Round out your Reel Out Charlotte experience by watching five unique short films from around the world.

First Date (Hailey Vest, 2025, 18 min., United States) – When the new kid gets asked
out on his first date, he must navigate how to stay true to himself amidst the
pressure to fit in.

Pakka (Iniyavan Elumalai, 2025, 18 min., Netherlands) – Four gay Indian friends
share an unbreakable bond on a Dutch cricket field. But when one agrees to an
arranged marriage in India, their chosen family begins to unravel.

Demon Twink (Steven George, 2025, 25 min., United States) – When an older
depressed queer man named Dante is offered eternal youth via a mysterious glory
hole, his wish is granted – but with a deadly price.

You’re Doing Great (Vita Mei Hewitt, Julie Lindsey, 2025, 22 min., United States) – A
short surreal comedy that follows a middle-aged queer maid’s journey as she
revisits her past regrets while cleaning a house on her birthday. With the help of her
spirit guides, she reflects on love, relationships and her life trajectory in this
bittersweet story.

Never Never Never (John Sheedy, 2025, 18 min., Australia, United Kingdom) – In a
quaint Welsh fishing village, a young Shirley Bassey impersonator and a fisherman
are swept into a secret romance, battling the tides of family and tradition as they
search for the courage to claim their own happiness.

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