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Saturday 12:30pm
FLU$H
Year, Country, Run Time: 2018, USA, 9 min
Director: Heather María Ács
Writer: Heather María Ács
Synopsis: Roxy, a high femme punk, is caught multi-tasking between a hot date and a hilarious group domination session, where her fabulous queer friends learn an important lesson from a john. When
Roxy allows her date to get in on the action, things go awry, and Roxy must scramble to make sure she and her friends “come out on top.” Flu$h is the first short film produced by newly formed queer
production company FemmePower Productions.
FRAMING AGNES
Year, Country, Run Time:
2018, USA, Canada, 19 min
Director: Chase Joynt & Kristen Schilt
Writer: Chase Joynt & Kristen Schilt
Synopsis: In the late 1950s, a woman named Agnes approached the UCLA Medical Center seeking sex reassignment surgery. Her story was long considered to be exceptional and singular until never-before-seen case files of other patients were found in 2017. Framing Agnes features preeminent trans culture-makers breathing new life into those who redefined gender in the mid-century.
PAISA
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 8 min
Director: Dorian Wood, Graham Kolbeins
Writer: Dorian Wood, Graham Kolbeins
Synopsis: An immersive fever dream that celebrates the beauty of queer brown sensuality, body positivity, and individuality
SWEETHEART DANCERS
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 13 min
Director: Ben-Alex Dupris
Writer: Rahdi Taylor, Davis Guggenheim
Synopsis: SWEETHEART DANCERS is a story about Sean and Adrian, a Two-Spirit couple determined to rewrite the rules of Native American culture through their participation in the "Sweetheart Dance." This celebratory contest is held at powwows across the country, primarily for men and women couples, until now.
NEUTRAL
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 3 min
Director: Maggie Nielsen
Writer: Maggie Nielsen
Synopsis: Z is a happy child, on the cusp of blissfully ignorant peace with themselves and those around them. With the help of some imaginary friends come to life from their picture book, Z meets other kids at the park and they slowly begin to realize that they don't quite fit in with the stereotypical playtime of either child- boy or girl. When they need to go to the bathroom, they
are faced with a decision that has been building up the entire day.
WAKING HOUR
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 13 min
Director: Nava Mau
Writer: Nava Mau
Synopsis: Sofia, a young trans woman, meets Isaac at a party. When he invites her to go home with him, she must balance concerns about her safety and her desire for intimacy. As their chemistry intensifies, so do the stakes for Sofia. A fateful car ride takes several unexpected turns.
Trailer/Website
PONYBOI
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 19 min
Director: River Gallo, Sadé Clacken Joseph
Writer: River Gallo
Synopsis: On Valentine's Day, Ponyboi, an Intersex sex worker, looks for love and a way out of his seedy life in New Jersey. Through a magical encounter with the man of his dreams, Ponyboi discovers his worth.
Trailer/Website
LGTBQ ASIAN SHORTS
Saturday 5:00pm
U FOR USHA
Year, Country, Run Time: 2018, India, 22 min
Director: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
Writer: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
Synopsis: Usha, a single mother who works as a farm labourer in rural India, feels drawn to a female teacher of local primary school, in ways she never knew possible. This attraction plays an important part, in firing her passion to read and write and she hopes to be as good as the teacher, one day.
"U Ushacha" is a subtle portrayal of sexual awakening, as well as how a naïve attraction can empower a woman to take control of her life, and make each day, something to look forward to.
IN THIS FAMILY
Year, Country, Run Time:
2017, Philippines, 12 min
Director: Drama Del Rosario
Writer: Drama Del Rosario
Synopsis:
Ten years after being outed by his teacher, a gay man revisits raw audio recordings of his Filipino family’s reactions.
I THINK SHE LIKES YOU
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 9 min
Director: Bridey Elliott
Writer: Teresa Lee, Christine Medrano
Synopsis: When Justine and Julia pick Jake up at a bar, it’s not quite the threesome he was expecting.Instead of the escape fantasy that was promised at the bar, Jake ends up entering into the relationship drama of the two women.
MONOGAMISH
Year, Country, Run Time: 2017, USA, 13 min
Director: Nardeep Khurmi
Writer: Sachin Bhatt
Synopsis: MONOGAMISH follows Sagar and Nishi, a sexually fluid, Indian pair who are not in a 'typical' relationship. Although the intimacy and connection they have are undeniable, they are not partners and they are not cheating. Sagar is already in a committed relationship and all three parties are aware. Monogamish explores the dynamics and strength of these two non-traditional couples, where agreements are made and boundaries are challenged.
ASTRI AND TAMBULEH
Year, Country, Run Time:
2017, Philippines, 18 min
Director: Xeph Suarez
Writer: Cenon Obispo Palomares
Synopsis: Astri, a 16-year old transwoman, is in a relationship with 17-year old Tambulah. Although it’s an unusual sight at the community where they live, nobody bothers them. Subsisting on the coins people throw at them when they perform their traditional dance at the sea, everything seems perfect except that Badjao traditions and a pact made long ago require Astri to marry a woman she hardly knows.
ENGAGED
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 17 min
Director: David Scala
Writer: David Scala
Synopsis: Darren keeps trying – and failing – to propose to his boyfriend Elliot. While attending a friend’s outrageous engagement party, they are both forced to play an elaborate couples game that puts their relationship in an awkward spotlight. Darren flees to commiserate with his best friend Lara, who suggests he might actually be self sabotaging himself due to unresolved insecurities about his sexuality. Finally confronted with his own internalized notions of what relationships “should” or “should not” be ––even as an out gay man –– Darren must decide whether he’s ready to take the next step with both his relationship, and himself.
MEN
IN BRIEFS
Sunday 11:00am
TURN IT AROUND
Year, Country, Run Time:
Director: Niels Bourgonje
Writer: Paul Bontenbal
Synopsis: When the fifteen year old Bram meets Florian at a house party, he immediately falls for him. There's only one problem: nobody knows Bram is gay.
O ORFAO (THE ORPHAN)
Year, Country, Run Time:
2018, Brazil, 15 min
Director: Carolina Markowicz
Writer: Carolina Markowicz
Synopsis: Jonathas has been adopted, but it doesn't take long until he is returned because he is "different" from the other kids. Inspired by true events.
THRIVE
Year, Country, Run Time:
2019, UK, 17 min
Director: Jamie Di Spirito
Writer: Jamie Di Spirito
Synopsis: A hook-up between two young men - they make a connection, but it quickly becomes apparent they're looking for different things.
PARKING
Year, Country, Run Time: 2018, Iran, 9 min
Director: Ahmad Seyfipour
Writer: Ahmad Seyfipour
Synopsis: In the late hours of the night, in the downtown of Tehran, a thief enters an apartment parking lot. While stealing, he encounters two men having sex on the back seat of a car in the parking lot. If the men get into a fight with the thief and make noise, the neighbors will find out they are gay. If they call the police, the thief will be only sentenced to 3 months for theft, but they will be sentenced to death by gallows.
Trailer/Website: Coming Soon
INFINITE WHILE IT LASTS
Year, Country, Run Time:
2019, Brazil, 19 min
Director: Akira Kamiki
Writer: Akira Kamiki
Synopsis: After falling in love at a party, Danny and Seiji just want to be together. However, their differences might prove stronger than their feelings. The first fiction film about asexuality.
LA SERENATA
Year, Country: 2019, USA, 9 min
Director: Adelina Anthony
Writer: Ernesto Javier Martínez
Synopsis: A Mexican-American boy learns from his parents about the tradition of serenading, and why demonstrating romantic affection proudly, publicly, and through song is such a treasured Mexican custom. One day, the boy asks his parents if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. The parents, initially surprised by the question and unsure of how to answer, must decide how to honor their son and how to reimagine a beloved tradition.
WOMEN
IN SHORTS
Sunday 1:15pm
MUDPOTS
Year, Country, Run Time: 2018, USA, 13 min
Director: Cate Smierciak
Writer: Cate Smierciak
Synopsis: 16-year-old Shelby and her best friend Jess spend one last afternoon together at the Salton Sea. In a stolen moment at Shelby’s surprise going-away party, they acknowledge something more between them.
U FOR USHA
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, India, 22 min
Director: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
Writer: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
Synopsis: Usha, a single mother who works as a farm labourer in rural India, feels drawn to a female teacher of local primary school, in ways she never knew possible. This attraction plays an important part, in firing her passion to read and write and she hopes to be as good as the teacher, one day.
"U Ushacha" is a subtle portrayal of sexual awakening, as well as how a naïve attraction can empower a woman to take control of her life, and make each day, something to look forward to.
CARE
Year, Country, Run Time: 2016, USA, 8 min
Director: April Wilson
Writer: Donna Choo
Synopsis: At an assisted living facility the last thing Bea and Rose expect, is to find love, but in doing so redefine expectations of life and commitment.
RANCHERA
Year, Country, Run Time: 2018, Spain, 6 min
Director: Joaquín Gómez
Writer: Joaquín Gómez
Synopsis: Rocio is not in the mood for wedding type festivities after her girlfriend dumps her. Lola, Rocio’s sister, however does not want to spoil the festive mood and sings along with a ranchera song, the key to the breakup story.
TEDDY MATE
Year, Country, Run Time: 2019, USA, 15 min
Director: Rommel Villa
Writer: Lydia Lane
Synopsis: In a world where children bond with magical teddy bears that eventually transform into their perfect, human life partner; an optimistic and strong-willed young woman struggles when her teddy mate subverts expectations.
MISDIRECTION
Year, Country, Run Time: 2018, USA, 14 min
Director: Carly Usdin
Writer: Carly Usdin
Synopsis: Camila is your average college freshman with obsessive-compulsive disorder and a big, gay crush on her roommate. After both situations come to a head in a near car crash, Cam is stuck trying to find a distraction. A chance encounter with a street magician teaches her to channel her misguided energy into a new hobby, and to open her heart to new possibilities.
FORGET ME NOT
Year, Country, Run Time: 2018, Spain, 7 min
Director: Ferran Navarro-Beltrán
Writer: Josep Amorós (producer)
Synopsis: Irene and Luisa, two 70-year-old women go to a cemetery to visit their deceased relatives. A series of coincidences will cause their paths to cross.