Canada 2023, 80 min, Dir: Jen Markowitz
In partnership with U of A Pride Week
The film profiles Camp fYrefly, a summer camp program that provides a safe space for LGBTQ youth—surrounded by counsellors who relate to them, queer, non-binary and trans teens get to experience the joy of being kids in a supportive camp in rural Alberta.
Screens with short film WHAT ARE YOU HAVING? (25 min, Dir: Skyler Todd)
WHAT ARE YOU HAVING? is a poignant short film that highlights the experiences of three Albertan families, who have chosen not to assign a gender at birth to their child. From the anticipation of a new baby to the challenges of raising toddlers and teenagers, the film offers a glimpse into the lives of gender creative parents as they navigate societal gender norms and skepticism. Despite pushback, the parents remain hopeful that gender creative parenting will empower a new generation of children to embrace their true selves, free from traditional gender constraints.
