Closing Night Gala

Alternatif - Showcasing Montréal's Alt Queer Cinema Scene

Dogme 41: Lonely Child
Pascal Robitaille/Canada/2005/video/50min

William has a small digital camera and is constantly shooting video journals of his life to have as souvenirs for himself. Feeling the end of his relationship with Médéric, his young lover, William spends two days with him, taking advantage of the situation by shooting a few moments of their reality. As Canada’s first “Dogme 95” film, the story is shot on location, with location lighting and live sound, the camera is handheld, and all superficial elements are forbidden. Yet somehow, in spite of these harsh restrictions during the filmmaking process, the result is beautiful and warm. Take the “vow of chastity” and find a grain of truth in this unique style of filmmaking.
French with english subtitles

Ken's Closet
Dayna Mcleod, Jackie Gallant/Canada/2006/2min/video/no dialogue

The ever-impenetrable Ken takes his sex-toy-filled closet aboard a mighty ship where he cruises his close and embarks on a narcissistic romp, never letting his form-fitted mound of plastic spoil his fun.

Hard Fat
Frédéric Moffet/Canada/2002/video/22min

A raw, revealing documentary showcasing an unfamiliar side of gay culture, where men intentionally gain weight for their own and other men's pleasure.

Bonne Fête
Miriam Ginestier/Canada/2005/3min/video/no dialogue

In her first film, Fannie Nipplebottom, a disheveled flapper, is invited to a very special birthday party.

Jean Genet in Chicago
Frédéric Moffet/Canada/2006/video/26min

The 1968 National Democratic Convection in Chicago through the cardboard eyes of French philosopher Jean Genet. This experimental journey consists of encounters with many notable figures - as well as the Chicago police force - and explains the difficulties of mixing politics and sex.
French with English subtitles

Winner of the Colin Campbell Award for Best Canadian Male Short at the Inside Out Film Festival.