2026 HUMP! Film Festival Fall Season Night 1 - Early Show

This early screening on Friday, December 4, 2026, marks the first night of the 2026 HUMP! Film Festival’s Fall Season at Black Cat. Presented as the Early Show of Night 1, the program brings together an entirely new collection of short films curated for the season. Doors open in the early evening, with the screening starting at 7:00 PM for a 21-and-older audience in the venue’s seated theater space.

HUMP! is Dan Savage’s acclaimed independent erotic film festival, described as adult entertainment by the people and for the people. For more than two decades, it has given independent filmmakers a platform to explore intimacy, identity, and connection without compromise. Each year, creators from around the world submit short films, none longer than five minutes, and the HUMP! Jury selects the funniest, sexiest, and kinkiest entries to create a joyful, inclusive, 90-minute experience. The festival celebrates all bodies, genders, sexualities, kinks, and creative storytelling, and the page encourages audiences to expect laughter, cheering, and possibly a blush or two. Attendees can find additional background, ticketing links, and festival news through the HUMP! website and FAQ page listed by the venue.

When: Friday, December 4, 2026, at Black Cat; this is Night 1, Early Show.

Showtimes: Doors at 6:30 PM; showtime at 7:00 PM. A second Night 1 Late Show is also scheduled with doors at 9:00 PM and a 9:30 PM showtime.

Tickets: Price not available; no ticketing details were provided on the page.

Lineup: A newly curated Fall 2026 collection of short films from independent filmmakers worldwide, selected by the HUMP! Jury. No film is longer than five minutes, and the program features a mix of emerging and established creators.

Run time: The curated program is approximately 90 minutes.

Ages: This is a 21+ event.

Venue: Black Cat, located just three blocks from the U Street/Cardozo Metro Station; taking Metro is recommended.

Note: This is a seated event, and seats are first-come, first-served. Attendees are encouraged to visit the HUMP! website and FAQ page for more details, and a separate listing exists for Night 2.