Shorts: Joy Ride

After a complicated first life, Soul #659 (Kimia Behpoornia) refuses to let go of the love they left behind. Their plan to reunite with Leah (Vic Michaelis) forces them to confront what it truly means to cherish a life, however brief.

Muhammad’s fruity holiday plans hit turbulence when airport security accuses him of intending to join ISIS—forcing him to navigate a high-stakes interrogation with humour, defiance, and the absurd.

Content notes: Hateful language direct at religious groups (e.g., Islamophobia, anti-Semitism), Homophobia and heterosexism, Racism and racial slurs

Heartbreak comes into focus in Lief Ramsaran’s delightfully offbeat comedy. Tobi’s visit to the optometrist captures the strange logic of moving on.

Welcome to the wild world of sperm donors, DIY insemination, and awkward conversations! In this romcom charmer, a lesbian couple bounces between chosen family dynamics to launch towards parenthood.

A village spins competing versions of an unforgettable encounter in this sly mockumentary. Folklore, gossip, and gender collide in a witty interrogation of who gets to shape the stories we believe.

A waxing appointment at a local spa goes wrong for Sofia, leaving her with far more (or less) than she bargained for.

Content notes: Swearing and strong language