The first of two trans-themed shorts programs in this year’s fest begins with a mermaid and ends with a unicorn. It dances in many places, and tells many stories. Come along on this journey to many lands and spaces, many views and faces, of trans experience.

This year's up-and-coming program is guaranteed to make you excited about where queer filmmaking is going. Watch as young queer filmmakers touch upon living with AIDS in today's world, see how Melbourne's first gay liberation movement inspired the youth, get a fresh take on what it means to seek comfort from an ex, or what it is like to want to be part of a drag family. This is only the beginning for these young and talented filmmakers, and for many, the first step to a long, fruitful, and most importantly, queer career. This is your chance to be among the first to support them!

Who hasn't forgotten someone's name after a long night, or had a supernaturel power take over them, or wanted to cure their gay dog of their homosexuality, or just run for president. Hopefully this and much more will make you laugh in our comedy program.