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SQIFF Shorts: Silent Laughs
October 2, 2016 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
A selection of short films by and/or about Deaf LGBTQ+ people, an often marginalised identity within queer culture. Documentaries, slapstick, and experimental self-reflection feature in this eclectic mix of work. Star of new Scottish short Silent Laughs, Leah Kalaitzi, will perform a comedy routine and there will be a panel discussion with several of the filmmakers and other guests on Deaf LGBTQ+ representation and experiences.
With thanks to Sandra Alland.
ACCESS: Level access at entrance with lift up to first floor for Theatre space. Accessible toilets on first floor (CCA). Films screening with subtitles for D/deaf and hard of hearing access. Hearing loop available. BSL-English interpretation for event. Films in BSL, ASL, and English language.
£5 / £4 conc / Free for unemployed and asylum seekers. Festival pass £40 / £30 conc. All prices include booking fee.
To book tickets, please use the button below or call CCA box office on +44 (0)141 352 4900.
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Silent Laughs (11m)
Dir: Natalia Kouneli, Year: 2016
A stand-up comedienne performs in sign language, fulfilling her dream to make people laugh as well as bringing Deaf Culture to mainstream audiences.
Amar: Deaf is an Identity (4m)
Dir: David Ng, Jen Sungshine, Year: 2016
Amar shares his journey as a queer South Asian activist, and explains how it intersects with his identity and culture as a Deaf person.
Passengers (5m)
Dir: Dickie Hearts, Year: 2015
A cab driver puts up with a series of irksome hearing passengers before picking up a cute guy more on his wavelength.
I’m Not Your Inspiration 2: ALISON SMITH (9m)
Dir: Sandra Alland, Year: 2014
Deaf sign poet, Alison Smith, talks about her BSL poetry, growing up as a Scottish Fairground Traveller, and some issues facing queer D/deaf and disabled artists.