Anxiety on a first date, a plethora of miscommunications, and a pesky apocalypse – relationships aren’t easy at the best of times, and life has a way of throwing many challenges our way. But through this collection of shorts, we see the importance of connection and intimacy, even when it requires a little bit of effort.
Guests: Chris Coats, Ella May Sahlman, Mike Liebenson
June 1, 2024 2:00 pm TIFF Lightbox 2 350 King Street West Toronto ON
Digital Screening Available June 2
Kumar Chheda
Director
A turbulent couple finds themselves at opposing entrances of Juhu beach, compelling them to walk toward each other and meet in the middle.
Country
India
Year
2023
Duration
9 mins
Interests
Gay, Romance, South Asian
Philippe Grenier
Samir, a 16-year-old Moroccan fisherman, discovers his attraction toward men when he meets Louis, a tourist traveling with his wife.
Canada
17 mins
African, Canadian, Family, Gay
Mark Felix Ebreo
After receiving an undetectable HIV status, Dexter finally shows up at his friends’ party and reconnects with them, following a long and sudden ghosting.
Philippines
20 mins
Asian, Gay, HIV / AIDS
Brian Foyster
Facing the end, a movie star from the golden age of Hollywood must reconcile with the only man he ever loved.
United States
14 mins
Aging / Elders, Gay, Romance
Chris Coats
A chance meeting with a nomadic musician sets an aimless and depressed young man’s life on an entirely new trajectory.
12 mins
Family, Gay, Sexy
Harris Doran
There are only 8 minutes and 20 seconds of sunlight left on earth and Max must race against time to reconcile with his ex-boyfriend.
Gay, Romance, Sci-Fi
Ella Sahlman
Chronicling the endearing anxieties and insecurities of two men on a first date.
7 mins
Gay, Mental Health, RE:Focus, Romance
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