Unwind and kick back with laughs, surprises and tender moments in this eclectic collection of shorts guaranteed to make you feel good.

From charming animations about childhood crushes to murderous plot twists, these films explore the connections between people and the healing power of relationships—whether with friends, lovers, or oneself. Experience joy and triumphant narratives that celebrate leaning on friends and trusting them with your innermost secrets.

Followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

An innocent touch opens a world of imagination.
Confusion of the afternoon (午後的迷茫) | dir. Yung-Chieh Lee | Taiwan 2023 | 3'

Two best friends host a podcast to help others with their relationships, but in doing so their own complicated relationship comes to a head.
Toxic Astrology Ex-Best Friends | dir. Jack Warren | USA 2024 | 11'

Cam feels awkward and out of place in his small island community until Teän arrives.
Clan | dir. Jaime Lock | UK 2024 | 11'

Will an arm wrestling match win over Mary Margaret's crush?
Queer Crush: Places | dir. Margaret Grant | USA 2024 | 12'

Rhys winds up a gender reveal party with their two partners.
Gender Reveal | dir. Mo Matton | Canada 2024 | 12'

A trans woman has a healing rebound with her future self.
Familiar Touch | dir. Ember Haskings | UK 2024 | 5'

Theo’s rebellious dreams turn Jean's life upside down.
The Angle of our wrists (L'angle de nos poignets) | dir. Rémi Dayre | France 2023 | 30'

Through spoken word, a poet sweetly recounts meeting her partner.
A Poem Called Love Jones | dir. Linda Neveah Denson & Diana Khong | USA 2023 | 4'

Total runtime: 1h 30m

cw: gender essentialism, homophobia & transphobia

*if ticket price is a barrier, please email jack.birch@richmix.org.uk for a free ticket

Covid safety

Covid isn’t over. In solidarity with our higher-risk siblings and to keep each other safe, we’re encouraging visitors to the festival to:

• wear a mask if you can

• do a test before attending the festival, especially if you’ve been in contact with someone who’s been ill

Please do not attend if you have covid, cold or flu symptoms.

Access

Rich Mix has:

• step free access to the venue via a permanent ramp

• step free access to all floors, performance spaces and screens

• wheelchair spaces in each cinema screen - contact the venue to book

• four accessible toilets with RADAR locks

• induction loop in the Stage and the Studio

• infrared system in the Studio and cinema screens

• chill out room during the main festival weekend, 20 to 22 September

PA/companion tickets can be booked via the venue with a CEA card.

Read more about accessibility at Rich Mix

Relaxed screening

This will be a relaxed screening, which means it’s OK if you need to:

• arrive late

• move around

• make noise

• leave the screening and come back