Laughing Through Fire offers hilarious reflections on the day-to-day journey of making your way through the minefield of modern times — whether online or IRL — as members of the queer and trans community. Showcasing tremendous clarity of expression and style, the filmmakers behind the works in this short film program utilize humor as a guide to making sense of our increasingly convoluted world.

​​20-somethings Lou and Esther are best friends, constantly daydreaming about what it would have been like to grow up with a sister. But when Lou’s problematic father dies, she learns that she has a very real, very chic, long-lost half sister, which threatens her and Esther’s codependent bliss.

Generations In Bloom showcases the beauty of connection and captures the essence of growth throughout different stages of life. By portraying queer individuals across different eras, these short films highlight the universal quest for self-acceptance and the formation of meaningful relationships, celebrating the enduring power of love and community.

If history is written by the victors, where does that leave those who were never allowed to be part of the game? A collective of queer athletes sets out to honour those who were excluded from the winners’ podium. Together they create a radical utopia far from the rigid gender rules in competitive sports.