Projects in genres: Romance

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The film narrates the complex journey of a young woman as she is promised in an arranged marriage to a wealthy aristocrat. As she navigates this new social landscape, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn towards another woman from her town. This secret affection creates a conflict within her, torn between fulfilling her marital duties and following her heart. Through its poignant portrayal of love in the face of societal expectations, the movie explores themes of identity, independence, and the struggle for authentic connection amidst tradition-bound constraints. As the protagonist grapples with these competing forces in her life, viewers are drawn into a captivating tale of self-discovery and the courage to embrace one's own desires. Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

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In Tokyo, an unfulfilled romantic encounter and sudden disappearance leave Seiji struggling to make sense of what never happened and what might have been. Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

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Blogger Cole faces losing his job unless he changes his wild lifestyle and can learn to write from the female perspective. After learning about Cherry a pregnant woman who is dating in her third trimester, he decides to make her the subject of her story and asks her out. Who is the father? And why is she dating? And does a pregnant woman really have the right to her own autonomy? Written and produced by lead actress Jade Asha, who was 7 months pregnant at the time of filming.

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Commitment-phobe Nathan begins to regret his decision after hooking up with drunken stranger Adrian who passes out in his bed. In this anxiety-inducing horror short, Nathan, a sufferer of horrific night terrors must keep this well-hidden secret. Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

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After falling in love with a road work sign, a traffic light green man decides to break out of his box and explore the wide world around him to find his admiree. But will his excitement and admiration with the world around him be returned?

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On Yom Kippur, Alex struggles to atone for their sins when they imagine themself in the men’s section at synagogue and feel a magnetic attraction to Jess in the women’s section. Afterwards, the two butt heads at a Break Fast event and Jess invites Alex to a queer Jewish club event. But would that raucous space provide freedom or disorientation? Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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In the retro-futuristic African nation of Alkebulan, Dr. Constance Moumie, a brilliant but overlooked scholar, faces a crisis when she discovers her fiancé, Sèyí Àjàyí, is engaged to Princess Ada. Her meticulously laid plans are thrown into disarray and she must quickly pick up the pieces. With the help of her best friend Bibiana, Constance hatches a bold scheme to expose Sèyí at his engagement ceremony, a move that unexpectedly brings her the long-overdue recognition she deserves. Official Selection Hamptons International Film Festival 2025

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Blue’s gift preparations for her beloved Violet transform into something darker when reality picks up the phone. A romantic gesture like no other. Official Selection BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

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A group of facilitators, apprentices, volunteers, people living with dementia, and their supporters gather in a community hall. Together, they re-enact a wedding, discovering how the past can affect the present.

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It’s Christmas Eve at the quaint bistro the ‘Amuse-Bouche’. The staff: Digby, Rhys, Jess and Frankie have to fight through the chaos of the day. On top of having a power outage disrupt the service suddenly, Digby has to accept the reality of his relationship with Jess all the while cooking the special meal for the evening service.

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A dance film that explores the tragic love story of Echo and Narcissus in a contemporary setting. It explores voyeurism and unrequited love in the context of a broken form of communication. Narcissus, unable to see beyond themself and Echo unable to speak to them in her own voice.

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Inspired by true events. Rural England, early 2013. Ruth and Juliet are waiting for the British Parliament to legalise same-sex marriage so they can get married. But Juliet suffers from a terminal illness and doesn't have long to live. They are racing against time.