"“The Shine of the Legacy” is a short documentary film directed by Deco Machado, a quilombola and visual artist born in the Quilombola Community of Caçandoca, in Ubatuba, São Paulo. With a sensitive and immersive gaze, the film reveals how the identity and traditions of this territory have shaped his worldview and creative process. Through memories, landscapes, and artistic expressions, Deco traces the deep connection between his ancestry and his art, highlighting the cultural richness of Caçandoca and the strength of its living legacy.

Mild-mannered Paloma has always struggled with self-confidence, but her surprising alter ego packs a punch. Can she finally discover the confidence she’s been missing?

In a relentless game of cards, revisiting memories of the past reveals destinies, emotions, and goodbyes, jumbled between paths and choices. Between chaos and transformation, movements become the path to the present, connecting the past and envisioning the future.

There are public places in Havana, Cuba, where the gay community meets secretly.

When all hell breaks loose" is a powerful statement, and in the case of this story, it is indeed an accurate description of what happens when Stephanie, a first-generation Haitian-American, decides to become a makeup artist after facing multiple rejections from medical school.

"This LGBTQ documentary is about the life of ""Shahrad Soheili,"" a former women's football player in Iran, who changed gender after her football career And now he lives in France. ""Offside is the only Foul a player doesn't really make; they just end up in the wrong place!"""

A buried time capsule represents the painful memories of three childhood friends, who reconcile years later to unearth and discover what their friendship really means. Secrets are revealed, past and present melt into one another and destiny rears its head in the heartfelt "TIme Capsule"

On the last days of soul… Groove is everywhere in the night… and Carlos and Tony have unfinished business. A tribute to Blaxploitation, "His Body" chronicles the supernatural meeting of two ex-lovers on a night packed with soul music.

"Young descendants of blacks, Japanese, Indigenous and Jewish, talk about how difficult it is to be effeminate in a macho world even in the LGBTQI environment where there is a certain requirement to be discreet in order to be able to relate affectively and have a good coexistence in society in general. When parading around in women's costumes they show that being feminine is not being inferior. Affirmation in makeup indicates difficult moments and others of pride for ethnicities: The pink triangle of the Nazi era, indigenous war circles, afro tribal painting and geisha lips. With their statements they believe they are fighting for their human rights which are all basic rights and freedoms, which must be guaranteed to all citizens."

"Two friends. Solitudes. A dating app. A bar. A love declaration. ""When I'm alone and I can dream I dream that I am in your arms I dream that I whisper to you A declaration."" Michel Berger"

In a quiet, emotionally charged afternoon, Denise arrives at her ex-lover Cynthia’s apartment with a cardboard box; an unassuming container of shared memories and unspoken truths. As each item is pulled from the box a sweater, a toothbrush, a love letter what begins as a simple handoff transforms into a painful reckoning of love, identity, and impossible choices. Through one final, raw conversation, the two women confront the heartbreak of their past and the societal pressures that forced them apart. The Breakup Box is an intimate, one-room drama about the remnants of a relationship and the courage it takes to say goodbye.

After a thoughtless bet leads to tragedy, a guilt-ridden teen is forced to confront the damage he caused — and the girl he never truly knew.

Two young women meet at a party and enjoy a summer romance that leaves a lasting imprint.

This film reveals the life of Achim Howard and his struggles in becoming the charismatic man he is today.

When Alan, a shy film nerd, pairs with new kid, Thomas, for a school project, they make an instant connection. However, when homophobic bullies threaten their relationship, Alan has to make choices.

Poly Me Crazy is a tale of one couple’s (Ashley and Scarlett VanAlt) very eerie and wild ride through a bad head injury and the events that unfold throughout their recovery. Ashley and Scarlett VanAlt, both successful Entrepreneurs are at the height of their lives. After a successful year with a new business venture, Scarlett is preparing a party to celebrate with her wife, business partners, and close friends when tragedy strikes and turns their seemingly perfect life upside down. Scandal, drama, and fantasy all collide in this gripping suspense thriller

Serve with PRIDE shares the soul stirring stories of US military LGBTQ veterans who bravely served their country in secret, honoring their unwavering dedication to military service and patriotism to their country despite facing discrimination in the ranks; forcing them to hide their true identities.

"In the story, we follow Maurício, a married man and father, who finds himself torn between the stability of his everyday life and an unexpected love that emerges online with another man. Caught between moral dilemmas, fear of judgment, and the weight of consequences, Maurício must decide whether to live his truth or preserve appearances. A touching portrait of bisexuality, difficult choices, and the impact of truth on everyone around him."

African Americans are and have dependably been a dynamic piece of the lesbian, gay, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and same-sex loving community. From trailblazing pioneers, for example, author James Baldwin and trans-gender rights activist Marsha P. Johnson, to present-day legends, like, on-screen actress Laverne Cox and ball star Jason Collins, LGBTQ African Americans have made gigantic commitments to the progressive battle for social, racial and monetary equity.

"Dr. Huey P. Newton was the co-founder of the radical group The Black Panther Party. From the party’s inception, Dr. Newton was the target of Federal, State and Local Governments for his efforts in liberating the African American community in Oakland and beyond from the blatant discrimination thrust upon the race as a whole.

Jussara has been missing for almost two days. Her mother, Moema, and her best friend, Amara, go in search of the young trans woman.

Our World follows a tight-knit group of masculine-presenting Black lesbian friends navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and career in modern Dallas. Every Friday night, they gather at Jaime’s home for dinner—a space where humor, candid conversations, and real-life struggles intertwine. From Nelli’s ambitions as a scriptwriter to Cameron’s hilarious romantic misadventures, this pilot explores authentic queer relationships without stereotypes, highlighting the bonds that sustain them in a world that often misunderstands them. Our World offers a fresh, heartfelt, and humorous look at the lives of Black queer women, celebrating their resilience, joy, and unapologetic truths.

" A Black queer man navigates unreciprocated intimacy and the emotional cost of longing, as systemic pressures push his vulnerabilities into transactional spaces.

When Liam's harmless crush on a charming waiter named Dex spirals into an elaborate fantasy world, he seeks therapy once he can no longer distinguish between their actual brief interactions and the relationship he's created in his mind.

When Keymil told her family that she was a trans woman, they kicked her out of the house, and she was only able to return on the condition that she stop being who she wants. Every day he must leave his house because he is only allowed to sleep there. At the skate park in her city, she found a home, a safe place where she can meet her friends and be herself.

A trio of vigilantes summon an otherworldly power to help protect the queer community.

"'The Right Kinda Negro' explores the complexities of Black identity in America, blending personal narratives, historical analysis, and interviews to examine the societal pressures Black individuals face to conform. Set against the backdrop of contemporary and historical struggles, it challenges stereotypes and unpacks the intersection of race, class, and gender.

Guy Clark, an iconic figure in the LGBTQ community who's been selling flowers in San Francisco's Castro District since the AIDS epidemic, finds himself priced out of his own neighborhood and has to weather the seasons of a changing city.

The short film explores the question, "What would you tell your past self?" by asking three nonbinary individuals in the East Bay to share their answers. Through their reflections, the film becomes a capsule of life lessons and advice for moving forward. The goal is to create a piece that remains meaningful through the years, serving as a powerful tool for community connection, highlighting both shared experiences and unique perspectives.

“La poderosa” is a person with a diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. In bullerengue, she found the way not only to survive and resist the armed conflict that has plagued her all her life, but also to heal those wounds that cannot be seen with the naked eye.