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Our signature showcase of local shorts and talent is back for its 27th year! Dive into films made by and featuring artists from your neighbourhood, including VQFF veterans like lisa g and Love Intersections (David Ng and Jen Sungshine), and familiar faces like Rose Butch (Rae Takei) and Persephone Estradiol (jaye simpson).
All films in this program will also be available to watch online.
Want to meet your hometown heroes? Join us later this evening for The Coast is Queer Reception, an industry networking event for filmmakers, movers, & shakers.
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Please note: We have sold out of advance tickets for the in-person program! A limited number of door tickets will be available, and online tickets remain available (just click “Get Tickets” and select “Online”). We encourage all pass-holders and ticket-holders to arrive early or on time, as we will release additional seats to folks purchasing tickets at the door once the program begins. Learn more about our Hope Line process.
12 Angry Lesbians
Patrice Leung / Canada / 2024 / 20 min / English
A lesbian softball team tries not to strike out as they discuss recruitment and upholding their values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Passiflora
Gabriel Souza Nunes / Canada / 2023 / 13 min / English
In a modern retelling of Brazilian folklore, nervous and insecure Theo discovers love for the first time at a fantastical, avant-garde party.
pîķîwî
Olivia Marie Golosky / Canada / 2024 / 5 min / English
The fragmented memories of a Two Spirit Métis person weave into landscapes as they imagine healing after sexual assault.
artist / autist
lisa g / Canada / 2024 / 3 min / English
Diagnosed with autism later in life, artist-filmmaker lisa g captures the sensory overload of a busy Vancouver bus stop in this multimedia video project.
Drag is for Everyone
David Ng, Jen Sungshine / Canada / 2024 / 13 min / English
In 2023, Carousel Theatre’s drag camp faced extreme homophobic and transphobic backlash. Performers, educators, and youth reflect on the many joys of drag.
The Birdhouse
Romi Kim / Canada / 2024 / 23 min / English
As the cherished local event space The Warehouse is demolished and its successor The Birdhouse is born, personal interviews reveal the untold labour and love poured into creating a haven beyond physical walls.
Dirt Pride
Christina Rosetti / United States / 2024 / 11 min / English
A community of bikepackers sets off in Washington’s Olympic National Forest to make friends, learn outdoor skills, and celebrate Pride their way.
