Hidden Master Doc Sets July 11 VOD Drop

Hidden Master: George Platt Lynes Doc Gets VOD Release via Peccadillo Pictures

By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Movie Trailers

LAS VEGAS, NV — (June 15, 2025) — Peccadillo Pictures has officially set the On Demand release date for Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes, the powerful LGBTQ+ documentary that uncovers the life and influence of one of America’s first openly gay artists.

George Platt Lynes gained early recognition for his stunning fashion and celebrity portraits, but his most groundbreaking—and long-suppressed—work centered on the male nude. Now, filmmaker Sam Shahid brings his full legacy into focus with a documentary that finally gives Lynes the spotlight he was denied for decades.

“This is the story of a man whose art was ahead of his time. His lens captured more than beauty—it captured truth,” said director Shahid.

The film takes a raw, intimate look at the photographer’s radical erotic work, which was hidden for years due to its queer themes and explicit content. Featuring interviews with cultural icons Vince Aletti, Don Bachardy, and Vincent Cianni, Hidden Master boldly positions Lynes as a foundational figure in LGBTQ+ visual history.

The documentary will premiere On Demand in the UK on July 11, 2025, distributed by Peccadillo Pictures. U.S. distribution is being handled by Greenwich Entertainment.

Film Credits

Director: Sam Shahid
Screenplay by: Matthew Kraus, John MacConnell, Sam Shahid
Editor: Conor McBride
Composer: Sarah Lynch
Executive Producers: Magnus Andersson, O’Brien Kelley, Raja Sethuraman
Production Company: Antinous Films
Distributors: Peccadillo Pictures (UK VOD), Greenwich Entertainment (USA)
Language: English
Country of Origin: United States
Release Date: July 11, 2025 (UK – VOD)