THE KIKI HOUSE OF VASE, 8min., Taiwan
Directed by Syrus Sadvandi
The Kiki House of Vase is a ballroom house based in Taipei. This is a group of voguers which attend events called "balls." However, ballroom is more than a space to dance -- it's where people of an LGBT background can find unconditi...

TINA, 14min., USA
Directed by Laura Sweeney
Our new short film TINA is a heartfelt, story about two people who knew each other back when and are surprised to meet up again. We think viewers will absolutely relate, especially if they’ve ever encountered someone from their past who influenced them ...

JARDINES, 26min., USA
Directed by Alfredo Torres
While waiting in limbo, displaced LGBTQ folks hoping to cross into the United States find support and healing with one another, as they process the heartbreak and joy of a queer family on the move.

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EVERYTHING'S FINE, 14min,. USA
Directed by Christina Hulen
A young teacher suffering from trauma induced memory loss finds herself spiraling dangerously out of control as the impending anniversary of the event nears, threatening to destroy her carefully crafted veneer of normalcy, her relationshi...

SON RISE, SON SHINE, 10min., USA
Directed by Sasha Marie Speer
A black man struggles to find his place in the world after not meeting society’s expectations. Son Rise, Son Shine is a short film about the journey of Gerald, a black, gay man, as he interacts with himself and the world from ages 6 t...

WHEN IT PAYS, 11min., USA
Directed by Marisa Bertani
From the queer and women run production company, Late Bloomer Pictures. When struggling NYC sci-fi novelist, Erin, goes home for Passover, she must decide whether her family deserves to know a life-changing secret before they find out without h...

TAX TIME, 6min,. USA
Directed by Raphael Buisson
Bureaucracy is so tedious ...

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FLASH DRIVE, 12min., Russia
Directed by Anton Mischenko
Three gangsters come to a man to take a flash drive with a lot of crypto. Pretty deep criminal comedy.

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1. What motivated you to make this film?
> Actually the was not a specific motivation. I was 12 y.o. when I f...

THE DRUG DEAL, 8min, USA
Directed by Tanya O'Quinn
‘Gary’ is a loving and devoted father. He is a family-man and very proud of it. And even though he loves spending time with his family, during his ‘me time’, he indulges in gangsta movies and westerns.

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CAMPING, 7min., USA
Directed by Maria Valdez
A single-mother tries to find a male role-model for her son, only to find out he has other ideas.

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THE ADVENTURES OF TY QUANDO; MARTIAL ARTS DETECTIVE, 8min,. USA
Directed by Bob Brill
Pilot for comedy series about a young martial arts detective and his battle against an evil overlord who has committed a murder. This is a pilot for what is planned to become a limited series of half hour comedi...

THE NATURE DOC - EP. 1: MATING SEASON, 26min.,
Directed by Brady Jacquin
The Nature Doc is what happens when you combine Planet Earth, The Office, and American Pie. This episode of the raunchy dark comedy starts off slow, but builds pace into a rapidly evolving case of Murphy's law. "Everything ...

HOBO, 3min., USA
Directed by Tianai Zhang
As the commuting rabbit hurried past, it accidentally knocked over the sign of a homeless walrus by the street. The walrus wanted to confront the rabbit about the incident, but the rabbit seemed to be facing a bigger crisis of its own...

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FREE SPEECH TO CANCEL CULTURE; PROFILES IN CANADIAN COMEDY, 96min., Canada
Directed by William Davern
Ten veteran comedians and TV personalities share insightful, often hilarious tales of the comedy business and the shifting attitude(s) of audiences.

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GIVE US A SMILE, 13min., USA
Directed by Alessia Fionda
A humorous retelling of the sitting of the Mona Lisa featuring the master himself, Leonardo da Vinci and his not so talented pupil, Alessio.

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IF THEY CAN'T BE LOVED, 22min., Singapore
Directed by Hattie Lee
Elaine, an abused housewife looking for redemption and Regina, guilty over the death of her lover, find each other and attempt to heal from their trauma.

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1. What motivated you to make this film?
The gen...

AMEND, 19min., USA
Directed by Jianna Maarten Saada
Rachael lives an isolated existence, haunted by an unspeakable past. But when a young boy upends her tightly controlled world, she’s forced to face her own demons.

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THE NIGHTINGALE, 37min., UK
Directed by Robbi Stevens
Set in London and inspired by real-life events, The Nightingale follows Grace, a second-year university student, on her reckless and dangerous path through the different stages of PTSD. With unflinching honesty, the film explores the lasting i...

SKEDADDLE, 20min., Ireland
Directed by Valeria Patarushina
A young woman named Anastasia finds herself fleeing the chaos of Ukraine and finding refuge in the Irish home of Miguel, a dedicated and methodical type who lectures in the nearby business school.

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PRIME REAL ESTATE, 15min,. USA
Directed by Burak Tatar
Married couple, Arthur and Helen, go to the cemetery to put flowers on the graves of her loved ones. When Arthur discover Helen has already purchased a plot for herself next to her late first husband, his insecurities go into overdrive.

TRUST, 5min,. Germany
Directed by David Lojek
We flirt with our bodies and faces. TRUST creates a playful variation of the classical initial contact of heterosexual Europeans. A creative man courts a woman with long hair. Would you do the same in this situation?

RAMEN DAY, 30min., USA
Directed by Corey Hendrickson
This documentary delves into the heart of the Vermont Everyone Eats program, showcasing its profound impact on combating food insecurity and revitalizing local food systems.

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LITTLE WINS, 22min., USA
Directed by Paul Pfau
Follow a particularly friendly independent artist as he makes his 4th studio album during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Unsure of a future in music, grappling with an evolving dream, & accepting what isn’t in his control, Steve Everett s...

SONIDERO METROPOLIS: MEXICAN SOUND SYSTEMS IN LOS ANGELES, 22min,. USA
Directed by Alvaro Parra
Sonidero Metropolis is the first episode in a documentary series on Mexican sound system culture, known as Sonideros. The Los Angeles episode explores the connection between the cumbia epicenter that i...