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. “Dog Movie” is currently being distributed by NYC-based label Muscle Distribution, who have also picked up the rights to Henry’s upcoming feature film “Puppygirl.”

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.

“a storytelling knack like a bratty trans Gregg Araki” – Chicago Reader
“…a jolt to cinema” – Cine-File
“tried too hard to be edgy” – Letterboxd user flutterdash598

You can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram @degeneracy_now or drop me a line henryhanson.hd@gmail.com