Popcorn, Pints, and Pride: Woodside Quickflix and Bandra Film Festival Team Up for an Intimate Queer Short Film Screening

As Pride Month reaches its peak, Mumbai’s cultural calendar is serving up the perfect blend of indie cinema and cozy neighborhood vibes. This Monday, Woodside Quickflix, in collaboration with the Bandra Film Festival, is taking over the iconic Woodside Inn in Bandra for a curated evening of short films celebrating queer identities, human intimacy, and the deeply personal journeys that shape us. If you are looking to skip the usual loud club nights for something with a bit more storytelling soul, this is exactly where you need to be.

Here is everything you need to know about the lineup, the vibe, and how to snag a seat.

The Vibe: Cinema Meets the Local Pub

There is something uniquely intimate about watching independent films in a space that usually echoes with clinking beer mugs and vintage rock. Woodside Inn, Bandra is trading its usual soundtrack for a 40-minute cinematic journey. It’s casual, it's poignant, and it's a stellar way to support indie filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of queer narratives in Indian cinema.

The Lineup: Three Stories of Intimacy and Resilience

The screening features a tight, impactful block of three short films, each exploring different facets of love, age, and human connection.

1. Sunday

• Director: Arun Fulara

• Producers: Arun Fulara, Darshana Binakar, Rangoli Agarwal, Pooja Chauhan

• Language: Hindi

• The Plot: For Kamble, a middle-aged man, his weekly trip to the neighborhood barber shop is a sacred ritual. It isn't just about a routine shave; it’s about the brief, electric comfort of physical touch from Jaan, the new barber-boy he has secretly developed a crush on. It’s a quiet, beautiful look at unspoken desire.

2. C

ontagious Cuddle

• Director: Deon Demamount

• Producers: Gaysi Family

• Language: English / Hindi

• The Plot: Produced by the iconic Gaysi Family, this film leans into the delicate spaces between people. It explores the idea that boundaries aren't always meant to keep people out—sometimes, they act as an implicit invitation. Expect a soft, atmospheric short that captures those electric, "almost-moments" of queer attraction.

3. The Sailor & The Chef

• Director & Producer: Ashish Sawhny

• Language: English / Hindi

• The Plot: A heart-warming independent documentary tracking the 30-year journey of Piyush and Sushil. Meeting completely by chance at a Mumbai theater three decades ago—long before the internet, dating apps, or an open queer community existed—this film follows how they built a life together. Today, they’ve discovered dance as their ultimate weapon against aging, earning them the well-deserved title of the internet’s favorite 'Dancing Daddies.'

Event Details & Ticketing

Because this is an intimate venue screening, seating is highly limited. If you want to make this your Monday night plan, don't sleep on booking.

• Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM onwards

• Duration: 40 Minutes

• Venue: Woodside Inn, Bandra, Mumbai

• Age Limit: 21 years and above

• Ticket Price: ₹299 (Single Pax)

• Where to Book: Grab your passes directly on BookMyShow.
  

Whether you’re a devout indie cinephile or looking to support queer storytelling this Pride Month, this community-driven screening is the perfect excuse to step out early in the week. Grab a pint, find a spot, and let these stories do the talking.