Rites of Passage

Queer and trans youth approach defining moments in their lives with determination, curiosity and courage in this heartwarming collection of short films. The brilliant young people in these films carve out their own paths to discovery and self-actualization, and more importantly, we see them getting the love, support  and shine they deserve.

Total runtime: 104 mins

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On an eighth grade field trip into the mountains, Xo tries her best to navigate the unfamiliar landscape of puberty, but it turns out hormones aren’t the only things raging out there in the wilderness in Pine Mountain Overnight.

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Cuttlefish follows a young tomboy as they find their way through the spaces that exists between binaries and discover their own expression of play and beauty.

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In I am Leo, our young protagonist revels in the freedom of outdoor adventures on their grandmother’s farm with their big sister and cousin; but when an unexpected change enters Leo’s life, it becomes a chance for Leo to begin to define who they are.

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Before the Eruption is a love letter to the transformative power of friendship and tender masculinity, as one member of a long time group of friends takes a step towards true self-expression.

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In Pure, Celeste, a young queer Black girl, is preparing for her cotillion ball and wonders if she can make this tradition work for her as she steps into the spotlight for her first dance.

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In Birthday Boy, César takes a risk to attend his next birthday party as himself as a young trans man.

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From A to Q take us on a journey with Alex, who wakes up shocked from a dream in which she kisses a girl- and the girl happens to be her best friend Kayla.

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Prom night nerves take centre-stage in At Last, as Sam and her bff Flash hatch a scheme to do prom their own way, with unexpected results.