Sunset Lullaby LGBTQ Short Film | JRL CHARTS Queer News

By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBTQ Short Films

LAS VEGAS — (August 31, 2025) — Film Shortage proudly unveils Sunset Lullaby, a breathtaking LGBTQ romance/sci-fi short film starring Matteo Piombino and Felix Edwards, written and directed by Stanley Dunmore.

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A Sci-Fi Love Story That Transcends Memory

The near-future narrative is both tender and heartbreaking: androids live among humans, but every 25 years undergo a complete system reprogramming that wipes their memories. Sharing one final day together, Adam struggles to hold on to Noah — his android lover — before sunset brings a reset that erases their love forever.

This emotional premise blends the epic scope of sci-fi with the intimate ache of romance, delivering a story that’s as much about humanity as it is about technology.

A Fusion of Queer Cinema & Science Fiction

Director Stanley Dunmore brings to life a world where questions of identity, memory, and love collide. Sunset Lullaby uses the sci-fi backdrop not just for spectacle, but to explore the fragility of relationships when time and inevitability work against them.

For LGBTQ audiences, the film resonates on multiple levels:

Representation: At its heart is a queer love story portrayed with authenticity and tenderness.
Themes of Erasure: The concept of forced memory resets echoes broader conversations about visibility, history, and the struggle to preserve queer love across generations.
Cinematic Craft: With atmospheric cinematography by Tran Anh Duy and a haunting score by Archie Wingate, the short balances visual elegance with emotional depth.

Indie Film Spotlight – Why Sunset Lullaby Matters

Queer cinema continues to thrive in short-form storytelling, often taking risks mainstream productions avoid. By blending romantic drama with speculative sci-fi, Sunset Lullaby fits into the growing movement of LGBTQ filmmakers redefining genres.

The film’s showcase on Film Shortage, a platform dedicated to amplifying creative short films, ensures global visibility — giving LGBTQ indie cinema the spotlight it deserves.

Watch Sunset Lullaby – LGBTQ Short Film

Film lovers worldwide can now experience the full short, streaming via Film Shortage.

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Film Details

Director: Stanley Dunmore
Director of Photography: Tran Anh Duy
Composer: Archie Wingate
Editor: Jannes Hueffmann
Writer: Stanley Dunmore
Producer: Maria Shevtsova
Production Company: Film Shortage
Distributed by: Film Shortage
Country of Origin: Canada
Language: English
Run Time: 13m 54s
Release Date: August 1, 2025

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