Five Films For Freedom returns on 19 March 2025, showcasing five powerful LGBTQIA+ short films from Indonesia, New Zealand, USA/China, and the UK. A celebration of queer storytelling and the universal right to love, the British Council presents the programme in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. Five Films For Freedom has amplified diverse LGBTQIA+ voices worldwide for over a decade, reaching 26 million people across 200+ countries and territories. This year, in addition to global online access, the British Council brings these films to local audiences in the Philippines by hosting in-person screenings and creating meaningful spaces for discussion, representation, and solidarity.  Five Films, Five Powerful Stories  This year’s selection offers bold, thought-provoking narratives that explore resilience, identity, and belonging: DragFox Directed by Lisa Ott (UK – 8 minutes) Eleven-year-old Sam, struggling with their gender identity, feels lost—until a mischievous fox (voiced by Ian McKellen) leaps through their window, leading them on a musical journey of self-discovery and acceptance. If I Make it to the Morning Directed by Andre Shen 沈天扬 (USA/China – 9 minutes) On the final night of her college tour, Chinese teen Ziyi stays with her cool aunt in New York, dreaming of studying [...]