Taste of TIGLFF – Shorts Program

I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Directed by Conor Larson & Zachary Kornblum, 2025, Canada, 2:21 Min
In a dark movie theater, a young boy’s anxiety swells as he debates making the first move.
Magic
Directed by Dominique Provost-Chalkley, 2025, Canada & United Kingdom, 15 Min

One serendipitous night a social-media addicted musician meets a free-spirited activist, their intense connection builds, until technology disrupts and forces them into unexpected directions.
I’m Here
Directed by Andre Santos, 2025, Brazil, 17:32 Min

Jussara has been missing for almost two days. Her mother, Moema, and her best friend, Amara, go in search of the young trans woman.
Portuguese with English Subtitles
The Post Card
Directed by Indi Rivers, 2025, United States, 4:43

A teen finds an old unsent postcard in a thrift store and decides to track down the person it was meant for. (Student film from Blake High School)
True Love
Directed by Leandro Tadashi, 2025, United States, 17 Min

Elliot wants to reconnect with his  ex-boyfriend, Will, but a dark turn reveals the true nature of their relationship.
…And Release
Directed by Stuart Parkins, 2025, United Kingdom, 23:47

Stifled by a life that no longer fits, Cal (Jax Guerrero), a transgender man, risks everything to pursue a dance career in New York. Navigating complex friendships and systemic microaggressions, he embarks on a high-stakes journey of self-discovery,  fighting to thrive on his own terms.
They Called Me a Rabble-Rouser
Directed by Chloe Niesz Kutsch, 2025, United States, 9:46
A Queer elder in rural Maine reflects on her journey from cities of millions to a village of one thousand.
A Friend of Dorothy
Directed by Lee Knight, 2025, United Kingdom, 21:24 Min
A lonely widow’s quiet life is upended when a teenage boy accidentally kicks his football into her garden.