Knowing Gaze
Synopsis
Knowing Gaze is a loving roast of gay culture. This animated short moves fluidly through a series of interconnected vignettes—from online personas to offline hookups, from the thrift store to the dance floor to the bathhouse. Rendered in expressive brush strokes, the story unfolds as candid conversations carried by acidic dialogue and vulnerable interior monologues. At its core, the film probes the tenderness and tension of modern gay identity. Beneath a million witty one-liners, the soul cries out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dylan Glynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Dylan Glynn
- Original Score
- Vid Cousins, Neil Shukla
- Original Title
- Knowing Gaze
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dylan Glynn
Dylan Glynn
Vid Cousins, Neil Shukla
Xi Feng
Maral Mohammadian, Christine Noël, Robert McLaughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Dylan Glynn
Director
Dylan Glynn
Writer
Maral Mohammadian
Producer
Xi Feng
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Knowing Gaze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knowing Gaze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knowing Gaze about?
Knowing Gaze is a loving roast of gay culture. This animated short moves fluidly through a series of interconnected vignettes—from online personas to offline hookups, from the thrift store to the dance floor to the bathhouse. Rendered in expressive brush strokes, the story unfolds as candid conversations carried by acidic dialogue and vulnerable interior monologues. At its core, the film probes the tenderness and tension of modern gay identity. Beneath a million witty one-liners, the soul cries out.
Who directed Knowing Gaze?
Knowing Gaze was directed by Dylan Glynn.
Who stars in Knowing Gaze?
The principal cast of Knowing Gaze includes Davide Chiazzese, Andy Reid, Dylan Glynn.
When was Knowing Gaze released and how long is it?
Knowing Gaze was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Knowing Gaze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knowing Gaze was composed by Vid Cousins, Neil Shukla.