Sonoma Valley Pride is proud to present an afternoon discussion of why pride is so important and the importance of queer leadership today. Grab some wine (included in your ticket) and find your seat as we kick off with opening remarks by the Sonoma Valley Pride Team and introduce our speaker series featuring our host, Carson Amiral of Professionals With Pride, and our headliner Speaker, Suzanne Ford of SF Pride, with an inspirational talk.
Opening remarks will be followed by a screening of “Beyond the Rainbow, the Intersection of Pride,” a short Documentary screening (34 minutes) followed by a panel discussion, a meet-and-greet, and a wine reception featuring the cast, Suzanne Ford and Nguyen Pham, Film Director, Antonio Contreras, and our moderator for the evening, Carson Amiral. All proceeds benefit Sonoma Valley Pride and the upcoming June Pride Month Celebration.
Schedule of the night:
2:30 PM – Doors open
3:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Headline Speaker, Suzanne Ford, Excutive Director of SF Pride
3:20 PM – Movie screening (34 minutes)
4:00 PM – Discussion & panel with cast
4:00 PM – Reception & meet and greet
Suzanne Ford (she/her) is the Executive Director of SF Pride.
The first trans woman to hold the office, she is a fierce activist working toward equal rights for the trans community, and is now a recipient of the OUT100 award. She is a founding member of the SF Pride Golf Tournament, the first and only PGA-endorsed event ensuring queer visibility in one of the most cis-heteronormative spaces in the world– as well as SF Pride’s most lucrative board-led annual fundraiser to date. Beyond the Rainbow features Suzanne in the documentary.
Nguyen Pham (He/Him) is President Emeritus of San Francisco Pride, where he made history as the first Vietnamese person to lead the organization. A Bay Area native, he served on the SF Pride board for eight consecutive years, including roles as secretary, vice president, and president. During his tenure, Nguyen helped launch and grow the SF Pride Golf Tournament into one of the organization’s most successful fundraisers and guided SF Pride through pivotal moments in the ongoing movement for LGBTQ+ equity and visibility. He is also a longtime performer with CHEER San Francisco, a volunteer nonprofit that raises funds for community members facing life-challenging conditions, and serves as president of the Mensa Foundation, which champions scholarships and support for marginalized BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Antonio Contreras is a San Francisco Bay Area filmmaker and cultural storyteller whose work has been recognized internationally. A 12-time International Fashion Film Award winner, his films have screened at ASVOFF (Paris) and the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival, among others. Known for his collaborations with legendary figures such as Pat Cleveland, Contreras creates visually compelling films that explore identity, leadership, and legacy at the intersection of art and activism.
Beyond the Rainbow is a powerful short documentary that chronicles a pivotal moment in Pride history, spotlighting two trailblazing leaders whose courage and visibility redefine the future of LGBTQ+ representation.
Beyond the Rainbow is a compelling short documentary that chronicles a historic and transformative moment for San Francisco Pride through the leadership of two groundbreaking figures: Suzanne Ford, the first openly transgender woman to serve as Executive Director of San Francisco Pride, and Nguyen Pham, the first gay Vietnamese American to serve as board president of the organization.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Bay Area’s LGBTQ+ community, the film explores the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of Ford and Pham while underscoring the enduring importance—and urgent necessity—of Pride as both a celebration and a movement. Through intimate interviews and archival footage, the documentary reflects on how visibility, representation, and courageous leadership continue to shape the fight for equality. The film is elevated by a dynamic soundtrack that includes a hit song by Miguel Migs featuring Jason Brock, adding emotional depth and cultural resonance to the storytelling. Beyond the Rainbow serves as both a tribute to the past and a call to action for the future—honoring the legacy of Pride while reaffirming why Pride still matters today.
DIRECTOR’S VISION
Beyond the Rainbow is created from the vision of Antonio Contreras, an award-winning Bay Area filmmaker known for blending cultural storytelling, identity, and visual artistry. A 12-time International Fashion Film Award winner, Contreras brings a refined cinematic lens to documentary filmmaking, capturing stories that exist at the intersection of fashion, activism, and social impact. With Beyond the Rainbow, Contreras applies his signature storytelling style to a defining cultural moment—capturing Pride not just as an event, but as a living, evolving force for change.
WHY THIS FILM MATTERS
KEY CREDITS
Director / Producer: Antonio Contreras
Featured Music: Miguel Migs featuring Jason Brock
CONTACT
Antonio Contreras
Email: Antoniocontr@gmail.com
Instagram: @antonioeldeseo
Sponsored by
Out In the Vineyard is a queer owned events company by founder Gary Saperstein and the founder of Sonoma Valley Pride
