I AM WHO I AM

In this collection of seven shorts, we meet a drag-king, sex worker and conversion therapist, as they try and work out whether being who they are is really who they want to be.

CINDY

UK

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Written & Directed by Rosanagh Griffiths
Produced by Séverine Tibi, Anaïs Calmels & Rosanagh Griffiths

Language: English
Duration: 14 mins
Fiction / Queer   

Cindy’s first time performing in drag might be camp and outrageous, but it isn’t exactly a success. After kicking an unsuspecting audience member in the face, Cindy must contend with viral celebrity, her families opinions and a new admirer.

Instagram: @SpinsterFilms
Instagram: @SevanaFilms
Website: sevanafilms.com

PAPER SKIN

UK

Paper Skin 2

Written & Directed by Isobel Clark
Produced by Jo Hislop & Ian Fenton

Language: English 
Duration: 5 mins
Fiction   

The dates, conversations and experiences that one girl shares with ‘sugar daddies’.

Website: isobelrubyclark.com
Twitter: @izzclarky

RISE

UK

Rise Still 1

Written & Directed by Hannah Renton
Produced by Georgia Woolley

Language: English
Duration: 10 mins
Fiction   

CW: Sexual Assault

Celebrating the end of her school years Ash is sexually assaulted by a friend. While the rest of the world basks in the hot summer sun, Ash isolates herself at home. But as the end of summer approaches, Ash reconnects with her body and takes a step towards healing.

Instagram: @rise_short_film
Instagram: @Villager_films
Instagram: @hanlaren
Twitter: @hanlaren
Website: villagerfilms.com

SHIMMER SUMMER

CHINA

Shimmer Summer 16-9

Directed by Tong Mao
Written by Tong Mao & Bohao Zhou
Produced by Jingyao Wang

Language: Chinese
Duration: 25 mins
Fiction // Queer  

Ou Yuan hopes that his new friend Xu Duo can join him to watch the once-in-a-decade solar eclipse. It’s not until Xu leaves that Ou Yuan realises he isn’t necessarily intrigued by Xu herself but rather the character traits they share. As the eclipse approaches, Ou Yuan decides he doesn’t just want to be a spectator.

Instagram: @shimmer_summer_film

U UP?

HUNGARY

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Directed by Viktória Szemerédy
Written by Baptiste Charles
Produced by Anna Botka & Alejandro Duque

Language: English
Duration: 9 mins
Fiction // Queer   

Two young men engage in fleeting sexual intercourse, reaching the utmost intimacy on a physical level but staying hopelessly isolated emotionally. Though they try to connect in their own ways, it might not be enough to experience a real encounter.

Facebook: facebook.com/U-up-short-film

WEIGHING

UK

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Directed by Martina Amoretti
Written by Cesar Coronado & Martina Amoretti
Produced by Margit Norøm

Language: English 
Duration: 10 mins
Fiction // Queer // Student  

Being a conversion therapist, Éidin has always thought she is doing the right thing. But when she meets Lulia she begins to question whether being gay is that bad after all.

Instagram: @weighing.film

WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER?

UK

What is wrong with her Cropped (1)

Directed by Leah Francisco
Produced by Felix Gilfedder

Language: English
Duration: 7 mins
Documentary // Queer

A biographical poem performed in British Sign Language. In a world telling Leah that she is ‘wrong’, she must discover that she is right. In fact, she is perfect just the way she is.

Website: solarbear.org.uk