootstheory I had my fingers around the back of your chair.

Remember Me, a The Last of Us vid by WhiteWolfHeart I can feel you slipping through my hands.

Touch, a Phantom vid by Naye I had to do it very softly, so it was all about the touch of the piano.

Oceans, a Gentleman Jack vid by ldfreedomtb I'll carry you and I'll carry you.

Where Love Goes, a ClaireBell vid by AurumCalendula Raising up my heart to higher levels.

Paper Rings, a multi-fandom vid by sandalwoodbox I like shiny things but I'd marry you with paper rings.

Bonus vid recs below the cut (songs cut for time, duplicate vidders or fandoms, too similar to other vids, or not quite handsy enough - all great vids!)

World Wide Slash Con (formerly DC-Slash Con) is just around the corner!

Join us July 17–19 for a weekend of fandom, creativity, and community. With programming and activities scheduled across multiple time zones, there will be something happening for everyone, wherever you are in the world. Our convention committee spans Europe, the U.S. East Coast, the U.S. Midwest, and Hawaii, helping ensure a truly global experience.

Registration is still open, and the deadline for Vidshow submissions is June 17.

I was managing the heat by thinking of the cool chill of Chicago in fall and realized: October is coming up fast, friends! You could be with us in Chicago, for a four day slumber party, it's not too late! Registration for CONfab is still open: https://forms.gle/Pch3Rtc8CCqk42HQA

And what would CONfab be without you? Nothing! Which is why we've opened up for Activities submissions, as well as looking for vids and programming suggestions. You don't have to attend to submit (though it's way more fun if you do!)

Vid Show Submissions: https://forms.gle/U3yQhM7qtj2fHaTg9

Programming Submissions: https://confabcon.com/chicago/programming-chicago/

Activities submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-Sa2Q0lt_2u0ImfAm_Ktw8p5v_uGn1Is68CfJ-bdqp0/edit

New to CONfab Chicago as of 2023, Activities are longer time slots in the evening after regular programming concludes. Activities can include group games, movie or TV watching, crafting, themed vid shows, and more. Activities are hosted in CONfab meeting spaces on Friday from 7-11pm or Sunday from 3-6pm.

I know what some of you are thinking and you should be ashamed of yourselves. 😠There are no such things as Aliens 😉 Get your tickets and view a curated selection of vids based on this Holiday Theme. You can even suggest vids you think should be included. How do you get tickets? Register by clicking this link VidderTheater.com You can register for just this show or for any upcoming shows we will announce. Our aim is the make this experience as close as possible to going to a real movie. Trailers and yet Nicole. You bring the Popcorn.

All sorts of vids welcome, old and new!

Whether you have a traditional songvid, a short video essay, a crack vid, a fan trailer, animatic, dubbed comic, or anything else you can come up with, everything Good Omens is welcome! 

A showcase of fanvids, tributes, and edits that fuse past and present to create fresh perspectives on familiar sources. Presented at VidUKon 2025

The idea for this vidshow - a curated selection of fan created videos- came after watching a songvid for a 50 year old TV show. With great skill, eye, and ear, the vidder transformed this very familiar footage into visuals that were fresh and exciting. My goal was to find more vids like that!