IUS of Time, directed by Roberto F. Canuto & Xu Xiaoxi, has been selected for the 7th FilmPride – Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Film Festival, one of the leading LGBTQ+ film festivals in the UK, taking place in Brighton & Hove in early February 2026.

The selection at FilmPride marks a further milestone in the film’s international journey, strengthening its presence within spaces dedicated to contemporary queer cinema, diverse perspectives, and intimate storytelling focused on memory, identity, and emotional bonds.

For more information about the short film, including its full synopsis and its festival and awards journey, you can visit the official page for IUS of Time on our website.

Screening at FilmPride 2026

IUS of Time will screen on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as part of the program:

  • Family, Home & What We Carry
  • 🕗 20:00 – 22:00
  • 📍 St George’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton & Hove (UK)

A program dedicated to stories exploring family, memory, emotional inheritance, and notions of home — both biological and chosen — through diverse and deeply personal perspectives.

Tickets and further details about the screening are available via the official website of the FilmPride – Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

A Key LGBTQ+ Film Festival in the United Kingdom

Now in its 7th edition, the FilmPride – Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Film Festival has established itself as a key fixture within the UK’s cultural landscape, presenting a carefully curated selection of short and feature films spanning fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental cinema.

The 2026 program places a strong emphasis on stories exploring love, identity, community, family, and resistance, celebrating the creativity and resilience of LGBTQ+ lives through intimate perspectives and diverse contexts.

IUS of Time: Memory, Place, and Silenced Affections

Set in the rural landscape of Asturias, IUS of Time portrays an encounter between a young photographer and an elderly cheesemaker, two men from different generations whose lives cross in unexpected ways. Through everyday gestures, silences, and shared spaces, the film reflects on the passage of time, memory, inherited prejudice, and the possibility of connection beyond labels.

Moving away from more familiar urban queer narratives, the short film offers a restrained, deeply place-based perspective, in which landscape, light, and the rhythms of rural life become an essential part of the storytelling.

A Growing International Festival Journey

The selection at FilmPride adds to a strong international trajectory that has already seen IUS of Time surpass 50 official selections at festivals across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, as well as multiple awards and recognitions highlighting both its narrative strength and visual identity.

Directed by Roberto F. Canuto & Xu Xiaoxi, the film continues to expand its presence throughout 2026, engaging with new audiences and further consolidating its place within contemporary independent queer cinema.

Official Trailer for IUS of Time

Below is the official trailer for IUS of Time.

Header image: photograph taken during the filming of IUS of Time by Jorge Fernández Artime, used for illustrative purposes.