Still, through the power of cinema and a carefully curated selection of films, the festival unites the LGBTIQA+ community and its supporters. This year’s program focused on two critical themes: transgender rights, especially following the complete ban on legal gender recognition in Bulgaria since February 2023, and the rights of same-sex families. By highlighting universal themes such as love, loss, identity, and hope, the festival does more than entertain - it inspires transformation.

Organized by the Youth LGBTIQA+ organization Deystvie (Action), the only group in Bulgaria providing pro bono legal services and court representation for LGBTIQA+ individuals, the festival also supports legislative changes through strategic litigation. In a world often divided by fear and uncertainty, the need to come together is more urgent than ever. From 4th to 15th June 2024, Sofia's House of Cinema became a sanctuary where silenced voices were heard and unseen images demanded attention, fostering a sense of understanding and connection through art.