SARIAH, 11min., USA
Directed by Jessica Orcsik
A young lesbian struggles to envision her life apart from her partner, while finding solace and acceptance within her grief.

http://www.diversitypictures.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sariah_shortfilm

BENDER DEFENDERS, 25min., UK
Directed by Ira Putilova
Four members of a queer martial art club “Bender Defenders” in East London get together to celebrate trans people in sports through conversations about the necessity of anger, the pleasure of pain and the inevitability of friendship and joy as...

STUCK, 13min., USA
Directed by Emma Grace Lukens
A couple's ambiguous relationship becomes slightly more clear as they lie on their living room floor, discussing their dating lives.

https://www.instagram.com/stuck.short.film/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this fi...

UPSIDE DOWN PINEAPPLE, 17min., USA
Directed by Cory Nixon
The true story of her best friend's mysterious murder would make the perfect prime time miniseries. . . but can former queen bee Penelope Pierce convince her reluctant clique to sign over their life rights?

https://instagram.com/upsidedo...

Santa Fe & Esmeralda - Crossroads, 16min., USA
Directed by Christel Veraart
In the transformative backdrop of Argentina's evolving democracy and vibrant art scene from 1987 to 1996, "Santa Fe & Esmeralda - CrossRoads" chronicles the profound and enduring friendship between Kita, a young Dutch wom...

TINSELTOWN'S QUEER: 30 YEARS LATER, USA
Directed by Nicholas Snow
Long before Will & Grace, Brokeback Mountain, Queer Eye or RuPaul, there was Nicholas Snow and Tinseltown's Queer. In preparation for the 30th Anniversary of Nicholas Snow's ground-breaking public access television show, Tinseltown...

BABY SKIN, 9min., USA
Directed by Jordan Anstatt
A 17-year-old tries to get an underage tattoo against his mom's will.

Director Statement
So many of my favorite short and feature films are personal, intimate stories. Baby Skin is inspired by slice-of-life films that manage to reveal change. Insp...

THE BANSHEE GANG: RECIPE FOR MAGIC, 23min. Bulgaria
Directed by Angel Georgiev
The hobgoblin Vorlux steals a witch's enchanted book, thinking it will make him rich. Together with the goblin Stenchella, they attempt to cast a spell, but the recipe goes wrong and they accidentally create a portal t...

WELCOME TO THE CLUB, 20min., Greece
Directed by Nikos Kourou
One night a couple leaves a party in a bad mood. The nervous and extroverted wife blames her husband for a lot of things. For infidelity mainly, as he attributes to him infinite extramarital affairs that may be possible or not possible....

THE EYELASH, 6min,. Germany
Directed by Theresa Valentin
Dating has never been easier. Or has it? Michaela arranges to meet her first online match in person, with whom she's only been texting so far. Unfortunately she hadn't been quite frank while creating her online dating account. Will her date...

VINNY VINO, 10min., USA
Directed by Bill Sorice
Bordering on the absurd, this trailer-style dark comedy spoof takes a look at a trigger-happy New York mob boss who needs to decide between blood… and wine. It’s the Godfather meets the Sopranos meets Goodfellas meets…Sideways.

http://www.vinnyvin...

BELLY, 10min., USA
Directed by Lomai
After her husband leaves for the day, a pregnant woman must figure out how to free herself from being stuck on her couch.

https://www.instagram.com/21h2official

DYED IN THE WOOL, 24min,. USA
Directed by Bill Sorice
We follow Freddie and Ev, through NYC, as she networks with old friends and ex-coworkers in hopes of finding a new job in the fashion industry. Freddie is completely out of his comfort zone with the various array of characters he meets and has...

RESPRESENTATION MATTERS?
Directed by A.W. "Tony" Scott, Jean Qing Su
An aspiring female screenwriter finds out what really matters in Hollywood.

LOWER EAST ASIDES WEB, 13min., USA
Directed by Steve Becker
A resourceful young producer and jaded club manager guide an eclectic group of rock star wannabes on the problematic road to stardom on the Lower East Side of NYC. It's Shameless meets Smash. The road to rock & roll glory is not always p...

BORODINO, 12min., Russia
Directed by Dmitri Frolov
An experimental sitcom, shot in the style of silent films of the early twentieth century. A parody of military-patriotic films. The plot of the film is the battle of the Russian army with Napoleon in 1812.

https://www.facebook.com/filmBorodino/...

ORGASM, 16min., Spain
Directed by M. Carmen Sánchez
Manuel has prepared a very special anniversary gift to strengthen his relationship with his girlfriend Lucía.

POWER CUTS, 7min., Myanmar
Directed by Mr. Fat
Animated political satire about the Myanmar generals that took power in 2021 and plunged the country into complete misery. "Power Cuts" is one of eight episodes of a series called "The Green Tribe" broadcast by Mizzima TV. This episode deals with the...

MASTER CHANCLA!, 14min., USA
Directed by Mariano Mendoza
A kung-fu parody with a antibully message.

http://www.marianomendoza.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MarianoBigDawg
http://twitter.com/marianobigdawg
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Director Statement

This is one of my best jobs ...

THE RIDER, 6min., India, Crime/Drama
Directed by NEEL CHOUDHURY
A rider responds to a young thief with an unexpected gesture. Even he offers him an avenue that can lead the thief to the unthinkable.

http://www.blueyachtfilms.in/

Director Statement
I love stories that keep me glued. That is the...

ROCKY THE SEA KID, 5min., Bangladesh, Documentary
Directed by Jaganmoy Paul
Rocky, a the six years old boy, lived in Cox'sbazar, one of the longest sea beaches in the world. He spends his time collecting oysters, and snails from the sea. Catching fish with small hands & Surfing with the wood boar...

CRACK, 29min., India, Drama
Directed by Allabhya Ghosh
It is a political drama film that explores the so-called development of an elected government in a democratic system. A crack is not just on the bridge; it is all over the country. The crack is getting wider, so here it is being written; the ...

MAKSHA, 7min., India, Animation
Directed by Allabhya Ghosh
Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. The right to freedom of expression has been reco...