Grand Prize

In conservative Croatia, ballroom offers a sanctuary for LGBTQIA+ performers. Valentina (29) is a talented voguer and trailblazer of the scene, while Teo (21) is a beginner, searching for community and acceptance. He finds both in Valentina, who supports him through his transition and guides him through his ballroom journey. As they grow closer, Teo’s warmth and determination lower her defences, making her open up to love for the first time. Soon enough, the young couple begins dreaming of a shared future.

Festival year: 2025
Director: Anja Koprivšek
Production year: 2024
Duration: 46’
Production countries: Croatia
Genre: Documentary film
Producer: Akademija dramskih umjetnosti Zagreb, Anja Koprivšek
Distribution: Academy of Dramatic Art, Zagreb