MGFF25: Best of MGFF25 Shorts (R18+)

Featuring the voice of Ian McKellen as a gender affirming fox, this Best of MGFF25 Shorts collects tales of yearning, flirting, love and acceptance that showcase the diversity of the LGBTIQ+ community.

REALLY GOOD DRIVER
An Asian-American mum (Keiko Agena, Gilmore Girls) teaches her grown-up child (writer-director-producer, Alex Song-Xia) how to drive, forcing both to confront parts of the car – and themselves – they never have before.

PATRICIA IN THE DARK
Born into a world where the word “transgender” didn’t exist, 92 year-old Patricia spent most of her life constraining her true identity to the safety of photography darkrooms, until she opened up to her wife.

MAN>CODE
Computer techie Lucas invites Theo around for what he thought would be no strings attached fun, in this exploration of hook-up culture between Black British men.

HOLY CURSE
During a visit to India, 11 year-old Radha grapples with their gender identity as their family subjects them to manipulative orthodox rituals, believing these will dispel an alleged ancestral curse affecting Radha's thoughts.

ROSES
As her daughter throws an 18th birthday party, single mother Rosa unexpectedly finds herself spending an evening out alone, when she finds herself on an impromptu date.

ONE DAY THIS KID
As told through a deftly composed array of small yet pivotal moments, a first-generation Afghan Canadian man takes steps toward establishing an identity of his own while always conscious of his father's shadow.

MISTAKES YOU MAKE BEFORE YOU DIE
At Dora’s urging, Lennon and Dora attempt to complete the weirdest bucket list ever, beginning with item #1: participate in an orgy.

DRAGFOX
Sam's search for identity gets interrupted by a mysterious neighbourhood fox, voiced by Ian McKellen. Together they embark on a magical journey to discover the surprising things they might have in common, and how to celebrate their differences.