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Shorts: Love Strikes Hard

May 31, 2026
10:00 AM

Virtual (Ontario only)
Available until May 31, 11:59 PM


First Death

Dead and down-bad, Margot makes one last play for eternal love with the avoidant woman she loved on earth.

Director(s): Alyssa Lerner
Country: United States
Year: 2026
Duration: 27 mins


How a River Is Born / Como Nasce Um Rio

Ayla wakes up in a mountainous landscape, surrounded only by vegetation and a river. As she walks, exploring textures, sounds and scents, she feels a tremor coming from the ground and realizes she is not alone. In a mix of fascination and curiosity, Ayla goes on a journey of discovery, drawn by the sound of the river flowing through a mysterious forest. As she dives in and immerses herself in the landscape, she is transported to a universe that leads her to discover more about herself. The film poetically and dreamily portrays the process of sexual self-discovery and the acceptance of her desires.

Director(s): Luma Flôres
Country: Brazil
Year: 2025
Duration: 9 mins


peach

An unexpected reunion between two ex-best friends unravels the delicate space between friendship and Queer desire.

Japanese with English subtitles

Director(s): Angela Wang
Country: Canada
Year: 2025
Duration: 6 mins


Cat in the Rain

Classmates Samantha and Melissa get carried away while finishing a project for their high school English class.

Director(s): Carly Balestreri
Country: Canada
Year: 2025
Duration: 12 mins


I Like The Way You Taste

Kaeshelle and Nicholle embody softness, Black Queer love, and the unspoken power of touch. Through intimate moments and the challenges of public affection, they explore how love fosters self-acceptance and growth.

Director(s): Maya Williams
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2025
Duration: 6 mins


I'll Try to Explain it

When a lesbian is haunted by recurring dreams of her high school ex-boyfriend, she embarks on a documentary to reenact the dreams, awakening uncomfortable truths about her relationship to men.

Director(s): Lucia Fella Pellegrino
Country: Canada
Year: 2025
Duration: 15 mins


I'm the Most Racist Person I Know

When Lali unexpectedly ends up on a date with another woman of colour for the first time, it unravels prejudices she has long ignored.

Director(s): Leela Varghese
Country: Australia
Year: 2025
Duration: 14 mins

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May 31, 2026
10:00 AM

Virtual (Ontario only)
Available until May 31, 11:59 PM