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Carol Resende

Brazil / 19 mins
Marcia, a 50-year-old devout Catholic, faces her demons, including alcoholism, on a journey of self-discovery with an unexpected friendship with Paula, a homosexual nurse.

Marcia, católica devota de 50 anos, enfrenta seus demônios, incluindo alcoolismo, em jornada de autoconhecimento com amizade inesperada com Paula, enfermeira homossexual.

4.48 Dysphoria

Noah Holtegaard

Sweden / 12 mins
A loving response to Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis (2000). Kane’s play is, in part, a tragic love letter to a future lover not yet born. In Holtegaard’s video, the future lover answers, speaking back to Kane's text. While Kane’s play is a haunting portrayal of the inside workings of the mental health institutions and her struggles with body and mind as a queer woman, Holtegaard’s work looks at the pathologization of trans identities, specifically the ill-treatment of trans people within the healthcare system. Balancing sorrow and hardship with tenderness and poetry, the video captures both the pleasure and pain of queer life. The work invites viewers to navigate its fragmented form, mirroring how trans people's lives often follow timelines different than the norm.

Ett kärleksfullt svar på Sarah Kanes 4.48 Psychosis (2000). Kanes pjäs är, delvis, ett tragiskt kärleksbrev till en framtida älskare som ännu inte är född. I Holtegaards video svarar den framtida älskaren och talar tillbaka till Kanes text. Medan Kanes pjäs är en kuslig skildring av mentalvårdens inre mekanismer och hennes egen kamp med kropp och själ som queer kvinna, undersöker Holtegaards verk patologiseringen av transidentiteter, särskilt den bristfälliga behandlingen av transpersoner inom vårdsystemet. Genom att balansera sorg och svårigheter med ömhet och poesi fångar videon både glädjen och smärtan i ett queert liv. Verket bjuder in betraktaren att navigera dess fragmenterade form, vilket speglar hur transpersoners liv ofta följer andra tidslinjer än de normativa.

A Black Man’s Day /
Um dia de Negão

Rebeca Carmo,
Analu

Brazil / 7 mins
Three transgender Black men face manifestations of their unconscious while living their routines in the Northeast of Amaralina. Each encounter reflects their internal struggles and the pressures of a society that demands rigid masculinity. Amid these experiences, they share reflections on the expectations of living a healthier masculinity free from stereotypes.

Três homens trans negros enfrentam manifestações de seus inconscientes enquanto vivem suas rotinas no Nordeste de Amaralina. Cada encontro reflete suas lutas internas e as pressões de uma sociedade que exige uma masculinidade rígida. Em meio a essas experiências, eles compartilham reflexões sobre as expectativas de viver uma masculinidade mais saudável e livre de estereótipos.

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Osadolor Osawemwenze

USA / 25 mins
Across Dallas, the Bay Area, and New York City, eleven Blackqueer folks engage in layered conversations and candid everyday moments of joy, melancholy, introspection, euphoria, loneliness, and community-in-active-formation. Their complex minds revel in the journey of becoming Blackqueer and exploring their endless coming of age.
Trailer… here

A Body Transgressive

Charlie Galea McClure

Canada / 4 mins
A love letter to Frankenstein’s Monster, the Queer Body, Theatre, and Horror Cinema, “A Body Transgressive” is an exploration of subversive existence.

A Conversation

Tre King

USA
Through an intimate series of flashbacks, Levi must struggle with the decision to reconcile his differences with his best friend after a heated argument.

A Different Home

Jules Lacave-Fontourcy

UK / 15 mins
A Different Home asks what “home” means for queer people who live in a city but grew up in a rural place. Interviews layered on Scottish landscape shots explore the tensions between craving a rural life and thriving in an urban queer community. Interviewees share their sense of belonging to and alienation from both cities and rural spaces. Visually rooted to the land, this documentary reflects on what it means to grieve a space and a home which are still there but do not welcome us as who we are.
Trailer… here

A.I. Love You

Michal Malek

South Africa / 7 mins
Two women meet online and don't know what to say to each other, they turn to the AI helpers on their phone for assistance.

A Losing Game

Sweden / 14 mins
Luna and Alma meet in a hotel room to celebrate the end of their marriage. But saying goodbye proves to be harder than expected. Through movement and dance we experience their emotional journey and struggle to let go once and for all.

A River Overflowed from My Chest /
Transbordou um Rio do Meu peito

Ricardo Felix

2024

Brazil / 40 mins
"'A River Overflowed from My Chest' is a documentary that explores the experiences of 11 bisexual Black men from Paraíba and other Brazilian states. Through art, the film delves into accounts that flow on self-discovery, affection, desires, prejudices and dreams. A current of feelings pervades the reflection on the challenge of being who you are. Love did not fit within me and a river overflowed from my chest."

"Transbordou um rio do meu peito" é um documentário que explora as vivências de 11 homens negros bissexuais da Paraíba e de outros estados brasileiros. Através da arte, o filme mergulha em relatos que fluem sobre autodescoberta, afetividades, desejos, preconceitos e sonhos. Uma correnteza de sentimentos perpassa a reflexão sobre o desafio de ser quem se é. O amor não coube em mim e transbordou um rio do meu peito.
Watch… here

A Rose in the Mud

Kailey McComas

2024

USA / 9 mins
Two young women, Thana and Monde, experience a whirlwind romance that highlights their deepest hopes, fears and insecurities. They spend quality time together in unusual spaces that reflect how their relationship feels in a heteronormative world. The strength of their relationship reminds them of the beauty in their differences.
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A Volta

Anny Stone

2024

Brazil / 16 mins
Mother Returns.

Abgad Hawaz

Canada / 1 mins
Robin Riad’s short hand-drawn analogue film ostensibly teaches the pronunciation of the Arabic Alphabet in 28 easy steps. In actuality, the hand-drawn letters were printed using a laser jet printer onto the optical soundtrack of 16mm film, and what you hear in the film is the projector reading the letters, and interpreting them into sound. Riad uses humour to play with and sit with her mother tongue, offering a ‘false’ lesson in pronunciation. A response to a digital form of anti-Arab hate that Riad witnessed online coming out of the genocide in Gaza, Abgad Hawaz is a way for her to hold close to her language, culture, and roots. (Written by Tara Hakim for TQFF)
Trailer… here

Address /
Melvilasam

Hariprasad K N

India / 15 mins 
A heartwarming documentary of Parvathi T.S and her arduous journey of becoming the first openly trans postwoman in India, and successfully changing name and gender markers in her government identity documents.

Adult Child /
Voksenbarn

Hugo Francker

Norway / 24 mins
With humor and vulnerability, the director reaches out to their distant father as they experiment with a more masculine gender identity. A unique and personal film about growing up and longing for closeness. Dressing up in suits and acting out traditional masculine activities, reveals the potential of rebuilding a lost connection.
Trailer… here

Adulting

James Duesing

2024

USA / 8 mins
A queer valentine has a fever dream.
Trailer… here

Afterglow /
Astaraag

Rahul Biswas

India / 30 mins
The mystic evening light dwells in the moments of afterglow. This afterglow appears as the messenger of the night to us, it sustains for just a short moment in time but gifts us a reddish heaven’s hue. The protagonist, Aditya, is a sad child of a broken home, love having been created and destroyed in his lonely life. In the islands of his dreams the Mother symbol deepens. After separation from Som (his ex-lover) he binds himself to the illusionary fiction of life. In time those illusions are broken with the presence of Aviraj. In the Akhara of the Vaishnavis, Soma is a new member who has come there after her parents’ death. Here she comes face to face with her past. In the midst of life’s play, Tagore’s song recites the truth ... the illusion ties us to pain, and when we try to get rid of it, it hurts.
Trailer… here

Agosto Perpetuo

México
The day Lucas moves out of the apartment they shared for three years, Rafael wanders around the place, confronting the memories of the time they spent together while trying to understand where things started to go wrong and how the difference in ambitions was slowly separating that same future they used to see.

El día en que Lucas se muda del departamento que compartieron por tres años, Rafael vaga por el lugar, enfrentándose a los recuerdos del tiempo que pasaron juntos mientras intenta comprender donde fue que las cosas empezaron a ir mal y como la diferencia de ambiciones fue separando lentamente ese mismo futuro al que solían ver.
Trailer… here

Al fin del mundo

Antonia Sanchez Suarez,
Isaac Brand Zuñiga

Chile / 19 mins
Demian (25) is a young man living a monotonous and solitary life in Santiago, spending his days at work and longing for the past he shared with Azul (28), a young woman he met in the south and with whom he had a relationship during one summer. One afternoon, Demian receives a call from Aurora (30), a friend of Azul, who contacts him to give a tragic piece of news that takes him back to the south, where he must face a nostalgic farewell.

Demian (25) es un joven que vive una vida monótona y solitaria en Santiago, dedicando sus días al trabajo y añorando el pasado que vivió con Azul (28) una joven que conoció en el sur y con quien mantuvo una relación durante un verano. Una tarde, Demian recibe una llamada de Aurora (30), una amiga de Azul, quien contacta a Demian para darle una trágica noticia que lo lleva nuevamente hacia el sur, donde debe enfrentar una nostálgica despedida.
Trailer… here

Aleya

Egypt, Germany / 9 mins
Aleya, a trans woman who moved to Germany from Cairo after her transition, shares a year of loss, poetry, and the search for self.

All Boys Do

Aaron Lovett

USA / 14 mins
A trans drag queen crosses paths with an old flame on the streets of Los Angeles. Over the course of a weekend, the pair act on their unexplored desire for each other.

All Possible Neighborhoods /
Todos los Barrios Posibles

Matteo Giampetruzzi

Spain, Italy / 10 mins
Starting from archival images (from different eras and formats) of the San Francisco neighborhood in Bilbao — its streets, nightlife, clubs, and discos that no longer exist — this film essay explores the idea of a queer space. It invites a perhaps utopian journey through places of sexual dissidence, sketching a history of cruising and gay desire in the city.
Trailer… here

All That Matters /
Tudo que Importa

Coraci Bartman Ruiz

Brazil / 20 mins
All That Matters tells the story of three Brazilian families of trans people and their processes of understanding and celebration of their identities. These mums, dads and grandparents take a step forward and decide to fight for a society that respects and values diversity. Directed by a filmmaker who is herself the mother of a young trans person, the film connects generations by showing stories of love, transformation and learning.

Allergic to

KWON Sumin

South Korea / 27 mins
Haesoo, allergic to lying, experiences her first kiss with Siyeon. However, she feels uncomfortable about the kiss and their sexualised touching. Seeing herself different from others, Haesoo thinks, “Do I not love Siyeon?” and feels confused about her love. Because she is uncomfortable with the word ‘love’, her back is getting more severe allergic reaction.
Trailer… here

Alterous

Arwynn Aristizabal

USA / 3.30 mins
This animated short film explores the concept of Alterous attraction, the feeling of being emotionally drawn to someone in a way that you wouldn’t describe as “just friends”, but also is not romantic. June is a teenager on the asexual spectrum who struggles to put his feelings for his best friend into words. He makes up scenarios in his head to try to understand his emotions, and he realizes that love and emotional closeness don’t need to fit into pre-determined categories.
Watch… here

American Problems, Trans Solutions

Nazenet Habtezghi

USA / 25 mins
Black trans people are among the most marginalized of marginalized Americans. But those closest to the nation’s most pressing problems are often able to craft innovative solutions. Award-winning journalist Imara Jones as she travels across the country to tell the stories of three Black trans leaders on the frontlines of change: housing advocate Kayla Gore; Breonna McCree, a champion for economic empowerment; and Oluchi Omeoga, who fights for the rights of migrants.
Trailer… here

An Afternoon to Take a Portrait /
Uma Tarde Pra Tirar Retrato

André Sandino Costa

2024

Brazil / 24 mins
Three long-time friends arrange a meeting weeks before one of them moves to another city. The aim is, through a photography session, to lessen the longing and strengthen mutual support in a dramatic moment of social interaction while simultaneously planning future actions with the hope that this moment will pass. Márcio Januário, Carlos Oxalá and José Roberto Pacheco, black gay men over fifty, are the protagonists of this story.

Três amigos de longa data marcam um encontro semanas antes de um deles mudar-se para outra cidade .A meta é através de uma sessão de fotografias diminuir a saudade e fortalecer o apoio mútuo em um momento dramático do convívio em sociedade e ao mesmo tempo projetar ações futuras com a esperança de que este momento irá passar. Márcio Januário ,Carlos Oxalá e José Roberto Pacheco, homens negros, gays acima de cinquenta anos são os protagonistas dessa história.
Trailer… here

Ana Cecília

Julia Regis

Brazil / 20 mins
The small town where Ana Cecília lives doesn’t fit her dreams. Caught up between conflicts with her older sister and managing first crushes, she must figure out who she is, both within and outside of her family.
Trailer… here

Anamnesis

Robson Catalunha

Brazil / 20 mins
Inspired by genetic and aesthetic interventions that blur definitions of body and identity, “Anamnesis” draws on relationships between humans and hybrids, exploring different dimensions of existence in an immersive virtual reality experience.

...and so it ends in a Tie

Crystal Hou

USA
A rope-wielding martial artist has a fated encounter that will challenge her rigid views of rope. This film is a love letter to the women in the queer kink community through the lens of shibari, which was my own personal introduction to the scene.

And the White Wall /
והקיר הלבן

Inbal Selah,
Adar Perlman

Israel / 20 mins
In the future state of Israel where a dictatorial regime exists, homosexual relations are illegal. Tomer, a released prisoner, performs service work as a whitewasher. He is about to finish his duties to the state and go free, when an encounter with a person from his past overwhelms him with old feelings and jeopardizes the terms of his release from prison. When the citizens of the country are filmed 24/7 one step in the wrong direction could be devastating.

Andrimeda

Alejandro Cervantes

Mexico / 2:04 mins
The story follows Julieta, a young woman who, in the midst of an attempt to escape an alien abduction, encounters Andromeda, an enigmatic extraterrestrial. From their first meeting, Julieta is drawn to Andromeda, sparking a cosmic connection between them.

La historia sigue a Julieta, una joven que, en medio de un intento de escapar de una abducción extraterrestre, se encuentra con Andrómeda, una enigmática alienígena. Desde el primer encuentro, Julieta se siente atraída por Andrómeda, desencadenando una conexión cósmica entre ellas.

Anima

Fabio Bonvicini

Canada / 30 mins
A dancer is teletransported to an imaginary dystopian future where robots control the world fighting human and animal emotions. The dancer will be the key to reverse this future where the feelings of animals or human creatures are a damage for the functioning of the robot empire. But our improbable hero will need as well the help of all the animal creatures to fight a lifeless and soulless future.
Trailer… here

Annapolis: In My Lifetime 

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USA / 14 mins
An aspiring videographer, Christian, takes his long-term boyfriend Mark to the New England Aquarium for their anniversary. His perpetual immaturity wears on Mark throughout the date, which rapidly unravels to disastrous results. Desperate, Christian turns to higher (or lower?) powers in a last-ditch effort to win his boyfriend's love.

Another Go

Antes de Falar de Amor

Archeology of lesbian desire /
Arqueologia del deseo lesbico

Arrocco

as to not die in these places /
pra não morrer nesses lugares

Márcia Bellotti

2024

Portugal / 29:39 mins
"as to not die in these places" is a documentary about Brazilian Queer immigration in Portugal. Marginal and dissident subjectivities are presented in a film that combines performativity with reflections on invisibility, resistance, and freedom.
Trailer… here

Ascesis

USA / 12 mins
"Ascesis" is a coming-of-age film that follows 13-year-old Xavi. In the dusk of his Catholic confirmation, Xavi must face the rites of growing up when a creature in his closet begins to torment him, all while navigating the pressures of family expectations and the tumultuous journey of self-discovery.

En Ascesis, Xavi, de 13 años, se enfrenta a una criatura que vive en el armario y a las presiones de la familia y la fe mientras se acerca a su confirmación católica, embarcándose en un inquietante viaje de autodescubrimiento y crecimiento.

Asian Bitches Speak

Janet Chen Ma

USA / 16:36 mins
After generations of cultural silence, years of pandemic anxiety, and one anti-Asian hate crime, queer filmmaker Janet takes her retired single mom Diana on a mental health discovery road trip. Along the way, they spill the tea about their own family history, and start the journey to healing.

At least we had this moment

Joshua de Vera

2024

Philippines / 20 mins
In his quest to capture the aged architecture of Manila, film photographer Dino seeks the company of a local stranger, Vince. But as the city noises grew, their stories stood out.

Atopia

Oli De Vos

2024

Belgium / 17 mins
Atopia or the non-place, the space that does not exist, that needs to be invented. A space where the imaginary is embodied as well as the pursuit of gender fluidity.

Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist

Devin Scott 

USA / 11 mins
Aunt Cindy and The Alchemist is a short film that revolves around a seemingly ordinary family whose lives take a surprising turn. The story centers on Elena, a spirited woman with a close bond with her father, a retired advertising man who’s claim to fame was promoting the new Ford Mustang convertible. Elena’s life with her husband and son appears idyllic on the surface, but as the film unfolds, subtle hints reveal underlying tensions. The family’s dynamic shifts when Elena takes a road trip through Italy with (The Alchemist) and discovers the true meaning of love. As they delve deeper into the alchemist’s world, long-buried secrets and ambitions rise to the surface, leading to an unexpected and life-altering twist in the final moments. 

b.longing

Mystery Byrd

Canada / 7 mins
where do we belong; what do we long for? b.longing is a short poetic home video/documentary that explores the question of belonging from within our neo-colonial, imperialist context. Questions of race, nationality, queerness, work, place and time are explored through a visual language rooted in frank discussions between loved ones. In the end, it’s this exact familial dynamic—and the process of making the movie itself—that begins to answer these questions.

Back to Mamanville /
Retour à Mamanville

Ballroom por Tremenda

México / 8 mins

Bathtub /
Ambatya

Israel / 4 mins
In “Ambatya” (Bathtub), Yuval Gilboa’s first clip, a gay relationship is presented, perhaps romantic, perhaps casual and friendly. Through the bathtub curtains, the clip creates an entire world in which everything is possible – soap bubbles, shadows, lights and dance – and they all help to alleviate the loneliness of the two, even if for a short time.

Batucada

Sara Lizz

2024

Brazil / 3:34 mins
It's always like this when you are around Makes a sea appear in a desert My heart does not want to be quiet in my chest It's drumming until dawn.

É sempre assim quando você está por perto
Faz aparecer um mar num deserto
Meu coração não quer calar no meu peito
É batucada até de madrugada.

Be Here for the Cure

Ron Frederick

USA / 4 mins
Let's be here for the cure of AIDS
Watch… here

Beard /
Parta

Finland / 15 mins

Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo /
Dahil Sa 'Yo: Ang Storya Ng Kilawin Kolektibo

Desireena Almoradie,
Barbara Malaran

USA / 40 mins
Joyful, raw, revolutionary: once upon a time in the 1990s, against a racist and lesbophobic backdrop, queer Filipnxs came together for the first time in NYC to create a safe and loving community.
Trailer… here

Being Her

Maheshkumar Munjale

2024

India
A short documentary that explores a 200-year-old ritual in Ahmedabad’s ‘Saduba-ni pol’, where male members of the Barot community wear female attire and perform Garba during Navratri. It questions whether this act is merely fleeting or a deeper embrace of femininity.

Belly of a Glacier

Ohan Breiding

32 mins
Ice is one of earth’s oldest records of time, storing material memories in its air pockets. Here, an ancient ice archive is put into dialogue with a community-initiated project that literally blankets the Rhône Glacier from rising temperatures, and a queer, speculative glacier funeral.

Between Signs and Tides /
Entre Sinais e Mares

João Gabriel Kowalski,
João Gabriel Ferreira

Brazil / 16 mins
A story about love that endures, about meaningful encounters, and about memory—pulsing with the kind of remembrance that only true feelings can preserve.
Trailer… here

Beyond the Binary

Sudesh Abeynayaka

2024

Sri Lanka / 5 mins
A middle-class family gives birth to an intersex child. The rural setting of Sri Lanka is contextualized throughout the film. Here, the father and grandmother are talking in the hospital about the child. They are thinking and debating about what to do. The film portrays the father's demand as a genuine culture shock. The father is torn between traditional beliefs and the welfare of the child, highlighting the complexities of navigating social expectations in a changing world. As the story unfolds, viewers are invited to question their perspectives on gender and identity.
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Bienvenido

Miguel Usandivaras, Martin Jalfen

Argentina / 14 mins
Miguel, a teenager with low resources and a brilliant future in football, discovers to be entering a homophobic world full of prejudices.

Miguel, un noi de 15 anys, humil i amb un futur prometedor al futbol, descobreix que està entrant en un món ple de prejudicis i homofòbia.
Trailer… here

Bigfoot Forever

Shawn Ryan,
Colby Loesch,
Morgan Gibson

USA / 11 mins
Fear of rejection propels Scout into the woods, where she finds what she’s really been looking for all along...could it be...Bigfoot? If he's real, then is love real too?
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Bindweed

Juliette Leach

Canada/ 12:58 mins
Rae has a deep connection to their garden of puppets, so much so that when Rae flourishes, so do their flowers. When Rae becomes overwhelmed by the demands of adult life - working, cleaning, keeping up with their loved ones - a neglected sprout of bindweed overwhelms their flowers too.

Bingo

Fanny Ruwet

Belgium, France / 21 mins
Fanny is a bookseller by day and a sweetheart the rest of the time. She yearns for Louise and makes up for it with soulless booty calls. Until, at a literary evening she hosts, she might just hit the jackpot. 

Black Ibis /
Zwarte Ibis

The Netherlands / 18 min
Black Ibis is a short poetic film portraying a young Black woman’s quest for intimacy in a world where the boundaries between the individual and the collective, the political and the personal, the past and the present, become ever blurrier. The short film is an afro-surrealistic reverie, poetically re-imagining our contemporary conceptions of relationships with the self and with imagined communities through a questioning of historically and culturally imposed views on Black people’s intimate lives in the diaspora.
Trailer… here

Bloodsport

UK / 15 mins
After a protest gets out of control, activists Nell and Esme take refuge in a seemingly empty mansion. But danger descends when an interloper arrives with an unexpected connection to Esme.

Blue Pandora /
Azul Pandora

Cuba / 12 mins
Pandora, a 40-year-old transgender woman living in a residential neighbourhood in Havana, rejects Roy, the teenager who tries to win her over. While caring for a neighbour’s child, she gets an unpleasant surprise that makes her consider whether or not to give Roy a chance. 
Trailer… here

Body-oddy-oddy-oddy: Destabilizing the Surveilling of Queer Bodies

Benjamin Rosenthal, Eric Souther

2024

USA / 9 mins
Body-oddy-oddy-oddy: Destabilizing the Surveilling of Queer Bodies explores the nature of how we understand our bodies, the ways in which we queer the body, and performative nature of how we explore our identities in mediated space. The work challenges the supremacy of normative human body-to-body contact, by exploring the role that a hybrid human-object-virtual encounter might pose for alternative forms of intimacy and exchange. The use of self-surveillance as a strategy of making and being is critical to our understanding of contemporary bodily experiences in the piece. The lens, the camera, video as both electronic mirror and surveyor, the scanner, generative A.I., and motion capture technology construct the performance of identity - who we are as hybrids and how we exploit our self-awareness and positions. Through the act of making this work, we aim to disrupt the hegemony of stable bodies in search of what might be greater potential. Breaking the intentions of the software and hardware specifications, and revealing the tools of its making, we blast open possibility for new rules and new narratives. The future is undoubtedly queer, and it’s one hell of a party.
Trailer…here

Boi, Trans

Rivanildo Feitosa

2024

Brazil / 15 mins
“Boi, Trans” tells the story of Mahhy Silva, who shines as a singer and leader of the Boi Mimo de São Jorge in Timon/MA. The short film explores her relationship with water and family conflict with the ever-present figure of her father - prompting reflections on the patriarchal universe surrounding dance and traditional rural families. The film also reflects on prejudice, depression, and religion, but also speaks of acceptance, opening doors for new characters of diversity in the bumba-meu-boi. The story is set against the backdrop of the operetta A Morte do BOI, a metaphor for the stage the character is experiencing - one of transitioning. “The ox lives and dies. Lives and Dies”.

“Boi, Trans” apresenta a história de Mahhy Silva, que brilha como cantora e puxadora do boi Mimo de São Jorge, em Timon/MA. O curta fala de sua relação com as águas e conflito familiar com a onipresente figura do pai - o que traz reflexões sobre o universo patriarcal em torno da dança e das famílias tradicionais sertanejas. O filme reflete também sobre preconceito, depressão e religião, mas também fala de acolhimento, abrindo portas para novos personagens da diversidade no bumba-meu-boi. A história tem como pano de fundo a opereta A Morte do BOI, uma metáfora para a fase em que vive a personagem - de transicionamento. “O boi vive e morre. Vive e Morre”.

Both, Instrument & Sound

Sharlene Bamboat

Canada / 40 mins
In the face of an increasingly individualistic political discourse, this work employs tension as an aesthetic strategy and calls upon the experiences of Tony, an 80 year-old queer elder. In recalling his long life of political activism, it becomes clear that such work requires true intersectionality, solidarity, and collective struggle. Shot on hand-processed 16mm film.
Trailer… here

Boudinet’s Curtain

India / 27 mins
Taking Roland Barthes’ reflections on the indexical value of a photograph in La Chambre Claire as a starting point, Boudinet’s Curtain uses interviews with queer individuals whose stories are juxtaposed with their respective childhood photographs as a way to explore the silences and spectres of uncaptured subjectivities.

Boyilove

Phillip Dean Merritt

USA / 2 mins
"Boyilove" is a mesmerizing journey through the realms of love, desire, and polyamory, set against the tumultuous transition from the popper-fueled dancefloors of the 1970’s to the 80’s embrace of Reaganism and post-modern suburbanism. With pulsating synths and old-school R&B melodies, the song evokes the spirit of an all too fleeting moment marked by designer jumpsuits, scratchy guitars, and new wave attitude. The animated music video for "Boyilove" transports viewers to a liminal world where roller disco reigns supreme, and neon emotions ignite under the twirling mirrorball.

BrainHeart

Noah Wiseman

USA / 7 mins
Michael shows his strange neighbor around town. A growing obsession leaves Michael spiraling. He must rely on his friend Ava and his thoughts to get rid of his obsession.

Break My Heart

Ginger Yifan Chen

USA / 8 mins
Two nonbinary bookstore clerks' intimate relationship is interrupted by a new beau.
Trailer… here

Break Out /
L'Étape

Tadeo Escalante

France / 15 mins
Tonight, Hazel, the director of a queer community space, discovers that her new girlfriend Claire has been leading a double life – she’s actually engaged to a man. That same night, the police arrived to evict the residents. As the walls begin to shake, so too does their love story...

Breathe without Water

Christy Tse

Hong Kong / 15 mins
As the swimming pool dried up, the sentiments shifted and the love went missing in sex, how should she conclude that duet on her own?
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Br00dm0ther's e-Fable

Zijing Zhao

UK / 8 mins
Broodmother is a short film that combines simulation and performance. The film is a deconstruction and reimagining of the female monster character Broodmother in video games. The Broodmother is a new species of fully digitised, slimy spider-like creature with the ability to devour, vomit, scream and breed demons. In this work, the Broodmother transforms into a powerful avatar that tells a scientific myth about life, nurture, ecology, and technology.
Trailer… here

Buried

Asleigh Becker

USA / 12 mins
While looking back on a failed love, a woman tries to make sure that her heart isn’t broken beyond repair. 

Butch Dyke by A.S. Valentino

Cai Indermaur

USA / 4:35 mins
A transgender darkwave/industrial artist based in Portland, Oregon, is a tribute to butch dykes throughout history.
Watch… here

Buttati!

Manuel Calisti

Italy / 6.22 mins
Noemi is about to leave her hometown and she’s spending the last days of summer with Erica, her best friend. Their bond grows closer, and with the help of two strange confidants, they find the courage to make a decision that will change their lives

By Hand

YOU Junsang

Korea / 14 mins
Anchan and Deokwoo are inseparable friends, one helping the other approach girls and write love letters. Yet their feelings are drifting in different directions. This teenage romance movie delicately unfolds the narrative of “you don’t know how I really feel” with a sense of calm and tenderness.
Trailer… here

Cachinhos Laranjas

Rodger Timm

Brazil / 13 mins
Trailer… here

Cahā

Chak Hin Leung

UK / 10 mins
Intimate documentary capturing two immigrants—Indian and Bruneian—meeting in a London teahouse. Over tea (“cahā”), their casual conversation reveals profound stories of sacrifice, identity, and adaptation. The film explores immigrant experiences and colonial tea legacy, showing how this simple ritual creates unexpected connection and understanding across borders.
Trailer… here

Camp

Dylan Field

USA / 13 mins
Seeking a fresh start, Brandon enrolls in a conversion therapy group run by Damien, a magnetic but dangerous leader whose insidious influence slowly consumes him.
Watch… here

Cannot Talk

Karim Lazaar

France / 3:44 mins
In the hauntingly beautiful music video "Cannot Talk," we enter the private world of two boyfriends navigating an unspoken distance that looms between them. Set against a backdrop of dimly lit interiors and a melancholic melody, the visual narrative unfolds within the confines of a shared space that echoes with the weight of unsaid words.

Carlina

Ángela María Leyton

Colombia / 14 mins
Carlina, a girl with an overflowing imagination, takes refuge in fantasy to cope with the irreversible illness of one of her mothers. While sadness invades her home, she clings to her magical world, where freedom and hope are still possible.

Carlina, una niña con una imaginación desbordante, se refugia en la fantasía para afrontar la enfermedad irreversible de una de sus madres. Mientras la tristeza invade su hogar, se aferra a su mundo mágico, donde la libertad y la esperanza aún son posibles.

Carmen

Carla Forte

2024

USA / 4 mins
Carmen is an experimental short film in which the character tells the story through her body, creating new body language.
Watch… here

Carousel

Israel / 10 mins
The film follows a couple and their friend visiting from London during their vacation at the Dead Sea on October 7, 2023. The experience is depicted through three time periods, shifting from denial to moments of rupture.

Casa Preti: Carmina 8/10

Enrico Bellenghi

2024

Italy / 8 mins
Something that has the appearance of a traditional family – mother, father, son, daughter – wanders through the rooms of a baronial villa near Monte Pellegrino, in Palermo: looking out the window, reading the newspaper, watering the plants. However, the constant comparison with objects, sculptures and paintings triggers something else, another family portrait, free and different.
A fashion film of ghosts and ideas of coexistence, commissioned by the fashion house Casa Preti. A work that expands the boundaries of formats and restores tactility and passionate moods throughout shooting on film. A meeting place, pictorial and almost metaphysical, an invasion that becomes dialogue, other possibilities for space and bodies in 7 minutes suspended in time.

Caterpillar

Ella Richie Teresa DeMaria

2024

USA / 9 mins
Watch… here

Celebrating “So Many Women” at 35

Zanne D’Aglio

2024

USA / 8 mins
In 1989, The Flame, a lesbian bar in San Diego, California, became the ideal setting for the music video “So Many Women.” This tribute was directed by its singer, who has toured in Switzerland several times. 
Watch… here

Cendre de Lune

Denis Cluchier

2024

Morocco, France / 12 mins
Chahida and her son Tarek, 20 years old, are leaving Marrakech by car. Middle class moroccan family, their son/mother relationship is not easy. The night is falling and the car disappears more and more in the desert. The memories of Tarek’s past buried till now reappear slowly. His father’s sexual violences when he was a child are coming back to his mind. The unspoken secrets hidden since so many years explode between them. Tarek is discovering her mother knew all those years what was happening. Images from the past are flowing his mind. The car is stopping in the middle of nowhere. Mother and son are taking father’s body out of the trunk, and are burning it. The only way to turn the page.
Chahida et son fils Tarek, vingt ans, quittent Marrakech en voiture. Famille marocaine de classe moyenne, leur relation mère-fils n’est pas évidente. La nuit tombe et la voiture s’engouffre un peu plus dans le désert marocain. Les souvenirs du passé de Tarek, jusqu’alors enfouis, refont surface petit à petit…

Chase Me

Sal Ardongde

USA / 3 mins
When runner Tony comes upon a curiously competitive runner, Eva, their encounter turns into a fierce race of athleticism and wits. Who might Eva be?
Trailer… here

Cherry, Passion Fruit

Renato José Duque Cereja

Portugal, Belgium, Finland, Brazil / 5 mins
Inside a mysterious rainforest, lust takes shape between love and pain.

A natureza contém tanto a cachoeira fluindo quanto o fogo devorador. Dentro de uma floresta tropical misteriosa, o desejo toma forma entre o amor e a dor. Você enfrentaria seu desejo assombrador? 

Chi Chi's Couch /
Chi Chi na gauči 

Petra Chaloupková

Czech Republic / 45 mins
A one-of-a-kind TV talk show with a host who’s got balls and a killer fashion sense. The mother of Czech drag, Chi Chi Tornado, welcomes to her fluffy sofa performers from the new generation of drag (Miss Petty, La Cuntessa). Together, they’ll go into the spicy stories from their performances, high-school traumas, and the fashion and other sins in Czech TV programs. No topic is too personal or taboo on Chi Chi’s couch!Come enjoy a sneak peek of Czech Television’s upcoming series.

Chi(le)na

Yoksan Xu

Chile / 5:36 mins
The child of a Chinese immigrant in Chile revisits the relationship with their absent father, while exploring the progenitor’s restaurants and reflecting on their own self identity and relationship with masculinity.

Chimera /
Quimera

Gael Jara,
Martín André

Chile / 11:21 mins

A non-binary person watches the handover of the first non-binary ID in the history of Chile. As they try to do the paperwork, they will face the bureaucracy of the legal proceedings and their own memories.

Una persona no binaria observa la entrega del primer carnet de identidad no binaria en la historia de Chile. Mientras intenta completar los formularios, enfrentará la burocracia del proceso legal y sus propias memorias.
Trailer… here

Claddagh

USA / 4 mins
Two childhood friends on the precipice of adulthood discuss their culturally significant jewelry, however, the room is tense with what is left unsaid.
Trailer… here

Clan /
Kordh

Jaime Lock

Close Friends

Eleanor “Ellie” Propp

11:11 mins
A young woman comes face to face with a Thing that she hasn't seen since her childhood.

Closet Monster /
Monstra do Armário

Closet Witch - My Words Are Sacred

Autojektor

UK / 1 min
Experimenting with trans porn, from a trans-viewer perspective.   
Watch… here

Clover

Laura Alice

Australia / 7 mins
Meet ‘Clover’ - a young, nonbinary neurodivergent person who is struggling with depression and agoraphobia. Clover is a creative who finds solace in the one thing they seem to have control over - join them through their journey as they realise; ‘you are never alone’.

Cocoon

Holli Xue

UK / 11 mins
Denied mobility and decision-making power, the metaphorical and physical cocoon embodies political depression.

Colour Me Pink

Anika O'Hagan-Ploug

Ireland / 3 mins
A stop-motion music video for the indie-pop song ‘Colour Me Pink’ by K E L, depicting a heartwarming story of young queer love.
Watch… here

Colorful and Empty Chair /
Renkli ve Boş Sandalye

Eren Cakmak

Turkey / 3 mins
In the documentary, the life of a Kurdish and married secret homosexual person living in Turkey is tried to be described with an experimental form of shooting.

Come Back to What You Know

James Marquez

2024

USA / 2:40 mins
This short animation explores creator James Marquez's experiences of being groomed online happening concurrently with his discovery of his gender identity. With the hazy visuals of his vacant, unfamiliar childhood theme park, the ghosts of his past and present self reclaiming the agency once taken from him, his short film is one of catharsis and retribution.
Trailer... here 

Come Dance with Me

Nwaọ

USA / 8 mins
A visual archive documenting rhythmic stories of dance in the Black Diaspora across history.
Trailer… here

Come Die with Us! /
Willst du mit uns sterben?

Commodo

Elettra Gotti

UK, Italy / 26 mins
Fabrizio’s mysterious disappearance sets off a chain of events. On the streets, in the wind farms and in the vast hills of southern Italy, his absence becomes a catalyst for profound changes that send his friends and acquaintances on a journey of self-discovery.

Compass Rose & All that Glows

Celeste Gersten

2024

USA / 11mins
Once upon a time isn’t our start, it repeats itself over in cycles, like a spinning clock. This is the plight of Yaphet and Pallu, unbeknownst to them. In the present, the cycle continues. They are separated, and hope grows dim.

(Con-Tactos)

Julu Martínez

2024

Spain / 7 mins
At the end of the 20th century, humanity sent a series of documents into space representing Earth's culture. Among them were images, sounds, brainwaves, and various popular science articles. The goal was to establish galactic intercultural connections and share our culture with outer space. All of these documents have been floating through space without a response… until now.

A finales del siglo XX la humanidad mandó al espacio una serie de documentos que representaban la cultura de la tierra. Entre ellos se encontraban imágenes, sonidos, ondas cerebrales y artículos de divulgación varios. El fin era establecer lazos interculturales galácticos y dar a conocer nuestra cultura al espacio exterior. Todos esos documentos han estado flotando por el espacio sin respuesta... hasta ahora.

Concerned

Consume

Aliyah Knight

Australia / 12 mins
Suffocated by a religious fundamentalist upbringing, 17-year-old Esther fears her hunger for best friend Alana could be a little too literal…

Corahe

Lucía Román Canivell

Spain / 15 mins
Lola and Julia work as flamenco performers in Seville, Spain. However, their relationship and their love for flamenco are threatened by the difficult working conditions and the struggle of flamenco tradition to survive in modern times.

Lola y Julia trabajan como intérpretes de flamenco en Sevilla, España. Sin embargo, su relación y su amor por el flamenco se ven amenazados por las difíciles condiciones de trabajo y la lucha de la tradición flamenca por sobrevivir en los tiempos modernos.

Cornfed Punk

Zade Mullin

USA / 11 mins
Cornfed Punk explores the surprising hardcore punk scene of Iowa City. Serving as a haven for many who might otherwise find themselves stranded in the middle of a red stronghold, this community proves its commitment to inclusion, acceptance, and kindness, showing that these values exemplify the punk ethos.
Watch... here

Cottage Cheese

Liina Luomajoki,
Lena Metzger,
Janina Müller,
Alice Kunz

Switzerland / 5 mins
When Mika sits down on the toilet, she is horrified to discover something slimy and “cottage cheese-like” in her underwear. In search of answers, she embarks on a bizarre journey into her own vagina.
Trailer… here

Could It Be?

Sandeep Keshari

India / 8 mins
A coming-of-age tale set in the bustling chawls of Bombay, where 17-year-old Kartik’s unexpected feelings for his friend Arjun put their bond to the test.

Cowgirls

Emily Alegria

USA
A short Western about Evelyn and her father, Jerry, who live and work on a ranch in Montana. Jerry, concerned that his daughter may be lonely, brings on a girl from the town nearby to work for the summer. The two women form a relationship unexpected by all and unknowingly find what they’ve been looking for within each other.

Crave

Lois Norman

UK / 5:13 mins
a lick away from love now…
Late at night, her bed still warm from her lover leaving, a painter dips her brush into her own imperfect past and parts of her: a lost truth drips through…
Crave explores female queer love and the self-gaze that frees it.

Cuadro

Juan Martín,
Fran Frías

2024

Spain / 2:32 mins
In a flawless and sterile study, a group of artists waits for their model. When he arrives, he breaks all expectations, defying established norms and letting his emotions flow in a world that oppresses him.

En un estudio impecable y estéril, un grupo de artistas aguarda a su modelo. Cuando este llega, rompe todas las expectativas, desafiando las normas establecidas y dejando fluir sus emociones en un mundo que lo oprime.

Cupbearer

Andrew Child

2024

USA / 2:30 mins
This short explores the mythical figure of Hylas, cupbearer to Hercules, whose death caused the hero to abandon the Argonauts.
Watch… here

Çürük

Marion Molinari,
Tugce Karabacak

2024

Turkey / 20 mins
Istanbul, 2023. Nora, a young transgender woman, received the "Çürük Raporu" at the age of 20, a certificate issued by the Turkish State categorizing her as a deviant citizen. Today, she has to sell her body for sex to earn a living. With the presidential elections approaching, Nora keeps hope alive and tries to live.

Cybersex 19 /
Cybersexo 19

Chico Ludermir

2024

Brazil / 10 mins
Based on the feature offered by dating apps that allows you to search for partners anywhere in the world, CYBERSEXO19 embarks on an exploration of the gay universe in the nine countries that kept their borders open to Brazilians during the pandemic.

A partir do recurso oferecido pelos aplicativos de relacionamento que permite buscar parceiros em qualquer lugar do mundo, Cybersexo 19 se lança em uma exploração do universo gay nos nove países que mantiveram as fronteiras abertas aos brasileiros durante a pandemia.

Dancing Dhamaal!

Nimisha Sanjeevani-Chandrashekhar Mahatme

USA / 5 mins
A Bollywood inspired hybrid animated music video about Aadarshini, an anxious Indian-American girl, who feels out of place at an Indian wedding until she learns to make space for herself in her culture through Parvati, a traditional dancer who catches her eye.
Trailer... here

Daphne

Nicola Bianchi

Italy / 20 mins
Daphne, a transgender drag queen living in Milan, lives on the edge of two worlds: daytime with friends and dating apps, and nighttime with parties and drugs. We follow her journey to discovering her true self.
Trailer… here

Dark Roast

Mark Marquez

USA / 9 mins
When a small, Queer/Trans-BIPOC Cafe, ran BY the community FOR the community is being threatened to be evacuated by a Monstrous Franchise, it is up to our Baristas to keep their lights and bites in business before construction starts…by any means necessary.

De Princesas y Piratas

Álvaro León

Spain / 8 mins
A young woman tells us her love story through a tale, showing how past traumas and wounds can continue to hurt. We navigate a fantasy world in which imagination protects us from a much harsher reality. A metaphor that allows us to glimpse a much harsher reality.

Una joven nos cuenta a través de un cuento, su historia de amor, y como los traumas del pasado y las heridas, pueden seguir doliendo. Navegamos por un mundo de fantasía en el que la imaginación nos protege de una realidad mucho más dura. Una metáfora que nos deja vislumbrar una realidad mucho más dura.

Dear Georgena

Cat Haines

1 min
A letter written to Georgena, a transsexual woman who lived in Esterhazy in 1994, and wrote a series of letters and articles I found in archived copies of the Saskatoon-based LGBTQ+ publication Perceptions. This film features Super-8 footage that was hand processed with caffenol.
Watch… here

Dear God /
Dear God - Music Video

USA / 10:39 mins & 3:32 mins
A short story about a man coming to terms with his authentic self at a later age.
Watch… here
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Dear Money: A Trans Perspective

USA / 5 mins
Three trans siblings share about how money has impacted their lives and their gender-affirming care.
Watch… here

Dearly Departed

The Netherlands / 3 mins
A queer comedy horror about accidental death, interfering ghost hunters, and how joy can be found despite the hand the (after)life might deal you.
Trailer… here

Décalé-Es: A sports experience by and for queers /
Décalé-Es, Une Expérience Du Sport Par Et Pour Les Queers

France / 15 mins
They belong to a handball team “Décalage,” made up of LGBTQI+ members. More than just a sports team, this association represents a true personal and collective revolution! 
Trailer… here

Degenere /
Degenerado

Sara J Asprilla Palomino

Deliberate Ruins

Shirine Shah

Delincuente

Alba Domínguez,
Nuria Vilán Prado

Denki Keki

Ángel Jesús Hurtado

¿Desayunamos?

Moiset Pacheco

Spain / 13 mins
Two friends meet after many years. Over a coffee, feelings and well-kept secrets that needed to be confessed will surface. Are they happy now? Will they regret any past decisions?

Dos amigas se encuentran después de largos años. Tras un café aflorarán sentimientos y secretos bien guardados que tenían que ser confesados. ¿Son felices actualmente? ¿Estarán arrepentidas de alguna decisión del pasado?
Trailer… here

Desdêmona

Clara Klaus

Brazil / 19 mins
When Zi is attacked by a mysterious plague that overtakes their house and body, they avoid facing the situation – and the changes that come with it – at all costs, until they are forcibly transformed.

Quando Zi é atacade por uma praga misteriosa que toma conta de sua casa e de seu corpo, evita encarar a situação – e as mudanças que vem com ela – a todo custo, até que é transformade à força.

Devouring Stones Up Close

Cat Rider

USA / 9 mins
A dance film that serves as an expression of feminine rage and channels the spirits of those whose land we walk, create, and dance on.
Watch… here

Dirt Pride

Christina Rosetti

2024

USA / 11 mins
A community of bikepackers sets off in Washington’s Olympic National Forest to make friends, learn outdoor skills, and celebrate Pride their way.

Discolight Vigil

Stuart Blue

USA / 11 mins
A young man attends the unconventional funeral of a childhood friend.
Trailer… here

Divine Affirmation

Canada / 3 mins
A short experimental film celebrating and reaffirming Trans beauty, joy, and bodies.

Does He Like Me? /
Será que ele gosta de mim?

Diego Trevisan

Brazil / 20 mins
Lúcio is a teenager on a journey of self-discovery and gender transition. His friend Ana accompanies and supports him at each stage of this process. However, as Lúcio becomes more confident and comfortable in his new identity, Ana begins to have feelings for him that go beyond friendship.
Trailer… here

Don’t take my joy away

Lebanon / 7 mins
Set in Shatila, a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, two friends revel in the small joys of life until violence suddenly disrupts their world. Forced to flee, they embark on a dangerous journey of survival, confronting fear, chaos, and the stark realities around them. Along the way, they must choose between remaining in the shadows or seeking the light.

Dos extrañas

Puerto Rico / 5 mins
This music video by indie rock artist Neysa Blay imagines a love story between two women who meet during the filming of a 1940s American propaganda movie. While the official narrative praises rural democracy and the USDA's intervention, they secretly live their romance.

Este videoclip de la artista de indie rock Neysa Blay imagina una historia de amor entre dos mujeres que se conocen durante el rodaje de una película de propaganda estadounidense de los años 40. Mientras la narrativa oficial exalta la democracia rural y la intervención del USDA, ellas viven su romance en secreto.
Watch… here

Double Life

Mellie Parks,
Trinity Byonie

2024

USA / 5 mins
Max, a 22 year old man leads a double life; working in the hypermasculine corporate world in one life yet performing as a drag queen in another, realizing the duality of both existences.

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Aether Docherty

2024

Australia / 5 mins
Scrolling the dark edges of the internet, Ash finds a strange website that unlocks something within them and begins a cosmic haunting.

Drag is for Everyone

David Ng,
Jen Sungshine

2024

Canada / 13 mins
In 2023, Carousel Theatre’s drag camp faced extreme homophobic and transphobic backlash. Performers, educators, and youth reflect on the many joys of drag.

Due to Love

Lebanon / 12 mins
After living in Europe for some time, a young woman visits her Middle-Eastern family for just one dinner. But the past haunts her with memories of her unspoken lesbian relationship. How much longer can she hold it together?

Dust

UK / 11 mins
During a one-night stand, the discovery of an urn leads two strangers on a darkly comedic journey, navigating grief, intimacy, and the vulnerability of human connection.

Easy Way Out

Camryn Garrett

2024

USA / 7 mins
Twenty-something New Yorker Grace frequently lies about being a lesbian in order to deflect catcalls or unwanted pickup-lines. But when a man at a bar doesn’t believe her, she has to pretend to date a random customer, one she might actually develop feelings for.

Eden

Simone Hile-Bassett

2024

USA / 10 mins
Following the rediscovery and subsequent monetization of the Garden of Eden, as people who can afford it begin migrating back at top dollar, a young woman has to choose whether to follow their brother on the one-way journey or continue to live in a broken world.
Trailer… here

El Buen Gusto

Matías Leiva

Chile / 24 mins
Marco, a demotivated costume designer, decides one night to go out and chase dreams to find his inspiration again. Bodies and desires will cross his path.

Marco, un diseñador de vestuario desmotivado, decide una noche salir a cazar sueños y así encontrar nuevamente su inspiración. Cuerpos y anhelos se cruzarán en su camino.
Trailer… here

El Búnker

Sonia Moura

Paraguay / 13 mins
After several years of silence from the LGBTIQ+ community due to a national decree, a group of friends is organising a major action to be free and regain their rights.

Tras varios años de silencio de la comunidad LGBTIQ+ a causa de un decreto nacional, un grupo de amigxs organiza un gran ataque para ser libres y recuperar derechos.
Trailer… here

El Perita

Adrián Tienda

Spain / 9 mins
José Ramón Perales, el Perita, es un hombre de costumbres arraigadas que pasa sus días entre amigos en el bar del barrio. Pero su mundo se tambalea cuando conoce a la pareja de su hijo y se enfrenta a sus propios prejuicios.
Watch… here

El susurro de las estrellas

César Saldívar

Mexico / 12 mins
Iván and Joaquín visit Iván's father's village to take flowers to his grave. In love and happy, they stroll through the village. In the square, they rent a horse to travel through the countryside and visit the cemetery. They are watching the stars and remembering Iván's childhood when they are attacked by several sexist men, who take them by surprise and beat them ruthlessly.

Iván y Joaquín visitan el pueblo del padre de Iván para llevar flores a su tumba. Enamorados y felices pasean por el pueblo. En la plaza alquilan un caballo para recorrer el campo y visitar el cementerio. Se encuentran viendo las estrellas y recordando la infancia de Iván, cuando son atacados por varios hombres machistas, los toman por sorpresa y los golpean despiadadamente.

Elegant Mail /
Correio Elegante

Victória Santana

Brazil / 14 mins
At a typical Brazilian festivity, Maria Eugênia gathers the courage to confess her feelings to Clarinha by writing her a letter.

Maria Eugênia cria coragem para se declarar para Clarinha, a menina por quem é apaixonada, através de uma cartinha de correio elegante durante a festa junina. Porém, um erro na mensagem faz com que ela tente impedir Soll de entregar a cartinha. Mas isso não impede que aconteça uma grande confusão, até o momento em que a última quadrilha é anunciada.

Ella, Ella

Galar Egüen

Spain, Venezuela / 8 mins
Two women who just met chat in the back seat of a car. One has clarity, the other uncertainty. What begins as a fleeting moment unfolds in a relationship that burns and goes out with the intensity of a lifetime.

Dos mujeres que acaban de conocerse charlan en el asiento trasero de un coche. Una tiene claridad, la otra incertidumbre. Lo que empieza como un instante fugaz se despliega en una relación que arde y se apaga con la intensidad de toda una vida.

Embrasse-moi

Hristo Todorov

2024

France / 12 mins
In a sporadic encounter between two men and just when one of them is about to leave, he encounters an unexpected detail that leaves him stunned.

Emergency Contact

Yvonne Onakeme Etaghene

2024

USA / 10 mins
Haunted by a devastating heartache, an Ijaw and Urhobo Nigerian dyke realizes that grief is an expression of love she can never outrun.

Emile is Missing

Sam Carson,
Félix Morreo Zisserman

2024

Australia / 16 mins
Following the disappearance of her girlfriend, a trans filmmaker discovers EmileCam, a 24-hour livestream devoted to spying on her.

Empezar de Nuevo

Coré Ruiz

2024

Spain / 4 mins
Three souls intertwined by time and love face a void difficult to name. On the threshold of absence, memories cling to every corner and the echo resonates in the air.

Tres almas entrelazadas por el tiempo y el amor enfrentan un vacío difícil de nombrar. En el umbral de la ausencia, los recuerdos se aferran a cada rincón y el eco resuena en el aire.

Encuerados

Orlando Bedolla

USA / 11 mins
Encuerados chronicles the year-long involvement of seven Latino men in the leather scene, primarily focusing on the historical attainment of the first Latino man winning the title of Mr. Los Angeles Leather, Leo Iriarte. By showcasing the legacy of Leo, Encuerados takes a deep dive into the leadership of seven trailblazers, empowered to create representation in leather competitions such as MLAL, IML, and events, such as Up Your Alley, Folsom, CLAW LA, and Pride.
Trailer… here

Erik(a)

Saioa Miguel

Basque Country / 12 mins
Erik(a) likes to go unnoticed. Also, do not openly answer the question about who you are or how you define yourself. A search process has been allowed that few dare to go through. Through this short documentary film, Erik(a) inhabits different moments of her life through archive images, analog photographs, onlyfans videos, Google Maps and virtual personal diaries.

Espejo

Leandra Pascuzzi

2024

Mexico / 6 mins
In this emotional story, an individual tired of living repressed accepts her true identity as a transgender woman, however, she decides to hide it from her partner and when she discovers the truth, both are forced to face society’s prejudices and reevaluate their relationship. Together, they will struggle for acceptance and happiness in a world that is often unkind to those who are different.

Eu Não Nasci Para Isso

Erik Ely

2024

Brazil / 18 mins
The process of compulsory military enlistment carries with it a determination from which one cannot escape, forcing many young people to serve against their own will. But certain call-ups are permeated by a complex interplay of forces, involving desires and prejudices, regarding those enlisted with behaviour outside normative standards from a social, racial, and sexual perspective.

O processo de alistamento militar obrigatório traz consigo uma determinação da qual não se pode fugir, forçando muitos jovens a servirem contra a própria vontade. Mas determinadas convocações são perpassadas por um complexo jogo de forças, que envolve desejos e preconceitos, em relação aos alistados com comportamento fora dos padrões normativos do ponto de vista social, racial e sexual.
Trailer… here

Everything is easy, Everything is hard

Pamela C. Saade

2024

France, Lebanon / 6 mins
Omar returns from a date with Alex, and he seems somewhat disconnected. A little game with Alex makes him burst and start talking about everything he experienced abroad.

Exento

Otto Morales

2024

Cuba / 15 mins

An intimate experimental meditation on gay cruising in Havana, Cuba.

Las “potajeras” son lugares donde la comunidad gay de La Habana se reúne a escondidas. Para el director, son espacios de libertad, pero también de una oscuridad marcada por su contagio de VIH.
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Exile (يا ريت)

Yesmine Fersi,
Lina Hamouda,
Minyar Mrabti

Tunisia / 45 mins
In Tunisia, a silent HIV epidemic spreads within the country’s repressed queer community, hidden beneath layers of societal stigma and discrimination. The film tells the stories of two individuals who navigate the harsh realities of living in a country where their identities are illegal, and healthcare is inaccessible due to fear and shame. As the virus spreads, so does the isolation, forcing the community to confront not only the epidemic but the deep-rooted prejudice and neglect that fuels it.

F For Freedom

Arjun Krish,
Ria Dinesh

India / 29 mins

In “F for Freedom,” the quest for personal liberty and self-expression takes centre stage amidst the complexities of family life. The film delves into the poignant story of Shyama Gauri, a devoted mother who finds herself overshadowed by the bustling lives of her family members. Her husband is absorbed in his demanding career, her daughter is lost in the world of social media, and her son, though understanding, struggles to bridge the gaps between them. Shyama’s only refuge from her loneliness is her close friend Priya, a successful movie director. Through her passions—cooking, gardening, and drawing—Shyama seeks solace and a sense of fulfilment, though these pursuits offer only temporary relief.
Watch… here

Fabiola

Mel Soto

Mexico
Fabio, a 21-year-old young man from Mexicali, works endless shifts at a rundown motel to support his little sister and his sick father. One night, he meets Mika, a charismatic waitress outside a drag club, who invites him into a world different from anything he has known. There, Fabio is captivated by the performance of Diablera, a bold drag queen, which sparks his journey of self-discovery. Fabio immerses himself in the vibrant drag scene and begins performing secretly as "FabioLa." But when his father discovers the truth, tensions rise, forcing Fabio to choose between acceptance and authenticity. FabioLa is a tender story about identity, chosen family, and the courage needed to shine.

Fabio, un joven de 21 años de Mexicali, trabaja jornadas interminables en un motel de mala muerte para mantener a su hermana pequeña y a su padre enfermo. Una noche, conoce a Mika, una carismática mesera a la salida de un club de drags, quien lo invita a un mundo diferente a todo lo que ha conocido. Allí, Fabio queda cautivado por la presentación de Diablera, una atrevida drag queen, lo que desencadena su viaje de autodescubrimiento. Fabio se sumerge en la vibrante escena drag y empieza a actuar como «FabioLa» en secreto. Pero cuando su padre descubre la verdad, las tensiones aumentan, obligando a Fabio a elegir entre la aceptación y la autenticidad. FabioLa es una tierna historia sobre la identidad, la familia elegida y el valor necesario para brillar.
Trailer… here

Facade
פסאדה

Israel / 5 mins

Factory

Nivaldo Godoy Jr

Brazil / 3 mins
Short animated film created with Artificial Intelligence tools that explores the intersections of consumption and gender. Set in a near future, affected by the climate crisis and resource scarcity, the film reveals a production line that manufactures both products and identities, as well as gender roles.
Trailer… here

Falling Up

USA / 5 mins
A gaggle of glittery drag artists gather for a rumpus frolic evoking unapologetic queer joy.

Familiar Touch

Ember Haskings

2024

UK / 5 mins
When her boyfriend neglects her, an emotionally broken trans woman has a rebound with her future self.

Familiar Unknowns /
Retrouvailles inconnues: Les francoqueers à Vancouver avant et après l'an 2000

February Fourteenth

USA / 6 mins
Vignettes of trans life and love on Valentine’s Day among a close-knit group of partners and friends in Brooklyn, NY.
Trailer… here

Femme Disturbance

UK / 25 mins
Femme Disturbance investigates a closeted adolescence, its surrounding family dynamic and the empowering figure of the Action Heroine. To tell these stories the Sisters are interviewed and the Adolescent speaks alongside the Critic. Home movie footage and action heroine performances across Hollywood film and video games are reembodied, cut and collaged.

Fifi la Comette and The Cosmic Dancers /
Fifi La comète et ses danseur.eu.se.s cosmiques

French, Belgium / 12 mins
In a futuristic society where the annual ritual of the "Grand Shleime" draws billions of viewers, two unlikely souls find themselves united under the spotlight. Diva, an intergalactic icon and celebrated Schleime dancer, is paired with Leo Garcia, a shy and random photographer from Earth, selected to join her on stage despite having never danced publicly. Show must go on!

Fighting Fantasy

17 mins
Obsessed with video games, Alex tries to keep a relationship with his boyfriend but keeps falling back into old habits.

Final

Spain, Venezuela / 10 mins
One room, two girls. They would be the perfect elements for a new sapphic love story. Less so for Alex and Pau, which is the end of it all. Both try to "do it right", but this was never synonymous with easy.

Una habitación, dos chicas. Serían los elementos perfectos para una nueva historia de amor sáfica. Menos para Alex y Pau, que es el final de todo ello. Ambas intentan "hacerlo bien", pero esto nunca fue sinónimo de fácil.

Finding My Voice

USA / 10 mins
Two transgender women are working on their voices. One of them is Bernie, 67, who has one of the most famous voices in New York: the voice of the subway, heard by millions of commuters every day. 

for Carlos

Carlos Cipriano Gomes Junior

Brazil / 15 mins
A heartbreaking and honest farewell letter to a partner lost to suicide. Painful to watch at times, but a stirring meditation on grief and loss.
Watch… here

Forest Echoes

Eva Grant

Canada / 18 mins
A love story set against the backdrop of the climate crisis and the opioid epidemic, Forest Echoes follows Echo and Wild, two urban Indigenous land defenders.
Watch… here

Forgive Me Father

Grac Talbot

UK / 6 mins
Sapphic desire reaches through time from Catholic school toilet cubicles to the club bathroom.
Trailer… here

Freedom of Movement

Fadl Fakhouri

USA / 23 mins
A poetry film that draws comparisons between haflat shabab (Palestinian bachelor parties), Oakland California's illegal rave scene, and the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Trailer… here

From Nothing to Everything

Kai Barakat

Lebanon / 10 mins
“From Nothing to Everything” is a short documentary about my own journey through depression, anxiety, and the fear of being true to myself, including my exploration of gender identity. It’s a personal story about overcoming tough times and finding the courage to embrace who I really am.

Fruits of the Spirit: a Gathering Film

Georgia Day

2024

UK / 16 mins
When Maddy and Carys get outed to their church worship band, they have to fight to stay together, in the face of an institution that wants nothing more than to see them apart. Can they hold onto faith when it seems that their faith doesn’t want them? 'Fruits of the Spirit' is a dramatic tale of hope, perseverance, and religious intolerance – a tale that is familiar to many.

Fuga en fa# menor

Anuar Velázquez

2024

Mexico / 27 mins
Daniel Villarreal, a young pianist and composer, is told by his famous musician father, Luis, that he must play one of his most famous pieces for his graduation concert. With the help of his boyfriend, Bruno, Daniel tries to prove himself as a musician and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, outside of his father's shadow and pressure.
Trailer… here

Full Spectrum – A Queer Outdoorsy Film About Autism

Erin McGrady

FuReality

Aly Labbé-Hervieux

2024

Canada / 4 mins
A journey into Aly’s world and their personal growth through the eyes of their new furry, Eden.

Gamètes

Nova Lov

2024

Belgium / 15:51
To finally start her hormonal transition, Nova needs to go through one last step : the freezing of her gametes. To support her in this difficult masturbatory endeavour in a hospital ward, Matos, Estech and Aimé-es decide to accompany her. Armed with their cameras, lights and colour gel filters, the dream team of CLAP ! infiltrates the ART service to make this trial the most pleasurable as possible.

Gametes is an ode to T4T loves, mixing documentary and fiction to highlight a little-known stage of MtoF transitions.

Gay Beach

Maura James McNamera,
Daniel Fox

2024

USA / 32 mins
A three-day gathering on the Florida panhandle becomes a rollicking party of queer resistance, grief and joy in the face of increasing censorship and division.
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Gemini

Jamie Griffiths

2024

USA / 6 mins
Sarah and her two cats go about their separate lives. The cats have strange dreams about their desires, and Sarah develops an unshakable paranoia that something is wrong with them. Sarah’s paranoia bleeds into her social life, and her two cats have their dreams come true.
Trailer… here

Genderfuck

Mariam Karelidze

2024

France / 23 mins  
In the underworld of Paris, a cabaret is being prepared… Genderfuck comes to meet the multiple facets that drag art can take: drag queens, drag kings, drag queers, celestial creatures. So many faces as gender is fluid. Drag, yes, but differently!

Dans les bas-fonds de Paris, un cabaret se prépare… Genderfuck vient à la rencontre des multiples facettes que peut revêtir l’art du drag : drag queens, drag kings, drag queers, créatures célestes. Autant de visages que le genre est fluide. Le drag, oui, mais autrement!

Girl Bug

Lenora Rowe

USA / 5:37 mins
Exploring the individual relationship with gender, sexuality, and femininity, Gilr Bug explores ideas of self-perception and how we interact with our sense of self. The aim is to explore the uncomfortable feeling of being othered as it relates to growing into your own from the perspective of growing up queer in the American South.

Giros

Willy Suárez

Spain / 4 mins
Bruno and Alma will experience many changes in their relationship. Starting with an innocent game that over the years will lead them to very different paths, with experiences and moments of vulnerability but paving the way for the new generation.

Bruno y Alma vivirán muchos cambios en su relación. Comenzando por un juego inocente que les conducirá con los años a caminos muy distintos, con experiencias y momentos de vulnerabilidad pero abriendo paso a la nueva generación.

Give Me the Money

Vida Behar

USA / 3 mins
Watch… here

Ghosted

Danni Fenech

Australia / 7 mins
When a jock and a dork unexpectedly wind up on a ghost hunt in a haunted house, things take a turn for the spookily sweet.
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glide by LILY CHOU-CHOU

Bart Seng Wen Long

2024

UK / 4 mins
A rubber gimp and its warden exchange their favourite YouTube recommendations.
Watch... here 

Glitter

Poland / 17 mins
In a grimy musclehead gym, no one suspects one of the trainers becomes the flashy drag queen Antaria at night. The sudden appearance of an intruder shatters the fragile balance between these two worlds.
Trailer… here

Gloria

Nikos Mpouyioukas

Greece / 6 mins
"Gloria" invites you to experience life through the eyes of its titular character, a trans woman and sex worker navigating the streets of contemporary Athens.
Trailer… here

Go On, Rituparna

Aashish Kumar

USA / 31 mins
“Xun” to her loving Mother, and “Piku” or “Ritu” to friends, Rituparna Neog has blazed a trail for queer and trans rights, gender justice, and access to free libraries in her native Assam and other parts of India. This film is a tribute to the power of activism, familial love, and community-building. 

God is Grey

Jennifer Drake

Germany / 24 mins
Having been raised in a Christian household, Chris (30) faces the challenge of finding his place in the world, particularly due to his two mothers, who chose to keep their relationship hidden. When one of his mothers, Paddy (58), passes away, Chris returns home to a familiar yet unchanged environment. In a heartfelt effort to honor Paddy’s memory, Chris impulsively makes a decision that jeopardizes his relationship with his remaining family, his other mother, Mami Tess (59).

Golden Fingers /
Des doigts en or

Chryssa Florou

France / 4 mins
How do we find the words to tell family who we are? A gently humourous take on a coming out story.

Good Ally x MMDA

Sean Sean McGuire

2024

USA / 4:42 mins
Good Ally is the debut video from band MMDA (Peter Kalisch & Aaron December) and is an exploration of homo nationalism and neoliberal approaches to queer and trans rights which favor politeness over liberation.
Watch… here

Good Luck, Babe! a dance concept film

Sasha Serdyukov

2024

USA / 4 mins
"Good Luck, Babe!" is a dance visual encompassing a closeted queer experience and the weight of missed opportunities. It follows the connection between two women, one of which is in stubborn denial about the feelings they're experiencing, while the other is open and outright about her yearning. The dancers in the film transform from a fun, supportive ensemble into a physical manifestation of the guilt that comes with missing the opportunity for connection. The film lives in a glamorous, slightly retro prom setting, and is set to Chappell Roan's song "Good Luck, Babe!".
Watch… here

Gregorio

Juan Pablo de Luna

2024

Mexico / 19 mins
Gregorio cannot fend for himself, so he is under the care of his family. With no one understanding his true needs, his only option will be to escape into the world of Mexican Golden Era cinema, where he will not only find comfort, but possibly also love.
Trailer… here

Grounded

Andrea “Andy” Whipple

USA / 6 mins
A pre-transitioned trans boy is transformed into a harpy and learns the importance of knowing one’s limits. He realizes that although he doesn’t have his ideal body, he can work with his body to create a life that’s worth living.
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Guapito, Divino

Habibi & Les Cracheuses

Hands Tied - Ukulele Death Squad

Sam Osborn-Rassaby

Australia / 4 mins
The planet's "most dangeous ukulele band" fearlessly explores the chaos of queerness and temptation, featuring a thrilling running-in-heels sequence that rivals Jurassic World.
Watch… here

Happy Solstice /
Buon Soltstizio

Werther Germondari

Italy / 4:36 mins
Everything you wanted to know about Santa Claus but never dared ask. 

Tutto quello che avreste voluto sapere di babbo natale ma non avete mai osato chiedere. 

Hatheli

Kshitij Mudgal

India / 90 mins
This film promises a nuanced portrayal of LGBTQ+ experiences that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

Head Up

Tugce Taser

Turkey / 15 mins
"Head Up" tells the poignant story of two childhood friends reunited in the heart of Istanbul, as they navigate their inner and societal struggles. 

Here I Belong /
Ma vie est ici

Clara Jeany

France / 27 mins
Flora and Louise met in Yaoundé, Cameroon, over six years ago. They fell in love, and since then, it's hard to say they've been apart. Upon entering the association hosting them, I discover the story behind their status as "refugees" and the reasons for their exile.

Here, In the Bathtub

Kris Bublevskaya

Germany, Mexico / 10 mins
Is shared vulnerability a way to feel comfort in a situation which is not seen as normal? The filmmaker talks to people who identify themselves as queer to ask each other questions that help both to ease into the space.

Hermaphrodite

Samuel Bester

France / 10 mins
Based on Hermaphrodite from Book IV of Ovid’s Metamorphoses translated by Marie Cosnay.

Hide & Seek
מחבואים

Israel / 19 mins
In a strict and conservative international school in Mexico, an ostracized Israeli boy cuts class and hides in the shadows, facing his attraction to men, and the hatred that grows inside him.
Trailer… here  

HIV Fell in Love with Me /
El VIH se enamoró de mi

Colombia / 8 mins
HIV FELL IN LOVE WITH ME tells the story of a woman with HIV embracing her sexuality and reconnecting with her pleasure. Filmed with an erotic aesthetic, the video reflects a pursuit towards sexual justice and autonomy for women living with HIV.
Watch… here

Hole

Canada / 2:16 mins
 An ode to sleep paralysis hallucinations, Hole is an eerie yet intimate experimental short flooded with the warmth of digital noise.

Hole Theory

USA / 12 mins
Hole expert Ashely Paige and expert hole Corey More star in this visceral meditation on the gloriousness of holes. With interdimensional illustrations by Oona Taper and sound design by Paleo Pony aka Jonah Rosenberg, Hole Theory explores the cosmic unknowability of that which engulfs. “Holes are the original time travel. You come out more yourself than you were when you entered: rearranged, holy, new. Holes make you whole.” Trust us. We know holes.

Home Within

Azerbaijan / 7 mins
Home Within explores the challenges faced by trans people in politically restricted and queerphobic societies. The film follows Carmen, a young trans woman from Baku, as she struggles to find a safe space while staying true to her identity. It delves into the difficulties the queer community encounters regarding access to housing. Ultimately, the film portrays the universal quest for acceptance and belonging.
Trailer… here

Honey

USA / 11 mins
A couple's failing relationship takes a turn when they discover a drunk girl on their doorstep.
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House /
Casa

Argentina / 13 mins
Azula is an artist from Venezuela who found a new voice in the Ballroom scene in Argentina, a cultural space that helped them recognize and express themselves as a non-binary trans person. Through the organization Socio Ballroom, Azula supports the LGBTIQ+ community.

Hurricane /
Huracán

Mexico / 27:43 mins
The life of a boxer is presented in two different situations, seeing the consequences of the decisions we make in life and the influence of the people around us.
Trailer… here

I Am Not a Butterfly

Odeya Laske

Israel / 11 mins
Faith embarks upon a journey of self-discovery, through images of the insect’s life-cycle, alienness, female sexuality, religion, attraction, and repulsion. She hatches as her complete self from the cocoon, in her internal utopia.
Trailer… here

I Am Tejimola

Aditav Dowerah

India / 7 mins
As a sinister presence emerges, our protagonist draws strength from the Assamese folktale Tejimola-he moi, the shapeshifter. This evocative film explores gender expression and the body as resistance against rigid societal norms.

I Can’t Do Anything

Tiago Tereza

Brazil / 15 mins
The film deals with the relationship between Erika and her mother, who returns to her daughter’s house in the countryside of Minas Gerais, in a region known for intense mining. Sick, the mother suffers from a terminal illness. The days go by, relations become harder, and the cinema operates.

I Feel (For) You /
Los siento

Bella Cintra

Spain / 7:08 mins
Noa, Kim, Izan, Débora, Andra, Kika, Laurent and Lola introduce themselves and recount how their feelings and desires have been marginalized throughout their lives, especially after transitioning. The sounds, the voices, the images… everything envelops us in this display of love composed of the feelings of the couple, two individuals discovering their freedom together.

I had a long dream last night

UK / 8 mins
Blending place and history together with the self in oneiric musings on what is lost and altered when we choose to live as our authentic selves.

I Kiss Your Hand, Madame /
Kezét Csókolom

Jeremy Luke Bolatag

Hungary, Portugal, Belgium / 18 mins
After living a heteronormative life for fifty years, Mónika finally goes through with her orchiectomy. The filmmaker follows Mónika’s first steps in her gender-affirmation journey: her new relationship with her body and with her biological 11-year old son, Gabi, as she also navigates the repressive Orbán regime in Hungary.
Trailer… here  

I Would Be the Bullet

Ricardo Bouyett

USA
Anthony, a solitary photographer, meets Jacob, a passionate writer intrigued by Anthony’s hauntingly beautiful work. Visually striking and emotionally raw, I Would Be The Bullet is a genre-bending exploration of love’s darkest edges, questioning how far one might go for passion and legacy.
Trailer… here

I’m a Faggot /
Sóc maricó

Javier Riera,
Miguel Vingur

I'm In Love with Mother Nature

The Salt and Pepper Collective

I’ve Got Something to Tell You

Ben Clery-Hall,
Mandy Mcmillan

UK / 4 mins

I’ve Heard a Siren Calling

Dylan Mitro

Icarus

Billy Klotsa

If You Seek Amy

Ela Kazdal

UK, Turkey / 2 mins

Ijin

Noam Shimashita

Ikaros Reborn

Menelas

Greece / 7 mins
In this poetic retelling of the myth of Ikaros, creators Menelas and The Peacock give us a different interpretation of the story and a much happier ending. Shot on location in Ikaria Island, this ancient cautionary tale about the hubris of youth becomes a BDSM love story.
Trailer… here

Il presente

Francesca Romana Zanni

Italy / 13 mins

Stella is a fading film star who has a brilliant idea that she thinks might boost her comeback: Get a younger woman to have a surrogate pregnancy with her gay son Giovanni and his husband Jonathan. Do Giovanni and Jonathan even want a child? Does it matter? It’s show business!  

Stella (Iaia Forte), diva in calo, propone al figlio e al marito di lui una gravidanza surrogata con Monica: è il suo piano per tornare in auge. Ma i ragazzi questo figlio non lo vogliono o così sembra.

Ila

Pruthvi Kantha L

India / 29 mins
Pradeep in his mid thirties, with an inherent aversion towards the transgender community. When he is trying to come to terms with the inevitable separation from his wife, a series of events lead him spending a night with a member of the transgender community. As they make a journey together, their impressions and perspectives about each other change. These events also helps Pradeep to take a more confident decision about his life. The movie ends with a question of whether or not Pradeep truly undergoes a transformation with regards to his feelings about the transgender community.
Watch… here

In Case of Conscious Inhibition: Break Glass

Lebanon / 15 mins
At a house party, a young man navigates his sexual identity through a surreal mix of genre and performance, highlighted by a mesmerizing choreographed vampire dance with a mysterious woman.
Trailer… here  

In Drag We Trust

USA
A drag queen discusses LGBTQIA+ rights and experiencing a violent protest on her Story Hour by an extremist group.
Trailer… here

In Search of Light

Daniel Pinheiro

Portugal / 5 mins
A portrait of the self-deprecating mental processes often connecting guilt with (homo)sexual desire.
Trailer… here

In the Closet

Vannah Smalley

USA / 20 mins
Quinn, while cleaning out their childhood closet, reflects on the keepsakes they associate with their gender identity struggle. We watch, from the closet, a series of flashbacks that results in their decision to identify as trans and achieve that gender euphoria they’ve been searching for.

In The Clouds

Hongyu Chen

China / 17 mins
The story follows Kang, who adopts the unconventional disguise of cross-dressing to accompany his boyfriend Du on a visit to Du's grandmother's home.

In the interval

Æryka Jourdaine Hollis O'neil

USA / 24 mins
Both an intimate family portrait and a cinematic collage of Black and trans collective memory and (be)longing, meditating on themes of safety, bodily autonomy and generations of compounding loss across time and media.
Trailer... here

In the Words of Firman /
Firman Firman

Inside

Intermittent Intimacy

Into The Bloo

USA / 15 mins
Into The Bloo is a music documentary short film that captures drag musician; Lagoona Bloo (David Brumfield) as they prepare for a show and tell us their story of loss and triumph in the intimate confines of their dressing room.

The untimely deaths of both David’s parents become a precursor for their onstage persona, and a liberation from a traumatic past.
Trailer… here  

Iracema

Brazil /29 min
Inspired by the song “Iracema” by Adoniran Barbosa, it follows Patricia, who has lost all memories of her recently deceased beloved, generating a mourning capable of distorting all time and space.
Trailer… here

Is Gay Marriage Next?

USA / 16 mins
A woman looks for the lesbian couple on the historic cover of a 2003 Newsweek magazine to thank them for inspiring her.
Trailer… here

Jalsa: The Name Day

India / 23 mins
Suresh comes to the kinnar household to meet his brother Manish, coincidentally on the day of Jalsa, a day of celebration forty days from the day of Nirvan (castration). Initially Meneka refuses to meet her brother as the former has come after so many years. Latika, one of the kinnars, convinces her to talk to him. Suresh is uncomfortable with the changes in the person he knew as a brother. As the day passes, he slowly understands the essence of the household and their activities.

J’existe

Congo / 18 mins
A group of young LGBT+ people from Central Africa talk about their living conditions and their hopes.

Un groupe de jeunes LGBT+ d'Afrique centrale parle de leur conditions de vie et de leurs espoirs.

Jigsaw

USA / 4:41 mins
A teenage bisexual girl “Jules” wants to express herself but is always trying to live up and please her traditional parent’s expectations. She has built up envy and anger for her sister “ Brielle” who seems to be the perfect daughter. Jules finds out things are not what they seem.
Trailer… here

Juego de Hombres

Mexico
Cris, a 24-year-old trans young man, dreams of being part of the production team. In his attempt to fit in, he faces mockery and rejection from his only ally. Hurt but resolute, he realizes that his struggle is not about fitting in, but about being seen and loved for who he truly is.

Cris, un joven trans de 24 años, sueña con ser parte del equipo de producción. En su intento por encajar, sufre burlas y el rechazo de su único aliado. Dolido pero firme, entiende que su lucha no es encajar, sino ser visto y amado por quien es.
Trailer… here

JuJu vs The Possibilities of Love, Life & Death

Thailand / 15 mins
The film centers around our protagonist JuJu, a Burmese trans femme working at an independent cinema in Bangkok. There, she meets another Burmese guy, who may or may not be romantically interested in her. What follows is a series of conversations, and imaginations/scenarios in JuJu's mind exploring the power of queer representation in mainstream media, queer identity, stereotypes, and finding love.

Keepsake

USA / 8:20 mins
A young woman attempts to unravel the mysterious circumstances that surround the death of her sister ten years ago.

Keyholder

USA / 16 mins
A young man is caught up in a series of strange and invasive events that he can’t seem to escape, but isn’t sure if he wants to.

Kings

Brazil / 15 mins
A poetic documentary on a diverse group, identified with the dyke-queer culture, that spends a day experimenting as drag kings at a bar in the borough of Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro.
Trailer… here

Kiss Kiss Wolf

Germany / 17 mins
In the ORWO film factory in Bitterfeld-Wolfen is almost exclusively staffed by women, yet patriarchal ideas persist. The hybrid documentary questions the idea of factory work as emancipatory praxis; the darkrooms of ORWO are transformed into a safe space and filming location for lesbian porn.

Kuuk Aah?

L’art du Dernier Soir

Canada / 14 mins

L'última Cita

La cresta

Puerto Rico / 5 mins
In a cold hospital room, a group of doctors attends the birth of a baby. In their hands is a carnal and feathered destiny: what will its gender be? Years later, on their birthday, the now young person seeks, together with their family, the path toward an authentic expression of their being.

La Hemi

La Otra Orilla

Spain / 12 mins
The other shore immerses us in the deep waters of history, where the river of resistance of the lesbian women of Bilbao flows powerfully. It explores the intersection between feminist theories and the experiences of lesbian women, analysing the birth and evolution of their struggle against social, political and cultural oppressions imposed over time.

La otra orilla nos sumerge en las aguas profundas de la historia, donde discurre con fuerza el río de la resistencia de las mujeres lesbianas de Bilbao. Explora el cruce entre las teorías feministas y las experiencias de las lesbianas, analizando el nacimiento y la evolución de su lucha contra las opresiones sociales, políticas y culturales impuestas a lo largo del tiempo.

Lady is with me

Iran / 15 mins
In a remote outpost, Farid, a talkative soldier, entertains his comrades by reading love letters he supposedly receives from a girl named Leily. However, his comrade Gholam uncovers a bitter truth: Leily doesn’t exist, and the letters are a way for Farid to hide his forbidden love.

Landing On Ice

Hong Kong / 23 mins
Hong Kong figure skater Wing-yee travels to Toronto alone for advanced training, aspiring to compete on the international stage. Despite the warm welcome and encouragement she receives there, very soon Win-yee faces setbacks and realises she is falling behind her peers. It is the friendship and support of warm-hearted Christy that eventually helps Wing-yee through her initial confusion and self-doubt, and she gradually develops a fondness for this beautiful roommate.
Trailer… here

Las Mañanitas

Switzerland / 11 mins
Writing a letter to Paul B. Preciado, philosopher and trans filmmaker, as one would write to a friend. As a queer child growing up in a Spanish evangelical family, undergoing a healing process. From Lausanne to New York, Lézio Schiffke-Rodriguez follows in the footsteps of social revolutions that invite us to redefine our view of binary bodies.

Last Day in Florida

USA / 9:57 mins
Two queer people meet up in Brooklyn after years of not talking to each other and reminisce about dating (as each other’s beards) during high school back home in Florida.
Trailer… here

Last Man Standing

Australia / 11 mins
Ron West is the 90-year-old organ player at Pomona's silent movie theatre, The Majestic.
Ron looks back on his life, detailing memories of love, loss and the magic of Hollywood's Golden Era, all seen through the eyes of a young man carrying a secret too dangerous to tell but impossible to keep

Leave the Doll in the Car /
Deixa a boneca no carro

João Victor Almeida

Brazil / 15 mins
From an old email written by the director, wishing not to be gay, João Victor modifies his childhood’s pictures using collage to explore LGBTQIAP+ fantasies of dissident identities that clash with conservative society imaginary. The director is motivated by realizing that some feelings are shared among people in the community.

A partir de un viejo e-mail escrito por él, deseando no ser gay, Almeida modifica fotografías de su infancia mediante el collage para explorar fantasías de identidades disidentes que chocan con el imaginario de una sociedad conservadora. A partir de sus reflexiones, el director se entusiasma al darse cuenta de que algunos sentimientos son compartidos entre las personas de la comunidad.
Trailer… here

Les Deseo

Bella Cintra

Spain / 8 mins
I Wish is a journey through the life of a child who questions his identity from innocence. He thinks he is an alien because he looks different from the others, but in reality he is a trans child. Part of his story is seen through analogue photos and voice-overs from his brother, which contextualise the child's development over the years.

Les deseo es un viaje por la vida de un niño que se cuestiona su identidad desde la inocencia. Él piensa que es un alienígena porque se ve diferente de los demás, pero en realidad es un niño trans. Parte de su historia es vista a través de fotos analógicas y voice-overs de su hermano, que contextualizan el desarrollo del niño a lo largo de los años.

LGBT+60: Luiza Gasparelly

Brazil / 12 mins
A day in the life of the Rio de Janeiro drag queen Luiza Gasparelly, 60 years old. The artist recalls the persecution and prejudice against transvestites and drag queens during the military dictatorship, the discovery of HIV, and both emotional and professional achievements in a stage career that spans over four decades with ups and downs.

Um dia na vida da drag queen carioca Luiza Gasparelly, de 60 anos. A artista relembra a perseguição e o preconceito contra travestis e drag queens na ditadura militar, a descoberta do HIV e conquistas tanto afetivas quanto profissionais de uma carreira nos palcos que ultrapassa quatro décadas entre altos e baixos.
Watch… here

Lil_Ith – Love in Hate City

South Africa / 20 mins
A new South African culture rises, with the next generation navigating sexuality, generational manipulation, and the power of money. Like a delicate strip tease, it builds toward an explosive crescendo. At the center is Lilith, an online cam model, whose late-night liaison with a mysterious “John” turns into a high-stakes psychological game. As both the subject and object of desire, Lilith and her unsettling suitor reveal their hidden motives through the balmy summer night. Dominating the sexual economy, Lilith’s journey shows how love has freed her from past trauma, helping her forge a new identity in a nation still trapped in sexual power struggles while undergoing decolonization. She finds strength in a resilient community of outsiders, discovering a kindred spirit and a beautiful toxic love affair that gives her the security she’s always craved.
Trailer… here

Line of Reverence

USA / 4:44 mins
A Ghanaian woman communes with her ancestors during her day of devotion ritual.

Little Things /
Chhoti Baatein

India / 19 mins
Rooted in personal memory and quiet reflection, this documentary follows a young woman returning home to engage in intimate conversations with her family. Through shared stories and family archives, she confronts the gendered expectations of her childhood, unspoken struggles with identity, and the quiet resilience passed down through generations. As memories unfold, the film becomes a journey of healing, acceptance, and rediscovery of self through the lens of familial connection.
Watch… here

Lollipops /
Piruletas

Carlos Martínez

Spain / 12 mins
Victor, a sixty-five-year-old man, is content living with his grandson but frustrated with his daughter and son-in-law’s presence. As his in-laws arrive for dinner, his daughter and son-in-law rearrange his home and urge him to take mysterious pills, but the pillbox is missing. During the search, it’s revealed Victor has plans with his boyfriend and won’t attend dinner. The search uncovers family secrets and taboos, sparing only Victor’s grandson, who understands him and shares laughs with him while secretly eating lollipops.

LOLO

Ana Gabriela Gutiérrez Salgado

México / 15:30 mins
LOLO works on a quiet farm in Xochimilco, but their non-binary identity is constantly challenged and questioned. One day while selling produce at the local market, they reconnect with an old friend, KAT. She presents them with some friends, a bit of affection and the chance to be free-spiritedly themselves.
Trailer… here

Lone Buck Motel

Sarah Rae Franklin

USA / 2 mins
After receiving an ominous invitation, Kat arrives at a seemingly empty motel off the highway. She doesn’t know who or what she will find in the dark of room 13, her demise, or her wildest dreams, but there is only one way to find out.

Louanne & Thaïs

Josephine Jeltsch

Austria, Germany / 30 mins
Louanne is young and hungry for life when the doorbell of the Vienna apartment rings where Thas lives, which will reveal a world to her.

Love in Transition

Warangkana Chomchuen

2024

USA / 23 mins
Jane of Ukraine and Love of Thailand fell hard for each other, unaware of the twists and turns to come. Jane underwent a gender transition from a man to a woman, months into their relationship.
Watch… here

Love Solider

USA / 5:04 mins
Britton Smith is the lead singer and frontman of Britton and the Sting. From performing on Broadway to standing on stage giving powerful sermons coupled with spiritual funk music, Britton Smith is creating a new spiritual space of praise. Britton has created a band of musicians with amazing vocal range and talent.
Watch… here

Love’s Green Patch

India / 15 mins
Two friends experience a rift in their friendship, when one reveals himself as gay.

Loverboi

Tyra Sugar Baby Vasquez,
Ciello Mansilla

USA / 25 mins
An exploration of gender identity and lived experiences as a Two-Spirit individual undergoing gender affirming surgery.
Watch… here

Luminous Matter

Bianca Arnold,
Moss Berke

Italy / 15 mins
Bianca and Moss tell themselves in front of the camera: intimacy, spaces travelled, reflections in the mirror, poses and naturalness. The camera is an extension of the limbs, an extension of their relationship.
Almost in a revisitation of certain works by Barbara Hammer, Luminous Matter is a declaration of love made of glimpses, details, beams of sunlight, plastic material on which the voiceover paints a thousand theories and a thousand colors. The two protagonists film themselves, bounce the film from one’s body to the other’s, look for each other in the glances and in corners of rooms that only they know, finding the space to dress up, comb their hair, put on makeup, and so “dig outward” to find ever greater spontaneity, to bring it to light, while their “lesbotransqueer home video practice” produces the possibility of witnessing their transformations.

Lusco-Fusco

Murilo Ribeiro

Brazil / 5:43 mins
The animation Lusco-Fusco tells the story of two gay characters, who have visions different from the world from their respective realities. But that through the love, show that everything can be more “colored”.
A animação Lusco-Fusco, conta a história de dois personagens gays, que tem visões diferentes do mundo a partir de suas respectivas realidades. Mas que através do amor, mostram que tudo pode ser mais “colorido”.

M

Francesco Ceccoli,
Margherita Calderoni

Italy / 35 mins
Affirmation of identity, confession, and rejection of the stereotype linked to eating disorders and borderline personality, M unfolds like a double therapy session, in which the characters question the deeper meaning of dysfunctional behavior. M uses the eating disorder as a means to keep herself safe and free, but what happens when an unexpected relationship changes the functioning of an established mechanism? The husband, F, is now involved in a relationship that seems to expose him to his own weaknesses and risks turning into a toxic dynamic.

Affermazione di identità, confessione e rifiuto dello stereotipo legato al disturbo alimentare e alla personalità borderline, M si snoda come una doppia seduta di terapia, in cui i personaggi si interrogano sul significato profondo del comportamento disfunzionale. M usa il disturbo alimentare come mezzo per mantenersi al sicuro e libera, ma cosa succede quando una relazione inaspettata modifica il funzionamento di un meccanismo consolidato? Il marito, F, è ora coinvolto in una relazione che sembra esporlo alle sue stesse debolezze e rischia di trasformarsi in una dinamica tossica.

Make-Up Is My Shield /
Make-up Majhi Dhaal Ga

Kunal Vijayakar

India / 6 mins
The music video follows an episode of loving banter between a transwoman and her cis-heterosexual brother when he accuses her of using excessive make-up and questions her masked identity. The video has been created within the tradition of Lavani, the Maharashtrian folk style of song and dance.

Macedonia

Pablo Baena

Spain / 14mins
Jose is an extravagant and eccentric sculptor who must create a work of art to captivate the jury to keep his workshop. Alongside will be his son Bruno, a teenager who does not share the artistic view of his father. 

Malfouf

Omar Alqahtani

2024

USA
Henan, ingrained in her ways, confronts her repressed desires when she meets a queer weaving instructor.

Maratón 

Carlos Sierra

2024

Mexico
In a dystopian future, Rosa and her family live in a society where ignorance is considered illegal. To enter any establishment, they must answer questions on intelligent machines. One day, after an unfortunate event, Rosa accumulates three incorrect answers resulting in an unpayable fine. With no resources, she and her brother are sent to a center from which they cannot escape.

En un futuro distópico, Rosa y su familia viven en una sociedad donde la ignorancia es considerada ilegal. Para acceder a cualquier establecimiento, deben responder preguntas en máquinas inteligentes. Un día, tras un evento desafortunado, Rosa acumula tres respuestas incorrectas resultando en una multa impagable. Sin recursos, ella y su hermano son enviados a un centro del que no pueden escapar. 
Trailer… here

Marilak

Carlos Mosca

2024

Brazil / 15 mins
Seu Olimpo do Rosário, dono de um circo falido, que vive perambulando pelas terras vazias, um dia volta para casa e encara seus traumas infantis.

Mary: Her Journey from Pain to Purpose

SLA Video Productions

2024

USA / 60 mins
A documentary following Mary’s story of transition and her path through the pain of rejection to a life of hope and purpose.
Trailer… here

Más o Menos Antes 

Alexandra André Zarate

2024

Mexico
Yolanda is a housewife who takes care of her husband Horacio after his illness left him blind, Yolanda will find an escape with her lover Luisa.

Yolanda es una ama de casa que cuida de su esposo Horacio después de que su enfermedad lo dejara ciego, Yolanda encontrará una salida con su amante Luisa.

Mecha Meraki

Babi Astolfi

2024

Brazil / 4 mins
In a robotic society moved by the consumption of colorful mechanic members, an insecure gray robot faces the pressure to find the perfect piece for himself.

Mermaid

Jerry D. Ochoa 

2024

USA / 10 mins
Tobi, a trans man haunted by his mother’s death in a boating accident, clings to the belief that she survives beneath Lake Michigan as a mermaid calling him home. As his obsession deepens, his partner Hannah struggles to keep their love afloat before it slips beneath the waves.

Metrodrama

Tiziana Cristiano

Italy / 12 mins
A classic girl-meets-girl love story, set in the backdrop of an Italian city metro. Will the middle-aged dyke get the... other middle-aged dyke?

Meu Corpo Me Transcende

Raquel Eshilley

Brazil / 25 mins
A short documentary that reveals the stories of three transsexual women who performed sex reassignment surgery. Through intimate and exciting accounts, they share their experiences, the challenges experienced throughout life and the impact of their journeys on the relationship with family and society. With courage and determination to become who are, each of them narrates their struggle and the search for the realization of their dreams, revealing not only the dramas, but also the beauty of transformation and self-knowledge of their identities.

Meu Valor É Não Te Amar

Daniel Manhães

2024

Brazil / 9:25 mins
Francisco não se sente amado por Rafael e cobra afeto. Rafael incomodado com a cobrança diz que quer se separar. Francisco não querendo perder seu amor, tenta contornar a situação e convencê-lo a ficar.

Midna

Argentina / 12:26 mins
At a traditional bowling alley in Mar del Plata, Midna is dumped by her girlfriend Dani through a voice message. This triggers in her an episode of anger and violence.

Migajas de amor 

Chile / 3 mins
Berta and Gladys, two lovers of life, share their days between laughter, memories, and complicity. Sitting in their favorite spot, they recall anecdotes while they still can.

Berta y Gladys, dos enamoradas de la vida, comparten sus días entre risas, recuerdos y complicidades.

Sentadas en su lugar favorito, recuerdan anécdotas mientras aún pueden hacerlo.

Misery Loves Company

UK / 5 mins
If you could write your past self a letter what would it say? What if they were alt right? Misery (Eden Davies) is visited by his future trans self, Company (Jarry Davies) at a moment in time to create a catalyst of change. Love in the face of hate. Is that enough?
Trailer… here

Mommy

Mon Dernier Sourire Sera Pour Toi

France / 44 mins

Monad 3

Dubai, USA, Spain, France / 26 mins
Monad, situates webcam footage, projection mapping and texting both within the time space of the film and in the real time space outside, reformulating itself with each screening until Monad becomes fully saturated or until submarine internet cables stop working, whichever comes first.

Moving Boxes

Gregory De Jesus

2024

USA / 11 mins
Two brothers set out to clean their recently deceased father's home, only to uncover the issues he left behind.

My Bear Path

Albert Koomen

2024

Australia / 10 mins
What is a bear? Through his art, photography and films, Albert Koomen explores what it personally means to him to be part of the big, wide and furry.

My Dear

Greg Ellis

USA
Untreated mental health issues disrupt the harmony of what once seemed like a flawless family. Caught in the crossfire is their six-year-old daughter.
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My Horoscope Says I Should Go Ahead With What I’m Doing

Aderet Fishbane

USA / 5 mins
A personal exploration of trans nonbinary self creation in community, trying to understand the intimacy and intensity of change in the body and in bodies of friends.

My Only Dream is to Be Loved - Chrissy Chlapecka

Mikey Harmon

USA / 3 mins
A waitress stuck singing at the bar before her shift dreams of being a full-blown pop star, then actualizes that dream. Carried by a powerhouse track by Artist, Chrissy Chlapecka and regular collaborators (Diamond Certified) Songwriters and Producers, Alexandra Veltri and Dallas Caton—"My Only Dream Is To Be Loved" is an homage to classic pop video archetypes complete with hard hitting choreography wrapped in a lesbian biker love story.
Watch… here

No es tan difícil

Irene García Torres

2024

Spain / 11 mins
Amanda and Christine have an intimate relationship, but an unexpected visitor interrupts their time together.
Trailer… here

No Man’s Love

Tullio Lavaysse,
Temim Hammadi

France / 14 mins
Marc, a young soldier, returns from war. On the way back, he is accompanied by his best friend, Luis, who seems tormented. What should be a pleasant moment becomes increasingly unbearable. His secrets and his past come to the surface.

Nocturnal Animals /
Animais Noturnos

Brazil / 11 mins
Over Rio de Janeiro looms the monstrous shadow of Mutante, a giant goddess who, at over 100 meters tall, keeps provoking the world below. While snooping through windows, she meets Mulher, a craftswoman who will transform her world. 

Sobre o Rio de Janeiro paira a monstruosa sombra de Mutante, uma gigante gostosa, que com seus mais de 100 metros vive provocando o mundo abaixo. Em suas bisbilhotadas de janela conhece Mulher, uma artesã que transformará o seu mundo.

Non-Binary Mission Play KD-230922-SP

USol Kang

2024

Korea, Republic of / 11 mins
When it's time to perform, I am going to sexualize myself in front of you with my non-binary body. If you agree to participate, Please pick out the mission note. After selecting the mission note, You MUST proceed with the mission. I will become a SUB(Submissive), a tool to carry out the mission and play the mission with you. You can participate with your partner or friends simultaneously, but you must practice one at a time. An alcohol swap is available to clean the SUB(Submissive) before you master it. The mission was based on the archive collection of other people's desires (fetishes, erogenous zones) through research. As you are exercising the mission, you are carrying out the desires of others to me. After a while, I will appear as the image of other people's desires. After completing the mission, Please feel free to use me. Give me a drink, slap me on the cheek, pet me, and adore me. Anything the MASTER wants is fine. Today, by mutual consent, you will be the SUB(Submissive) who carries out the mission I have instructed and, at the same time, the DOM(Dominant) who uses me.

Normal Burger

Eli Campero

2024

Argentina / 6:10 mins
Joan, a young man who feels frustrated and disillusioned with what his life is like, goes for a walk by the waterfront. What he doesn’t expect is the fantastical adventure that awaits.

Not Another Fairytale

Amshu Medapa

2024

19 mins
Princess Layea is cursed into a deep slumber after she rejects a warlock's romantic advances.

Not Enough for the Love Inside /
O Amor Não Cabe Na Sala

Wallace Nogueira, 
Marcelo Matos De Oliveira 

2024

Brazil / 18 mins
Cássio and Otto are a middle-aged couple. Both are experiencing the progression of low vision and dealing with this condition differently. Otto continues his acting projects, preparing to perform in the theater, while Cássio doesn’t feel comfortable leaving his apartment. This conflict challenges love’s ability to keep them together. Between sympathy and resilience, desire, fear, and hope, they grow stronger by groping their way through the unknown.

Not to be?

Matthew Shoup

2024

Canada
A conversation with a mysterious stranger helps Rowan navigate her feelings for her best friend Emma.
Trailer… here

Notes on Nudes

Em Solarova

2024

USA / 7 mins
After a frustrating day at work, a genderqueer guy looks for a relief on Grindr but struggles with the awkwardness required to take sexy photos, not to mention the atttudes and demands of the people they match with. In the end, they turn to their friends for support and find a different way to fulfill their needs.

Novanta giorni

Alice Malingri

2024

Italy / 57 mins
Ninety days to make a life-changing choice. Women of all social backgrounds go to the Cervello Hospital in Palermo for a voluntary termination of pregnancy while the pro-life center ostracizes this practice. Nurse Antonietta guides the women on their path into having an abortion with pills and sanitary pads, while the women of the anti-abortion movement carry on their battle by offering layettes and showing photographs of newborn babies. Two opposing worlds united by a race against time.
The director tells stories, hopes, desires, doubts and fears of some women who are facing a life changing choice. Untangling the difficulties that follow their decision, the women protagonists confront guilt and the whys of their choices. The female body is absent and present at the same time, crossed by tensions and uncertainties.

O ventre do traviarcado

Gaia do Brasil

2024

Brazil / 20 mins
Created by drag queen Gaia do Brasil, the film tells the story of a trans woman expelled from home by her family at the rise of the HIV and AIDS outbreak in Brazil and the world.

Object(s) of Desire

Liberty Antonia Sadler

UK / 4 mins
An intimate colour-drenched celebration of queer fat sensuality, ‘Object(s) of Desire’ is a three performer portrait & poem film.

Oh girl, it hurts

Norway / 16 mins
Coming to terms with being queer isn’t always easy. Therese finds this out the day she meets Alex.
As she dares to open her heart to another woman for the first time, she’s faced with an unexpected obstacle — her own sister.

Old Fashioned /
Meio Antiquado

Omedetō /
おめでとう

Spain (Mallorca) / 25 mins
Oscar and Iván, two best friends, are having a party for Iván's 25th birthday. During the celebration, they promise to each other that next year they will fulfill the dream of their lives: Traveling to Japan together. That year passes and we see Oscar, completely alone, carrying out the journey they were promised. But a question arises: Where is Ivan?

On Hold

Netherlands / 10 mins
Poignant portrait exploring the experiences of people waiting for gender-affirming care in the Netherlands.
Trailer… here

On The Other Side Of

Mia Felić

2024

Croatia, Estonia / 6 mins
The work explores the transgender body in transition through the alternative photographic process Mordançage. The mordançage, using its tremendous chemical pressure alters the silver gelatine prints, causing them to undergo slow, gradual transformation. The tissue of the body and of the print breaks and a new life, new forms are born.

Open Dialogue: Generation QueerZ

Freddy Rodriguez

2024

USA / 19 mins
Open Dialogues: Gen QueerZ captures the LGBTQ+ narratives of eight South Florida students who are part of Generation Z. The fourth film in the Center’s Open Dialogues series, Gen QueerZ gives voice to students who are among the first generation to be “out” while attending school and living at home. Their stories reflect a diversity of gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and academic studies while exploring allyship, threats, and the dynamics of being out at home with family.
Trailer… here

Out of Focus

USA / 10 mins
Making a family isn't always straightforward. OUT OF FOCUS fuses home movies, historic footage, and experimental techniques to tell the stories of queer families who despite enduring hardships unique to the queer community, also lead full lives, shaped by tenderness, connectivity, and love. Queer people have redefined and enhanced traditional notions of family and home.

Out of Phase

UK / 9 mins
The poetic imaginings of a potential meet-cute are explored through kaleidoscopic dreamscapes and dance.
Trailer… here

Oversight

USA / 8 mins
A gay couple notices a drone hovering near their apartment’s deck. Initially, they think it just belongs to the kid next door. But they soon find out it's "supposed” to be there.
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Overtone

Ireland / 4:44 mins
A low-budget video but full of extras. Thanks for the queer punk band. Irish Touch Excellent. Their song Overtone touches on cruelty, on the indie and invasions of privacy experienced by transgender people in the Irish health system.
Watch… here

Painted Ones

USA / 4:36 mins
A Visayan tattoo artist traverses and unlocks Indigenous Filipinx histories through ink.

Pan & Syrinx

Canada / 15:53 mins
In the last gentle breaths of bacchanale, two lovers are told the tale of the great god Pan’s violent pursuit of the forest nymph Syrinx. The film refracts the myth through layers of song, identity, and performance: at once a ballet, a trans fantasia, and an exploration of love and power.

para Carlos

Brazil / 15 mins
You left without giving me the chance to say goodbye. It's only now that I'm traveling alone away from Goiás that I can say goodbye. That's why I'm writing you this letter.

Você foi embora sem me dar a chance de dizer adeus. Só agora que viajo sozinho pra longe de Goiás é que posso fazer essa despedida. Te escrevo essa carta pra isso.

Parida por el mar

Santiago Aldunate

2024

Chile / 18 mins
Los traumas, en ocasiones, resultan imposibles de reconstruir por completo; nuestro cuerpo, como mecanismo de defensa, los borra, dejando huellas en el inconsciente. Jeana nos guía en un viaje por la infancia, en sus palabras ‘la herida más grande que todes llevamos dentro’. A partir de una performance de su propia vida, nos relata los personajes que alguna vez la habitaron, entre imágenes entrecortadas y superpuestas, que se repiten, avanzan o retroceden, ilustrando la complejidad de la memoria cuando se enfrenta a lo inombrable.huella indeleble en el camino hacia un futuro en el que la moda y la humanidad se reinventen.

Parmi les violettes

Célia Rouchet,
Aïnhoa Weissenberger, Camille Thirrée,
Jeanne Bousquet,
Stella Carnazza,
Laura Culié

2024

France / 6 mins
At the beginning of the 20th century, in France, a young woman discovers sensuality in the arms of a prostitute.

Au début du XXe siècle, en France, une jeune femme découvre la sensualité dans les bras d’une prostituée.
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Pasiphae

Ron Athey

10 mins
Hermes interpretation of the enchanted womb of a cow, this myth is truly the earliest reference of a glory hole being used to deceive and coerce, in this case, the seed of Poseidan’s bull. Wherein in a future story, Pasiphäe gives birth to the Minotaur.
Trailer… here

Peach PRC - Like a Girl Does

Josh Harris

Australia / 2:52 mins
Watch… here

Pedaling with Purpose

Alfredo Trejo III

USA / 24 mins
Can we end HIV/AIDS in our lifetime? In this documentary, Black and Brown queer men discuss how HIV/AIDS has impacted their communities and how a 545-mile bike ride across California has changed their lives. With each pedal stroke, the Papis are amplifying BIPOC voices, fighting to eradicate HIV/AIDS stigma, and advocating for health equity for everyone.
Trailer… here

Perfectly Queer

Carin S Jacobs

USA / 29:25 mins
Carin Jacobs made a short film of 6 staged monologues by LGBTQ people telling their personal stories. Carin's hope is to share these stories to further understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ community in our country.

Persian Blue

Shahrad Shahvareh

Iran, Islamic Republic of / 11 mins
Persian Blue is a surreal narrative of the bitter past and nightmares of an Iranian transgender.

Personal Mythologies

Susan O’Brien

USA / 4 mins
Painter Dominique Castelano reflects on her trans identity through folklore from her native Philippines in this visually rich portrait.
Trailer… here

Pic Pic

Carol-Ann Belzil-Normand

Canada / 6:49 mins
Pic Pic is an experimental animated film that metaphorically and conceptually reveals an erotic and exhilarating dimension of touching. The haptic relationship with the pin screen reveals forms and a primitive language that evoke a sensual relationship with the device.
Trailer… here

Pieces

Germany / 4 mins
A confused, two-dimensional misfit, unloved in their 2D home, ventures into the 3D world. Desperate to feel loved and find a safe space, they start losing touch with reality. 
Watch.. here 

Pigtale

Russian Federation / 5:55 mins
Little Pig tries to go on a date but struggles with her own self esteem and body dysmorphia.

Place d'Armes

Canada / 20 mins
Jean-Paul, recently injured at work, spends his days praying at churches and his nights performing as a dancer at a strip club. He copes with his pain and continues to find faith in the beauty of life.

Polar

UK / 2 mins
An avalanche changes a polar bear's life, sending him on a journey across a barren fantasy world. A rich narrative exploration of mental health.
Inspired by testimonials on bipolar disorder, this disorienting frame by frame animated short gives life to the experience of millions through fantasy, vivid colour, and metaphor.

Por Lo Que No Dijiste

Mexico
Valeria, marked by a traumatic past, finds comfort in her friendship with Daniela. An unexpected event awakens old fears and forces her to face the pain, rejection, and the internal struggle to accept herself and heal.

Valeria, marcada por un pasado traumático encuentra consuelo en su amistad con Daniela. Un evento inesperado despierta antiguos temores y la obliga a enfrentar el dolor, el rechazo y la lucha interna por aceptarse y sanar.
Trailer… here

Prayer for Tending Death /
Una oración para acompañar la muerte

Primaldial Magma_Zygmutrophooze

Mirrored Fatality

USA / 7 mins
To get the promotion of their dreams, a mischievous earth-bound angel must get two ex-best friends to finally admit their love to each other.

Principessa ² /
Principessa ² (Principessa Alla Seconda)

Italy / 7 mins
Once upon a time there was a princess, a prince, and a wicked witch. In short, a fairy tale like many others where the prince may be nice, but our princess prefers his sister.

Project Priyo

India / 30 mins
In our diverse societies, the voices of queer-trans individuals are often pushed to the margins, especially when their identities intersect with class, geographic location, race, and disability—both visible and invisible. Project Priyo digs deep into these intersections, shedding light on the unfiltered reality of what it means to live on the edges of society.

Quando foi que acordei?

Brazil / 21 mins
In the near future, Clarice is a young woman who works as an image editor at a company that records dreams. During her work she meets Maria, a photographer who is temporarily in the city, and is surprised to realize that they both had the same dream that night. The two then enjoy the short time together as they engage in two worlds, between shared dreams and reality.
Trailer… here

Queen

USA / 9:14 mins

While visiting their estranged grandfather in a rural trailer park, a teenager searches for their father's ethos amid socioeconomic, environmental, racial, and gendered binaries.
Trailer… here

Queens in Finistère

France / 63 mins
15 cm high heels, false eyelashes, and a sharp tongue—follow Britany Hart, the Queen of Brittany, and her girls through the wild Breton nights and, more importantly, their daily lives! Drag show, Parties, Friendship, and Commitment. A dive into the heart of the Hart family and the Drag Queens at the edge of the world, in a small town in France. Where they are redefining new ways to live together.

Queer, Broke & Amazing!

USA / 89 minutes
Queer, Broke & Amazing! is an inspiring exploration of the struggles and triumphs of low-income LGBTQ+ people and their communities in the queer coastal meccas of the U.S. and points in-between—from the Deep South, Midwest, Navajo Nation, and Southwest to the Borderlands. Distilled from interviews with over 200 queer people and their fierce allies, the documentary refreshingly challenges the myth of gay affluence to reveal an extraordinary world of resilient LGBTQ+ people trying to survive, thrive, and get everyone free amidst plenty, and in an era of unprecedented hatred and legislative attacks against them.

Queer (Un)Belongings

Euskadi / Basque Country / 108 mins
Film in two parts consisting of interviews with seven artists who live in the Basque Country, identify as LGBTQ+ and are marked by different histories of migration. In the first part, the participating artists are Gerri Cruz, Atic H. Deba, Camila Téllez and Anaís Córdova Páez, while the second part features Komba Mingomba, Styles Osunde and Leo Bueriberi. The project focuses on the intersections between queerness, artistic practices and migrancy with the intention to create discourse on these issues in the Basque context and to break with linear and simplifying imaginations of belonging, be it in terms of gender, sexuality or geo-political territories.
Trailer… here

Quem sabe nesse carnaval

Brazil / 24 mins
In this Carnival story, Flora, a 54-year-old Chilean traveler, goes to Fortaleza to enjoy the holiday and regain her individuality after the end of a 30-year marriage. She stays with Sami, a young man passionate about video games, who dropped out of college to pursue the dream of becoming a streamer, but who hates Carnival despite living alongside the festivities. In this fragment of a road movie, we witness an unlikely encounter from inside Sami's house, driven by the time of year, where the prudence of “good manners” gives way to fleeting loves, with the fantasy that desires are fulfilled amid unforgettable nights and the hangover of Ash Wednesday.

Neste conto de Carnaval, Flora, uma viajante chilena de 54 anos, vai a Fortaleza para aproveitar o feriado e recuperar sua individualidade após o fim de um casamento de 30 anos. Ela fica com Sami, um jovem apaixonado por videogames, que largou a faculdade para perseguir o sonho de se tornar streamer, mas que odeia o Carnaval apesar de viver ao lado das festividades. Neste fragmento de road movie, assistimos a um encontro improvável de dentro da casa de Sami, impulsionado pela época do ano, onde a prudência das “boas maneiras” dá lugar a amores efêmeros, com a fantasia de que os desejos são satisfeitos entre noites inesquecíveis e a ressaca da Quarta-feira de Cinzas.

Querida

Mexico / 5 mins
The cards show the past, present and future. In Querida, it all comes down to bravery for a young man in search of his sexual identity.
Trailer… here

Rafu

India / 25 mins
The film revolves around a queer man in his twenties who comes to terms with his sexuality and childhood trauma through a fictional character of a queer deity, who comes alive into the contemporary world and chooses not to be worshiped.
Trailer… here

Rainbow Dick /
Regnbuepik

Denmark / 19 mins
AK and Ella reunite in AK’s apartment so Ella can return some belongings after their breakup. Their meeting stirs up old memories, reliving their intimate and moving journey. Once a strong bond, their relationship is now something different. A specific prop plays a special role in this intense close-up of their shared feelings.

Ranger Danger

USA / 7 mins
Every urban space has its rhythm, a pulse that underlines its daily chaos. In the sprawling expanse of Inwood Hill Park, that rhythm finds its heartbeat in Ranger Rocksy. As we navigate the leafy trails and spirited playgrounds of this urban oasis, "Ranger Danger" becomes more than just a tale of a ranger and her comedic recruits. It transforms into a reflection on responsibility, adaptability, and the unpredictable challenges city life can present.

Reboot

USA / 3 mins
A boy that’s too addicted to his computer gets a reality check when a file corruption causes him to get sucked into a digital disaster and unknowingly brings his avatar to life.
Trailer… here

Red Lights and Civil Rights

USA / 18:17
The second in a series of documentaries researched and produced by VAQFF Board Member Dr. Charles Ford and Hampton Roads Pride features the City of Hampton’s LGBTQ history.
Watch… here

Redreaming Us

Israel / 7 mins
How can one write love with images? How do you describe your love life without a single word? Is it even possible? Can we redream our lives? Can we gaze upon the edge of our lives and come back unharmed?
Trailer… here

Reflect

12 mins
When a new mirror is brought into a family’s home, it opens a window into their lives as hard decisions teach them about love, life and identity over generations.
Trailer… here

Reindeer Queer /
Gazela

Brazil / 18 mins
The journey of a filmmaker in search of answers to the questions left by the death of his great friend.

Tensionando as fronteiras entre documentário e ficção, Gazela acompanha a viagem de um documentarista em busca de respostas às lacunas deixadas pela morte de seu grande amigo. Se no passado Gazela soou pejorativo para ambos, hoje é sinônimo de resistência e da possibilidade de ser exatamente quem se é.

Rekindling

9:30 mins
Two women with a special bond attempt to rekindle a dissipating friendship, despite hostility from new circumstances.

Release

Lau Zautsen

2024

Netherlands / 22 mins
Young Bo goes on a sexual journey in a gay sauna. His escapades become wilder and darker until he reaches a breaking point.

Relicário

Hítallo Torquato,
Amanda Rosa

2024

Brazil / 11 mins
How many secrets can a heart hold? How far can a body be valued and respected? Relicário tells the story of Lin, the owner of a bar who lives a life defined by routine—until the arrival of Rafael, a married man who awakens in her a powerful passion. What begins as an intense romance quickly turns into a labyrinth of deep emotions and irreversible consequences. As their affair deepens, Rafael’s love ceases to be a refuge and begins to threaten Lin’s fragile sense of balance. Amid the chaos of this forbidden relationship, she finds herself facing a dilemma that forces her to confront her own limits and desires.

Remains of the Film

Maral Ayurzana

2024

Mongolia / 13:41 mins
Micheel accompanies her mother to visit her grandmother, whom she has never met. But along the way, she learns the truth about her family. She knows she has another mother.

Remarkable: Voices from the Trans Community

Logan Ward

2024

USA / 34 mins
A scholarly look at trans marginalization and how to combat it ... by listening to and believing the subjective reports of trans people. The interviews and trans perspectives presented here propose that believing trans people's identities is the first step toward trusting one another again. 
Trailer… here

Ressaca

Pedro Estrada

2024

Brazil / 15 mins
Theater and life become confused in a morning routine, when an actress who plays Teuda Bara tries to memorize her text.

Rest Of Our Life /
Reszta Naszego Życia

Filip Tomczak

2024

Poland / 14 mins
A new flat, an engagement, a future together – Eryk is sure he is about to enter the happiest phase of his life. However, one accidental discovery shatters his sense of stability. When his lover’s true gender identity comes to light, their love is put to the test. Will what they share survive the confrontation with the truth? An intimate story about acceptance, fear and redefining what ‘we’ means. 
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Retaking /
Retomada

Henrique Souza

2024

Brazil / 23 mins
In "Retomada," four young transgender indigenous individuals share their experiences about the ethnic reclaiming process. As they seek to reconnect with their ancestors and preserve their cultural identities, they face the challenge of attempting to erase the indigenous experiences of their forebears. It's a journey marked by resistance, identity, and the tireless struggle for the preservation of their cultural roots. In this engaging documentary, we delve into the personal narratives of these youth, exploring the complexities of their journey towards authenticity and reconnection with their origins. "Retomada" is a touching testament to the resilience and strength of the transgender indigenous community, and a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving cultural diversity.
Trailer… here

Retracing Their Steps / Emboîter Leurs Pas

Canada / 20 mins
By opening forgotten boxes in the Montreal Gay Archive Center, fragments of history from the LGBTQIA2S+ community are rediscovered. Among them are Michael and René, the first gay couple to get married in Canada, Linda and Catherine, two owners of the lesbian bar Le Kiev, and Kimura, multidisciplinary artists of diverse origins. The portraits of these diverse characters bear witness to the diversity of Montreal's queer communities.
Trailer… here

Ride It

Xiaotian Cai

China / 4 mins
“Ride It” is Enema Stone’s second single, and includes a tutorial on how to ride – “laughs” – a giant thing. A metaphor for queer desire.
Watch… here

Rise Up Planet 10!

Oke Fijal,
Clau Tatangelo

Austria / 8 mins
Friends of Planet 10 speak out about why it is an important place for them.
Planet 10 is a cultural association and participatory house project in Vienna. It is part of the HabitAT network.
Purchased in 2009 with the help of direct loans and donations, Planet 10 now offers living space for 4 adults and 3 children in 4 apartments.
Trailer… here

Rituales

Alan David Cabrera

Mexico / 60 mins
Arturo Ramírez Juárez defied conventions with his art in the 80s, becoming a pioneer of homoerotic art within the gay movement. His iconic poster of Saint Sebastian, used to lead one of the first marches, remains a visual testament to the fight against LGBTQ+ repression in the country. However, Arturo’s fate, like that of his contemporaries, was drastically altered by a devastating pandemic, reflecting the challenges they faced in their struggle for equality and freedom.
Trailer… here

Rockland Palace

Robert Philipson

2024

USA / 5:13 mins
Rockland Palace hosted the largest of the drag balls in not only Harlem but New York City during the Roaring Twenties. This stylized reimagining of the ball contextualizes snippets of conversation actually heard at the drag and published in the scandalous gay novel, The Young and Evil, in 1933.

Roze Bubbel

Netherlands / 23 mins
The film investigates why rainbow families do not receive equal treatment and shows what happens to you if you fall outside the 'standard' picture of a family.
Trailer… here

Sagrada Travesti do Evangelho

Júlia F. Cândida

2024

Brazil / 18:49 mins
Manuela anda tendo pesadelos terríveis. Ela suspeita que sua alma esteja morta. Talvez fazer um filme sobre isso resolveria?

Saint-Rémi

Simon Vermeulen

2024

Canada / 4 mins
Abandoned in the debris of a mine, a dancer is revived by the celestial energy pulsating within him.
Trailer… here

Same-Gender /
Samlingi

Mohan Singh Aulakh

India / 37 mins
This story is about those LGBTQIA++ people of Punjab, who are not seen with respect in Punjab. They are made fun of because they look different. Due to this, they have to go through big problems many times. Through this documentary, the challenges faced by those people have been talked about. Their voice against it is also a part of it.

Santa Fe & Esmeralda – Crossroads

Christel Veraart

USA / 16 mins
In the transformative backdrop of Argentina’s evolving democracy and vibrant art scene from 1987 to 1996, “Santa Fe & Esmeralda – CrossRoads” chronicles the profound and enduring friendship between Kita, a young Dutch woman, and Lorenzo, the gay son of a prominent Argentine family. United by their love for music, they navigate complex family dynamics and the harsh realities of AIDS, with Kita becoming Lorenzo’s caregiver and preserving their bond through storytelling after his death, celebrating a love that transcends boundaries.

Save my soul

Kam Fai LEUNG

Hong Kong / 14 mins
A mute young man seeks a new life in the wilderness – with survival a daily struggle. Envisioning himself as a feline, he finds refuge in a blind elderly cat lover’s home where he experiences newfound tenderness while momentarily forgetting his human identity.

Savtoosh /
סבתוש

Israel / 9 mins
I have been meeting with my grandmother several times a week for eight years. We eat together, talk about life, watch telenovelas and take a nap together. I documented our special relationship and combined it into a short film. 

School Birds

Quentin Corker-Marin

2024

UK / 6 mins
Burnt out by the pressures of conforming to an isolating world, a primary school teacher is unable to find meaningful connection in life. At breaking point, he gives into his inner desires and begins to dance. Will the school's janitor accept him? Can he find the strength to accept himself?
Trailer… here

Scrapped Fabric /
Retaso

Jake Muñoz Consing

2024

Philippines / 11 mins
Fearing her mother’s disapproval, a teenage trans girl secretly sews a prom dress from her mother’s scrap fabric.

Seahorse /
Cavalo Marinho

Leo Tabosa

2024

Brazil / 22 mins
On the eve of the Feast of St. John, a son arrives home in São Paulo to find his mother on the verge of exploding like fireworks.

see you soon

Elisa Beli Borrelli

2024

Ireland / 6 mins
When your transition doesn't get rid of all of your struggles overnight.
Watch… here

Segregats

Pau Gelabert Juan

2024

Spain (Mallorca) / 7 mins
Una tarde Mateu espera a Gabriel para despedirse en la estación, Gabriel se va a estudiar fuera. Cuando llega el momento de la despedida, una discusión intensa hace aflorar un conflicto entre el amor, las decisiones personales y el peso de las raíces.

Shame (عيب)

Hadi Moussally

2024

Lebanon / 4 mins
In the 19th century, in the Levant region, Salma Zahore, along with her parents and neighbors, participated in a photoshoot using a long exposure technique. At the end of it, Salma decided to take off her coat, revealing her body. Unaware of the chaos this gesture could cause within her circle, she did not know it could lead to shame (عيب).
Trailer… here

Shoreline Frontrunners, 40 Years, Presidents Look Back

Michael Klyde

USA / 20:32 mins
Shoreline Frontrunners is an LGBTQ running club in Long Beach. The club celebrated 40 years in 2024. This film is a short documentary of the club history from the beginning to 2024.

Shortened by a Curve. The Journey to Reversal

Mark Corey

USA / 24 mins
Shortened by a Curve: The Journey to Reversal is a riveting and enlightening documentary that follows the journey of Mark, a gay man diagnosed with Peyronie’s disease.

Show Up

Maria Zakhodiaichenko

USA / 11 mins
Friday evening. Coney Island, New York. Russian- American drag artist Maxim and his mom Ilona separately tell us the history of their family back in Russia and during their immigration to the US while getting ready for the Maxim’s performance. Soon they will reunite, just it should be.
Trailer… here

Side Quests

Ben Weaver

USA / 8 mins
A peep into the wild journey that is Aira’s love life. Misguided as she is, she and her vagina stay a clueless but hopeful romantic.

Silent Queer

Florenci Salesas

France / 80 mins
A selection of silent films from the early 20th century with live music by Florenci Salesas.

Skin Beneath Sand

Katy Alberdingk Thijm

Netherlands / 6 mins
Two young women are lying on an empty beach, where a silent battle ensues. Boundaries between tenderness and aggression, jealousy and admiration fade in a choreography, shot in black and white.

#Slay

Ray de Mesa

USA / 18 mins
Beauty influencer wannabe Tan Deliciosa must battle murder allegations when a social media celebrity dies suddenly. The film follows Tan on a desperate mission to clear his name in the eyes of the fans. One makeup brush stroke after the next, he invites death threats and adoration in equal measure, as his battle against online hate transforms his social status in just one post.

Sombra

Brazil / 23 mins
Two metalheads go on an after-dark adventure.

Some Disordered Interior Geometries

UK / 14 mins
An exploration of the body and all its interiors, the body as form, geometry, subject and object. Featuring angels Velvet Lucifer and Daisy Love in a homage to 1920’s surrealism and the photography of Francesca Woodman, Hans Bellmer and Penny Slinger amongst others. Slip into a dream state and explore the unconscious mind.

Someone Who Treats Me Better

Canada / 2 mins
PomBe, the lonely pumpkin kid, yearns to join the fun and treats of Halloween festivities and befriend three children in the neighbourhood. He imitates their actions in hopes of being included, unaware that genuine friendship awaits him elsewhere.

Songbird

USA / 16 mins
A jazz singer’s powerful voice and revolutionary lyrics capture the hearts of 1930’s Harlem, but also, the attention of the FBI.

Sotong

Malaysia / 26 mins
Sotong follows four fierce local drag queens who were part of the 2022 Halloween party raided by the authorities. One of them, Juan, was arrested for 'a man dressing up as a woman'. Two years later, they revisit the fallout of that night as they continue to perform underground and nurture the Malaysian drag scene in all its beauty, joy, and pain.

Spiral

Canada / 2 mins
Experimental and documentary techniques converge to paint a dreamy picture of two twenty-somethings on a night out.

Split Ends

Slovenia / 14:54 mins
Špela (26), who has undergone chemotherapy due to lymphatic cancer, and her friend Hannah (26) are casually socializing in Špela's college dormitory room. Through their conversation, we become aware of our own fragility and insecurities, even when it comes to the most mundane matters, such as visual appearance.
Trailer… here

Start Over /
Emepezar de Nuevo

Spain / 4 mins
Three people embark on a new chapter together, but a loss will redefine the bonds that united them.

State of mind

USA / 3 mins
State of Mind is a dance of bodies in black and white. This aesthetic gem is as erotic as it is delicate.
Trailer… here

Still I Hear the Sky Underwater /
Ainda Escuto o Céu Embaixo d'Água

Brazil / 12 mins
Samantha, a young transvestite, can no longer dream. While her friends have fun at Ana's Bar, her thoughts fly far away.

Samantha, uma jovem travesti, não consegue mais sonhar. Enquanto suas amigas se divertem no Bar da Ana, seus pensamentos voam longe.

Stori Strong

USA / 72 mins
 An imaginative, donor-conceived girl loves telling everyone about her two-mom family in this episodic series for kids in LGBTQ+ families! Protagonist Stori Strong has two moms… and a donut! Well, that’s what she thought when she was little. It turns out she has a “donor,” not a “donut,” and a “donor” is someone who helped her parents create their family. Stori thinks her donor might have superpowers. Her moms support her creative vision. While hosting a bake sale, gardening, and celebrating her 10th birthday, Stori is fiercely proud to share her story: Stori’s story!
Trailer… here

STP

Brook Lee Karner,
Pat Shafer

USA / 7 mins
3 boys, Lil D, Cam, and Egg strut around LA recording a day of  shameless perversion, debauchery and castration.
Trailer… here

Straight to the Bottom

Christian Alexandrov Varbanovski

Czech Republic / 9 mins
When relationship issues push Alex into finding a job, he ends up in the Czech gay porn industry.
Trailer… here

Stuck

Emma Grace Lukens

USA / 13 mins
A couple’s ambiguous relationship becomes slightly more clear as they lie on their living room floor, discussing their dating lives.

Su Twice /
Due volte Su

Agnese Làposi

Switzerland / 19 mins
Su, a young Italian gardener, works in Switzerland. One morning she is summoned by her boss to defend herself against an accusation of theft at work. Su recounts the day’s events, in which she became familiar with her older and mysterious colleague Lore. As the interview with the boss proceeds, Su realises that in order to protect herself she has to tell a different version of the actual events.

Support Available

Jessica Wilcock

UK / 5 mins
Support available is a visually dynamic and emotionally driven short film that explores themes of inaccessibility and the importance of friendship and community in the face of hardship.
Watch… here

Sweet Beginning /
Inithey Aarambam

Amal Allesse

India / 19 mins
In a small private school nestled within the vibrant city of Chennai, two remarkable individuals are quietly revolutionizing the classroom experience, shattering the glass ceiling by becoming transwomen educators.

Talking Walls

Marcellus Armstrong

2024

USA / 28 mins
Talking Walls moves through Detroit’s Black queer spaces, tracing the architecture of resistance. Through local queer elder Alfred Johnson’s voice and archival fragments, the film honours the remnants of homes and hidden places where touch, language, and memory hold defiant histories of survival and belonging.

Tampon

Carla Adell

2024

Mexico / 10 mins
In a school’s bathroom, two young women will start a conversation triggered by a tampon. As they interact, they will share personal experiences, discuss about what it means to be a woman, and the difficulty of acceptance regarding gender identity issues. The conversation highlights themes of personal acceptance, gender identity, and the importance of empathy and mutual support.

Tapage

Joséphine Madinier

2024

France / 24:59 mins
Nemo, 20, has just found out that he will soon be deaf. At the hospital, he catches the mischievous Lou stealing pharmaceuticals. Determined to escape this new reality that he can’t process, he decides to follow Lou through the night. As Nemo’s hearing disorder worsen and desire awakens between the two boys, Lou will teach him to let go in order to accept his condition.

Te separas mucho

Paula Veleiro

2024

Spain / 65 mins
Realizado con material de archivo íntimo, este documental, primer largometraje de su directora, es un diálogo entre dos separaciones: la de Paula y su novia Joy, con la que había vivido 10 años en Francia; y la de José Luis y Luz María, padres de Paula que se divorciaron en 1989.

Telehealth top surgery

Liam Coerr

USA / 15 mins
This video piece explores (psychic) surgery, body modification, and other gender affirming procedures as a site of trans healing and identity building. It embraces the visceral nature of surgery (not shying away from the blood, guts, or horror) but also the agency that access to surgical transition procedures gives trans patients over the fate of their bodies. The video was shot in December 2022, two months prior to the director’s top surgery in February ‘23, after over a year of planning, preparation, waiting, and schedule changes for the procedure.

Telepathic Encounters

Henfil

Brazil / 5 mins
Love at first sight between two young women reveals an unusual telepathic community in the midst of a silent library.
Trailer… here

Tengamos un kiki

Daniel Morán

Spain / 15 mins
"Tengamos un kiki" es un cortometraje documental que explora la escena del ballroom en Panamá. Sigue a Seven y Jupiter, líderes de la escena panameña, mientras comparten consejos y experiencias, y se preparan para un evento importante llamado "parthners in crime". El documental muestra cómo el ballroom impacta en la vida de las personas y busca incentivar la participación y el conocimiento sobre este arte.

Terf/Antiterf

Lucien Pin

France / 9:45 mins
This project was born from an objection to the transphobic speeches of TERFs. I am a trans man and this is a self-portrait. I undress in a sequence shot as the TERFs’ speech displays its hatred. They speak of irreversible operations. I am delighted with my scars. My body is legit. I exist. Fuck them.

Thank You

Nicolle Marquez

2024

USA / 6 mins
Tony lives in a plastic-free Brooklyn apartment. She invites her date Dre to come over for a dinner night. Dre shows up with groceries and wine that are inside two Thank You plastic bags. Tony panics when she sees the bags, but decides not to make a big deal out of it. She steps away for a second and goes to the bathroom to try to shake off. Meanwhile, Dre gets comfortable and starts looking around the apartment until entering Tony's room. When Tony comes out of the bathroom, she sees that the plastic bags are no longer there. Tony gets happy and assumes Dre got rid of the bags, but soon finds out that the plastic bags were still there.

The Apprentice /
La Discípula

Rafael Martínez-García

2024

México / 21 mins
Tamara, una exitosa escritora, se encuentra batallando para escribir su siguiente novela, con la que, además, celebrará sus primeros 25 años de carrera. Mariana, su mejor alumna en la escuela de literatura, podría convertirse en su salida a tan agobiante bloqueo creativo.
Tamara, a successful writer, is struggling to write her next novel, which will also mark her 25th anniversary in her career. Mariana, her top student from the school of literature, might become her way out of this daunting creative block.
Trailer… here

The Beach Boys

USA / 20 mins
Two trans surfer bros are on a mission to suicide bomb Jeff Bezos…but not before spending one last, perfect day riding epic waves and smoking dank kush.
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The Beginning of Identification and Its End

Philipp Gufler

2024

Germany / 19 mins
Philipp Gufler’s short film is made up of a performance by the artist and film scenes of archive material relating to queer and transgender content. Divided across UNHEARD STORIES, in the 19-minute piece we witness explicit, low-threshold expressions of sexuality that breaks with the norm.

The Body/Transmutationem

Bleue Pronovost-Teyssier

2024

Canada / 15 mins
Through the verses of the poem The Body by Eduardo Galeano, queerness reveals its transformative and liberating contours. The body is a party and queerness is a sanctuary.

The Butterflies /
Las Mariposas

Mariana Posada

Colombia, Argentina / 6 mins
A transgender girl discovers the butterflies world and goes through a metamorphosis process.

The Butterfly: Victory Lap

Amariah Hardwick

USA / 12 mins
The Butterfly: Victory Lap is a short documentary that explores the journey of Amariah Hardwick, who made history as the first openly transgender woman to graduate from her HBCU, Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, MO.
Watch… here

The Crest /
La Cresta

Nanichi S Nieves Díaz

Puerto Rico / 4 mins
Inside a cold hospital room, a group of doctors attend the birth of a baby. In the doctor's hands is the fleshy and feathery destiny of the newborn. What will be their gender? Years later, we celebrated the child's birthday, now a young adult. On this special day with their family, they seek how to forge the path toward genuine expression of their being.

The Dangers of Painting Your Nails in Bed /
Los Peligros De Pintarse Las Uñas En La Cama

Natalia Franco

Mexico / 11:07 mins
Susana is a young writer who got a good contract with a publishing house. She starts to put pressure on herself when the deadline approaches and she is unable to write anything good enough. In a roller coaster of emotions she will try to remove everything that doesn't let her achieve her objective.

The Day of Amala /
Quarta de Amalá

The Dazzling Revenge of Mara and Lady /
A Deslumbrante Vingança de Mara e Lady

The Debutante

USA / 14 mins
In a bid to avoid her debutante ball, a girl teams up with a hyena and hatches a murderous plan for it to go to the party in her place. Based on a story by Leonora Carrington.
Watch... here 

The Dream with Sofa

Korea / 20mins
Taesan and Dongju are a long-time couple. As they prepare to move, they find an old sofa on the street and bring it home. Their cramped apartment, now filled with the sofa, the couple preparing for their move, and their dreams, are depicted with an air of detachment. The film captures their emotions with a unique rhythm, floating in the air.
Trailer… here

The Flower Duet

USA / 5 mins
Directed by Artist Eddie Jelinet this art visual film is an homage to the musical piece of Leo Delibes “the flower duet”
Trailer... here

The Holy Ark

Israel / 16 mins
Avigail, a young religious woman, is secretly in love with her best friend, Hodaya. When she learns of an arranged marriage to the rabbi’s son, she is torn between forbidden love and the life path expected of her.

The Inescapable Desire of Roots

Singapore / 6 mins
A man with hair growing wildly over his body is taken by manic expressions of ecstasy and anguish. He struggles with the hair becoming a mode of his subjugation, while being overwhelmed by the explosive jubilance of its sprouting. A bizarre vision of discipline and the body in Singapore.
Trailer… here

The Inner Truth

Israel / 45 mins
“The Inner Truth”, led by Hila Alroi, the health correspondent of Channel 13, and directed by Liran Atzmon, sets out to examine how the transgender issue, while indeed affecting a very small percentage of the population, is at the heart of the media attention, discourse on social networks, a matter of dispute for organizations dealing with the subject (both in terms of community rights and in the struggle against its legitimacy), protests, films, and books.

The Job

Canada, USA / 15 mins
An exploration of the erotic archive of Canadian photographer and entrepreneur John Phillips who worked in the 1990s for gay male magazines in the USA. The film chronicles the impact of the AIDS pandemic on the photographer’s life at the dawn of the digital revolution.
Trailer… here

The Known Daughter of Claudia Wonder /
A dita filha de Claudia Wonder

Brazil / 24 mins
Claudia Wonder died in 2010 and her grave was abandoned in a dirt road without a photo or identification. “The Known Daughter of Claudia Wonder” claims the right to the ethernity of her trancestry.
Trailer… here

The Last Supper /
A Última Ceia

Brazil / 5 mins
The Last Supper is one of the most emblematic works by Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci. In it, the artist depicts the last supper of Jesus Christ alongside his apostles, moments before he was crucified. Santiago’s film subverts the distinction between ​​bodies that are considered holy “endowed with virtues, innocence, piety and purity” and bodies that are considered profane “everyone who practices or commits failure, crime, injustice, evil, corruption, impiety, depravity, rebellion or transgression of the will of God.” in front of society. The Last Supper aims to build a living tableau of da Vinci’s work and counter this historically and socially pre-established idea.

The Legend of the Dun Cow

The Living Wardrobe

The Male Gaze Recipe

The Martyr /
El Mártir

The Mirage of Ultra-Realistic Hands /
Le Mirage des mains ultra réalistes

Canada / 14 mins

The One of the Girl

Lucas Salm-Rojo

USA / 13:23 mins
Sue, a newly out nonbinary person, comes to terms with their situationship.

The Othering

Harshit Patil,
Veechika Durga Pingali

India / 16:35 mins
The documentary talks about the societal phenomenon of "othering" of the LGBTQ community. The film explores the different ways in which individuals identifying as LGBTQ are marginalized, ostracized, and excluded from mainstream society. It sheds light on the systemic discrimination, cultural stigmatization, and legal barriers that continue their marginalization. By amplifying the voices of those directly affected, the documentary aims to bring empathy and awareness, challenging prevailing prejudices and advocating for greater inclusivity, equality, and dignity for all members of society, irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Watch… here

The Plumbing

Charlotte Istel

USA / 8 mins
Between a clogged sink, a pregnancy scare, and a first date who refuses to leave, boundaries are broken and secrets exposed in this claustrophobic comedy.

The Princess and the Peacock

Daniel Baker-Wells

Germany / 13 mins
A portrait of an extraordinary queer trans woman; and a rare and intimate glimpse into the transformative world of FLINTA (femme, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, asexual) freak-show.
Trailer… here

The River /
La rivière

Elise Levy

France / 15 mins
One afternoon, three high school students sneak out of their all-girls Catholic boarding school. Sunny, the new girl, has gone for a swim in the river. Sarah is eager to join her, even though Clémence disapproves.

Une après-midi, trois lycéennes s'éclipsent de leur internat catholique de filles. Sunny, la nouvelle, est allée se baigner seule dans la rivière. Sarah a très envie de la rejoindre, même si Clémence désapprouve.

The Roots of LGBTphobia in Brazil /
As Raízes da LGBTfobia no Brasil

Alexsandro Stenico

Brazil / 28 mins
"The Roots of LGBTphobia in Brazil" is a documentary that presents the origins and the historical, social, and cultural factors that sustain discrimination and prejudice against the LGBTQIA+ community in Brazil. Through interviews and analyses, the film reveals how these roots are deeply embedded in society, influencing behaviors and policies to this day.

"As Raízes da LGBTfobia no Brasil" é um documentário que apresenta as origens e os fatores históricos, sociais e culturais que sustentam a discriminação e o preconceito contra a comunidade LGBTQIA+ no Brasil. Através de entrevistas e análises, o filme revela como essas raízes estão entranhadas na sociedade, influenciando comportamentos e políticas até hoje.

The Songs of Water

USA / 10 mins
‘The Songs of Water’ is a meditative short documentary weaving eight transgender individuals’ stories of care, chosen family, and resilience through the lens of nature, inviting viewers to see themselves as part of humanity’s evolving biodiversity.
Trailer… here

The Sound of the Stonewall Uprising

The Spirits of Penge

The Voice of Fear

Henrique Arruda

2024

Brazil / 6 mins
In how many worlds has your fear trapped you? This film may not give you an answer, but it'll show you some of mine.

The Weaver

Mistress Iris,
Paul Flé

France / 9 mins
In Mistress Iris & Paul Flé's atmospheric short film, "The Weaver," an alluring dance takes an unexpected turn, blurring the lines between passion and peril. The narrative begins innocuously enough with two women, Melissa (Lara Mistretta) and Iris (Mistress Iris), returning home, presumably from a date. At the outset, Melissa appears to take on the role of seductress, choosing music and initiating a provocative dance for Iris.

There Are Girls

Israel / 6 mins
When Roni asks her girlfriend Danny to read through a script she wrote about a heterosexual couple getting married, the reading session triggers tension and exposes Roni’s fears about her lesbian identity, leading to a painful confrontation about shame and self-acceptance. A small comedic drama about choices, decisions, and crossroads.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

These Kids Don't Get It, Ma.

Elle Jung

USA / 6:28 mins
A trans woman attempts to translate a poem to her mother over the phone. Subtitles escape containment. Diegesis explodes.
Trailer… here

They Shoot Horses

Ryan Harman

2024

USA / 7 mins
A determined athlete faces a grueling rooftop gym class, pushing his limits to secure his name at the top of the board, but at what cost? As he battles physical and emotional exhaustion, this workout becomes a test of his willpower and resilience.
Trailer... here 

Thing

Ori Di Vincenzo

2024

Israel / 11 mins
“Thing” is a movie about the relationship between Mistress, a latex fetishist, and her furniture slave, Thing. It explores their day-to-day and the struggle they face once Mistress decides to buy a black rubber couch that threatens Thing.

Threaded

Naaman Azhari

2024

UK / 5 mins
From a young age, Faisal has been marked by his indecisiveness. Each birthday, his mother would lovingly knit him a sweater in a different color, symbolizing the various paths he could take in life. These colorful threads tell a story of a boy growing up under the warm and watchful eye of a mother who wishes only the best for her son.
Trailer… here

Three Vendors of Ipanema

Jonathan S. Lee

2024

USA / 24 mins
These words cap a mural in a favela high over Rio De Janeiro. Epictetus’s words frame the lives of three street sellers descending from the hills to sell their homemade foods on the “Farme” section of Ipanema Beach. The independent dignity of these vendors embody entrepreneurship and lives well lived. The three have been known and loved by the LGBTQ+ community on the Farme Beach, for decades.
Trailer… here

through the bushes and the trees, you'll find me

Morgan Sears-Williams

Canada / 3:38 mins
through the bushes and the trees, you’ll find me intertwines the personal and political histories of Hanlan’s Point Beach, the site of Canada's first pride gathering in the early 1970s. A strategically placed hole punch serves as a symbolic peephole, reflecting the cruising areas on the beach that invite both spectatorship and participation. This work was made by hole punching frame by frame using a cricut machine, then manually taping together 10,000+ frames.
Trailer… here

Time Before Kevin

Raine Gado

Philippines / 9 mins
Set in a near future, Kevin, a young scientist haunted by his childhood memories, attempts to construct a time machine that brings him back to his past. After numerous setbacks, the machine springs to life! But to his surprise, the machine takes him to a realm saturated with pictures of his adolescence, where his memories had become toxic to the core of his true self. Kevin attempts to enter each memory, but cannot bare seeing his younger self burdened with the suppression of his true identity. With a new way to assure and be the hero to his younger self, he is determined to change the story that had already been written.
Trailer… here  

Time Capsule

Constanze Brodbeck

USA / 5 mins
Through interactions with a self who has yet to exist, Constanze creates a time capsule for herself in 10 years exploring themes of aging, transition, and consciousness.
Trailer... here 

Time is a Bird /
O Tempo é um Pássaro

Yasmin Thayná

Brazil / 18 mins
Zuri lives in a place where her sense of belonging hangs by a thread: her relatives no longer speak her language. After several attempts, she gathers the courage to embark on a journey to build her own place of comfort and sets out to find her true family.

Zuri vive num lugar onde seu pertencimento está por um fio: seus parentes não falam mais a sua língua. Depois de algumas tentativas, ela toma coragem e inicia uma jornada pela construção do seu espaço de conforto e vai ao encontro de sua verdadeira família.

To Become Sorrow /
Om Att Vara Sorg

Vigo Roth Jinde

Sweden / 27 mins
A hybrid film that explores how the collective sadness and happiness of the trans community is manifested within the community and in caring relationships. When Vigo sets out to make a documentary on the subject, they can't relate to the grief that many trans people feel, but when their girlfriend has a psychosis, they learn what grief can mean. Through interviews, art sequences and documentary footage, a story is woven about sharing grief and happiness in close relationships and in the collective space.

En hybridfilm som undersöker hur transcomunityts kollektiva sorg och lycka manifesteras inom communityt och i kärleksrelationer. När Vigo ska göra en dokumentär om ämnet kan hen inte relatera till sorgen som många transpersoner känner, men när hens flickvän blir psykotisk så får hen veta vad sorg kan vara. Genom intervjuer, konstsekvenser och dokumentära bilder vävs en berättelse om hur sorg och lycka delas i nära relationer och i det kollektiva rummet.

Todo lo que se transforma

Fran Caffarel

Argentina / 24 mins
Un joven trans se enfrenta a su familia y a la violencia médica al confesar su embarazo. Solo y deprimido pasa la noche con una mujer trans que lo acompaña a tomar una decisión.
Trailer… here

Trans

Alan Joseph Chriest

USA / 15 mins
A precious life is born. Innocent and beautiful. Assigned at birth a gender based on their anatomy. But the phrase born a boy or girl may not be correct.

Transition to Death

Nate Newman

2024

Vietnam / 20 mins
With the help of a strange witch and an armoury of deadly sex toys, an undead trans stripper seeks gory, grindhouse revenge.

TransTALE: The Maria Roman Story

USA / 58 mins
TransTALE is a documentary love story following Puerto Rican transgender activist Maria Roman and her fiancé, Jason Taylorson, as they prepare to become the first trans/cis couple to wed at Los Angeles’ historic St. John's Cathedral in 2019. Set against the backdrop of societal stigma, the film explores their bond, Maria’s decades-long advocacy, and the larger fight for visibility, inclusion, and love within the trans community.
Trailer… here 

Trouble sur le rail

France / 23 mins
Annoyed after a meeting with her producer, Gemma sits next to the confident Joel on the train. Then her 9-year-old son calls to say he wants to wear a dress to school the next day.

À Paris pour défendre son projet de film féministe et queer, Gemma, jeune réalisatrice, essuie une demande de réécriture plus « grand public ». En route pour prendre son train, elle reçoit un appel d’Alphonse, son fils de neuf ans, qui veut porter une robe à l’école. Déstabilisée, elle s’installe à côté de Joël, un jeune homme bavard, persuadé du potentiel de son émission sur les femmes de footballeurs.

TTT

Canada / 4 mins
After a brief conversation on the Grindr app, two men are meeting for a BDSM hook up, which goes beyond their expectations, blending fantasy and reality.

Tusi Taxi

Omar Beretta

2024

Argentina / 11 mins
Postcards from a bourgeois family: Joel, his dealer, his mother and his guardian angel. A taxi ride to a destination they don't want to escape from.
Trailer… here

Twenty Something

João Nunes

Portugal / 14 mins
After the end of a 3-year relationship, João writes a letter about the past, the future, love, friendship, fears and personal growth.
Trailer… here

Two Hours

LEE Jaewon

Korea / 24 mins
To pay off his father's debts, Chang-han works as a driver. One night, he picks up a drag queen named Joon-seo, who enters his house and never returns. When Chang-han visits to collect his payment, he meets Joon-seo's roommate, Yul-ha. With bank transfers halted due to maintenance, they spend two hours together.
Trailer… here

Two Little Mice /
Hai Con Chuột

Nguyen Anh Thach

2024

Vietnam / 16 mins 
In an old apartment in Saigon, a 25-year-old man named An has a close friend, Chuột, over to hang out and spend the night. An has secretly loved him for a long time, but tomorrow Chuột will be getting married. An knows that this is the last night they will be close to each other.
Trailer… here

Ultramarine

USA / 3 mins
In 1770's England, a professional artist becomes frustrated with her life and sets out to solve her mounting art block.

Último México

Alejandro Schonfeld

2024

Argentina / 19 mins
Mariano y yo nos separamos. Habíamos estado juntos nueve años. En estos videos estamos promediando nuestra relación. Estamos de viaje, estamos enamorados, sabemos que el amor se acaba pero no que se nos va a acabar también a nosotros. Yo quería hacer un documental, un diario de viaje. Hoy en estos videos encuentro otra cosa. Una intimidad que ya no existe, detenida en el tiempo.

Una casa disfrazada

Argentina / 12 mins
During a visit to Buenos Aires in 2020, the film director suddenly finds herself living in an unfamiliar house that belonged to her grandmother's friend. To pass the time, she investigates the house, its belongings, and its memories in the hope of uncovering the rumored secret about her grandmother and her friend.

Durante una visita a Buenos Aires, en 2020, la directora del film se encuentra repentinamente viviendo en una casa desconocida que perteneció a la amiga de su abuela. Para pasar el tiempo, investiga la casa, sus pertenencias y sus recuerdos con la esperanza de descubrir el secreto rumoreado sobre su abuela y su amiga.

Under the Cherries

Frida Retz

2024

Denmark / 16 mins
In an absurd landscape where the grass is alive, and flowers grow out of asses, a goat and a goddess explore gender, sex, and power.

Unexplored

Bryn Woznicki

USA / 13 mins
Digital artist Lex Carre documents her struggle with anxiety through work that she posts anonymously online. Her pieces capture the attention of cunning curator Andrea Caulfield, who offers mentorship in exchange for control of Lex’s career.
When Lex’s mental health starts to spiral from the pressure, Andrea assumes ownership of her work—prompting Lex to plot a psychological showdown against the exploitative mentor who stole her art and nearly destroyed her mind.

Unfurled

USA / 28 mins
At mid-career, queer artist Eve Wood still chases success. “The art world is a horrible business, so why do I keep doing this?” With a solo exhibition looming, she waits in anxious anticipation: “Will anyone come? Will they like my work?” Will Eve ever get the recognition she craves?

Upstage

Sahara Sheikh

USA, 3 mins
Two dancers with contrasting styles clash in spectacular fashion, but when they come face to face their contention is overcome with a powerful sensation.
Trailer… here

URMI - My Life as a Hijra

Michael Schmidt-Olsen,
Akul Tripathi

Denmark, India / 14 mins
A poignant portrait of Urmi Jadhav, a trans activist and member of India’s ancient Hijra community. Urmi recounts her upbringing and journey of self-discovery and acceptance, in a society that often marginalizes transgender individuals.

Utopia

Mexico / 7:50 mins
A gorgeous graphic and soundscape forming and sweeping away aesthetic tropes of gay porn.

Vafanila

Arjun Prema Surendran

India / 26 mins
Vafanila is the heartfelt story of Vafa and Nila, whose teacher- student bond blossoms into love. The film explores their deep bond through shared moments of intimacy and companionship, culminating in a heartbreaking twist of fate. It’s a touching tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory.
Watch… here

Valeria, Gerard, Gery

José Aragón

Spain / 7 mins
An overview of Gery’s gender transition and how she and her family handled it. Through family home films and interviews.

Gery es una adolescente trans de 13 años, cuya transición para algunos podría ser precipitada, pero en este corto podemos ver cómo junto a su hermana melliza Valeria, viven una infancia juntas sin conflicto. A pesar de eso Gery no deja de ser consciente de la suerte que tiene y reivindica por las demás personas que no pueden vivir sus vidas siendo quienes son.

Velipadu:
“The Revelation”

India / 26 mins
Against the sensory landscape of Kottayam, Johnny, a soon-to-be priest, must navigate his way out of his dissonant life and towards self-discovery. The film reanimates Malayali gay desire through an expressionistic use of Christian music, intimate tastes and unabashed touches, while depicting delicate specifics of same-sex fondness. Resisting the popular narratives, the film discusses plural possibilities of romantic relationships. Interspersing semi- autobiography with fiction, Velipadu: “The Revelation” is a bitter-sweet rhapsody that sings of love and faith, both lost and regained like some Miltonic Paradise.
Trailer… here  

Veneralia

UK / 5:17 mins
An erotic retelling of the Last Supper, with a touch of lesbian vampirism thrown in too!

VIHDA

México / 15 mins
Linda and Kenya share their life testimony as women living with HIV in a context of androcentrism, negligence, and stigma, where they choose to respond through activism and support for their community.

Linda y Kenya comparten su testimonio de vida como mujeres que viven con VIH en un contexto de androcentrismo, negligencia y estigma, donde deciden responder mediante el activismo y el apoyo a su comunidad.

VIHVO

México / 16 mins
Leonardo is in the hospital after a reactive HIV result. There he meets a mysterious young man named Augusto, with whom he forms a refuge that, through love, helps them cope with painful moments.

Leonardo se encuentra en el hospital tras un resultado reactivo de VIH. Ahí conoce a un misterioso joven llamado Augusto, con quien entabla un refugio que, mediante el amor, les ayuda a hacer frente a los momentos dolorosos.

Violetas Terfectas

Mexico
Esme moves to Querétaro to accompany her girlfriend Luisa during her first semester of university. Esme starts working at a beauty salon where her boss and colleagues invite her to join a feminist collective in which they will involve her in an internal ideological debate between supporting her trans girlfriend and following the trans-exclusionary ideology.

Esme se muda a Querétaro para acompañar a su novia Luisa en su primer semestre de universidad. Esme comienza a trabajar en una estética donde su jefa y compañeras la invitan a formar parte de una colectiva feminista en dónde la harán entrar a un debate ideológico interno entre apoyar a su novia trans y seguir la ideología transexcluyente.
Trailer… here

Volver un día

Uruguay
Adela una mujer de 83 años vive con su joven nieta Lara. Todas las mañanas se queda en la cama sin motivación para levantarse, fumando cigarrillos y viendo programas de televisión. Pero un día suena el timbre. Y alguien regresa.

Voices From & To a Diaspora: Aleya

Egypt, Germany / 8 mins
An intimate close-up on Aleya, a trans woman who has recently moved from Cairo to Berlin right after her transition. This portrait marks her first year as a woman, having to cope with the loss of loved ones, family disownment, hormonal and psychological turmoil. She shares intimate stories, anecdotes and poems that document her transition.

Walk

Beth Ashby

2024

USA / 6 mins
A fashion designer with social anxiety conjures an imaginary dominatrix to force her to face a career-defining presentation and move forward.

Walk of Iris

Turkey / 20 mins
“Walk of Iris” is a 20-minute documentary that intimately follows the powerful journey of Iris, a resilient trans activist based in Istanbul. Filmed over 1.5 years, the documentary captures her determined efforts to fight for equality in the face of systemic oppression, while offering an unfiltered look at the personal struggles behind her public persona. From protests to public speeches, Iris’s voice emerges as a symbol of courage and defiance, standing up for the rights of her community in a society that often silences them.
Trailer… here

Wander /
Divagar

Brazil / 10 mins
During his routine journey across the Newton Navarro bridge, a motorcyclist begins to admire the beauty of the crossing and to reflect on his personal relationship with the past, the future, and especially the present. Wandering is a poetic animated short about accepting life as a process.

Durante seu trajeto rotineiro pela ponte Newton Navarro, um motociclista começa a admirar a beleza da travessia e a refletir sobre a sua relação pessoal com o passado, o futuro e, especialmente, o presente. Divagar é um curta de animação poético sobre aceitar a vida como um processo.

Water /
Acqua

Italy / 18:56 mins
In a dystopian future, society has entrusted an Artificial Intelligence with the task of ensuring order, well-being, and harmony. Teenagers grow up under its guidance, without adults around, while a system assigns each of them a gender identity based on scientific criteria and personal preferences. But when one boy begins to question his destiny, his intimate search turns into a rebellion against the Evaluation Committee, opening a crack in the fragile balance of the world around him.
Trailer… here

Watsonville Drag Story Time

Rita Carmona

2024

USA / 10 mins
Watsonville Drag Story Time follows the first official bilingual drag story time in Watsonville, CA. After an anonymous hate letter was published in a local newspaper, security and support for the queer community and this debut event becomes more important than ever. Local organizers work together to curate a powerful family friendly event.

We Will Not Go Away

Gloria A. Downey

USA / 9:49 mins
Women's March 2017: a marcher's view of DC's pinkest day.

Welcome to Queens' Land

Australia / 17 mins
Dive into Meanjin’s drag scene with performances and stories from its vibrant stars, revealing the history and heart behind the Sunshine State’s fiercest queens.
Watch… here

What Ales Us?

Cathy van Ingen

Canada / 22 mins
Two women reckon with a broken beer industry in Canada and start a movement to change it.

What Does Miranda Have? /
O Que Miranda Tem?

Danielle Amaral,
Ney Madeira

Brazil / 15 mins
The film features Miranda, the persona of Brazilian costume designer Ney Madeira, and his artistic process in creating costume-art. The narrative seeks to normalize transformism by showcasing the artist's journey and his inexorable calling since childhood. The reconstruction of Carmen Miranda’s image serves as a pretext to explore the power of characterization in the transformation process and its many layers, presented from the dressing room to landmarks in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art (Oscar Niemeyer).

O filme traz Miranda, persona do figurinista brasileiro Ney Madeira, e seu processo artístico na construção de figurinos-arte. O discurso busca naturalizar o transformismo através da exposição da trajetória do artista e sua inexorável vocação a partir da infância. A reconstrução da imagem de Carmen Miranda serve de pretexto para a discussão da potência da caracterização no processo de transformação e suas camadas, apresentadas a partir do camarim até monumentos da cidade de Niterói, Rio de janeiro, como o Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Oscar Niemeyer).

What we have done What we have left undone

Catherine Crouch

2024

USA / 75 mins
Examining the racial history of All Saints in Indianapolis and exploring how racist policies and actions continue to impact the congregation in uneven ways, this film combines stories from community members historicized with archival footage documenting neighborhood changes that impacted the racial make-up of the congregation and the internal dynamics of the church.
Trailer… here

What’s Left Fades Away /
Todo lo demás se borra

Julia Cohen Ribeiro, Sofia Lanaro

2024

Argentina / 15 mins
Andrea is going through an awakening of her Afro identity, which strains her relationship with her white girlfriend Valentina. She finds refuge in her new circle of black friends. Andrea and Valentina feel trapped in their differences and wonder if a new connection is possible.
Trailer… here

What's in a Name?

Saanvi S

2024

India / 10 mins
A heartwarming mockumentary about a trans woman navigating everyday microaggressions and bias in the workplace. With humor and relatable moments, it highlights how small acts of respect can lead to meaningful, transformative change.

When Cigarettes Taste Like Blood

Kyle Walker

USA / 13 mins
At a boarding school for young adult male orphans, the affectionate bond between two friends turns brutal when their peers accuse them of homosexuality.
Trailer… here

When I was Walking Ahead (不曾流动的昼夜)

Mengjun Yang

China / 29 mins
A recurrence of loss and memory, an adventure of deviation. On a summer night, Guixi and Wu Zhihong, fellow mountain-born children from the same hometown, meet through the isolation of the city, two outsiders wandering through the jungle on the streets of Hangzhou. At dawn, Guixi approaches a quiet, timeless lake.

Where the Log Went

Tara Caruso Bizjak

Slovenia / 10 mins
A story about parting ways, accompanied by a burning, decaying tree. While talking about jigsaw puzzles, we try to reconcile two opposing views.

White Noise
רעש לבן

Israel / 20 mins
Adam is 18 years old, in the closet, and afraid to go to the army. He uses his brother’s illness to try and evade it, against his mother’s wishes. 

Whitewash

Jerry Hsu

USA / 13 mins
After being accepted into the Ivory Estates, a queer Asian man moves in with his new fiancé and discovers that he’s the only person of color in the neighborhood and soon uncovers the estates' secrets.
Trailer… here

Windows

India / 12 mins
On a hot summer day, a girl and her mother, united by not much more than a roof, are forced to sit by themselves and contemplate what people could be and what people are.

Wintering

Jang Jun-young

Korea / 66 mins
Yeon is an ordinary woman in her mid-30s who is ambiguous everywhere: this is a story about things coming up to her.
Trailer… here

Wish You Were Here /
Si Estuvieras Aqui

Isa Moreno

USA / 5 mins
Upon receiving a message from his estranged daughter one day, a lonely space cowboy reflects on moments of her childhood... both beautiful and painful.

Y Por Si Fuera Poco, Godard

Jose Luis Campos Javier 

Spain / 15 mins
Julio, a young man caught between societal expectations and his own desires, maintains simultaneous relationships with Gladys, an older woman obsessed with appearances. Through surreal situations, Julio navigates the complexities of modern love while grappling with his identity and the weight of his decisions. Everything comes to a head when the four characters cross paths in an unexpected encounter, revealing uncomfortable truths and unmasking the facade that they have all built. 

You Don’t Have to Apologize /
Não precisa pedir desculpa

Franco Cavezale

2024

Brazil / 16:48 mins
Rafa is a young transgender gay man living in a small town. He has resigned himself to the belief that he will never find another guy who accepts him, until he meets Henrique, a boy from São Paulo who seems to see Rafa for who he truly is. However, after the events of one night that lead to Rafa’s death and subsequent return as a supernatural being, he realizes that he will never be accepted by cisgender society. Fueled by this realization and the circumstances of his death, he seeks vengeance.

You Got My Back? /
¿Cuento Contigo?

Spain / 10 mins
With whom would you share the big secret of your life?
¿Con quién compartirías el mayor secreto de tu vida?
Trailer… here

You Were Not Here /
No Estabas Aquí

Joaquín "Chabata" Zavala

Peru / 19 mins
Mariella, gravely ill, receives an unexpected visit from her youngest son, Gabriel, after 7 years of estrangement. The discomfort between them grows as they talk, revealing repressed feelings and unresolved old arguments. Trapped by her own prejudices, Mariella still struggles to accept Gabriel's sexuality, and even though she reveals that she will die soon, Gabriel cannot promise that he will visit her again.

Mariella, gravemente enferma, recibe la inesperada visita de su hijo menor, Gabriel, tras 7 años de distancia. La incomodidad entre ellos crece a medida que conversan, revelando sentimientos reprimidos y viejas discusiones no resueltas. Atrapada por sus propios prejuicios, Mariella aún lucha por aceptar la sexualidad de Gabriel, y aunque ella revela que morirá pronto, Gabriel no puede asegurar que la visitará de nuevo.
Trailer… here

you who were loved, like no others 

Finnur Kaldi

9 mins
you who were loved like no others is an experimental short film that traverses through various moments and memories in transition. The film is made from both shoot footage and personal archives which the filmmaker has gathered through their life. It is a journey that delves into unrequited grief.
Watch… here

Zora Head: The Life and Scholarship of Valerie Boyd

USA / 20 mins
Zora Head focuses on Valerie Boyd’s lifelong dedication to sharing black women's stories, and presents insights into her writing process, sites of memory, archival objects, and personal history narratives as told by Boyd’s closest collaborators. The film features her most lauded publications, _Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston, Gathering Blossoms Under Fire: The Journals of Alice Walker, _and _Bigger Than Bravery: Black Resilience _and Reclamation in a Time of Pandemic.