
Here is a 93-minute collection of LGBTQIA+ shorts from around the world.
GRADUATION: Following a graduation celebration, four Chinese must navigate their relationships' future as dictated by the circumstances of life and their families.
THE LAST ROMANTICS OF THE WORLD: 2050. The world as we know it is about to be ended by a pink cloud. Far away from the urban chaos, Pedro and Miguel seek only eternity.
LET THERE BE COLOUR: On September, 8 2019 Sarajevo hosts its first Pride March. Are people ready for this event?
DIS MOI OUI: Following separation from his boyfriend, Andy meets Dédé, an intriguing young woman who will not leave Andy indifferent. For a day, his heart may well capsize again.
I DO NOT BELONG IN THIS BODY: Devran, a 23-year-old transman, has left his home in western Azerbaijan to seek hormonal therapy for gender adaptation surgery. But in Azerbaijan, few doctors or health clinics are willing to treat transgender people. While there are more options in the capital Baku than in his hometown of Shamkir, Devran still faces prejudice and discrimination when trying to obtain even basic medical treatment.
QUIET MOMENTS: Anne has been living on Cora’s family farm for over a year and the two have become incredibly close. Cora is becoming increasingly stressed about the farm’s deteriorating financial situation. Anne tries to be supportive and find ways to help Cora but her efforts are futile against Cora’s stubbornness.
TALK SOON: During the course of an overnight visit, Sasha and Rae grapple to return to an emotional place that’s just beyond reach. Navigating their connection, the couple falters in their attempts to communicate feelings within a space that once felt so different.
NEXT OF KIN: After a night out in Berlin, a young, gay, British guy becomes the victim of a system which denies his existence and throws him into oblivion following the sudden death of his partner.
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After a night out in Berlin, a young, gay, British guy becomes the victim of a system which denies his existence and throws him into oblivion following the sudden death of his partner.
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Raindance Film Festival 2020
Director Biography - Dean Marriott
Dean Marriott is an Irish and British writer/director based in Berlin, Germany. He originally trained as an actor and more recently completed an MA in Directing at MetFilm School in Berlin. Next of Kin is his first short film since graduating and premiered at Raindance. He is currently in post-production for his next short, Hold My Hand, which was awarded the 2021 Pears Short Film Fund bursary by UK Jewish Film.
- Year2020
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PremiereUnited States Premiere
- DirectorDean Marriott
- ScreenwriterDean Marriott
- ProducerDean Marriott
- CastJack Parr, Ray Calleja, Florian Anderer, Tania Carlin, Maya Henselek
- CinematographerJulian Voltmann
- EditorDean Marriott
- Sound DesignAlberto Sanchez Nue
- MusicAlan Spiljak, Sebastien Huet








Here is a 93-minute collection of LGBTQIA+ shorts from around the world.
GRADUATION: Following a graduation celebration, four Chinese must navigate their relationships' future as dictated by the circumstances of life and their families.
THE LAST ROMANTICS OF THE WORLD: 2050. The world as we know it is about to be ended by a pink cloud. Far away from the urban chaos, Pedro and Miguel seek only eternity.
LET THERE BE COLOUR: On September, 8 2019 Sarajevo hosts its first Pride March. Are people ready for this event?
DIS MOI OUI: Following separation from his boyfriend, Andy meets Dédé, an intriguing young woman who will not leave Andy indifferent. For a day, his heart may well capsize again.
I DO NOT BELONG IN THIS BODY: Devran, a 23-year-old transman, has left his home in western Azerbaijan to seek hormonal therapy for gender adaptation surgery. But in Azerbaijan, few doctors or health clinics are willing to treat transgender people. While there are more options in the capital Baku than in his hometown of Shamkir, Devran still faces prejudice and discrimination when trying to obtain even basic medical treatment.
QUIET MOMENTS: Anne has been living on Cora’s family farm for over a year and the two have become incredibly close. Cora is becoming increasingly stressed about the farm’s deteriorating financial situation. Anne tries to be supportive and find ways to help Cora but her efforts are futile against Cora’s stubbornness.
TALK SOON: During the course of an overnight visit, Sasha and Rae grapple to return to an emotional place that’s just beyond reach. Navigating their connection, the couple falters in their attempts to communicate feelings within a space that once felt so different.
NEXT OF KIN: After a night out in Berlin, a young, gay, British guy becomes the victim of a system which denies his existence and throws him into oblivion following the sudden death of his partner.
US PREMIERE!
After a night out in Berlin, a young, gay, British guy becomes the victim of a system which denies his existence and throws him into oblivion following the sudden death of his partner.
FACEBOOK: Click Here
OFFICIAL SELECTION!
Raindance Film Festival 2020
Director Biography - Dean Marriott
Dean Marriott is an Irish and British writer/director based in Berlin, Germany. He originally trained as an actor and more recently completed an MA in Directing at MetFilm School in Berlin. Next of Kin is his first short film since graduating and premiered at Raindance. He is currently in post-production for his next short, Hold My Hand, which was awarded the 2021 Pears Short Film Fund bursary by UK Jewish Film.
- Year2020
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PremiereUnited States Premiere
- DirectorDean Marriott
- ScreenwriterDean Marriott
- ProducerDean Marriott
- CastJack Parr, Ray Calleja, Florian Anderer, Tania Carlin, Maya Henselek
- CinematographerJulian Voltmann
- EditorDean Marriott
- Sound DesignAlberto Sanchez Nue
- MusicAlan Spiljak, Sebastien Huet