2013 Narrative Short
Me Director: Adolfo R. Mora
3.30 min USA English Me explores the complexity of the self through the metaphor of a broken mirror. Just like a broken mirror, which can give fragmental reflections but cannot complete a reflection, the narrative reiterates that the self is also not only composed of socially accepted selves but of taboo identities as well. 2013 Narrative Short
Curtains Director: Nakshatra
7 min
Filmmaker in Attendance
India English
World Premiere
2012 Musical Short
Why do people use curtains on their windows? Is it to hide their lives from snooping eyes or to hide their own insecurities about the revelation of their true self? This film talks about coming out of those dark curtains of insecurity, fear and living in light with happiness by being yourself.
Free Director: Nayantara Roy
5 min USA India English
World Premiere
A smoky, old bar in Chicago! A saxophonist and a jazz singer are performing. A young drummer is playing with them for the first time. Old world meets new ways! Inspired by documentaries based on LGBT rights and recent evolution of laws across the world, this musical short celebrates identity and the freedom to live without shame. A joyous look at a new world of sexual identity and what liberty and equality really mean.
Kashish 2013
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