Zucchini - LGBT Short Film
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Riley is a young college student, who also happens to be asexual and aromantic. They are tired of being ditched by their friends for their relationships. All they want is someone who understands them. It's after they meet Evelyn that they find what they've been looking for.
Below I have included some resources for anyone that has any questions about asexuality, aromanticism, or queer platonic partnerships :)
The Asexual Visibility and Education Network - www.asexuality.org/?q=overvie...
The Trevor Project - www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr...
them. - www.them.us/story/facts-you-s...
helloflo - helloflo.com/hannah-queerplato...
Asexuality Archive - www.asexualityarchive.com/glos...
The term "zucchini" is not listed in these articles, however, it is a term that can be used at times to refer to your partner that is a part of a queer platonic partnership :)
* slamming fist onto a table * I NEED MORE ACE/ARO RELATIONSHIP SHORT FILMS!!!
Finn the Ace AGREED!
Same
So you are an angry aro/ace?
@Ocean Blue platonic relationships exist
*slams hand on table* I FRICKIN AGREE
OHMYGOSH A LGBTQ+ SHORT FILM THAT ISNT JUST ABOUT THE L AND THE G AND IT RELATES TO ME A M A Z I N G
YESSSSS
Attractive ace people with fun colored hair never approach me when I'm shopping for comic books. Life is so unfair. >
Me too dude, me too
Same...
Right
Bro same..
linaride Actractive people don’t approach me. I am a lesbian and not the best looking. No hot girl would ever want me
riley wrapping themself in a blanket cape and softly venting to their cat is the mood of the year.
Miles Brinkley blanket burritoooo
this is the first video I see that deals with asexuality. I'm so happy!
Okey so I have a complexe question :
Is this type of relation is reserved for Aromantic/Asexual relationship ?
For example, I'm bisexual, I had ( and I still have ! ) romantic/sexual relationship with both gender. But one time, a special relationship with one of my friend bothering me in a special way. (The first time of my life) We were very close, some friend thought we were in couple but no (It's just her !). Until the day I found out this word. I told her and she pretty agreed with me.
So, Can I be have queerplatonic relationship while being as before in a romantic relationship with other ?
Sorry that was long.
Layla Keth yeah you can! Anyone of any orientation or gender can be in a qpp. We just ask that you have a good understanding of the word since it's a relatively new term, was created by a small, largely invisible group even within the lgbt+ community and because of this it is all too often laughed at as not being a real thing. I say this because if someone asks you guys what a qpp is, you'll essentially be speaking on behalf of the aromantic community who built the term and is choosing to let you use it. And it'd be great if when you have to be our voice you could, you know, get it right for both of our sakes! Aros/arospec ppl are tired of being dismissed, they're tired of their words and relationships being dismissed and I'm sure you don't want your relationship to be dismissed either. So yeah, go ahead as long as you're respectful about it and are willing to be an ally in case someone tries to dismiss it whether that may be saying it's just a normal friendship, a romantic relationship or just plain doesnt exist (and you're just making up words, blahblahblah). I'm sure that as someone bi, you can understand the struggle of being dismissed as not real or people saying that you must pick a side cause there is no other choice, no fluidity. Just thought I'd give you a heads up about this stuff. solidarity tastes sweet! :)
-an aromantic person
Layla Keth Of course you can! Qpps are for everyone who wants one!!
UPDATE: I've been seeing a lot of comments questioning pronoun usage throughout the film and about the actors. I should have specified initially and it's my apology that I did not. In this film, Evelyn uses she/her pronouns, while the actor (Adeline) uses they/them pronouns. Riley uses they/them pronouns in the film, while the actor (AJ) uses he/him pronouns. I'm sorry if that's a bit confusing, but it gives you guys a better reference point to refer to the individuals and it gives them their respectable pronouns.
I just wanted to thank you all for the sweet comments :) I never expected the comments or views when I posted this. My intent was most definitely to educate and also represent through this film, and I'm so glad that it's done so for some of you. You are all loved 💜
I have included some educational resources in the description box for anyone that has any questions :)
It's ok
I can't access the resources. Just cuz I can't get into Chrome or anything like that.
Mercedes this Is so beautiful. I have never sedm a short film about ace people. Its just lesbians or gay guys. So this Is amazing. Im not ace Im gay but I love to see representation of other sexualities. So thank you.😍😍😍
Thanks, makes sense to me!
Riley is really cute...
My pansexuality is
*s h o o k*
Milk Mom mood
Same though lmao
A Zucchini doesn't exist here in England, we call it (prepare yourself mentally) a...
Courgette.
What the hell😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m officially calling zucchini courgette now
Ray of Cospaly yh ik, was just thinking abt that lololol, I’m also AroAce too ^_^ ~.
We call it "summer pumpkin" here in Finland
In Russia it's mostly like a "цукини"
I've started doubting myself for a while now on whether I'm aromatic asexual, so I've come back to watch this. I've never felt Sexual attraction but I've often felt funny when reading sexual things, even though the idea of sex scares me
I'm also not sure about aromantic. About 2 years ago before I even knew what Aro and ace was, I had what I thought was a crush on a guy. When he asked me out I was happy but uncomfortable at the same time. He started to hold my hand and once even kissed me. I felt really uncomfortable and didn't know what do do and I thought something was wrong with me.
Now, I have what I believe is a squish on one of my best friends, who is bi and poly. I feel happy when she ruffles my hair and stuff when we share a joke. But this is what's making me question it more. I don't know if I'm bi, Aro, or just enjoying having a friend who cares about me.
If there's anyone who's going through something similar or can help in anyway please let me know, thanks :)
I am a lesbian.. yet still wanted to give you a lil advice.. don't overthink stuff.. don't try to label things.. n then get all mixed up cuz you ran out of labels.. if you insist on a label, buy a bag of your favorite nibblies.. go to the nearest tattoo shop n ask them to copy the barcode on your buns.. for the rest just follow your feelings.. n love yourself..
I can kinda relate
One of my cis friends told me that romantic attraction is the intent you have, not really a specific feeling, he also said that “you just know”, not sure if that helps but I’ve been in the same situation with the same feelings so I understand, gl solider!
This is kinda a late reply but I get what your saying I'm ace and I can't tell if I'm aro or pan because the lines between what is platonic and what is romantic confuses me but from what I researched, it seams like romantic is the desire to go on a date with someone and do things that are considered romantic such as kissing, holding hands ect. so usually when your aromantic you do not feel that desire towards anyone or are sometimes repulsed by it. There are cases where u can have strong platonic attractions towards someone which like you said is defined as a squish. Which would be the desire to have a strong relationship with someone kinda like being best friends but a little bit more and with out all the romantic stuff. So basically more than friends but less than romantic partners. I would say look at what you are feeling for that person is it like they are really cool I feel the desire to kiss them/go on a date ect. or like they are really cool I want to hang out with them a lot. If that makes sense.
This was pretty long but I hope this helped :)
@Ratchel Burt This is like 2 years later, but I personally identify as Ace and Aro and thought I might be able to give you some insight. Anyways, it's completely valid if you feel funny or even enjoy reading sexual stuff or things similar to that. Asexual simply means you don't experience sexual attraction, but you could still enjoy sex or sexual things. There are even asexuals who will have sex and enjoy it.
As for aromanticism, I'm kind of in the same boat. It's difficult to tell between platonic feelings and romantic feelings for. There's a term for this called platoniromantic (if you're curious). Other than that, I discovered what I felt was more of a squish/platonic) because I got closer to the people I felt this way about and becoming good friends with them sort of satisfied the feeling I was experiencing.
Also remember, there are different types of reaction so it's completely valid to be attracted to someone sensually, platonically, emotionally, aesthetically, and more!
I hope that helped!
A wattpad writer I follow named Carolyn Hill portrays a queerplatonic relationship in one of her scifi books and calls the couples "quartners" (queer partners). I love that term so much
i've been thinking i might be ace and aro and my heart can't take this cuteness agh
No. 1 Fander I as well as a fander
No. 1 Fander I love your profile picture.
Fander? Sweet me too!!!
No. 1 Fander lucky you
No. 1 Fander
I know others have already said this, but I love your profile picture :)
Absolutely loving that Riley is wearing two different socks
Zucchini = "This is my person"
Kinda? If so, I like it.
+Mølly F
Sounds like me and my girlfriend (I am female and fluid sexuality, more on the lesbian side though)
@@benhart2996 Oh cool
Yeah look more spespesifically a word for a queer platonic partner!
@@benhart2996 zuccini is spesifically for QPPs not Romantic relationships.
"Too Ace ♠️ for all that crap" is my new motto.
Awww! This is so cute! Also the person with the blue hair is adorable.
yes! Her outfit to
Imani Staplesm kki Yesss!!!
Mølly F I WANT HER HAIR
CarolPlays Online ME TOO
Mølly F dude we have the same name and icon!!!!!
Love this!!! Also love the way you film them cuddling because platonic cuddling is my own kryptonite haha. I cuddle with my best friend all the time and we have an ongoing joke that the entire school thinks we're dating because we always hold hands and stuff haha. Thanks for this
3:31 Danggg that plaid is a dead giveaway XD
Edit- 5:51 is a major squish moment (a squish is a platonic crush for those who don’t know lol)
I'm ace, aro and agender and I relate so much to Riley, thank you for this wonder. I want something like they have so much !!!
Wish I could put two thumbs up
me too! I'm aroace and agender and would love a qpp
This is actually the sweetest video, I love it! There isn't nearly enough ace representation, especially when it comes to platonic relationships between aromatics. Even though I'm pansexual, I'd still totally date an asexual, or be partners with an aromantic. Affection isn't always dependent on sex and dates. Thanks for this adorable video 😍
Ace peep here, I’m glad there was some asexual representation!
Rebby Rutilus I'm not Ace but,I agree!!
Thank you so much for making this. It’s the first video like this I’ve seen dealing with asexuality and aromantasism so far. I was able to connect with these characters more than I have been able to connect with any other characters and it’s helping bring asexually more in to the open and normalizing it. This has really helped me accept myself more for who I am.
Me literally 13 seconds in "WHERE IS DA ZUCCHINIIIIII?!??!??!"
I'll leave
Both are so cute ^^ It was the first movie about asexuality I've seen and I am really happy that I found it :D
3:31 I literally started cackling because they were both wearing flannels. I didn't know it was going to be that gay until then
I love this film!!!!! I usually only find transgender or gay one, so I was happy to see another part of the lgtbq getting a film! Btw I see nothing wrong with transgender films and gay films, I mean that we don't see many films that actually explore the + in the lgtbq community.
When I clicked on this video I thought it was gonna be a gay film, because of the word zuchinni and the dumb emoji. What I got was something new and refreshing and it was cool learning about ace. IDK people why I love watching these films, I have a boyfriend he lives across the country, and when I do get the chance to meet him I will definitely kiss his cute little face. This film was great, I use to think people who were Ace didn't want anyone at all to love, but it turns out they just don't like to physically touch each other or are not physically attracted. (Should have known everyone wants love, at least I think they do) This film should win an Emmy and I'm not over exxagerating.
Aromantic people don’t, including me, and they are both aromantic in this film, meaning they don’t want love...
@@phantomflair5546 *romantic love*
Aromantics want love just not *Romantic love*
there are loveless aros too. not everybody wants love, but aces, aros, CAN be in a relationship if they want to as well. but its important to realise that there are all kinds of people who wants all kinds of different things in life
jughead from archie
riverdale fans, whos crying
She was talking about the comics but i agree
Riverdale is nothing like Archie
I'm so sad that he's not ace in the TV show
I really love the idea of a 'QPP' I love you guys for introducing this to the world in such a way :)
That's so amazing to make content with ace and aro characters ! As representation in medias is non-existant, the LGBTQ+ community creates it itself 💅💪
Also loving the dark mark Tattoo. I'm a massive Potterhead and a Hufflepuff 💛
I swear I make up at least a portion of the views on this video. I've been watching this video since I found it a few years back. Every time I start having trouble with my aro ace identity I come back here and it comforts me. I watched this video longing to be in a QPR, and then I finally got in one. The QPR ended up ending a few months back. As I was reading "Loveless" by Alice Oseman, I was reminded of this short film. Man this video always gets me in my feels and helps me to feel comfortable with my identities.
I’m at 0:39 and I must say Riley is my new crush.
UPDATE: I’m at 2:55 and now I officially have two new crushed
I actually love this so much ❤️❤️ I am Pan but I didn’t understand asexual’s and aromatic’s very well. This story was touching ❤️❤️
The Names Trees I’m Pan too
Aro and Pan ~~! 💚🌿✨
💞💞This was so cute "and I get to call you my little Zucchini" it's relatable too!💞💞
Such an am-ace-ing film!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
I like how this isn't just about your typical gay couple. It's about asexuals which you never typically see in short films. It's also just so adorable!
The dark mark tattoo!!!!
Voldamort Voldemort oh Volde Volde Volde Voldemort
AHHHHHH YOU NOTICES TOO
You saw it too ......Harry Potter for life my people
A lot of Lgbt mini movies have food names. *I'm hungry* 😫
I love how riley is always sleeping they're such a mood lmao
also this makes my heart happy
JUGHEAD’S ACE?!? WHAT?!
Elizabeth C. That’s exactly what I was thinking! I was like “Whaaaaaaaaaaattt!!”😲😂
In the comics he is
in the comic, not in riverdale :)
Why do you think he loves food so much (the comic not the show)
Ik what🤔
Loll i had subtitles on and when Evelyn said “i’m ace too!” it said that they said “i’m a stew!” 😆
funny
YOOOOOOOOOOO! MY BEST FRIENDS NAME IS EVELYN! I'VE HAD A HUGE CRUSH ON HER SINCE LIKE 1ST GRADE! AND SHE'S ACE! (She's also bi-curious.)
August Bryan Whoa!!
How does that work?
I'm not trying to be mean but you can be Ace and Bi-curious?
I'm all about learning new things.
Charge vdH Biromantic! It means you are romantically atracted to male and females. Sometimes sexual attraction and romantic attraction don't line up.
Little Lemon Head Me too!!
August Bryan Show her this video
EVELYN IS SO FREAKING ADORABLE❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I love you 😘💕❤️
This is so cute! Thank you for making an ace short film. It seems like most queer short films are about romance, so it was such a refreshing perspective to see a QPP and bring awareness to that term because most people (myself included until now) do not know that there's an official term for a platonic partnership. This is amazing representation for the ace/aro community. Keep up the good work!!!! 💜🖤❤️ 💚💛🖤
Not my crying at the first 15 seconds because I AM STARVED FOR REPRESENTATION!
Finally! A short film about the A in LGBTQ+ community! 😁😁
I wasn't sure what I was clicking on when this showed up in my recommendations... but this is literally exactly what I needed to see tonight! Thanks for making this :)
the ending was sooo cute!😍😍 also I like the girl's blue hair so gorgeous.💗
Razie582002 rapmonster
Kim Nunjoon
Ikr!!! I was a tiny bit upset when she ended up being ace BC she's really cute uwu
vid: "i'm ace too"
subtitle: "i'm a stew"
Omfg at the end I nothist the name of this SHORT FILM I WAS TOO INTO THE FILM I DIDN'T NOTHIST THE NAME?!🤣
TheSilentSeacker 360 noticed
Before watching the video I thought the Zucchini part was about something else lol😂😂 loved the video, you guys are awesome!
This was not the turn I thought this film was going to take, but I am so glad it was! This is the first short film I’ve seen where ace people are the main characters and focus, and I think you did I really good job 💛
anyone else notice her socks when she's laying down?!😂 6:57
Okay, this is the cutest thing in the world. Personally, I love the zucchini petname!! I've actually recently been struggling with wanting to ask my "best friend" to be my qpp, or to try like a date type thing for that context... but I'm really nervous about it too. Anyway this is just so beautiful, I love it so much!
Twilit Dragon Wait, what’s a qpp?
I identify as Shrek Queer Platonic Partner.
@@thegayest2984 It's what this video is about....
How did it go?
Oh my gosh this is literally so perfect!! I'm so upset I didn't find this sooner this is literally everything I want in a short film as I'm also an aroace comics fan!! Thank you for making this!!!
I love this so many times over! (and thanks for the comic rec lol). Great film!
this is what we need. aces being super close but just friends and that being okay. thank you for making this
I love this so much! Thanks for representation of not only Ace people but Aromantic people as well! This was so lovely and well- informed 💜💚
9:01 I love how dramatic that turn was
I get recommended LGBT short films on RUclips quite often. This is the first with a QPP that I've seen. Very nice. ^-^
Aw yaaaaasssss! We need more ace videos around RUclips! I always feel like I hit the jackpot everytime I find one
Tell me why no one ever told me jughead from archie was asexual i guess since i only watch riverdale and dont read the comics its a bit different
Fun fact: Cole Sprouse originally wanted his character in the Riverdale to be ace like Archie originally was in the comics! :) unfortunately Hollywood didn't follow through, but hopefully someday ace characters will be more present in the media
This is really cute. I feel like a lot of people wouldn’t wanna watch it cause it has an unusual title, but I wanted to watch it cause I don’t judge by titles. And it was adorable. Thanks for this 💙💙💙
I just saw it recommended to me in the algorithm and I saw Zucchini as the title and I immediately knew what it meant because I've been in the ace community and blogosphere for a decade ish and. I mean I couldn't be sure till I clicked that it really was this kind of zucchini but. I was so relieved to find it is.
Walking Dead is a great series - agreed
Relentlessly grim ...
interesting film and great to get the topic in a short film
Very cool and Zucchini is an awesomely cute
This is such a beautiful and well made film💙
Debbie & I both said "Cool!" "Very professional" at the same time. You rock!
I literally have Evelyn's haircut.
This is beautiful. Representation feels amazing. I'm gaying out about it. Thank you!!!!!
aw riley’s smile is so cutee
I really liked this!! Also. I like Riley's dark mark tattoo. It's really cool.
This is adorable! Especially love the dark mark!
This is such a cute short film! Love it :)
I can't get over how cute this video is. I don't even have words for how cute this is. The characters and their relationship is just adorable. I just want to hug them. They are so cute.
I didn’t know these existed! I think that’s the thing I’ve been looking for! Thank you!!
This is so good😍 You're so talented !
DID HE/SHE(I'm sorry I don't know what they are) HAVE A DEATH-EATER TATOO?!?!?
Kat Nyamute The proper term for people you are not sure of the gender is "they." Believe it or not, "he/she" can be offensive in some situations. I know you weren't trying to be mean, I'm just giving you a heads up. And yes they did
Oh my god, I love this so much, and the end had me cracking up
heidkfksjzjsns RHIS IS SUCH AN AMWESOME SHORT FILM!!
honestly i always see aromanticim represented as like, "i hate romance please don't touch me" and while that's definitely how some aromantic people feel like, ive never felt like that
i always doubted myself because i enjoyed holding hands and cuddling, and romance culture is pretty neat, but ive never felt any romantic feelings, nor need for them (except when i thought that the only way you could be emotionally attached to a friend is if you had a crush on them lmaoo)
god it makes me feel so happy when physically affection aroace people ANDAND qpr/qpp's are represented!!!
I really liked this and thought it was an awesome film. It really helped me understand ACE people more and explained everything very well. It was super cute!
This made me smile so much, specially the ending, loved it.
This is so cute! You never see Ace short films. This is amazing.
i used to watch this when i was sixteen and realising i was on the ace and aro spectrums. now im twenty and this short film is still so important to me. i think when we're ace, aro and otherwise queer there can be the temptation to quiet down that part of ourselves because it feels unimportant or just like a lack of something. but ive been getting a little closer to my aro ace identities again recently and it was lovely to rewatch this.
Omg I noticed the dark mark tattoo on Riley's arm and I thought that was cool. I really loved this!
THANK YOU FOR THIS! It's so sweet, I'm aromantic asexual and I'm glad to see myself represented on screen like this
Very simple and sweet. I enjoyed this short film for sure. :)
Such a great video. Want to share this information with the counselors at the school I teach at. Great positive resource. Thank you for posting.
Omg I’m ace and aro too!! This is an amazing short film!
this was really good for me! cuz im a COMPLETE hopeless romantic and i always wondered how life is for ace and aro people! idk this just really helped me kind of understand that lifestyle, and it's beautiful. anyway amazing film, i hope to see more like it! ^~^
Thank you! I'm glad that it could give you some insight into ace/aro relationships! I always love providing content that entertains and educates people.
I'm hoping to work on more projects in the future !
Sooo
I'm quite relieved actually, after watching this
'cause like,, I was reaaaally unsure of if I really am aromantic or if I still feel romantic attraction and this short movie just confirmed it.
Like they say aromantic ppl don't fall in love, but there's this person who I like a lot, but I couldn't see myself 'going out' with them. Although I really appreciate the time we spend together and uhh,, I do want them to feel the same way.
Hhhh idk how to explain it but yeah, I guess I kinda uhhh seek? A queerplatonic relationship? W them? Even if it's not official, often I like,, really feel like hugging them bc I rlly like them but idk if that's alright w them
And uh yeah
Now I know what I want so uhh
Thanks for making this!
Ohmygod thatwaslongerthanexpected
Maybe you have a squish :) It’s kind of like a platonic (or quasi-platonic/semi-platonic) crush. Like you want to be close to them and maybe be in a qpp with them but don’t want to date them. Maybe that term would work for your situation! Whether it does or not I wish you the best of luck!
The girl with the brown her has a tattoo from a deatheater from Harry Potter
Fay Tsironi I read deatheater as "death heater" and I was very confused
The actor is a guy
Thanks for making this film, sweet and real.
Gosh I'm in love with the blue haired girl
I loved this so much, and I’m so glad that this exists tbh. We need more Asexual and Aromantic representation in media! 💖
Looked up videos about aromanticism, did not disappoint. Thank you. c:
facts.
I’m only three minutes in and when Evelyn introduced herself im like AHHHHHHHH EVELYN AND RILEY just like in less is morgue (eve isn’t ace in that podcast but still) exciting and comforting to see the character similarities.
Thank you , this was so wonderful to watch.
THE DARK MARK TATTOO!!! omg I love
Omg RILEY HAS THE DARK MARK!!! I love this!😍
Ahh this made me really happy. I love it thank you so much for making it
I watched this before I even figured out I was ace, but I love this so so much!!!