The filmmakers in this collection go past the traditional narratives we’re used to - both with cinema and relationships. In this collection, an Iranian couple navigates gender identity, a translator struggles to find the words, and St. Louis filmmaker Sofia Voss literally asks “What Would Jesus Do?”

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SKIN

Leo Behrens, United States, 7:06, narrative, color, English

"Skin" is a poetic exploration of identity and self-discovery, using visual symbolism to depict a woman's transformation into a man.

EMERALD CITY

Josef Steiff, United Stares, 2024, 21;13, narrative, color, English

Two young men cross paths on the back roads of the American Southwest and despite their different backgrounds, find common ground along the Border.

MAKING UP

Ryan Paige, United Kingdom, 15:00, narrative, color, English

Ted is diagnosed with a hereditary illness. He must therefore reconcile with estranged daughter, Cassandra. However, being a celebrated drag queen, paired with the bitter feelings Cassandra harbours over their past, presents a larger obstacle for Ted to overcome.

THE NOTCH

Mina Sadati, Iran, 2024, 20:00, narrative, color, Persian w English subtitles

Despite the love they have for each other, a young Iranian couple are going through a separation because of the different sexual desires and gender identity that the husband has been noticing in the past years.

WWJD

Sofia Voss, United States, 2024, 12:26, Narrative, Color, English

On the morning of a date with her crush Ruth, 16-year-old Gertie wakes up with Jesus’ cross wounds on her hands and feet - panicked, she turns to her best friend Mary to help figure out what's going on.