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In this delicate exploration of identity and belonging, a gay North Korean defector hides his sexuality from fellow defectors while immersing himself in Seoul’s vibrant queer community. Opening Short: Fairy Play

Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day

Four close friends who fought the Nazis in World War II have become renowned filmmakers in 1950s Yugoslavia. When their sexual orientation raises suspicions, a Communist Party loyalist attempts to sabotage them. Opening Short: Apnea

Departures

Benji and Jake are two British chaps who meet at an airport gate and then start hooking up secretly each month in Amsterdam. But the strain of secrecy turns the relationship toxic. Opening Short: Vestiges

Dreamers

A Nigerian immigrant is placed in a U.K. asylum and removal center. When she searches for the will to battle the system, she finds a kindred spirit who might help her through. Opening Shorts: Dandelion & Always Azizam

Dreams

After her mother and grandmother read Johanne's powerful and intimate confession of a crush on her French teacher, she navigates a journey of emotions, love, sexuality, and self-discovery. Opening Short: Salsa!

Eva is trans woman who is caring for her granddaughter while helping her son pick up the pieces of his life after a tragedy. Mother and son struggle to reconstruct their family bond. Opening Short: Zari

Girls & Boys

At a party on Halloween night in Dublin, a male rugby player meets a trans woman who is an aspiring filmmaker. Wandering the city streets, their connection deepens as they swap stories and share their dreams and fears. Opening short: Precious Fantasy & Anyway, I Piss Sitting Down

Love Letters

Céline is expecting her first child, but she’s not pregnant. Her wife Nadia is. But before Céline can adopt the baby, she must first collect letters of testimony on her behalf from several people, including her eccentric mother. Direct from the Cannes Film Festival! Opening short: The Loon

Montreal, My Beautiful

A middle-aged Chinese immigrant living in Montreal feels bound by duty and trapped in a loveless marriage. But when she meets a much younger and spirited woman, a long-buried desire is awakened. Opening short: Close to September

Feature Film

It's Dorothy!

For more than a century, the adventures of Dorothy Gale from Kansas have enchanted audiences worldwide. This magical mix of cinematic and archival materials is an insightful study of a queer cultural icon and the people she’s inspired. Opening Short: Arman

Tomorrow's Too Late

A successful female British musician, and former X Factor contestant, transitions and risks everything - including their voice - to live authentically as a male performer. Will Dylan’s old fans still love his music in the same way? Opening shorts: Period & The Ties That Bind

Documentary

And the Winner Is: Award-Winning Shorts

Nothing here but winners! Oscar, BAFTA, Australian Academy, Berlin Crystal Bear, SXSW Grand Jury, and more! Plus, Out Film CT’s nominee for the 2026 Iris Prize. Includes Q&A with Iris Prize nominee - After What Happened at the Library - Kyle Chu.

Authenticity: Trans and Nonbinary Shorts

Stories that make us ask, what if we lived in a world where everyone could just live their life and follow their dreams? No hassles, no pretending, so secrets, no justification. A Q&A session with several filmmakers follows the films!

Choosy People Chose These: Committee Selects

We asked committee members to pick a short they really wanted you to see. Featuring edgy, creepy and quirky one-of-a-kinds, this eclectic assortment reflects our varied (and questionable) tastes.

Friends of Carol: Lesbian Shorts

Intimate chats on a sandy beach, restaurant conversations that leave you speechless, a surprising new use for garden tools, and so much more. Silly, tender, dramatic and campy. 

Global Entry: Shorts from Around the World

Human experiences spanning six countries on five continents that connect us all. Funny, sad, quirky, heartfelt, dramatic, emotional. A Q&A session with several filmmakers follows the films!

Men in Briefs: Gay Shorts

The boys are back and the antics are characteristically hot and hilarious. Heated rivalries, buff gardeners, jealousy, deception, romance, and even a surprise visit from Mom.

Truth Be Told: Documentary Shorts

Fiction is great, but sometimes we need a dose of reality! These short documentaries tell some fascinating, poignant, and even surprising stories. A Q&A session with several filmmakers follows the films!

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