Section A – 1-2:20 pm EST

More Than Cute

Writer: Joshinder K Chaggar

Director: Joshinder K Chaggar Producer: Joshinder K Chaggar

15 min., Documentary

A seniors Bollywood dance class in Melbourne city, is the perfect intercultural setting, to discover new friendships and to unpack misconceptions about ageing. Through the lens of the traditional costume, stories are uncovered and shared. Simultaneously, underneath all the fun, colour and laughter, a miraculous healing is taking place on many different levels.

ALL I EVER WANTED

Writer: Van B. Nguyen Director: Erin Lau Producer: Selena Leoni, Fiona Hardingham

14 min.Narrative Short

Rom-com obsessed teen Christine has always longed for the picture-perfect romance – but she’s soon confronted with the fact that her ideal prince charming might actually be a princess charming instead.

Albion Rose

Director/Writer: Tiffany Tenille Producers: Tiffany Tenille, Dr. Trevor Grand

15 min., Narrative

Following the arrival of an unwanted guest, a tightly-knit bond between two sisters is put to the test when their idyllic playdate takes a dark turn.

Pillow Fight

Writers: Evey Yu, Preston Francis Director: Evey Yu Producer: Risanta Li

8 min., Narrative Short

A heterosexual couple has an argument about sex after the guy came prematurely.

Aleeya

Director/Writer: Nina Mahesh Producers: Elizabeth Grupp, Kavita Hari

12 min., Narrative Short

Aleeya follows a transgender woman as she embarks on a day long journey to buy a gift for her lover, while attempting to persevere through India’s societal inequities and prejudice, as well as the growing rape culture of male youth.