MEN'S SHORTS PROGRAM - VIRTUAL

Event Description

Mo Matton, 13 minutes, Canada Rhys, a dedicated people pleaser, winds up at their boss’ gender reveal party with their two partners. The throuple soon realize that they are dealing with more than they were prepared for and their ability to survive the event comes into question. Simon Schneckenburger, 30 minutes, Germany, In German with English subtitles Two men displaced in the hell of the German meat industry. Something lies between them. Something makes them dream again. Jonathan Wysocki, 3 minutes, USA A filmmaker contemplates his same-sex marriage, his parents’ “traditional” marriage, the Apollo 13 space mission, and a debate against a marriage equality bill. Lee Knight, 21 minutes, UK A poignant short film that delves into the unexpected bond between Dorothy, an elderly woman living alone, and JJ, her young neighbor. When JJ’s football accidentally lands in Dorothy’s garden, a gentle friendship begins to bloom. As their connection deepens, the film tenderly explores themes of loneliness, intergenerational connection, and queer identity. Daniel Talbott 15 minutes, USA On a Sunday that is a brief respite from everyday life, a young man is haunted by a final voice message, a break up, and a 'goodbye' he can't take back. Nish Gera, Portugal, 35 minutes, In Portuguese and English with English subtitles Summertime. Sam and Adele are on a beach holiday in Portugal. When Sam locks eyes with Miguel, the attraction between them throws Sam, Adele, Miguel, and his friend Santiago into a new configuration. The shelter of the woods and the dynamism of the sea lead into a night of secrets and revelations.