What protects, nourishes and delights us? Journey with these queers dancing for joy & self expression, flourishing in cities, in wild nature and in magical protective castles. These beautiful short films show the multitude of ways queers find, co- create and grow the kinship, spaces and communities we need to be safe and to thrive. As activist Mariama Kaba reminds us: hope is not optimism, it is a discipline and we have to practice it every single day.
The Anti Family | dir. Freaky Film Collective | Netherlands 2023 | 12'
A haunted castle is a protective, autonomous queer space for self- acceptance with the 'anti-family' coven.
I Feel (For) You | dir. Bella Cintra | Spain 2023 | 7
Spanish trans people share their reflections about personal metamorphosis, vulnerability, love and desire and the life-affirming magic of queer kinship.
Alpha & Alpha | dir. Elias Ankarvik | Colombia 2023 | 28'
Friends Herlen Charlie and Jhoana use their creative talents, provocative performances as activism, as well as for their own joy and healing.
Anywhere the Wind Blows | dir. Jay Liu | USA 2024 | 18'
An unexpected visit from his ex rekindles unresolved desires and ingnites new dilemmas for Hong Kong activist Alex.
Black Trans Miracle | dir. Tinaye Nyathi | Australia 2022 | 18'
Lindani, a young trans man, wants to tell his partner he loves them but his self-confidence is shaken and he's struggling to reconnect with himself and his true feelings.
And a Little for Me | dir. Kathryn Roake | USA 2024 | 6'
A lez-urely, sunny beach day escalates into protests and collective dyke drama when a transgression threatens the fun and unity.
I'm In Love with Mother Nature | The Salt and Pepper Collective | Ireland 2024 | 14'
A wildly joyful exploration of how queerness, nature, creatiivty, spirituality and self-expression evolve and interconnect as we age.
CW: Police brutality, transphobia