3/35 - 4 Awards at 2Canadian Festivals ~ BINFF & KWIFF _2
π¨π¦π¬ ππππ [Honor Announcementο½4 Awards at Canadian Festivals] ~ I am truly honoured and grateful to share that at two major Canadian international film festivals β
BINFF (Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival) &
KWIFF (Kitchener Waterloo International Film Festival),
my documentary short LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves received 4 Awards, including:
π¨π¦π¬BINFF
πβ’ Best LGBT Film
π¨π¦π¬KWIFF
πβ’ Best LGBT Short Film
πβ’ Best Female Filmmaker
πβ’ Best Photography
β¨ On September 13, I had the privilege of walking the red carpet and attending the joint Gala Awards Ceremony of BINFF & KWIFF. Experiencing this moment live was unforgettable β a milestone that marks a new stage in my artistic and filmmaking journey.
π My deepest thanks to the audiences, juries, and everyone who supported this film. This recognition belongs not only to me but also to the LGBTQ community members who courageously shared their real stories through the film.
This experience has given me immense courage and motivation to continue creating works that move hearts and cross borders through art and cinema.
π© I sincerely welcome collaborations with industry professionals β whether in film, moving image, visual arts, or cross-disciplinary projects. Looking ahead, I also hope to organize multimedia art exhibitions worldwide, combining screenings of my award-winning film LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves with exhibitions of the artistic photography featured in it β creating an immersive dialogue between cinema and photography.
From Hong Kong β Paris β Toronto β Worldwide
With gratitude,
Febe Chu
π¬ Filmmaker / Director ο½πΈ Photographer ο½π¨ Visual Artist & Art Creator
β¨ My short film LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves has now received 14 awards across international film festivals in the USA, Canada, and India, and continues to be showcased worldwide.
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π¬ LGBT LOVE, FREEDOM be Ourselves
π³οΈπ A Queer Documentary Short Film in Paris
π₯ A Film by Febe Chu (Directed, Shot & Edited by Febe Chu in Paris)
π£οΈ Real queer voices from the heart of Paris
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π Trailer Link
Watch 1-min Trailer on YouTube
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π Logline
A poetic and heartfelt short documentary exploring the lives, struggles, and inner freedom of LGBTQ individuals in Paris. Through intimate interviews and expressive visuals, the film honors queer resilience, identity, and the universal pursuit of being oneself.
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πKeywords
#LGBTQDocumentary #QueerCinema #FebeChu #AwardWinningShort #WomenInFilm #LGBTLOVEFREEDOMbeOurselves
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β’ Language: French, English, Italian (with English & French subtitles)
β’ Running Time: 29 min 57 sec
β’ Format: Documentary Short / LGBTQ+ / Social Issue
β’ Country of Production: France
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