Spring is for birdsong, budding flowers, and adoration. If you’re seeking a bit of sweetness, this selection of shorts spans enduring melodies and the unwavering support of loved ones. We’re invited into the shared space of queer Black love in “Hold Me Close” (dirs. Aurora Brachman & LaTajh Weaver; 19 min). In the home of two jazz legends, we see their utter devotion to each other in “Sunset and the Mockingbird” (dir. Jyllian Gunther; 29 min). With “Tessitura” (dirs. Lydia Cornett & Britt Fryer; 18 min) trans opera singers harness their vocal talents in a long lineage of gender fluid performances, while in “Expression of Illness” (dir. Bryn Silverman; 20 min) a filmmaker and their caregiver empower themselves in the labyrinthine healthcare landscape. Spring brings a set of stirring films that signal warm days are just ahead. (AL)