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The two lovers in this stirring new film are separated not only by distance but also by circumstances: Russia’s anti-gay laws and mainstream homophobia mean that their relationship is threatened by violence, and now even the constitution.

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: LIBRE – A CELEBRATION OF THE QUEER BODY, Best Direction: UNITY MOSQUE Best Performances: DO I KNOW YOU? Best Cinematography: BLUE MOON Best Art Direction: AVA Best Sound & Music: TO THE FUTURE, WITH LOVE Theme of night: Life Watch… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: OCTOBER SHORTS 2021 LGBTQ+ FEEDBACK Film Festival

Grown up in a little town in Italy where he could not express his creativity, he decided in 2015 that it was time to take his leap of faith. Once relocated to Australia he spent over a year learning the language. Eventually had his first debut on stage in 2017. After few years spent on… Continue reading Director BIO: Simone Neviani (AVA)

Ava and her best friend Devon push the boundaries of their relationship confronting the feelings for one another. Exposing herself to the truth, questions arise. Who is the real and true Ava and what path will she pursue with the help of her Astral Device? News & Reviews “AVA – Review 2021″Indievisiblehttps://www.indie-visible.net/post/ava-2021-review

Rioghnach has a BA in Film and TV Production and a MA in Screenwriting from National Film School, Ireland. She has directed short films, NEON (2017), BREAK US (2019), DO I KNOW YOU?(2020). BREAK US premiered at Galway Fleadh Film Festival and went on to over 30 festivals internationally including Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal.… Continue reading Director BIO: Rioghnach Ni Ghrioghair (DO I KNOW YOU?)

*NOMINATED FOR THE 2021 IRIS PRIZE* Featuring music by Pillow Queens Jessica is eager to make breakfast for her new girlfriend but little does she know her daughter Robyn has invited someone unexpected… As Robyn invites her sperm donor father around for breakfast, confusion and tension rise as Jessica is confronted when she realises her… Continue reading Short Film: DO I KNOW YOU?, 12min., Germany, Family Drama

Emily was thirteen when she was scouted while attending the shows at New York Fashion Week. Shortly thereafter, the Dallas native signed her first modeling contract in Tokyo. She later returned to NYC to sign with top modeling agency Marilyn Management. She has appeared in Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, WWD, Seventeen Magazine, Nylon, Oyster Magazine,… Continue reading Director BIO: Emily Ruhl (BLUE MOON)

BLUE MOON is a vibrant vignette of a love story that takes place in a single night. It follows two young women through Los Angeles as they explore the depths of themselves and one another. A beautiful portrait of how nurturing mutual vulnerability can turn into pure magic. Project Links  Website  Instagram

After having to hide their relationship while making the Hajj, El-Farouk—a gay Imam—and his husband Troy co-founded Unity Mosque in Toronto, one of the world’s first Queer-affirming and gender-equal mosques. Though the mosque receives death threats, it forges on, playing a life-saving role in the lives of its members. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

From Brazil, he has been living in different countries for the past 12 years. Arthur has a background in Advertising as a Creative Director where he had the chance to work in different companies in Brazil, Canada, U.S.A and Ireland. Being working in Advertising, Arthur developed the interest for film while doing commercials years ago.… Continue reading Director BIO: Arthur Lopes (LIBRE – A CELEBRATION OF THE QUEER BODY)