- Fantasy, Comedy, Animated, LGBTQ+, Campy, Cult Classic
- ~90 min
- Not Rated. Suitable for drag fans of any age or persuasion!
Release You Inner Shero!
A magical wig turns a shy barista into Maxxie LaWow, a drag queen superhero who must stop the ambitious drag villain Dyna Bolical in a campy, feel-good animated musical.
"Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" is an award-winning bright, campy animated musical with strong appeal to fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race of any age or persuasion. Playful and upbeat, it blends drag culture, superheroes, and music into a feel-good, shareable viewing experience. First animated film about a drag queen superhero.
Best Animation
East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Impact award
Washington DC Independent Film Festival
Best Animation
San Francisco Independent Film Festival
Director's Choice
Cinema Diverse
Palm Springs, CA
Festival Favorite
Cinema Diverse
Palm Springs, CA
Bring Maxxie Home Today!
"Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" is now available on streaming services and DVD worldwide!
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Upcoming Screenings & Special Events
FREE Screening at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center!
Doors open at 2:00 pm • Director Q&A Immediately Following the Film
Sticking around town for Memorial Day Weekend? Need a break from the world for a hot minute? We got you! Come see our fabulous new movie and make some new friends in the community!
The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center is proud to present a FREE screening of this campy, uplifting and magical animated film!!
"Maxxie LaWow" was born and produced right here in San Jose and the greater Bay Area — a place with a deep, vibrant history of drag artistry, activism, and fearless self-expression. It feels especially meaningful to bring Maxxie’s story to a space named in honor of Billy DeFrank, a pioneering drag performer and civil rights advocate who dedicated his life to uplifting the community.
There’s something really special about sharing this film in a place built on that same spirit of visibility, resilience, and queer joy.
SF Drag Laureate D’Arcy Drollinger rallied a dream team of Oasis talent to bring this campy, uplifting adventure to life:
• Writer: Michael Phillis (Jurrasiq Parq, Sqream, Baloney)
• Choreography: Rory Davis (Drag Becomes Her, Baloney).
• Character Designer: Johnny Burgess (Golden Girls Live!).
• Created & produced By: First time filmmaker Anthony Hand (Sh!t & Champagne executive producer)
Rated "F" for Fabulous. Suitable for drag fans of ALL ages and persuasions. So it's OK to bring your extended family, friends, neighbors and coworkers!
Screening Details:
• Sunday, May 24
• Doors at 2:00 pm
• Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center - 938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA - Rear parking lot entrance
• Dress code: Come dressed as you are... But a bit of sparkle is encouraged!
Music From the Motion Picture +
Dance EPs & Music Videos
"Official Soundtrack: Music From the Motion Picture"
Bursting with glam-pop energy and cinematic emotion, the Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero soundtrack combines four original songs with a lush orchestral score performed by a live symphony orchestra — an ambitious and increasingly rare achievement for an indie animated feature.
The soundtrack features dynamic vocals from Grammy-nominated artist Angie Fisher, whose performances bring heart, soul, and power to the film’s original music.
Paired with sweeping orchestral compositions filled with fantasy, adventure, and emotional depth, the album creates a rich listening experience that stands beautifully on its own while capturing the joyful spirit of the film.
MUSIC: Spotify ◦ Apple Music ◦ YouTube Music ◦ Amazon Music ◦ More Music Services...
MUSIC VIDEOS - POP SONGS: Bye Girl Bye ◦ Reign Down ◦ Shero ◦ Excuse Me Miss
MUSIC VIDEOS - INSTRUMENTALS Tuckertown ◦ Jersey Dunes ◦ Showdown ◦ I'm a Star
"Bye Girl Bye" EP
Get ready to sashay into summer with "Bye Girl Bye," the fierce, high-energy debut single from the animated feature film, "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero!"
Featuring powerhouse vocals by Grammy-nominated diva Angie Fisher, this anthem goes deep -- and stays stuck in your head for days.
The EP is stacked with remixes by a who’s who of dance music royalty:
✨ DJ Tracy Young
✨ Jace M & Toy Armada
✨ Until Dawn
✨ Division 4 & Matt Consola
✨ Dirty Disco
💃 With beats this infectious, your heels won’t hit the brakes.
MUSIC: Spotify ◦ Apple Music ◦ YouTube Music ◦ Beatport ◦ More Music Services...
"Shero" EP
"Shero" is a shimmering dance-pop anthem about transformation, self-discovery, and the magic that happens when you finally embrace who you truly are.
The song captures the emotional heart of the film’s journey — the idea that every person carries a hidden light within them, waiting to be unleashed. With soaring vocals by Grammy-nominated artist Angie Fisher, "Shero" blends empowerment, vulnerability, and joy into an uplifting anthem about becoming your own hero.
The "Shero" dance EP expands that spirit into a dazzling musical experience filled with euphoric energy, emotional release, and pure dancefloor magic.
Featuring remixes from celebrated producers including Dirty Disco, Division 4 & Matt Consola, and Rafael M, the EP transforms the song into multiple vibrant journeys — from soaring piano house and glittering club beats to deeper late-night grooves.
At its core, “Shero” is more than a dance track — it’s a celebration of authenticity, courage, and the beautiful power of loving yourself enough to shine.
Taking the anthem into the club stratosphere, the EP features remixes by:
✨ Ralph M
✨ Division 4 & Matt Consola
✨ Dirty Disco
MUSIC: Spotify ◦ Apple Music ◦ YouTube Music ◦ Beatport ◦ More Music Services...
Swishcraft Pride 2025 Compilation Album
The 10th Swishcraft Pride Compilation is entitled “FROM PRIDE COMES POWER!” Now more than ever, the LGBTQAI+ community needs to be Out, Proud, and ready to circle the wagons and protect our own.
This year's 12-track compilation is full of hit original tracks like Heather Small’s "Proud" and Cactushead’s "Save Your Soul," as well as timely covers of heartfelt classics including Sylvester’s "Do You Wanna Funk," Starship’s "Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us," Prince’s "D.M.S.R," and two Gloria Gaynor classics, "How High The Moon" and "Never Can Say Goodbye."
And we couldn't be more excited to include "Bye Girl Bye" from the first ever globally-released LGBTQ+ drag animated film, "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero," whose singles and soundtrack are currently released on Swishcraft Music.
MUSIC: Spotify ◦ Apple Music ◦ YouTube Music ◦ Beatport ◦ More Music Services...
Principal Cast
Grant Hodges Simon/Maxxie LaWow
Simon: Shy 21 yo barista. Not terribly confident. Doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life.
Maxxie LaWow: Confident, brash, sexy drag queen. Commands the stage at all times. Slays lip syncs. Kills on the runway. But not literally bcuz: shero.
Erika Ishii Jae
Childhood #bff with Simon. Daughter of Korean immigrants. Goes to community college, works part time at the cafe.
Is starting to explore the dating scene and has broad interests…
Definitely has a thing for unicorns.
Terren Wooten Clarke Dyna Bolical
Dyna Bolical lives in the creepy old rundown family mansion on the edge of town. Her family used to be wealthy. Now, she’s struggling to get by as a drag entertainer and plots schemes to regain her family fortune.
Supporting Cast
Laraine Newman Claire
An older woman with a healthy libido: 110% cougar! Character is in her "Sexy 60s."
Michael-Leon Wooley Mama Mumu
Mama Mumu (she/her, they/them) owns The Skirt & Girdle nightclub & cabaret. They used to be a drag entertainer, still does it sometimes, and they act as a mentor to young drag queens.
Michelle C. Bonilla Valentina
Valentina used to be in tech, and now she’s living her dream as the owner of the Pink Unicorn Cafe. She’s a no nonsense woman who often acts as a mother figure to her young employees. She is a fierce LGBTQ+ ally.
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Calvin
Calvin is a manager at a shop near the Pink Unicorn Cafe and swings by most days for a Glitter Latte. He’s handsome, dresses well, and was only a couple years ahead of Simon and Jae in school.
Will Simon ever get up the courage to ask Calvin out??
Avi Roque Igor
Igor is Dyna Bolical’s long suffering personal assistant / costume designer / lead chemist / lover.
JJ Hawkins Jack Elation
Jack (he/him) is a suave representative of a mysterious government agency. Typically sports dapper suits. He takes an interest in Maxxie’s potentially supernatural origins...
Jack was a drag king at the Skirt & Girdle when he was younger.
In this film, Jack a secondary character. We have plans for interesting storylines with Jack in future productions.
Jinkx Monsoon Betty
This character appears in the fictional movie snippet. She and Babs are frenemies sharing a tragic personal secret, and immediately engage in oneupsmanship with each other.
BenDeLaCreme Babs
This character appears in the fictional movie snippet. She and Betty are frenemies sharing a tragic personal secret, and immediately engage in oneupsmanship with each other.
Monét X Change Amaretto Sour
One of Dyna Bolical’s victims. Amaretto Sour was all set to headline open mic night at the Pink Unicorn Cafe when tragedy strikes!
Rosé Legendary Queen / Cop
One of Dyna Bolical’s victims. Legendary Queen is a legend in the local Tuckerton drag scene. She practically gave it birth!
Rosé also brings her signature Scottish accent to a police officer character that'll leave the audience in stitches.
Heidi N Closet Old Skool Queen / Pat
One of Dyna Bolical’s victims.
As Pat, news reporter on the scene, Heidi whistles, er, tells it like it is!
Angie Fisher Vocalist
Angie Fisher is a Grammy-nominated vocalist and radio personality. Angie sings 4 incredible original songs in the film representing an in-world pop singer, a là Lady Gaga or Beyoncé.
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