Shorts: For a Good Cry

Sept 21, 2025
5:30 PM
Location
International Village
Partially Online in BC
Sept 22, 12 AM - Sept 28, 11:59 PM

143 min
Community Partners
Crazy8sGrieving is a queer thing. Discover stories of loss, longing, and the courageous ways we hold on–and let go. A fading memory, an unspoken goodbye, a deferred dream… With tenderness, humour, and grace, these films remind us that, whatever we’re grieving, we don’t have to go it alone.
Followed by a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers.
Please note: All but one film in this program will be available to watch online. See below for details. Learn more.
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Check out Shorts: For a Good Time screening right after this program for a pick-me-up!
Lovin' Her
day
Canada, United States
2024
15 min
English
An older trans woman navigates the complexities of a fading memory and her evolving gender identity. Featuring music by the iconic late Jackie Shane.



Old Dykes
Ezra Rose
United States
2025
18 min
English
When Mel (Lea DeLaria) visits Laurie in hospice to say goodbye, Laurie finally confesses the feelings she’s held onto since they were eighteen.



The Worst Kind of Aftertaste
Sam Chang Bravo
Canada
2025
9 min
English
In this poignant animated short, a film student navigates the shockwaves of hidden trauma and PTSD on a night out with friends.



My Dearest Darling
Vahn Leinard C. Pascual
Philippines
2025
20 min
Tagalog
Overcome by loneliness, an aging trans woman tries to contact the spirit of a lost loved one. An emotionally-rich dark comedy from emerging Filipino filmmakers.



Fine
Kris von Kleist
Canada
2025
3 min
English
Xavier insists they’re fine–but, as they struggle to confront buried emotions, the weight of honesty becomes both a burden and a breakthrough.



Sorry For Your Cost
Rosie Choo Pidcock
Canada
2024
14 min
English, Mandarin Chinese
After a devastating car crash, Ren must make an impossible choice: use her tuition for a funeral or pursue her life-long dreams.



Hi Mom, It's Me, Lou Lou (Merhaba Anne, Benim, Lou Lou)
Atakan Yilmaz
Turkey
2024
20 min
Turkish
When their mom dies abruptly, Lou Lou leaves their colourful life in the city to attend the funeral, where they face estranged family members and old wounds.

