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This unforgettable opening night shorts program showcases the indomitable spirit of queerness, celebrates our collective resilience, and illuminates the power of our unity. Prepare for an evening of stories to lift your spirits and ignite your imagination.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the artists.
ASL interpretation will be provided during the live speaking portions of this program, including the pre-screening announcements and post-screening Q&A.
Total event runtime: 106 min
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The films in this program have been rated G, PG, and 14A by BC Consumer Protection with an advisory for coarse & sexual language and sexual content.
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Stick around for our Opening Night Party, FREE to attend with tickets to the Opening Presentation screening! Enjoy performances from Toddy, and Mermaid & Milan Garçon; and music by DJ Softieshan.
Dotting the 'i'
Doug Tompos / United States / 2022 / 11 min / English with captions
With the power of an unexpected kiss, a modern-day Cyrano and a mid-life cynic embark on a profound exploration of lost love and the possibilities of love yet to be discovered.
Thriving: A Dissociated Reverie
Nicole Bazuin / Canada / 2022 / 9 min / English with captions
A bold, imaginative, and supersaturated peek into the world of Kitoko, a Black nonbinary disabled artist and former sex worker diagnosed with a dissociative identity disorder.
AC Unit
Grace Godvin / United States / 2023 / 13 min / English with captions
Hilton and Drew are two best friends living in Brooklyn during the height of a heatwave. One day, when installing an AC unit, disaster turns their world on its head, and the future becomes incredibly unclear.
MnM
Twiggy Pucci Garçon / United States / 2023 / 15 min / English with captions
What does it take to be your true authentic self every day? Beautiful and sensorial, this film explores this fundamental question as two chosen siblings make their runway ballroom debut.
Grocery List
Joanne Mony Park / United States / 2022 / 9 min / English with captions
A queer couple living in the suburbs just want to go grocery shopping, but somehow issues big and small keep getting in the way.
Mars
Abel Rubinstein / United Kingdom / 2022 / 19 min / English with captions
Frank, fearless, and funny, Yasmin Finney of the hit show Heartstopper stars as young Charlie, who, over one magical night, assesses what truly matters in this love song to trans youth created by award-winning music artist, Yungblud.
