Shorts Program: LEAP

Tomorrow: On the eve of her First Communion, Rocío is taken by her father to pick up the dress that she will wear at the ceremony, but, unexpectedly, she will experience the pain of heartbreak. For her, the ceremony and life must go on. Detours Ahead: A young woman embarks on a road trip making her way inland from the coast. As she travels, the landscape transforms from idyllic and blissful to cold and unwelcoming. She struggles with independence and self-reliance as she moves through the harsh landscape. February Sixteenth Nineteen Forty-Seven; Strangers: After missing their bus on a cold winter night, a young girl confronts the limits of her mother's love. All That Matters: All That Matters tells the story of three Brazilian families of trans people and their processes of understanding and celebration of their identities. These mums, dads and grandparents take a step forward and decide to fight for a society that respects and values diversity.

  • Ingrid Perez Lopez; Esther Cheung; Jessica Miinguuaqtii; Leah Doz; Coraci Bartman Ruiz
  • 60 minutes
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Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) is a member-based organization committed to furthering gender equity in film and television. Previously named Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV), GEMS incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit society registered in British Columbia. By addressing systemic barriers, GEMS works towards supporting more inclusive, representative media.