In a world that can feel overwhelming, these films teach us the importance of finding our true selves and loving every part of our being, allowing us to find the light inside us and let it shine brightly.
Guests: Fraser Collins, Leah Tomlinson, Hollywood Jade, Andrea A. Walter, Ella Jay Basco
May 24, 2024 1:30 pm TIFF Lightbox 1 350 King Street West Toronto, ON
Digital Screening Available May 25
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Fraser Collins
Director
A charismatic cast of songbirds take flight on a musical journey through a vibrant variety show, creating a fantastical celebration of cultural heritage and artistic brilliance.
Country
Canada
Year
2023
Duration
21 mins
Interests
Black, BOLD, Canadian, Local,
Cynthia Calvi
From the tormented little mermaid to the fulfilled woman she is today, Gigi tells the story of her gender transition with humour and sensitivity.
France
14 mins
Animation, Fashion, French Language, RE:Focus, Trans, Youth
MC Plaschke
Hayden is new to camp and doesn’t fit in with the other girls. She’d rather spend time with her counselor, Alison, who makes her feel special in a way that she doesn’t quite understand.
United States
16 mins
Lesbian, Youth
Alexander Aguilar
Conflicted and alienated by his given name, a young kid struggles to live a double life in secret, fearing that coming out might affect his relationship with his mother.
2 mins
Animation, Trans, Youth
Andrea A Walter
Two goth teens face an ingredient supply issue as they prepare to resurrect the soul of Edgar Allan Poe.
2024
13 mins
Asian, RE:Focus, Youth
Isabel Pahud
Isabel Clerici
Laura Zimmermann
Polina Tyrsa
Rea embarks on a breakneck tumble to catch a flyaway letter to her crush, dodging countless obstacles on the bumpy terrain of the old town streets.
Switzerland
3 mins
Animation, RE:Focus, Romance, Youth
Alex Hedison
A compelling portrait of Alok Vaid-Menon, the internationally acclaimed, non-binary author, poet, comedian, and public speaker.
19 mins
Activism, Non-Binary, Performing Arts, Queer, RE:Focus, South Asian, Trans
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 throu...
After a near-death experience lights a flame within both Grandma and Grandpa, they decide to grab life by the boas and tell the world their deepest secret: they're gay. Having lived under the guise of...
From being haunted by the past to going undercover on a drug bust, from struggling with a new dynamic in a relationship to diving headfirst into a new sexual experience, these films are a roller coast...
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