Collage (Spain): A girl who works in a museum tries to convince another co-worker that two visitors are flirting. And how does she know? Scientific studies say that there are six signs that show one person’s attraction to another.

Purvette (UK): A portrait of the 102-year-old DJ and legendary pioneer of drag shows in London, Jo Purvis. Purvis, who was named by QX Magazine as a ‘œliving legend of the gay scene’ talks about her life and career.

I Would Be The Bullet (US): Anthony, a solitary photographer, meets Jacob, a passionate writer intrigued by Anthony’s hauntingly beautiful work. Visually striking and emotionally raw, I Would Be The Bullet is a genre-bending exploration of love’s darkest edges, questioning how far one might go for passion and legacy.

Buttati! (Italy): Noemi is about to leave her hometown and She’s spending the last days of summer with Erica, her best friend. Their bond grows closer, and with the help of two strange confidants, they find the courage to make a decision that will change their lives.

My Bear Path (Austrlalia): What is a bear? Through his art, photography and films, Albert Koomen explores what it personally means to him to be part of the big, wide and furry bear community.

Mattress (Australia): Carrying both a second-hand mattress and their emotional baggage to their new home, a young queer couple end up on a journey that results in the discovery of one’s infidelity.

DTF? (Canada) A young, queer writer on a sexual bender is forced to confront his insecurities when he ends up on a date with his former English professor. Through a night of laughter and vulnerability, they unpack what it means to be a gay man in search of real connection.

Polanco (Mexico): A raw yet enchanting tale that blends realism with fantasy, celebrating the courage to embrace one’s true self. Set in the heart of Mexico City, a troubled young man seeks guidance from a mysterious tarot card reader, who sets him on a journey of self-acceptance and courage.

Clementine (US): A late-blooming trans woman grapples with a life-altering, assigned-male-at-birth Trans specific dilemma, and with the help of her besties, navigates the complexities of this debacle as she defines her womanhood on her own terms.

Anything With a Switch (US): A short movement study on sapphic longing and obsession

Queer Exile (Egypt/Germany): After fleeing Egypt in the wake of the 2011 revolution, an activist seeks refuge in Berlin, yearning for a fresh start and the promise of safety and freedom. Yet, his journey leads him to a refugee camp situated in an area frequented by far-right groups staging anti-refugee demonstrations. Caught in the crossfire of hostility in his adopted home and the longing for his former life, he confronts profound questions about belonging, sacrifice, and the true meaning of freedom.

Shame (Lebanon): In the 19th century, in the Levant region, Salma Zahore, along with her parents and neighbors, participated in a photoshoot using a long exposure technique. At the end of it, Salma decided to take off her coat, revealing her body. Unaware of the chaos this gesture could cause within her circle, she did not know it could lead to shame.

Perfect Words (US): A dying knight struggles to complete one final letter.

Koupepia (UK): Petros, a widowed Cypriot Man, attends his son’s engagement party although tolerant of his son’s homosexuality he is yet to be truly accepting of him. Over koupepia, a traditional Cypriot delicacy, he meets Eleni – a British Cypriot transgender woman. The two appear to have nothing in common but bond over the food of their heritage reframing Petros’ relationship to his son, queer people and the Cypriot identity. Can people be more than what we assume?

3:30 PM Intermission – entertainment & announcements

Shape Notes (US): A middle-aged church organist seeks help caring for his aging mother and finds the courage to start exploring his identity.

Dance with Pride – A Journey of Identity Through Movement (Australia): Colombian dancer Wendy Nedd embarks on a journey where movement becomes both refuge and revelation. Alongside fellow immigrants in Melbourne’s Latin American and Hispanic Rainbow Community, she finds strength in dance, embraces her queer identity, and shares her heritage on the stage of Victoria’s Pride Street Party.

Pick a Hand (Greece): Two friends at the beach. Can thoughts be transformed to words? How can a bathtub help?

To See the Light of Day (New Zealand): To See the Light of Day is a film about two high school girls Carson and Eren as they tiptoe around their unspoken feelings towards each other amidst the chaos of end of year exams. The potential of something more challenges the familiarity of friendship, and nudges Carson to take the leap and dive into the matters of the heart.

20:15 MEXICO DF (Argentina): In the vibrant heart of Mexico City, two women meet and begin a tender, reflective journey together. Through intimate conversations, they explore themes of memory, love, and the passage of time. Their connection becomes a window through which they gaze not only at their present but also at the infinite possibilities of their past and future. A beautifully crafted short film that captures the delicate intricacies of love and the fleeting nature of time.

Lessons in Love (US): Birds find mates in a heartbeat. Can Katharine, our charming lesbian lead, do the same? ‘Lessons in Love’ is a silent film, a whirlwind rom-com where she hilariously tests every love cliché in the book.

Puffs (Uzbekistan): Ella and Edik, brothers of a traditional Bukhari family (Uzbek Jews), arrive early on holiday to their parents’ home in a small town. There they find their homophobic father – dead and dressed in women’s clothes. While their mother is on her way home, they have to decide what to do.