Matters of Heart

Set within the confines of her hotel room, forty–something Evelyn embarks on a journey of self–discovery with Cleo, a younger woman who exudes the kind of confidence Evelyn has only dreamed of. They share a drink, a smile, an instant connection, and an unforgettable night that Evelyn cannot ignore nor fully encompass.

DANDELION
Dir: Benjamin Colbourne
8min / United Kingdom / English

Amateur boxer Liam reflects on how colour and light replaced the grey depression he had been living in, in the form of his soulmate, Leo. He tells the story of how he and Leo fell harmoniously in love as the world entered the height of the pandemic.

After 30 years at a white–collared job an introverted man is thrown into the isolation of retirement. This resurfaces obsessive desires. He must either come out to his iron–willed wife or continue an unfulfilled marriage of 35 years.

While visiting the adoptive family of her eight–year–old biological son, Tara overcomes the hesitation of his parents to relay advice she gathered from growing up as a queer outcast.

Isolated at home, Jonas reflects on his relationship with his boyfriend and best friend, who are hospitalized during the pandemic.