Program 36: Safe Space

Next Generation Series, Shorts Program, Sunday, Oct. 15 / 90 mins

Program 36: Safe Space

Little Theatre 1
October 15, 2017 1:00 pm Buy Tickets

Description

These LGBTQ youth stories prove that as much as we have gained so much ground as a community these past few years, there is still much to accomplish for equality. But we are counting our blessings.

WARNING: This program contains scenes of bullying and a suggestion of self-harm.

Our 2017 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of longtime ImageOut supporters David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin.

In This Program

As We Are

Julie Epp / Canada / 2017 / 4 mins
A story about family secrets and the courage to be who we truly are.
Jordy In Transitland

Willem Timmers / Netherlands / 2016 / 6 mins
Through this semi-animated documentary, we enter Jordy’s fantasy world and embark on a quest to womanliness, in search of the possibilities and limitations of the malleability of the female body.
Walk For Me

Elegance Bratton / USA / 2016 / 12 mins
Hassan Kendricks explores his trans identity in New York City’s underground ballroom scene.
Pillow Talk

Louise Marie Crooke / UK / 2016 / 8 mins
A coming-of-age film, set in the early 90’s, about the changing friendship between 14-year-old Cara and her childhood best friend Lucy. Lucy suspects that Cara has feelings for girls rather than boys and she is determined to get the truth out of her. Even at the risk of damaging their friendship.
Approaching

Tereza Pospíšilová / Czech Republic / 2016 / 30 mins
Fifteen-year-old Roma teenager Martin is running away from home, hoping to start a new life in Prague. He ends up sharing a train cabin with an old man, who quite possibly might be traveling back to Prague for one final time. It’s an extraordinary meeting of two lonely people showing that diversity is something that should enrich and not separate people.
Lily

Graham Cantwell / Ireland / 2016 / 22 mins
Lily and her best friend, the fiercely loyal and flamboyant Simon, navigate the treacherous waters of high school. When revealing her secret leads to a vicious attack, Lily is faced with the greatest challenge of her young life.
The Real Thing

Brandon Kelley / USA / 2017 / 8 mins
A soldier returns home to meet his daughter, who transitioned while he was on tour.