Tinsey – dir. Marika Siewert

(Finalist)

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Original Film Title: Tinsey

Director’s Name: Marika Siewert

Writer’s Name: Lee Jeffery

Producer: Lee Jeffery, Nicola Goelle

Country of Origin: Canada

Country of Filming: Canada

Language: English

Runtime: 14 minutes 32 seconds

Film Description:

A story of belonging, identity, and acceptance

An Exquisite Ballet of Style and Performance – Genesis GV70 – dir. Mohammed Shams

(Honorable Mention)

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Original Film Title: An Exquisite Ballet of Style and Performance – Genesis GV70

Director’s Name: Mohammed Shams

Writer’s Name: Mohammed Shams

Producer: Aidin Baatyrbekov

Country of Origin: Qatar

Country of Filming: Qatar

Language: English

Runtime: 1 minute 29 seconds

Film Description:

The Launch Film of the Genesis GV70- Where Style Meets Performance in Perfect Harmony.

Taste Like Chicken – dir. Jay Lincal

(Audience Award Winner)

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Original Film Title: Taste Like Chicken

Director’s Name: Jay Lincal

Writer’s Name: Jay Lincal

Producer: Inanna Justice

Country of Origin: France

Country of Filming: France

Language:

Runtime: 6 minutes 31 seconds

Film Description:

Inanna Justice prepares a chicken, and her submissive, for a tasty treat.

Exit Interviews – dir. Garrett Abdo

(Honorable Mention)

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Original Film Title: Exit Interviews

Director’s Name: Garrett Abdo

Writer’s Name: Garrett Abdo

Producer: Garrett Abdo, Glendon Palmer, Jeru Tillman, Michael Buttiglieri

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes

Film Description:

Robert, a middle-aged gay man, begins a personal documentary project following his long history of failed relationships. As a professional but emotionally vulnerable individual, Robert decides to interview six of his ex-boyfriends, each of whom represents a distinct chapter in his love life. His ultimate goal is to find out why these relationships ended and to use the documentary as a means of personal growth—or so he believes. With the support of his sister Deborah, Robert prepares for the emotionally challenging task ahead. “Exit Interviews” is a highly introspective, emotionally nuanced LGBTQ+ drama that blends humor, heartbreak, and self-discovery. It uses the unique premise of a documentary format to explore universal themes of love, loss, and personal growth through a specifically queer lens.