KinkTimacy (2025)documentary, short, color This film is part of the Open Docs initiative, promoted by Artefacto and RunwayStudios.

The film tracks Gatsby Lim, a Cambodian Australian kink educator, as he heals from past traumas through Shibari, a Japanese rope bondage emphasizing mindfulness and connection. 

Facing oppression and feeling outcast in the mainstream kink scene, Gatsby finds in Shibari both safe spaces and mentors who advocate a playful, nuanced approach. 

The film highlights kink's transformative power, urging viewers to explore their desires in safe, consensual ways.directed by Nong Nhat Quang
edited by Kate Villevoye
cinematography by Hoang Thao