Light on Her Feet (USA, 21 min) Director: Martin Barshai An intimate portrait of 18-year-old Emma Sherman during her difficult journey to the world of professional ballet.
The Duel (USA, 6 min) Writer: Lili Taylor Director: Sean David Christensen A sixteen-year-old girl must save her younger brother from the dangerous reality of their father's sudden mental breakdown.
Mickey’s Pets (USA, 13 min) Director: Ashley S. Brandon With a trusty new peacock piece in tow, a young taxidermist must overcome her insecurities to compete at the U.S. National Taxidermy Championships.
I Have Something to Tell You (USA ,8 min) Directors: Ben Joyner, Dumaine Babcock A short documentary about artist Adrain Chesser, who used his craft to cope with his HIV/AIDS diagnosis in his acclaimed portrait series.
Take a Walk on the Wildside (Canada, 15 min) Writer/Director: Lisa Rideout Inside of one of Toronto’s oldest cross-dressing shops, the tender relationships between the eccentric store owner and her customers provide a beacon of hope for the community.
Digilante (Australia, 29 min) Director: Mike Nayna Filmmaker Mike Nayna gained media attention after a viral shaming video he uploaded resulted in two jail terms and inspired a surprise spate of copycat incidents. But while he was praised online, a far more complex and morally ambiguous story was taking place.
