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In the eye of the camera

In the eye of the camera

Six queer short films play around with point-of-view

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Walk, walk, fashion baby

Walk, walk, fashion baby

Four queer short films are taking to the runway

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LANDBACK is not a metaphor

LANDBACK is not a metaphor

Five queer short films work to decolonize and reclaim the land

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Emergency support needed for a queer filmmaker!

Emergency support needed for a queer filmmaker!

And a long overdue update on this newsletter

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An art museum exhibit with a TV screen showing a black-and-white photo with the label “Ramallah, 2001”. The photo is of a Palestinian man faced by several Israeli soldiers and an Israeli army vehicle; the Palestinian man is lifting up his shirt to show his chest.

No pride in genocide

Five queer short films are airing at Queer Cinema for Palestine

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Legendary children of the ball

Legendary children of the ball

Five queer short films walk their first categories

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Walid (played by Eli Jean Tahchi) is alone in the middle of a snowy street in a neighborhood, with cars parked on either side and rows of townhouses. Walid is screaming in anguish. The words “Days of Rage” are superimposed in yellow.

From the river to the sea

Three queer short films continue fighting for a free Palestine

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Film poster for "Carne", a film by Camila Kater. A broken porcelain doll sits in front of wall painted in deep blood-red with paintbrush strokes showing, and the doll's feminine dress is coated with the same paint. The doll has no eyes in its sockets and its scalp and hair have been removed. Laurels from various film festivals are displayed on the poster, with the summary "over 250 festivals played and 65 awards", as well as the following quotes from critics: Alliance of Women Film Journalists: "Carne is as much a manifesto as an interview-based animated documentary. A thoughtful, provocative work." Variety: "A fresh, unprejudiced reflection on femininity through successive stages of life." Animated World Network: "Beautifully animated." Cartoon Brew: "Debut films this polished and ambitious are rare. Well done."

What solidarity with Palestine looks like

Five queer short films live their values

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Film still from the short film Houria | حـ(و)ـرية, directed by Raafat Hattab. A violinist drapped in dark fishing nets plays violin on the beach, standing on large rocks as the waves roll in. The sky is pinkish, indicating the sun may be setting.

Free Palestine

Five queer Palestinian short films deserve justice and liberation

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So won't you dance under the sun

So won't you dance under the sun

Seven queer and trans short films are dancing in diaspora

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