The Forest City Film Festival returns for another year from Friday, October 24 until Sunday, November 2nd, 2025…
The Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) is back for its 10th anniversary, bringing a dynamic selection of films to London, Ontario. This year’s lineup shines a major light on powerful 2SLGBTQI+ stories, ranging from inspiring documentaries to hilarious, wild cinematic adventures.
To help you get ready for a fantastic week of queer cinema here are some of the most noteworthy queer films coming to the annual festival.
DREAMS (SEX, LOVE)
DREAMS (SEX, LOVE) is a thoughtful, award-winning film from Norway that focuses on queer coming-of-age and first love. The story is centered on a 17-year-old girl who keeps a diary about falling in love with her female teacher.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2:15pm – Imagine Cinemas 1: Ticket info.
FUCKTOYS
Fucktoys is a dark and funny adventure set in a chaotic city called Trashtown. The story follows a sex worker who is under a curse and needs to find $1,000 and a lamb to break it. It’s a campy, crude, and wild queer buddy film!
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 9:30pm – Imagine Cinemas 1: Ticket info.
THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER
The Chronology Of Water is a highly anticipated drama and the impressive directorial debut of Kristen Stewart. It’s an incredibly visual and emotional film about a survivor’s journey, exploring themes of swimming, poetry, and sexuality.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 4:15pm – Imagine Cinemas 1: Ticket info.
THE LIFT (Narrative short)
The Lift is a short film about Sammy, who decides to shoplift an expensive shirt, only for their mental health to spiral as a result. They get an unexpected lesson in life from the last person they’d expect, in this quick-witted comedy.
Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00am – Wolf Performance Hall: Ticket info.
UNLABELLED (Documentary Feature)
This film is all about Trans joy and empowerment. It shares the moving stories of three transgender people as they find their true selves, encouraging everyone to live authentically and proudly.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 9:00pm – Wolf Performance Hall: Ticket info.
Behind the scenes: Stunts, explosions, and sex
The festival isn’t just about watching the movies; it’s also about lifting the curtain on how movies actually get made! The Ontario Screen Creators Conference (OSCC), which runs right alongside the film festival, features three days of super intriguing panel discussions including “STUNTS, EXPLOSIONS AND SEX”
This panel brings together three incredible experts who specialize in coordinating a film’s most memorable moments. You’ll get the secrets behind the action and steamy drama from this all-star lineup: Jen Viens, a queer filmmaker and Intimacy Coordinator who choreographs authentic love scenes; Alison Reid, one of North America’s first female Stunt Coordinators with over 300 credits and Samantha Little, a top-tier Weapons Safety Expert who ensures the most volatile props are used safely for the cameras.
The Forest City Film Festival returns for another year from Friday, October 24 until Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. For more information on the 2025 film festival schedule and the Ontario Screen Creators Conference, visit the official website.
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