Queer Qorner

ABOUT THE CATEGORY

A section for queer stories, told by queer filmmakers, without compromise. Open to short films across genre and form that centre LGBTQIA+ lives, love and resistance.

Curated by a jury with deep roots in queer culture and cinema. BISFF's answer to a festival circuit that still treats queer stories as the margin, not the main programme.

ABOUT THE LOGO

The silhouette is drawn from the sikku kolam, chosen for its non-linear, looping form representing self-discovery and a journey that isn’t straight. The shape centres two hearts coming together. Coloured using the transgender flag’s palette.

WINNERS OVER THE YEARS

WINNER

A LITTLE BIT OF GLITTER

Directed by: Siddharth Menon

1ST RUNNER UP

MY COMRADE

Directed by: Tathagata Ghosh

2ND RUNNER UP

ALMARI KA ACHAAR (CUPBOARD PICKLE)

Directed by: Raakesh Rawat

JURY

Mujeer Pasha

Vasudhendra