Alexander Zip

A woman walks by a familiar alleyway, reminding her of a past that she regrets. As she walks away she suddenly is frozen in her tracks. Something part of the woman yearns for that ugly past.

Time passes but nothing changes. Opportunities are missed one after the other. Until finally there's a way out.

In this short comedy drama, a trans South Asian person visits their family for Rakhi, a Hindu religious ceremony that symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters. Celebrating a ceremony that is so centered around gender, this non-binary character must reconcile their gender identity with their deeply rooted family values.

After becoming involved in the murder of a paparazzo, rising actor Harrison Monroe and kingpin talk show host Jackson Harper clash in the underbelly of Hollywood. In pursuit of fame, Harrison must navigate truth, betrayal, and manipulation—all while appearing as a guest on Jackson’s late night talk show.

Toronto-based, award-winning dancer, teacher, and choreographer Joanna De Souza takes us through her journey as a non-South Asian dancer in the classical dance form of Kathak.