Best Short Film 2023
Endowed with 500 Euro, sponsored by Erotic Lounge
Jury: Chiara Pellegrini, Tischa “The Tigress” Thomas, Korbinian Häutle
Winner: “Wrong Holes Only” by June Fontaine and Revenge
We decided to give the Jury price to a movie that challenges the traditional concept of penetration itself.
It showcases how through establishing trust and relationships, we can shift the borders of our pleasures towards experiences considered extreme by some, but ultimately deeply rewarding in every aspect. It was fun to watch and impossible to not connect to the joy and pleasure of the performers.
Special Mention: “Estrellarse” by Amadalia Liberté
We decided to give a special mention to a movie, which is a very important movie for our time. It highlights the connection between nature and humanity itself, while also emphasizing the revolutionary potential of this connection.
Best Feature Film 2023
Endowed with 500 Euro, sponsored by BlueMovie
Jury: Gustavo Vinagre, Sarnt Utamachote, Isabelle Stever
“Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?” by Mohammad Shawky Hassan
For showing that love transmutates, but never actually dies. For its ironic soul-stirring yet subversive flirtation with melodrama. For its wet eyes, shaky voices that recall past loves, that address polyamorous relations, while suggesting, that queer kinship in general goes beyond the conventional form. For its unusual length – a film shouldn’t try to conform into expected running times – and that’s queer. For its hybridism of genres – experimental film, musical, documentary, fiction, animation. For its creation of an isle of communion, memories, identities beyond “Cairo” or “Egypt”. For its queer Scheherazade because queer storytelling is a mean of survival and resilience. For all that, the best fiction film award goes to “Shall I compare you to a summer’s day?” by Mohammad Shawky Hassan.
Best Documentary Film 2023
LGBT SLO 1984 by Boris Petkovic
This kind and intelligent documentary shows how important it is to combine political ambition with the fight for sexual liberation. It shows that the spirit of the pioneers of the 80s is still a base for today’s fights and struggles – in former Yugoslavian countries as well as in the rest of the world.
Best Lesbian Short Film 2023
Endowed with 500 Euro, sponsored by our media partner L-MAG, magazine for lesbians
“Uma paciência selvagem me trouxe até aqui (A wild patience has taken me here)” by Éri Sarmet
For its touching portrayal of intergenerational lesbian passion and it’s smart reflection on women’s history, as well as on queer and cultural identity.
Clublum Award 2023
Sponsored by Charles Lum
“We Bites Us” von Karolina Kucia
With a colorful scenario and crazy “characters” along with combined techniques is a twisted story of unique layers that left us absolutely stunned by its originality and fascinating confusion. The winner of the Clublum Award for the best experimental short film goes to We Bite Us by Karolina Kucia.
Beste Female Director
Sponsored by Dorcel
“Rites of Spring” by Four Chambers
