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Eclectic stories of dudes and dilemmas showing just how fun (and messy!) finding the right connection can be

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Seize the moment with this sexy mixtape of dudes and dilemmas that explores the fun, messy complexities of finding the right connection. From crushing on your soccer mate to pre-Grindr cruising the streets of New York City, this genre-spanning program is sure to delight.



THE MAN OF MY DREAMS
Dir. Tristan Scott-Behrends, USA, 5 mins
East Coast Premiere
A young man fawns over the man of his dreams in the streets of New York City.
Followed by a Q&A with Director Tristan Scott-Behrends
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film




FERVOR
Dir. José Manuel Vélez, Chile, 14 mins
East Coast Premiere
Tomás feels the highs and lows of a first love when he falls for Benjamin, a boy from a wealthy family.
Followed by a Q&A with Director/Writer José Manuel Vélez and Co-Producer Irene Mercadal
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film




STEPHEN & JAMES: BEST GIRLFRIENDS
Dir. Dave Quantic, USA, 5 mins
East Coast Premiere
Stephen shares how meeting James at his first visit to a NYC sex club has grown into a decades-long friendship.
Followed by a Q&A with Creator Dave Quantic
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film




PEACE
Dir. Adomako Aman, USA, 11 mins
New York State Premiere
A couple questions what it means to be at peace while they navigate being in a “down-low” queer relationship.
Followed by a Q&A with Director/Cast Adomako Aman
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film




A FIRE THAT NEVER DIES
Dir. Chheangkea Ieng, USA, 7 mins
U.S. Premiere
A young man becomes infatuated with his neighbor and believes the man was sent to him by his late mother.
Followed by a Q&A with Director/Writer Chheangkea Ieng



A TEAM OF TWO
Dir. André Santos, Brazil, 11 mins
East Coast Premiere
When Flávio starts to question whether he should continue playing professional soccer, his teammate and friend Wendel realizes their relationship might not be strictly platonic.



VIRGIN MY ASS
Dir. Adar Sigler, Israel, 17 mins
After Ophir asks Harel for a favor, the two friends share a memorable night together and learn an important lesson about intimacy.
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film



PRIVATE PHOTOS
Dir. Marcelo Grabowsky, Brazil, 20 mins
New York State Premiere
Couple Rafa and Matheus invite a third into their bed, discovering more about their relationship than they could have imagined.