Anthony Hand
@anthonyhand.bsky.social
Former Midwestern farm boy living in Silicon Valley. UX designer and filmmaker: "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero"
www.maxxie.com
www.maxxie.com
After the fabulous Halloween party at SF Film in SOMA with my friend Nicole Wednesday night, I popped by the SF Eagle for the last few comedians at the Hysteria queer comedy open mic hosted by Wonder Dave.
A fun night in San Francisco!
#lgbtq #sanfrancisco
A fun night in San Francisco!
#lgbtq #sanfrancisco
October 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
After the fabulous Halloween party at SF Film in SOMA with my friend Nicole Wednesday night, I popped by the SF Eagle for the last few comedians at the Hysteria queer comedy open mic hosted by Wonder Dave.
A fun night in San Francisco!
#lgbtq #sanfrancisco
A fun night in San Francisco!
#lgbtq #sanfrancisco
🏆 My “Iconic Queer Films” project won 3rd place in our company’s recent AI Challenge! 🌈✨
It empowers users to apply "iconic queer film" ratings to help others discover incredible films to put on their watchlists. I seeded the app with iconic ratings for nearly 200 films based on my own research.
It empowers users to apply "iconic queer film" ratings to help others discover incredible films to put on their watchlists. I seeded the app with iconic ratings for nearly 200 films based on my own research.
September 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
🏆 My “Iconic Queer Films” project won 3rd place in our company’s recent AI Challenge! 🌈✨
It empowers users to apply "iconic queer film" ratings to help others discover incredible films to put on their watchlists. I seeded the app with iconic ratings for nearly 200 films based on my own research.
It empowers users to apply "iconic queer film" ratings to help others discover incredible films to put on their watchlists. I seeded the app with iconic ratings for nearly 200 films based on my own research.
"Thanks, Zsazsa Zaturnnah; now time for Maxxie LaWow."
- OUTRAGE Magazine (Philippines)
Thank you for the fabulous shoutout, OUTRAGE Magazine! We hope to be streaming officially in Philippines soon.
While Zaturnnah fans wait for that new animated film, we hope they'll check out Maxxie LaWow!
- OUTRAGE Magazine (Philippines)
Thank you for the fabulous shoutout, OUTRAGE Magazine! We hope to be streaming officially in Philippines soon.
While Zaturnnah fans wait for that new animated film, we hope they'll check out Maxxie LaWow!
June 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"Thanks, Zsazsa Zaturnnah; now time for Maxxie LaWow."
- OUTRAGE Magazine (Philippines)
Thank you for the fabulous shoutout, OUTRAGE Magazine! We hope to be streaming officially in Philippines soon.
While Zaturnnah fans wait for that new animated film, we hope they'll check out Maxxie LaWow!
- OUTRAGE Magazine (Philippines)
Thank you for the fabulous shoutout, OUTRAGE Magazine! We hope to be streaming officially in Philippines soon.
While Zaturnnah fans wait for that new animated film, we hope they'll check out Maxxie LaWow!
"Lipstick & Wigs Save the Day!"
- ION Arizona Magazine #279, Pg. 60-61
"Maxxie LaWow" received a fun two page spread in ION Arizona Magazine in their Pride issue! They called it a "dazzling fiusion of drag culture, high energy music and superhero fantasy."
Check it out at ION Arizona!
#film
- ION Arizona Magazine #279, Pg. 60-61
"Maxxie LaWow" received a fun two page spread in ION Arizona Magazine in their Pride issue! They called it a "dazzling fiusion of drag culture, high energy music and superhero fantasy."
Check it out at ION Arizona!
#film
June 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Lipstick & Wigs Save the Day!"
- ION Arizona Magazine #279, Pg. 60-61
"Maxxie LaWow" received a fun two page spread in ION Arizona Magazine in their Pride issue! They called it a "dazzling fiusion of drag culture, high energy music and superhero fantasy."
Check it out at ION Arizona!
#film
- ION Arizona Magazine #279, Pg. 60-61
"Maxxie LaWow" received a fun two page spread in ION Arizona Magazine in their Pride issue! They called it a "dazzling fiusion of drag culture, high energy music and superhero fantasy."
Check it out at ION Arizona!
#film
🌈✨ PRIDE MONTH STARTS WITH A SHA-BLAM! ✨🌈
Kick off the glitteriest month of the year, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero is NOW STREAMING on Amazon Prime Video!
Grab your besties, pour a Purple Peacock, & start Pride Month with a super-sheroic celebration.
Watch now on Amazon Prime Video!
#lgbtq
Kick off the glitteriest month of the year, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero is NOW STREAMING on Amazon Prime Video!
Grab your besties, pour a Purple Peacock, & start Pride Month with a super-sheroic celebration.
Watch now on Amazon Prime Video!
#lgbtq
May 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
🌈✨ PRIDE MONTH STARTS WITH A SHA-BLAM! ✨🌈
Kick off the glitteriest month of the year, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero is NOW STREAMING on Amazon Prime Video!
Grab your besties, pour a Purple Peacock, & start Pride Month with a super-sheroic celebration.
Watch now on Amazon Prime Video!
#lgbtq
Kick off the glitteriest month of the year, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero is NOW STREAMING on Amazon Prime Video!
Grab your besties, pour a Purple Peacock, & start Pride Month with a super-sheroic celebration.
Watch now on Amazon Prime Video!
#lgbtq
Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme star as best frenemies Betty & Babs in our ‘80s-style tearjerker film-within-a-film, "Jersey Dunes 2."
👑 Find out Babs’ terrible secret in “Maxxie LaWow” — the world’s first animated drag queen super-shero in a glitter-soaked, high-camp musical fantasy!
#lgbtq #film
👑 Find out Babs’ terrible secret in “Maxxie LaWow” — the world’s first animated drag queen super-shero in a glitter-soaked, high-camp musical fantasy!
#lgbtq #film
May 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Maxxie "Breaks New Ground in Queer Animation"!
Check out the gorgeous 3-page spread in Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine!
"In a world craving bold new heroes, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero struts onto the scene in 6-inch heels, glitter blazing, and heart fully exposed."
#lgbtq #queerfilm #LasVegas #drag
Check out the gorgeous 3-page spread in Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine!
"In a world craving bold new heroes, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero struts onto the scene in 6-inch heels, glitter blazing, and heart fully exposed."
#lgbtq #queerfilm #LasVegas #drag
May 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Maxxie "Breaks New Ground in Queer Animation"!
Check out the gorgeous 3-page spread in Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine!
"In a world craving bold new heroes, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero struts onto the scene in 6-inch heels, glitter blazing, and heart fully exposed."
#lgbtq #queerfilm #LasVegas #drag
Check out the gorgeous 3-page spread in Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine!
"In a world craving bold new heroes, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero struts onto the scene in 6-inch heels, glitter blazing, and heart fully exposed."
#lgbtq #queerfilm #LasVegas #drag
New "Maxxie" Trailer Featured in IN Magazine!!
Canada's top 2SLGBTQI+ lifestyle magazine is featuring the new Maxxie trailer along with a wonderful write up.
Thank you, IN Magazine!! Elbows & wigs up!!
Link in bio!!
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie #dragqueen
#lgbt #lgbtq #queer #Animation
#pride
Canada's top 2SLGBTQI+ lifestyle magazine is featuring the new Maxxie trailer along with a wonderful write up.
Thank you, IN Magazine!! Elbows & wigs up!!
Link in bio!!
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie #dragqueen
#lgbt #lgbtq #queer #Animation
#pride
May 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New "Maxxie" Trailer Featured in IN Magazine!!
Canada's top 2SLGBTQI+ lifestyle magazine is featuring the new Maxxie trailer along with a wonderful write up.
Thank you, IN Magazine!! Elbows & wigs up!!
Link in bio!!
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie #dragqueen
#lgbt #lgbtq #queer #Animation
#pride
Canada's top 2SLGBTQI+ lifestyle magazine is featuring the new Maxxie trailer along with a wonderful write up.
Thank you, IN Magazine!! Elbows & wigs up!!
Link in bio!!
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie #dragqueen
#lgbt #lgbtq #queer #Animation
#pride
Maxxie Makes the Cover!!
"'Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero' Set to Premiere at Lansing's Capital City Film Fest"
Michigan filmmaker transforms drag artistry into superhero fantasy
- PrideSource, April 3, 2025
Read the entire fantastic article Sarah Bricker Hunt -- link in bio.
#CCFF25 #lgbtq
"'Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero' Set to Premiere at Lansing's Capital City Film Fest"
Michigan filmmaker transforms drag artistry into superhero fantasy
- PrideSource, April 3, 2025
Read the entire fantastic article Sarah Bricker Hunt -- link in bio.
#CCFF25 #lgbtq
April 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Amsterdam can't get enough of this campy musical fantasy.
After a SOLD OUT International Premiere screening, Roze Filmdagen are bringing Maxxie back for an ENCORE!
• Friday, March 28 at 21:00h
• Het Ketelhuis Cinema, Amsterdam
• Tix link in bio!
#lgbtq #filmfestival #amsterdam #maxxielawow
After a SOLD OUT International Premiere screening, Roze Filmdagen are bringing Maxxie back for an ENCORE!
• Friday, March 28 at 21:00h
• Het Ketelhuis Cinema, Amsterdam
• Tix link in bio!
#lgbtq #filmfestival #amsterdam #maxxielawow
March 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Amsterdam can't get enough of this campy musical fantasy.
After a SOLD OUT International Premiere screening, Roze Filmdagen are bringing Maxxie back for an ENCORE!
• Friday, March 28 at 21:00h
• Het Ketelhuis Cinema, Amsterdam
• Tix link in bio!
#lgbtq #filmfestival #amsterdam #maxxielawow
After a SOLD OUT International Premiere screening, Roze Filmdagen are bringing Maxxie back for an ENCORE!
• Friday, March 28 at 21:00h
• Het Ketelhuis Cinema, Amsterdam
• Tix link in bio!
#lgbtq #filmfestival #amsterdam #maxxielawow
🇬🇧💃Photos from the East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival 🔥
We had a nice turnout for the UK Premiere of "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero." We had animators, students, musicians -- and one long lost cousin!
My 2nd cousin, Gina, & her English husband were able to make it. How cool is that?!?
We had a nice turnout for the UK Premiere of "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero." We had animators, students, musicians -- and one long lost cousin!
My 2nd cousin, Gina, & her English husband were able to make it. How cool is that?!?
March 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🇬🇧💃Photos from the East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival 🔥
We had a nice turnout for the UK Premiere of "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero." We had animators, students, musicians -- and one long lost cousin!
My 2nd cousin, Gina, & her English husband were able to make it. How cool is that?!?
We had a nice turnout for the UK Premiere of "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero." We had animators, students, musicians -- and one long lost cousin!
My 2nd cousin, Gina, & her English husband were able to make it. How cool is that?!?
🏆✨"Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" was honored with the Impact Award at the DC Independent Film Festival!
When drag queens, trans folkx, and the broader queer community are facing relentless political & social attacks, this recognition feels like a bold & beautiful act of defiance & celebration. 🌈✊
When drag queens, trans folkx, and the broader queer community are facing relentless political & social attacks, this recognition feels like a bold & beautiful act of defiance & celebration. 🌈✊
March 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🏆✨"Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" was honored with the Impact Award at the DC Independent Film Festival!
When drag queens, trans folkx, and the broader queer community are facing relentless political & social attacks, this recognition feels like a bold & beautiful act of defiance & celebration. 🌈✊
When drag queens, trans folkx, and the broader queer community are facing relentless political & social attacks, this recognition feels like a bold & beautiful act of defiance & celebration. 🌈✊
✨🏆 Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero won Best Animation at SF IndieFest! 💃🎉
That Saturday night was pure magic — a cinema bursting with the vibrant artists that make SF such a special place.
Huge thank you to SF IndieFest & everyone who came out to celebrate this little drag-tastic adventure.
That Saturday night was pure magic — a cinema bursting with the vibrant artists that make SF such a special place.
Huge thank you to SF IndieFest & everyone who came out to celebrate this little drag-tastic adventure.
February 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
✨🏆 Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero won Best Animation at SF IndieFest! 💃🎉
That Saturday night was pure magic — a cinema bursting with the vibrant artists that make SF such a special place.
Huge thank you to SF IndieFest & everyone who came out to celebrate this little drag-tastic adventure.
That Saturday night was pure magic — a cinema bursting with the vibrant artists that make SF such a special place.
Huge thank you to SF IndieFest & everyone who came out to celebrate this little drag-tastic adventure.
Beer al fresco in the Castro geeking out on filmmaking with my fabulous new writer/producer friend, Felix Mack.
I loved his first short film as a producer, "Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye."
You bet I'm here to help support him and the team as they make it into a full length feature film!
I loved his first short film as a producer, "Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye."
You bet I'm here to help support him and the team as they make it into a full length feature film!
February 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Beer al fresco in the Castro geeking out on filmmaking with my fabulous new writer/producer friend, Felix Mack.
I loved his first short film as a producer, "Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye."
You bet I'm here to help support him and the team as they make it into a full length feature film!
I loved his first short film as a producer, "Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye."
You bet I'm here to help support him and the team as they make it into a full length feature film!
Tonight at the Roxie!
One night only!
Don't miss Maxxie!!
Catch the Hometown Premiere of Maxxie LaWow during opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Sat, Feb 8 at 9:00 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
- Tix: Link in bio
#sanfrancisco #sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#indieanimation
#lgbt #lgbtq
One night only!
Don't miss Maxxie!!
Catch the Hometown Premiere of Maxxie LaWow during opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Sat, Feb 8 at 9:00 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
- Tix: Link in bio
#sanfrancisco #sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#indieanimation
#lgbt #lgbtq
February 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Tonight at the Roxie!
One night only!
Don't miss Maxxie!!
Catch the Hometown Premiere of Maxxie LaWow during opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Sat, Feb 8 at 9:00 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
- Tix: Link in bio
#sanfrancisco #sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#indieanimation
#lgbt #lgbtq
One night only!
Don't miss Maxxie!!
Catch the Hometown Premiere of Maxxie LaWow during opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Sat, Feb 8 at 9:00 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
- Tix: Link in bio
#sanfrancisco #sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#indieanimation
#lgbt #lgbtq
"Maxxie LaWow: The Drag Super She-Ro You’ve Always Wanted!"
Check out this fantastic article in Broke Ass Stuart.
Catch the Hometown Premiere opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Saturday, Feb 8, 9 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
#sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#Drag #dragqueen
Check out this fantastic article in Broke Ass Stuart.
Catch the Hometown Premiere opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Saturday, Feb 8, 9 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
#sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#Drag #dragqueen
January 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"Maxxie LaWow: The Drag Super She-Ro You’ve Always Wanted!"
Check out this fantastic article in Broke Ass Stuart.
Catch the Hometown Premiere opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Saturday, Feb 8, 9 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
#sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#Drag #dragqueen
Check out this fantastic article in Broke Ass Stuart.
Catch the Hometown Premiere opening weekend of SF IndieFest!
- Saturday, Feb 8, 9 pm
- Roxie Theater, San Francisco
#sfindiefest
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#Drag #dragqueen
Maxxie LaWow: Mid-Atlantic Premiere! 👑 💋✨
Now more than ever, our community needs a drag queen super-shero!
Catch it during DC Independent Film Forum!
- Sun Feb 16, 7:45 pm
- Regal Gallery Place, Washington, DC
- Tix: Link in bio
#dciff
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#dragqueen
Now more than ever, our community needs a drag queen super-shero!
Catch it during DC Independent Film Forum!
- Sun Feb 16, 7:45 pm
- Regal Gallery Place, Washington, DC
- Tix: Link in bio
#dciff
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#dragqueen
January 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Maxxie LaWow: Mid-Atlantic Premiere! 👑 💋✨
Now more than ever, our community needs a drag queen super-shero!
Catch it during DC Independent Film Forum!
- Sun Feb 16, 7:45 pm
- Regal Gallery Place, Washington, DC
- Tix: Link in bio
#dciff
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#dragqueen
Now more than ever, our community needs a drag queen super-shero!
Catch it during DC Independent Film Forum!
- Sun Feb 16, 7:45 pm
- Regal Gallery Place, Washington, DC
- Tix: Link in bio
#dciff
#MaxxieLaWow #Maxxie
#lgbt #lgbtq
#dragqueen
Sending extra love to our LGBTQ+ family, especially our trans brothers & sisters.
You are seen. You are loved. You are supported.
We are many. We will survive with love & empathy. We must show up for each other. Today & every day.
We'll get through this & thrive on the other side.
#lgbtq #resist
You are seen. You are loved. You are supported.
We are many. We will survive with love & empathy. We must show up for each other. Today & every day.
We'll get through this & thrive on the other side.
#lgbtq #resist
January 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Wine & vodka tasting in Napa & Sanoma Sunday afternoon with friends.
- Artesa Winery, Napa
- Madonna Estate Winery, Napa, with a super cute kitty
- Hanson Distillery, Sonoma
- Artesa Winery, Napa
- Madonna Estate Winery, Napa, with a super cute kitty
- Hanson Distillery, Sonoma
December 30, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Wine & vodka tasting in Napa & Sanoma Sunday afternoon with friends.
- Artesa Winery, Napa
- Madonna Estate Winery, Napa, with a super cute kitty
- Hanson Distillery, Sonoma
- Artesa Winery, Napa
- Madonna Estate Winery, Napa, with a super cute kitty
- Hanson Distillery, Sonoma
Afternoon Errands: Covid vaccine & scandalizing Costco shoppers w/my pearls & fabulous new jacket. Though it's the Bay Area, so no one blinked an eye TBH.
And yes, my sanity is questionable: Why did I think I really NEEDED Kitty litter & a giant bag of coffee on the Friday before Christmas?!?
And yes, my sanity is questionable: Why did I think I really NEEDED Kitty litter & a giant bag of coffee on the Friday before Christmas?!?
December 21, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Afternoon Errands: Covid vaccine & scandalizing Costco shoppers w/my pearls & fabulous new jacket. Though it's the Bay Area, so no one blinked an eye TBH.
And yes, my sanity is questionable: Why did I think I really NEEDED Kitty litter & a giant bag of coffee on the Friday before Christmas?!?
And yes, my sanity is questionable: Why did I think I really NEEDED Kitty litter & a giant bag of coffee on the Friday before Christmas?!?
So precious!!
My coffee mug ran dry Sunday morning cuddling on the sofa with Bailey. How could I possibly move??
My coffee mug ran dry Sunday morning cuddling on the sofa with Bailey. How could I possibly move??
December 15, 2024 at 7:18 PM
So precious!!
My coffee mug ran dry Sunday morning cuddling on the sofa with Bailey. How could I possibly move??
My coffee mug ran dry Sunday morning cuddling on the sofa with Bailey. How could I possibly move??
Ugly sweater holiday party at the Silicon Valley Capital Club. The last one actually, since the club is sadly closing at the end of the month.
December 12, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Ugly sweater holiday party at the Silicon Valley Capital Club. The last one actually, since the club is sadly closing at the end of the month.
🎉✨ Festival Favorite Winner! ✨🎉
We’re over the moon to share that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero" has snagged its 2nd award at Cinema Diverse—the Festival Favorite Award!
We're excited to keep sharing Maxxie's story with the world. Here’s to celebrating love, laughter, and a touch of fabulous!
We’re over the moon to share that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero" has snagged its 2nd award at Cinema Diverse—the Festival Favorite Award!
We're excited to keep sharing Maxxie's story with the world. Here’s to celebrating love, laughter, and a touch of fabulous!
December 12, 2024 at 6:38 AM
🎉✨ Festival Favorite Winner! ✨🎉
We’re over the moon to share that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero" has snagged its 2nd award at Cinema Diverse—the Festival Favorite Award!
We're excited to keep sharing Maxxie's story with the world. Here’s to celebrating love, laughter, and a touch of fabulous!
We’re over the moon to share that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero" has snagged its 2nd award at Cinema Diverse—the Festival Favorite Award!
We're excited to keep sharing Maxxie's story with the world. Here’s to celebrating love, laughter, and a touch of fabulous!
🏆 Director's Choice Award 🎬✨
We are thrilled to announce that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" has won the Director's Choice Award at Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival!
#cinemadiverse
#AwardWinning
#MaxxieLaWow
#animation
#dragqueen
#lgbt
#lgbtq
#queer
#dragisart
#dragislove
We are thrilled to announce that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" has won the Director's Choice Award at Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival!
#cinemadiverse
#AwardWinning
#MaxxieLaWow
#animation
#dragqueen
#lgbt
#lgbtq
#queer
#dragisart
#dragislove
December 7, 2024 at 8:29 PM
🏆 Director's Choice Award 🎬✨
We are thrilled to announce that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" has won the Director's Choice Award at Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival!
#cinemadiverse
#AwardWinning
#MaxxieLaWow
#animation
#dragqueen
#lgbt
#lgbtq
#queer
#dragisart
#dragislove
We are thrilled to announce that "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" has won the Director's Choice Award at Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival!
#cinemadiverse
#AwardWinning
#MaxxieLaWow
#animation
#dragqueen
#lgbt
#lgbtq
#queer
#dragisart
#dragislove