Tag: Canada

Short Film: YELLOW PERIL: QUEER DESTINY, 20min., Canada, Documentary

  An award-winning experimental documentary that explores the nuances of queer diasporic, Chinese culture. The narrative follows the story of the Vancouver-based drag artist “Maiden China” (aka Kendell Yan). Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Short Film: LOVE CRIME, 10min., Canada, Documentary

To be LGBTQ+ in Iran is to fear for your life. Four Iranian refugees reflect on their traumatizing past, their new life abroad and their hope for the future. Project Type: Documentary Runtime: 10 minutes 34 seconds Completion Date: February 11, 2020 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: Canada Film Color: Color

Short Film: DRAWN TO YOU, 4min., Canada, Animation

Young Emily didn’t see anything wrong with her drawing of two girls holding hands, but her mother saw otherwise and tore both the paper and her child’s heart in two. Little did they know, the drawings had come alive and are determined to reunite with one another across the vast bedroom of pages, no matter… Continue reading Short Film: DRAWN TO YOU, 4min., Canada, Animation

Short Film: HALLELUJAH, 6min., Canada, Experimental

“Hallelujah” is a queer/circus concept about religion and the importance of choosing kindness regardless of our differences or beliefs. Religion is a tough subject for many in the LGBTQ community, and this piece is a reflection of the struggle and rejection we often feel. It tells the story of an individual troubled by the hate… Continue reading Short Film: HALLELUJAH, 6min., Canada, Experimental

Short Film: ZAYA, 6min., Canada, LGBT

Zaya is a contemporary dancer who has just realized her love for her dance partner Nadege. But first she must realize her love for herself, overcoming her fears and opening up about who she is to her mother. Project Links  Website  Facebook News & Reviews “GORGEOUS SHORT FILM FOLLOWS A QUEER LOVE STORY BETWEEN DANCE… Continue reading Short Film: ZAYA, 6min., Canada, LGBT

Short Film: BREATHING THROUGH A STRAW, 18min., Canada, LGBT

AWARD WINNER Breathing Through a Straw recently won Best Alberta Short at the Calgary International Film Festival (Oscar-qualifying festival) and was selected to screen in the Best of Shorts showcase. In addition, the film won the Award of Distinction from the Canada Shorts Film Festival. FESTIVALS The film has screened at many festivals, including the… Continue reading Short Film: BREATHING THROUGH A STRAW, 18min., Canada, LGBT

Short Film: THE FRUIT MACHINE, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama

During the 1950’s and 60’s, at the height of the Cold War, the Canadian government was doing everything it could to gain an advantage. Major shifts were happening within the RCMP, military, and civil services. A device was introduced to test the stress levels of workers by measuring pupillary response to certain images. This device… Continue reading Short Film: THE FRUIT MACHINE, 16min., Canada, LGBT/Drama

Get to know the short film: SUNLIGHT OVER WATER, 15min., Canada, LGBT/Drama

Short Film: Playing at the LGBT Short Film Festival – December 11, 2017 High-schooler Merit discovers his sexuality through a tumultuous relationship with his friend Julien. Film Type: Student Genres: Drama, Coming of Age, Queer Runtime: 15 minutes 3 seconds Completion Date: April 8, 2017 Production Budget: 300 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming:… Continue reading Get to know the short film: SUNLIGHT OVER WATER, 15min., Canada, LGBT/Drama

Get to know the short film: THE MARCH SWEATER – PART 1: THE CARETAKERS, 8min, Canada, LGBT, Documentary

Played at the LGBT Documentary Short Film Festival on the Thursday August 31, 2017 Five celebratory stories of LGBTQ2+ seniors speaking of life, love and the wisdom that comes with growing older. The March Sweater is available in full length and as individual shorts. Directed by Cory Ashworth Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter News &… Continue reading Get to know the short film: THE MARCH SWEATER – PART 1: THE CARETAKERS, 8min, Canada, LGBT, Documentary