The short film “Glitter Kiss” wins at the 25th POFF Shorts

Nov 17, 2025

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25th PÖFF Shorts

(Black Nights Film Festival)

The short film "Glitter Kiss" by Augustė Gerikaitė wins at the 25th POFF Shorts, Estonia.

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“Glitter Kiss” by Augustė Gerikaitė received the Jury Mention for the New Talents category at the 25° PÖFF Shorts (Black Nights Film Festival), Estonia.

“Very accomplished, skilled filmmaking that exceeds that of an undergaduate production. A fresh take on a queer story filled with gentle details shows that family can be found even in unexpected strangers.”

🎥 Production: Plopsas

PÖFF Shorts

PÖFF Shorts is the largest short film and animation festival in the Baltics, an integral part of the FIAPF-accredited Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF).
The festival’s mission is to showcase the finest animated and live-action short films of all genres, created by cutting-edge talents and bold visionaries from around the world. In addition to competitions, the festival presents a series of surprising and inspiring short film programs outside of competition.

Synopsis of the film

After discovering a brutally beaten drag queen Klaudijus, in his apartment building, homophobe Rolandas reluctantly takes him to the hospital and becomes his first response. As the police investigate and Klaudijus’ life hangs in the balance, Rolandas is forced to rethink his beliefs.