Be among the first to see a fresh selection of new films from homegrown talent at Queer Vision’s annual hot ticket shorts showcase. Plus, join us after the screening for a relaxed networking event for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers (and the film-curious!) in Watershed's Café & Bar, led by BFI NETWORK South West.
Bare Roots, dir: Ellen McDougall, 2025, 15m
An estranged mother and daughter plant a bare root hedge, unearthing the loss and heartbreak they have previously buried
The Suit Heist, dir: Susie Topolska, 2024, 6m
When a mother gives her trans son a dress for prom, his friends hatch a plan to sneak him out in the suit he desires
Boy, dirs: Ben Susnak & Ruth Susnak, 2025, 13m
A young queer man’s encounter with an older stranger exposes the cost of living life in the closet.
No Rucks Given!, dir: Somina Mena Fombo, 2025, 14m
A short documentary charting the meteoric rise of top-flight women’s rugby in England from 1984 to present day, from grassroots to prime-time.
Hugged People, Hug People, dir: Jojo Bossman, 2026, 6m
Following an incident at a party, Nadia and Oko try to piece together their feelings by dissecting the anatomy of a hug and it means to hold another person.
Jockstrap, dir: Harry Faint, 2026, 3m
A new purchase opens the door to sexual liberation
Wealth of Whoredom, dir: Red Insight, 2025, 3m
A collective of queer sex workers retreat into the quiet embrace of the woods for an unconventional getaway
Daisy, dir: Edward Baum, 2026, 5m
A young woman finds a coat on a desolate beach. When she takes it home, a shadow follows her
Orifice, dir: Cordelia Angel Clarke, 2026, 1m
Out in the open, a girl finds a cunning way to pleasure herself
As partner to the Iris Prize, the winning entrant from our shortlist will be directly entered to compete in the Best of British category to be announced at the screening.
This screening will be introduced by Harriet Taylor, Queer Vision Film Festival Producer.
Plus join us after the screening for a relaxed networking event for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers (and the film-curious!) in Watershed's Café & Bar, led by Ella McDonald from BFI NETWORK South West. Ella will be on hand to answer any questions about how you can get support as a writer, director or producer in the region.