A former cop’s search for her missing sister leads her into the dark world of a witch’s coven, where ancient rituals and forbidden magic force her to confront her deepest fears and uncover the truth about her family’s past.
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WINNERS: July 2025 LGBTQ+ Film Festival
A showcase of the best LGBTQ+ films in the world today.
AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Short Film: Astronaut’s Uniform
Best Direction: LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves
Reflections of Us, 15min., USA
Directed by Sanna Lexhed
Anna wants to have a perfect relationship, devoid of any negativity. Her partner, Charlie, wants to have honest, difficult conversations about their feelings. When the two stumble upon an ice rink in the park, we see Anna at her best: spontaneous, fun, pushing Charlie out of her comfort zone. Later that night, Charlie receives devastating news from her mom over the phone. Instead of asking Charlie about it, Anna avoids Charlie and acts as if everything’s fine. As their relationship falls apart, Anna must overcome her fear of opening up if she wants to keep Charlie in her life.
https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsofus.film
Astronaut’s Uniform, 30min., Russia
Directed by Dmitri Frolov
Mockumentary experimental film, which shows one day in the life of a young man.
https://www.instagram.com/astronauts_uniform/
LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves, 29min., France Directed by Febe CHU
Many LGBT individuals exist in hidden, unseen spaces around the world. Why do they need to come out from the closet? Because in certain countries, societies, and families, their identities and emotions as sexual minorities are neither accepted nor respected. They face oppression and even the deprivation of fundamental social and human rights, such as same-sex marriage, legal protection, and equality in daily life.
Many LGBT individuals are rejected, discriminated against, and denied recognition for their identities, choices, and true, sincere love. Throughout their lives, they struggle for their rights and the freedom to be themselves.
Their love and choices do not cause harm to others. They simply wish to live according to their genuine feelings. However, some members of society subject them to violence, indifference, and discrimination.
https://instagram.com/febe_chu_photography
HIGHLIGHTS: March 2025 LA LGBTQ+ Festival
Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Awards:
Best Feature Film: Surge of Power: Where There’s Smoke
Best Short Film: 20:15 MÉXICO DF
Best Direction: DEAD GIRL
Best Story: PAGES IN THE WIND
Best Music Video: Redundant – Official Music Video
Best Micro Short: longing/belonging
See info for each film:
Redundant – Official Music Video, 3min., UK
Directed by Roni Skaly
Redundant is a queer activism fan funded project raising awareness to abuse done on transgender and non-binary youth through conversion therapy. At the time this project was produced, the gay conversion therapy ban in the UK did not include a ban on conversion therapy done on transgender and non-binary youth, today the ban includes gender as well. ‘Redundant’ had also been reviewed by Pink News.
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/02/skaly-redundant-music-video-trans/
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longing/belonging, 3min,. Canada
Directed by Rachael Withers, Niamh Wilson
longing/belonging follows a queer femme struggling to break out of the mold of their straight relationship and their journey to discovering identity and community.
https://instagram.com/longingbelonging.film
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20:15 MÉXICO DF
Directed by Alejandro Di Meglio
In the vibrant heart of Mexico City, two women meet and begin a tender, reflective journey together. Through intimate conversations, they explore themes of memory, love, and the passage of time. Their connection becomes a window through which they gaze not only at their present but also at the infinite possibilities of their past and future. A beautifully crafted short film that captures the delicate intricacies of love and the fleeting nature of time.
https://www.instagram.com/20.15mexicodf
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Dead Girl, 9min., USA
Directed by Kenz Benmosbah
After her untimely death, Dani comes back from the dead on Halloween night and goes on a quest to win her fiancée back.
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Surge of Power: Where There’s Smoke, 68min., USA
Directed by Vincent J. Roth, Jeff Rector, Mario DeAngelis
Enjoy the latest installment of the “Surge of Power” indie superhero movie franchise known for having lots of celebrities from the sci-fi and superhero genres! “Where There’s Smoke” follows Surge as he teams up with guest superhero, The Smoke (former pro wrestler Eric Moran), as they uncover a mysterious plot of the villain group called The Council. Who is Falling Apple, struggling with childhood trauma and abuse, out for revenge over her father’s murder, and what is her role in The Council’s evil scheme? Watch as Omen guides Surge in recruiting more “champions” to form a superhero team against The Council.
https://www.instagram.com/surgeofpowermovies/
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PAGES IN THE WIND, 14min., USA
Directed by Lucas Haviland
As Bailey sits in the park, he starts to reminisce about his journal entries over the past month. Through flashes to these entries, Bailey and his boyfriend, Gavin, experience the various intricate elements of their relationship. All the while Bailey takes in the environment around him in the present day. When his best friend, Corrine, stops by to surprise him, they start to catch up on the past week. Bailey quickly remembers that his entries might be less realistic than he wants them to be. And that his roommate, Gavin, will probably never be the man he needs in his life.
https://www.instagram.com/havilandfilms/
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