Outerlands is a 2025 American drama film directed by Elena Oxman and released in 2025.Siddhant Adlakha, "‘Outerlands’ Review: A Slow-Burn Nonbinary Drama Set in a Changing San Francisco". Variety, March 16, 2025. The film stars Asia Kate Dillon as Cass, a non-binary gig economy worker in San Francisco juggling several low-paying jobs to make ends meet, whose coworker Kalli (Louisa Krause) leaves her daughter Ari (Ridley Asha Bateman) with Cass while Kalli goes out of town, forcing Cass to confront their own childhood traumas and abandonment issues when Kalli fails to return from her trip.Jeffrey M. Anderson, "The City stars in deeply affecting indie ‘Outerlands’" . San Francisco Examiner, June 12, 2025.
The cast also includes Daniel K. Isaac and Lea DeLaria in supporting roles.
The production participated in the San Francisco "Scene in San Francisco Incentive Program" administered by the San Francisco Film Commission.
Cast Asia Kate Dillon as Cass Ridley Asha Bateman as Ari Louisa Krause as Kalli Daniel K. Isaac as Emile Lea DeLaria as Denise
Release The film premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival.Samantha Bergeson, "SXSW Film & TV Festival Unveils First Wave of 2025 Lineup: Nicole Kidman, Seth Rogen, Ben Affleck, and More". IndieWire, January 22, 2025.
It was subsequently screened as the closing film of the 2025 San Francisco International Film Festival.Jeffrey M. Anderson, "These must-see movies are coming to The City's signature film festival". San Francisco Examiner, March 26, 2025.
Wolfe Video released the film in the United States and Canada on November 26, 2025.
Awards At Filmfest München, it won the Queer Media Society award for best LGBTQ-themed film in the program.Martin Blaney, "Elena Oxman’s ‘Outerlands’ wins first Queer Media Society award in Munich". Screen Daily, July 1, 2025.
At the 41st Independent Spirit Awards, Oxman was nominated for Best First Screenplay.
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