A repeat, relaxed screening of our Opening Presentation shorts program.
A dazzling celebration of our gorgeous queer community, this showcase of superb short films reminds us why we shimmy through the world with pride. Harnessing heart, humour, and style into a display of the supercharged strength we build by having each other’s backs—no matter where we come from or how we identify—these stories link arm-in-arm to announce their authentic truths. Familiar faces, such as beloved actor Ben Whishaw, and rising talents like Oji-Cree- Saulteaux poet jaye simpson star as queer heroes in this dynamic collection.
Relaxed screenings will include these accommodations:
- Doors remain open to the lobby/foyer
- House lights remain on but slightly dimmed
- Film audio is slightly reduced
- No trailers or ads play before the film
- Reduced capacity to increase seating selection and distancing
- Audience noise and movement is permitted during the show
- Audience may enter and exit the theatre as needed
- Sound reduction headphones provided upon request, dependent on availability
- Complimentary ticket for a companion
Learn more about accessibility at VQFF. If you have questions or would like to make an accessibility request, please contact boxoffice@outonscreen.com.
Good Boy
Tom Stuart / United Kingdom / 2024 / 16 min / English
A desperate man (Ben Whishaw, Skyfall) prepares to rob a bank, but his overly supportive mother (Marion Bailey) derails his plans.
F**KED
Sara Harrak / United Kingdom / 2023 / 6 / English
One half of a lesbian couple wonders whether she’s fully explored her sexuality or if there’s more to discover.
Bloomed in the Water
Joanne Mony Park / United States / 2024 / 14 min / Korean, English
When school picture day gets lost in translation, a Korean American mom tries to course-correct, striving to love better.
I'll Tell You When I'm Ready
Hayley Morin / Canada / 2024 / 14 min / English
“If they’re gonna eat me alive, I want them to have to chew.” Poet, activist, and drag performer jaye simpson revisits her childhood.
Great Canyon
Ella May Sahlman / United States / 2023 / 7 min / English
In this short rom-com, a gay man (Johnny Sibilly, Hacks) navigates a swirl of anxieties and insecurities on a first date.
Really Good Driver
Alex Song-Xia / United States / 2024 / 8 min / English
An Asian American mom teaches her teen to drive, forcing both to confront parts of themselves–and the car– for the first time.
Is Gay Marriage Next?
Emily Clark / United States / 2024 / 16 min / English
A woman looks for the lesbian couple on the historic cover of a 2003 Newsweek magazine to thank them for inspiring her.