Programmers’ Picks: Shorts

Aug 20, 2023
1:45 PM

Location
International Village - Theatre 9

Get your dessert stomachs ready for an encore screening of the crème de la crème of VQFF’s 2023 shorts. Carefully curated by our programmers from across our entire lineup, these delicacies are sure to satisfy all of your cravings.

Content warnings: Sexually explicit content, flashing lights.

Total Runtime: 92 minutes

The pre-screening announcements will be live auto-captioned on screen.

SHORT

What happens when a diagnosed psychopath falls for an undiagnosed love addict?

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SHORT

A date between two men (one Black, one white) takes an unexpected turn in this boldly unpredictable exploration of racial politics, microaggressions, and mental health.

Content warning: Sexually explicit content.

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SHORT

Within the crisp white walls of the gallery where they work, Keisi is transfixed and transported by a photo series that speaks to their desire to escape into nature.

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SHORT

An instrumental remix of Cher’s “Believe” provides the score to this profound and personal essay film which explores themes of memory, identity, and queerness.

Content warning: Flashing lights.