Every Shade of Queer – World Shorts Package

Queerness has a million shades, and this collection of international short films is a celebration of this.

From tender romances and messy situationships to bold acts of self-discovery, unexpected connections and moments of pure queer joy, these stories span continents, cultures and experiences.

Exploring the beautiful complexities of identity, desire, belonging and everything in between, Every Shade of Queer brings together a vibrant spectrum of LGBTQIA+ voices from around the world. Sometimes heartfelt, sometimes hilarious, sometimes wonderfully unexpected, these films remind us that there’s no single way to be queer.

Find your people, discover new perspectives and celebrate the full spectrum of queer life.

Short films

Aman

Rahul Roye | India | 2026 | 20 mins

On the eve of his gender-affirming surgery, a trans man’s journey takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he is pregnant, forcing a profound reckoning with identity, body, and the meaning of manhood.

A Minor Glitch

Guilherme Rezende Jr | Brazil | 2026 | 20 mins

Bernardo returns to his family’s farm to introduce his boyfriend to his father, but the visit unsettles his sense of identity. As jealousy, inherited expectations and unexpected bonds begin to surface, Bernardo is forced to confront the fluidity of his desire.

Between Polar Glasses

Jiayi Tang | China | 2026 | 14 mins

Torrential rain traps two people together in the same room. One is a writer; the other, a young boy. Over fourteen days of waiting, the pair is drawn closer. Time blurs, physical distance ebbs and flows – until one rainy night, someone makes a phone call.

Mutually Assured Destruction

Connor Amor-Bendall | New Zealand | 2026 | 14 mins

Long-term breakups take centre stage in this unflinching portrayal of queer chaos, jealousy and the collision of neurodivergence and communication in relationships. The film is an ode to chosen family and the chapters we’re not quite ready to close.

Never Never Never

John Sheedy | New Zealand | 2026 | 17 mins

In a quaint Welsh fishing village, aspiring drag queen Henrick secretly longs for Arwyn, while igniting tension with his tradition-bound father. When Henrick contemplates leaving home in search of acceptance, the fate of their forbidden love hangs in the balance.

Vocabulary

Zhizi Hao | United Kingdom | 2026 | 17 mins

Andy arrives in London’s gay scene full of wonderful dreams. What he finds instead: racist Grindr bios, slang he can’t decipher and rules no dictionary can teach. Over three dates, he stumbles through the unspoken vocabulary of sex, love and belonging.