In ‘Ace’, a short movie, the director and cast create a quietly charged portrait of longing, fear, and the maddening poetry of unspoken desire. Set against the microcosm of a tight-knit college friendship group, the story follows Ace (Lukas Gage), the reserved newcomer who finds himself drawn—reluctantly, helplessly—to Z (Michael Felix), a longstanding member whose own guardedness mirrors his own.
This is not a film that hurries. Instead, it lingers in the silences between words, in the glance that lasts just a beat too long, in the awkward laughter masking something deeper. Gage gives Ace a vulnerability that feels almost too real at times, while Felix balances the role of Z with a mix of warmth and quiet volatility. The supporting cast, including Giselle Bonilla, Jonathan Lipnicki, and Ariel D. King, anchors the story in a believable 
camaraderie, their interactions subtly revealing the way friendships can both protect and stifle.
The tension here is not born of melodrama but of stillness—of what isn’t said. As the attraction between Ace and Z simmers, their mutual hesitation becomes the real antagonist. Each moment they avoid acknowledging their truth only deepens the ache for what might be, and the audience is left caught in that same limbo, aching alongside them.
By the time the credits
roll,
Ace hasn’t so much resolved as it has gently folded itself into you. It’s a story about connection as much as it is about fear, and about the fragile, human hope that the person you can’t stop thinking about might just be thinking of you too.
Director: Jordan Gear
Writer: Jordan Gear
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Now and then, a short film comes along that says more in 16 minutes than some features manage in two hours. Mrs. McCutcheon, directed by John Sheedy and co-written with Ben Young, is one such gem — a heartfelt, unapologetic embrace of childhood difference, gender identity, and the bravery it takes to simply be yourself in a world that prefers conformity.
‘El Paisa’ is a raw, heartfelt journey that vividly captures the vibrant pulse of East LA’s streets and the hidden layers of its communities. Fernando’s story—a gay goth skater navigating the shadowy corners of love and identity—resonates with an authenticity that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt torn between worlds. The film’s portrayal of his rescue by a stern vaquero isn’t just a plot point; it’s a powerful symbol of unexpected kinship and the breaking down of barriers.
There’s something elusive, almost spectral, about August (Août), Louis Thines’ short film about youth, identity, and the electric charge of uncertain desire. Like the haze of a sun-drenched French summer, it is beautiful to look at but often slips through your fingers the moment you try to hold onto it.
ased on a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the musical follows 16-year-old Jamie New from Sheffield, a young dreamer with a big heart, a supportive mum, and the courage to live authentically. His journey of self-acceptance reaches a climax when he prepares to attend prom dressed in a dress—a moment that celebrates identity, pride, and the power of being true to oneself. As Director James Huish emphasises, “Jamie isn’t just a musical; it’s a message about growing up, finding your tribe, and standing tall in your truth.” Lead actor Dara Setanta McNaughton sums it up perfectly: the story will resonate with any young person who’s ever 
felt like an outsider.
earsals buzzed with energy, and the cast—comprising talented young adults and seasoned performers from across Northern Ireland—delivered performances described as absolutely superb. The opening night was a hit, with audiences loving every moment.
On Saturday, July 26th, Belfast held its Pride March, with noticeably a lot of political parties and politicians missing, also a lot of employers, but there was still a large turnout, which you can see from the photos in this article.
Public visibility remains a vital act of defiance. Each year, as the city’s streets fill with colour and music, they also fill with stories — stories that challenge ignorance, dismantle prejudice, and foster understanding. Visibility is revolutionary in a city where silence once reigned, transforming the parade into a living, breathing testament to the power of being seen.
It’s not every day that a story finds you — especially one as moving and improbable as that of The Letter Men. But that’s precisely what happened to director Andy Vallentine. In his own words, he stumbled across the love story of Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher while scrolling online, yet what followed was no casual discovery. It became a deeply personal pilgrimage to honour lives lived in secret, with love expressed in ink but forbidden in the flesh.