Firsts is a tender, electric collection of coming-of-age moments—first loves, first risks, first revelations—where desire, identity, and courage collide. Across borders and bodies, these stories trace the fragile, powerful beginnings that shape who we become.
Directed by Antonina Kerguelen, Columbia
In between prejudiced gazes, Margarita, a free-spirited woman and salsa music lover, walks away from her marriage searching for her identity. Her path crosses with Liana’s, a deaf tourist who arrives at the party’s peak. Seeing in Liana a world foreign to her own, Margarita finds the perfect company to explore her true being and decides to teach Liana how to dance, understanding her deafness as an opportunity for a different type of communication, tactile and corporeal. Trailer
Directed by Whammy Alcazeran, Philippines
The Teacher believes that children are our future. He says to teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Jelson and Ipe, students deep in love, undergo trials of the mind and body as they prepare themselves to survive a world devastated by climate change. Though life may be harsh and unforgiving, They believe what their teacher says in that a strong heart and mind can triumph with an iron will. But Jelson and Ipe soon learn that maybe the best way to survive the end of the world is to simply just live, laugh, and love.
Directed by Ande Brown, Canada
Anticipation and apprehension abound as a trans man prepares for his first hot towel, straight razor shave
Directed by Arnaud Dufeys, Belgium
One hot summer evening. Alone at home, by the pool, 16-year-old Clément is killing boredom by swiping guys’ profiles on a dating app. Determined to lose his virginity, he lies about his age on his date with Naël, a young man 8 years his senior. As the moment of intimacy approaches, Clément is rushing things… But it is by discovering a body completely different from Naël’s that Clément will grow up. Trailer
Directed by Simon Helloco, France
Noé dreams of breaking away from the countryside. With Tom, his best friend, he spends time shooting whimsical DIY videos. When a real film shoot comes to the area, he sees a chance to escape… And to reveal to Tom the true nature of his feelings. Trailer
Directed by Juanqui Soto | Luis Paredes, Spain
Two best friends visit the north of Spain and one day they woke up at a nudist beach. Pablo feels some strong sexual attraction for one of the naked men but his friend Dani doesn’t even know he is gay.
Directed by Jess McLeod, Canada
Young queer writer, Jonah, is forced to confront his insecurities when he ends up on a date with his former English professor. Through a heated night of laughter, emotion, and vulnerability, the two unpack what it means to be a gay man in search for a real connection. Trailer
1hr 49 min
Wheelchair-accessible
Closed Captioning
