Where Queer Stories Sparkle

On Stage, On Screen and In Every Scene.

Fishnets & Film Inc, has a clear mission to foster and celebrate both Queer Performance Art and Cinema through the production of film festivals, special events, drag shows, GAYLAS, and films.

About

What is Fishnets & Film Fishnets & Film

In 2021, Fishnets and Film began as a special showcase to screen a short film about drag queens during a drag show. It was directed by Robby Kendall and produced by his team as a ‘red carpet’ event that featured the film and local performers.

It is now a small-but-mighty, and quickly growing, non-profit organization that brings communities together for queer joy and engagement. It’s a showcase of stories on screen that truly represent our LGBTQ+ community and art on stage by local performers. It’s also a vehicle for local organizations and businesses to network as guests mingle with one another and learn about the support + resources available in our local community.

About Robby Kendall: He is a Psychologist, Drag Queen, Sagittarius, Writer, Dog Dad, and Filmmaker ~ not necessarily in this order. He’s a fearless, super gay, advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and resident of Emeryville. He’s a mover, maker, and a shaker.

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Queer Film Festival

We screen films that represent our LGBTQ+ members at large.

Community Engagement

We build and connect guests with key community members, resources, and queer-owned & operated businesses/organizations.

Drag & Performance Art

We feature local performers to share their art and stories.

Events

Why You Should Join US! US!

We bring communities together for pure queer joy and engagement throughout the Bay Area.

Together, we can advocate for our LGBTQ+ members while sharing queer art and telling stories that educate, entertain, empower, and inspire.

Schedule

Our Fabulous event schedule schedule

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

First Thursdays, monthly

Drag Bingo

Every First Thursday, Host Ms. Sweet Nothing drops her balls for rounds of Bingo. It’s Free, Fabulous, and Family-Friendly.

12pm - 10pm

February 28, 2026

Emeryville International LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Formerly Drag Me to the Cinema Festival.

We return to Emeryville CA for our annual Film Festival at AMC Bay Street 16. Join us as we celebrate our Queer Performing Artist AND Cinema communities. Hosted by Film Festival Director Robby Kendall.

Browse our programs and get your tickets. Festival, Day, and VIP passes available.

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8:00p - 10:00p

February 28, 2026

Sweet Nothing Feature Film (World Premiere)

We invite you to take a fabulous journey with us. Find. A. Drag Queen!

Sweet Nothing is a feature film, written and directed by Robby Kendall. The film is a personal narrative, based on his true story, which was filmed all around the Bay Area. With original score by Tom Goss.

Sponsors, who helped make this film possible, include Hot Cookie SF, Gunkel Architecture, The Bureau 510 restaurant, Wondrous Brewing Company, Tipsy Putt Bay Street, Crema, the Lookout, Knobs, and the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

There will be LIVE entertainment before the film and a panel Q&A after the film.

Ticket registration is open, selling quickly.

Expo

Sweet Nothing Feature Film

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Press

Spilling the tea

"A fierce advocate for supporting LGTBQ+ films in the Bay, Kendall makes space for filmmakers of all levels in his beloved film festival. He hopes to shed light on the social injustices imposed on the LGTBQ+ community."

Vita Hewitt Broke-ass Stuart Magazine

"The need to push back against this thread of anti-gay propaganda is part of what motivated Kendall to create Fishnets and Film in 2021. But he also had a more fundamental goal: to increase the representation of queer creators in cinema."

Sonya Herrera Metro Silicon Valley

"Emeryville resident Robby Kendall AKA “Ms. Sweet Nothing” is a bit of a trailblazer having orchestrated what might be the first recurring public drag performance in the city."