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Color's of Love - International Queer Film Festival announce the OFFICIAL SELECTION LIST. We received around 100+ films around the word.
LGBT - Gay Films
Night Hawkes
Directed by : Atlas Ferrera
Submission Category : LGBT - Gay Films
Synopsis: Closeted gay "mad man" enters an underground Brooklyn queer bar in this 1959 fever dream.
THE GUEST
Directed by : Armando Di Lillo
Submission Category : LGBT - Gay Films
Synopsis: A man. A guest. Many eyes spying.
Gilipollas
Directed by : Joan Bentallé, Pol Diggler
Submission Category : LGBT - Gay Films
Synopsis: Lolo and Dick meet again after a long time in a friendly bar and they catch up. To the surprise of both, feelings that they thought were forgotten arise again.
Shafted
Directed by : Emerson Collins, Del Shores
Submission Category : LGBT - Gay Films
Synopsis: Joel and Rafi are in what seems to be a standard romantic comedy. What do you do when you find yourself alone in an elevator with your gym crush? For Joel, with his floor fast approaching, he throws caution to the wind and asks the guy out. Rafi pauses a second too long, Joel is desperate to escape, and the elevator comes to a sudden halt – they are stuck!
Think Of Me
Directed by : Brandy Michelle Silva
Submission Category : LGBT - Gay Films
Synopsis: During war, two men fall in love. As they navigate the slippery slopes of a homophobic institution they find solace in knowing they have each other. When one of them dies the other has to deal with the loss of the love he had and the aftermath of realizing he'll never be the same.
Outside The Safehouse
Directed by : Nisha Luthra
Submission Category : LGBT - Gay Films
Synopsis: Outside The Safe House is a short film based on a poem written by Nikasha Luthra from her book Dark Tulips. This film is based on the choices, the voids, and the struggles that the LGBTQ community has to go through on a daily basis and how our protagonist, Jai wants to learn Bharatnatyam which is a form of dance originated in the South of India and prevalent all over the world but how his father cannot accept the fact that his son was getting the exhilaration from the rhythm of the ghungharoos which his elder sister presented him while he was pushed out of the house.
DogFriend
Directed by : Maissa Lihedheb
Submission Category : Gay Films
Synopsis: A date takes an unexpected turn in this meditation on race, politics and history in Germany.
You Don't Know Jack
Directed by : John F. Lincoln III
Submission Category : Gay Films
Synopsis: A very good looking Jack is always on the hunt for hook-ups until he meets his match with physical challenges.
LGBT - Lesbian Films
The Butch and the Baby Daddy
Directed by : Karleen Pendleton Jiménez, Barb Taylor
Submission Category : LGBT - Lesbian Films
Synopsis: Alex has wanted to have a baby almost as long as she can remember. But how is a trans/butch lesbian supposed to get sperm? When she considers asking Mateo, a close gay friend of hers, Alex is forced to investigate what she really values.
Abigail
Directed by : Bertha Ruskaia Oliveira Torres
Submission Category : LGBT - Lesbian Films
Synopsis: One journalist, several experiences. Among them, one story stands out: the anonymous letters of a nurse who worked in war times and keeps a big secret.
LGBT - Bisexual Films
Bi The Way
Directed by : Prerna Saraff Chauhan
Submission Category : LGBT - Bisexual Films
Synopsis: "Bi The Way" follows a young woman's daunting task of coming out to her father. Despite summoning the courage for a difficult conversation, her father's confusion and prejudices threaten to strain their relationship. Will he come to accept her for who she truly is? Find out by watching the film!
LGBT - Transgender Films
Night Hawkes
Directed by : Atlas Ferrera
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: Closeted gay "mad man" enters an underground Brooklyn queer bar in this 1959 fever dream.
Belonging: A Trans Immigrant Story
Directed by : Amir Jaffer
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: Anjali Rimi shares her gender journey as a trans, immigrant woman, and the challenges she faces in leading United State's first and only Transgender-led South Asian Organization called Parivar (Family).
While creating Transgender centering spaces with a focus on Global South Immigrants in San Francisco Bay Area, Anjali's fight for acceptance and equal opportunity is not confined to the United States. She helped countless trans, hijra and kinnar folks in India during and after the pandemic.
BIRD
Directed by : Humberto Giancristofaro
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: Bernardo, a young transgender man, is kicked out of his home by his mother. He leans on his friends and on the play he is putting on with his company. In the midst of his character's incarnation in his real life, he exposes his suffering, but affirms his transformative power.
Queer Khalifa
Directed by : Danial Gondal
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: A transman and a hijabi try returning to their tragic teenage romance successful as adults.
DISCONNECT
Directed by : Teymour Tehrani
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: Here HE (27) is. A disappointment! As he observes himself in the gloomy light of his living room mirror, the young man starts to hear intensifying voices from his past. He has failed everyone – especially himself. He envisions himself as a strong, ambitious, masculine version but these vibrant images of an unfulfilled self-idealisation do not hold any truth anymore, nor do they offer perspective to go on in the same manner. At the brink of a mental breakdown, he just manages to tear himself away from the living room mirror.
Nirjara
Directed by : ATHARVA TALWATKAR
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: This film is about a child's struggle to discover their gender identity while dealing with the oppressive societal norms that suppress the dreams of an entire gender community. The child faces the consequences of these norms, which make it difficult to accept their identity. The journey is one of self-discovery, as the child tries to reconcile their identity with the expectations and prejudices of society. The story is one of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, as the child works to carve out a place for themselves in a world that may not accept them for who they truly are.
Wajood
Directed by : Vishal Srivastava
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: Wajood (Selfhood) revolves around a young hijra's(trans-woman) life in Mumbai, who seems to fancy herself with an auto-rickshaw driver. When confronted by the elders of her community about her unrealistic expectations goes on a subconscious quest to know if somebody will ever fall in love with her or is this thought as naive as told by everyone around her?
Guptadhan
Directed by : Makarand Sawant
Submission Category : LGBT - Transgender Films
Synopsis: "Guptadhan" tells the moving story of Meera, a transgender woman who faces rejection from her father and struggles to find her place in society. After being disowned, Meera joins a community of transgenders, yet she continues to feel alienated and questions her worth. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she donates blood for the first time. The overwhelming gratitude and praise she receives from the recipients and those around her spark a deep realization: she does have a valuable role in society. This experience ignites a newfound purpose within her. Inspired by the impact of her blood donation, Meera decides to extend her legacy of giving. She makes the profound decision to donate all her viable organs after her death, ensuring that her life will continue to make a difference even after she's gone. "Guptadhan" is a touching narrative about acceptance, self-discovery, and the powerful ways in which acts of kindness can transform lives, showing that everyone has something valuable to contribute to the world.
LGBT - Sexual Diversity Films
Night Hawkes
Directed by : Atlas Ferrera
Submission Category : LGBT - Sexual Diversity Films
Synopsis: Closeted gay "mad man" enters an underground Brooklyn queer bar in this 1959 fever dream.
Purple Hours
Directed by : Vaughn Oeth & Allison Jowers
Submission Category : LGBT - Animation Films
Synopsis: A regency-era ball is being held, but the host, Edwin, is nowhere to be found. Sequestered in his private study downstairs, he dances with his partner, Pascal, and they bask in each other's company - until Pascal asks a question Edwin wasn’t ready to answer.
LGBT - Documentary Films
God's Love Split
Directed by : Paloma Holub
Submission Category : LGBT - Documentary Films
Synopsis: A documentary following various members (or former members) of the United Methodist Church during the disaffiliation process and the ties it has with how the church sees the LGBT community.
"I Identify as Me"
Directed by : Tina Colleen, Monick Monell
Submission Category : LGBT - Documentary Films
Synopsis: "I Identify as Me" is an award-winning, character-based, experimental short film that highlights Trans, gender-diverse people and masculine-presenting women who are Black and Brown. Each character’s intersectional experiences connect us with common themes of their gender expressions outside of social norms, self-exploration, and affirming their true selves.
LGBT - Animation Films
How was your day?
Directed by : KAJOL DEORUKHKAR
Submission Category : LGBT - Animation Films
Synopsis: In the film “How was your Day,” Maya, a young woman haunted by memories of a past love, retreats into nostalgia as she struggles to find meaning in her present. Through vivid dreams and recollections, Maya immerses herself in the past, yearning for the happiness and connection she once had. However, the question “How was your day?” repeats, Maya is forced to confront her resistance and embrace the present.
Handmade
Directed by : Anthony Granick, Nicole Lewis
Submission Category : LGBT - Animation Films
Synopsis: Handmade is a film about the journey of coming out to yourself. Indigo is a trans man who has to come to terms with his experience of girlhood. He crafts a doll that symbolises the girl he was expected to be but then uses her as a vessel to hold those expectations for him so he doesn't have to carry them anymore.
Outside the Lines
Directed by : Stan Oversteegen
Submission Category : LGBT - Animation Films
Synopsis: In this short animated documentary, young queer people share their experiences on what it's like to deviate from the straight-, cis- norm and how this makes them feel. Not meeting certain expectations is often complicated, but it also offers many advantages. Take, for instance, the overwhelming sense of connection with millions of other queer people worldwide, or the ultimate freedom that arises as soon as one can relinquish social expectations. The experiences and examples of 'queer joy' shared by the people in this film are genuinely inspiring, refreshing, and moving.
Good Morning I'm a Whore
Directed by : Aleksandar Mijatovic
Submission Category : LGBT - Animation Films
Synopsis: "Good Morning I'm a Whore!" is an animated music video parody of the beloved song "Good Morning Baltimore" from the musical "Hairspray." The video stars the fabulous Drag Queen and sensation, Sherry Vine. In this hilarious and vibrant music video, Sherry Vine takes center stage to celebrate sex positivity and empowerment with a humorous twist, while meeting up with other glamorous Drag Queens, including some familiar faces from the Ru Paul's Drag Race franchise.
The Prince's Dilemma
Directed by : Devin Rowe
Submission Category : LGBT - Animation Films
Synopsis: The film follows Prince Philip, who longing to be with a prince of his own, must decide to follow the traditional tale expected of him or forge his own happily ever after.
Toilet
Directed by : Luan Luca Lamberty
Submission Category : LGBT - Animation Films
Synopsis:
LGBT - Music Video
Toke Chhara ( Without you )
Directed by : Ronjoy chatterjee
Submission Category : LGBT - Music Video
Synopsis: This is an original music video for the song Toke charra which means without you. It's a song about love , loss and everything in between. It shows the struggles of a co dependent queer couple.
Good Morning I'm a Whore
Directed by : Aleksandar Mijatovic
Submission Category : LGBT - Music Video
Synopsis: "Good Morning I'm a Whore!" is an animated music video parody of the beloved song "Good Morning Baltimore" from the musical "Hairspray." The video stars the fabulous Drag Queen and sensation, Sherry Vine. In this hilarious and vibrant music video, Sherry Vine takes center stage to celebrate sex positivity and empowerment with a humorous twist, while meeting up with other glamorous Drag Queens, including some familiar faces from the Ru Paul's Drag Race franchise.
Muskurahat
Directed by : Mahima Tyagi
Submission Category : LGBT - Music Video
Synopsis: We all act silly in love and so does Dhruv when Indecisive Anjali catches his eye. Watch what happens when love takes these two and their mysterious friend on a jolting journey of twists and turns. Love is complicated, tighten your seat belts for this ride.
Varied Thrush
Directed by : Dawn Jones Redstone
Submission Category : LGBT - Music Video
Synopsis: Three LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC birders seek the elusive Varied Thrush on a cold day in Portland, Oregon.
LGBT - Pride Celebration Films
Workshop
Directed by : Majaal
Submission Category : LGBT - Pride Celebration Films
Synopsis: 9 actors go deeper into their craft to find themselves - in this Workshop.
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