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SUMMARY:Pride Hub - SQIFF x Excuse My Beauty Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n\n  \nJoin us for a movie night curated by SQIFF and Excuse My Beauty\, with a special screening of Hot Young Geek Seeks Blood Sucking Freak by Heath Virgoe and Tops by Ames Pennington and Jos Bitelli. \nFollowing the film screenings there will be a panel with members of trans collectives Excuse My Beauty\, Trans Healthcare Access Glasgow\, and Glasgow Electrolysis Project. All money raised from this event will be split between the three collectives. \nThis event is open to all\, and is run by and for trans people to celebrate our community’s creativity and resilience. If you are an ally planning to attend we ask that you come with respect and awareness of how your privileges might show up in the space\, and encourage you to pay the maximum donation of £12. \n\nExcuse My Beauty is a trans artist/activist collective that organises events to fundraise for their database of trans healthcare and survival GoFundMes. Follow us and support our work @excusemybeauty.gla\nTrans Healthcare Access Glasgow are a group of trans people working to improve access to blood tests for HRT monitoring through community-led research and direct provision of services.\nGlasgow Electrolysis Project are a group of trans women fundraising to equip and train a transfem electrolysis in Glasgow.\n\nTickets are free with a sliding scale donation of £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here. \n\nAccessibility: \n\nAn age recommendation of N/C 16+.\nEnglish language descriptive subtitles.\nBSL-English interpretation provided for the introduction and panel discussion.\nThe Social Hub is wheelchair accessible\, with gender neutral toilets.\nPlease let us know at check in if you don’t want to be in pictures or video.\n\nThis screening is 82 minutes long with an introduction and panel discussion. \nIf you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \nHot Young Geek Seeks Bloodsucking Freak\, Dir. Heath Virgoe\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 12 min \nWhen best friends Max and Ricky find themselves the prey of an angry vampire\, they must ditch their Halloween plans to hide out at home. But when a forgotten pizza delivery shows up\, can they risk letting the driver in? Can they stop arguing with each other? And can Max find the courage to face the one thing worse than death – coming out? \nContent Notes: Discussion of sex\, role-play. Depiction of death. \nAccess Notes: Contains flashing imagery. \n  \nTOPS\, Dir. Ames Pennington and Jos Bitelli\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 70 min \nFun\, satirical and a pastiche of the chaotic\, brash\, self-deprecating and clueless 1990s/2000s British reality TV\, TOPS sees self-proclaimed future award winning filmmaker Ames Pennington present their landmark faux-documentary. Casting themselves as an invasive TV presenter\, Ames goes on a satirical odyssey through the lives and homes of four unique individuals\, exploring the crucial question that defines trans masc experience\, “What TOP did you wanna wear after TOP surgery?”. \nContent notes: Discussions of gender dysphoria\, sex toys\, surgery. \n  \nHow to get there: \nAddress: The Social Hub\, Candleriggs Square\, Glasgow\, G1 1TQ \nTrain: the venue is only a 10 minute walk from Queen Street Station or Central station \nDriving: parking is a 4 minute walk at NCP Glassford Street – The Glasshouse NCP Car Park \nSubway: the nearest subway station is a 10 minute walk from St Enoch station \nBikes: bike racks are available just outside the venue \n  \n\nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: TOPS\, Dir. Ames Pennington and Jos Bitelli\, 2024\, United Kingdom
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/pride-hub-sqiff-x-excuse-my-beauty-movie-night/
LOCATION:The Social Hub\, The Social Hub\, Candleriggs Square\, Glasgow\, G1 1TQ
CATEGORIES:BSL,Descriptive Subtitles,English language,Feature,Films,Free event,Pride,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
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SUMMARY:Floating in Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \nThis screening brings together the work of queer East and Southeast Asian artists based in Scotland\, showcasing bold explorations of identity\, transformation\, and community. The films in this programme experiment with dynamic visual narratives that challenge cultural and bodily boundaries\, blurring the lines between reality and fiction\, self and other. From fictional work to artist moving image work\, these films offer a range of experiences where body and identity intersect with culture and memory. \nFlorence To will introduce this event by presenting an expansive overview of queer East and Southeast Asian filmmaking in Scotland today. \nCurated by Indigo Korres. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of £3\, £6\, £9\, £12\, £15. To book\, click here or call the Rio Cinema Box Office on 020 7241 9410. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nBritish Sign Language\, Chinese\, and English audio with English language descriptive subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction.\nRio Cinema is a wheelchair accessible venue.\n\nThis screening is 90 minutes long. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nStrangers\, Dir. Klarissa Webster\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 4 min \n2 peoples worlds collide in a graveyard. One dealing with a near loss\, another still harbouring the pain after many years. \n  \nIn the penumbra\, the strange wave\, Dir. Wei Zhang\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 11 min \nThis 11-minute collage film explores Zhang’s personal trauma through a blend of various media forms and techniques\, creating an alternate reality with symbolic characters representing complex emotions. \nAccess notes: Distorted voice. \n  \nFluid\, Dir. Wei Zhou\, 2016\, United Kingdom\, 13 min \nAn autobiographical story traces the filmmaker’s very own personal growing-up experiences of love and desire as a Chinese born and raised queer woman. \nAccess notes: Static imagery. \nContent notes: Discussion of porn\, self harm. \n  \nbody is/as landscape\, Dir. Joanne Lee\, 2020\, United Kingdom\, 13 min \n‘Body as/is Landscape’ shows the landscapes of St Andrews\, Dunoon\, a human body and the now demolished site of the Red Road flats in Glasgow. Lee asks what frames of references we are using to understand and relate to these landscapes? Attempting to situate the self among these places of privilege\, absence\, ruin and industry by observing in front and behind the camera. Questioning how we relate to and consume these landscapes – through the frame of the phone\, the lens of the digital camera. \n  \nIn Conversation with\, Dir. Eye Suriyanon\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 11 min \n‘In Conversation with ‘ (2024) is an animated film in collaboration with Members of the Children’s Parliament (MCP)  from Stirling and Eye Suriyanon. As part of the ‘Fairness and Bias in AI’ workshop for the ‘Exploring Children’s Rights and AI’ project by Children’s Parliament Scotland. Featuring elements of graphic scores created by MCP and sound effects from DIY instruments\, animated in Processing\, additional music by Eye Suriyanon. \nAccess notes: Flashing imagery. \n  \nNarratives and Counternarratives\, Dir. Chaoying Rao\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 9 min \nThis work examines representations of the self\, dissecting the persistent fetishisation of Asian women through collaging and reviewing memorable moments in Western culture. Questioning the ideas of the ‘Asian mystique’ and how it manifests in popular culture\, this film examines how the legacy of orientalism continues to manifest in spaces both physical and digital. \nContent notes: Depiction of nudity\, physical violence\, body modification\, fetishisation\, racism\, sex\, sensual dancing\, death\, gun violence\, knife violence\, sword violence\, decapitated head\, blood. Discussion of harassment\, violence. \n  \nWah Yen\, Dir. Wei Zhang\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 29 min \nSet in 1970s Glasgow\, the film explores the rich inner world of young\, queer\, and neurodivergent Chinese immigrant Chen through their emerging kinship with Scottish shipbuilder\, James. Wah Yen employs a non-linear narrative\, underpinned by Wei’s interweaving of 3D animation\, archival footage\, and drag performances\, creating a dynamic and compelling visual language. The visually diverse film highlights the intimate relationships and struggles of marginalised identities\, resonating particularly with Glasgow’s Chinese and queer residents. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Wah Yen\, Dir. Wei Zhang\, 2024
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/floating-in-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Rio Cinema\, 107 Kingsland High Street\, London\, E8 2PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Descriptive Subtitles,Films,People of colour,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T213000
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SUMMARY:Making Masculinities with Take One Action and Pillow Talk Scotland - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening.** \n  \nA compelling evening of short films exploring the complexities of masculinity today – from harm to love. \n  \nWhat does it mean to be masculine today? Young men face increasing pressures\, grappling with toxic stereotypes and the “loneliness epidemic\,” often feeling isolated and inadequate. Data shows that young men are veering to the right globally\, underscoring the urgent need to address these issues. However\, masculinity is far more fluid and diverse than commonly portrayed\, and we invite audiences to reflect on these nuances through a broader\, more intersectional lens. \n  \nFeaturing short films from Glasgow artist Trackie McLeod\, filmmakers Miles Warren and Campbell X\, director and writer Daniel Bailey and others\, Making Masculinities takes us on a journey through masculinity’s many facets. \n  \nThe event encourages attendees to participate as men or people who identify in some way with masculinity\, to bring friends with them\, and to bring the men in their lives. Together we’ll have meaningful conversations about male identity’s positive and negative aspects. Hosted by Take One Action\, the Scottish Queer International Film Festival\, and Pillow Talk Scotland\, the screening will take place on 22nd November\, shortly after International Men’s Day and just ahead of this year’s 16 Days of Activism. This event provides an opportunity to challenge traditional narratives and promote a healthier understanding of masculinity today. \n  \nCurated by Iris Pase\, Rachel Hamada\, and Zeo Fawcett\, with support from Indigo Korres. \n  \nTickets are FREE. To book\, click here and you’ll be redirected to the Take One Action website. \n  \nUnderstanding Masculinity Trackie McLeod\, 2018\, UK\, 5 minutes \n​Trackie McLeod is a Scottish artist based in Glasgow. Best known for his text-based work\, Trackie recontextualises our relationship with everyday colloquialisms. His punchy take on sculpture\, textiles and print mixed with his love of Scottish patter creates a visual best described as ‘one part tongue-in-cheek\, an ounce of sarcasm and a pint of Tennent’s Lager’. Here\, in an early piece of his work\, he explores experiences of masculinity. \n  \nI Love Hooligans Jan-Dirk Bouw\, 2013\, Netherlands\, 13 minutes \nIn this animated short\, a football hooligan feels unconditional love for his club. However\, being gay\, he has to hide his identity in order to survive in this world that is so precious to him. \n  \nFather and Son Mitchell Lazar\, 2018\, US\, 7 minutes \nAn up and coming writer competes against his father for a prestigious book award. This portrait of male insecurity and psychological cruelty shows that violence doesn’t have to be physical to maim – but who will triumph? \n  \nDes!re Campbell X\, 2017\, UK\, 9 minutes Trailer \nDES!RE is an experimental film exploring desire for transmasc\, transmen\, butch\, stud\, aggressives\, masculine of centre (MOC) people assigned female at birth. Stunning black and white images drift across the screen while transmen\, femme women and butch and MOC people speak about the complexity of their desire. \n  \nBruiser Miles Warren\, 2022\, USA\, 10 minutes \nAfter his father gets into a fight at a bowling alley\, Darious begins to investigate the limitations of his own manhood. Inspired by Worldstar fight videos\, this Sundance and SXSW selected short film interrogates the emotional fallout of macho violence\, and inspired a later feature debut by the director. \n  \nSoft Bwoi Daniel Bailey\, 2022\, UK\, 5 minutes \nIn yardie culture\, “yuh too soft” can mark you from childhood\, the equivocation of gentleness and sensitivity with weakness and irrelevance. This ensemble production refuses such sentiment and Babylon itself\, using folklore and imagery from Caribbean carnival culture and queerness to redefine this misconception. The concealment of emotion\, embracing norms\, and the repression of femininity are no longer signs of power and strength. Instead\, it is in seeking the divine feminine\, deep connections with one another and the rejection of toxicity that will unite Black men to find better ways to survive in this harsh but limitless world. Yes lawd! \n  \nYou Can’t Always Get What You Want But You Can Get Me Samira Elagoz/Z Walsh\, 2023\, Canada\, 13 minutes \nA unique slideshow documenting two longhaired trans men falling in love. Over the course of one year\, the artist couple gathered photographs from real-life events such as their first kiss\, meeting each other’s parents\, long distance thirst traps\, a beach wedding\, and top surgery. A sweet and steamy celebration of T4T love with life and art all tangled up. \n  \nLa Vita Semplice Lucas Tielke\, 2022\, Italy\, 3 minutes \nPedro and Flavio live a simple and beautiful life together\, filled to the brim with love\, away from the distractions of the outside world. For the past 30 years\, they have poured their heart and soul into their scenic property situated in the rolling hills of Bologna. The instant you meet them their commitment to “The Beautiful Life” becomes apparent. \n  \nBEYOND THE SCREEN: Following the films\, a panel and interactive audience discussion will further explore the themes presented. The discussion will be hosted by Zeo Fawcett\, and will feature actor\, writer and storyteller Adam Kashmiry and Isaac Hoff from the University of Glasgow. We’ll also be asking the audience to share their experiences\, good and bad\, of masculinity and your ideas about what positive masculinity looks like. \nAdam Kashmiry is a neurodivergent Egyptian-born and Glasgow-raised performer\, storyteller\, experimental mover and writer\, and queer activist. Some of the projects Adam has worked on include autobiographical BAFTA-winning film Adam; As You Like It with Northern Broadsides; Tako Taal’s After Kinte; Where Are You From? at the Children’s Festival; Everyman and Who I am now? from Bombito Productions; Walter Sholto Douglas; and the exhibition The Untold Stories of People Who Shaped Scotland. \nIsaac Hoff is a lecturer in media and sociology at the University of Glasgow with interests in masculinities\, youth\, culture and class. He has written about masculinities\, transitions to adulthood and leisure. He completed his PhD at the University of Leicester’s research institute for cultural and media economies in 2021 and has been at Glasgow since September 2022. \n  \nAccessibility:  \n\nBSL-English interpretation for introduction and discussions.\nEnglish Descriptive Subtitles.\nWheelchair Access.\nContent Notes:\n\nI Love Hooligans: Depictions of physical violence\, homophobia\, strobing lights.\nBruiser: Depictions of physical violence\nYou Can’t Always Get What You Want But You Can Get Me: Discussion of surgery\, sex\, genitalia. Depiction of nudity\, sex\, bodily fluids\, hospitalisation\, surgical drains\, needles\, blood\, stitches\, fresh top surgery scars\, pain medication\, scabbing wounds.\n\n\n\nIf you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: La Vita Semplice (2022\, Dir Lukas Tielke)
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/making-masculinities-with-take-one-action-and-pillow-talk-scotland/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Discussion,Films,Free event,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T210000
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SUMMARY:Closing Film: Lesvia - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n     \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nSince the 1970s lesbians have been gathering in the village of Eressos\, Lesvia\, once home to the ancient Greek poet and ‘First Lesbian’\, Sappho. Lesvia is a documentary film chronicling the site of queer pilgrimage and tensions felt between local villagers and new sapphic arrivals of the last four decades. The feature will be followed by two shorts exploring Barbara Hammer and the lesbian iconography of the carabiner\, respectively. \nThis screening will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by Nat Lall with Looking for Barbara director Helen Kilbride. \nCurated by Nat Lall. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish\, French\, Italian\, Greek with English language descriptive subtitles.\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction and panel discussion.\nLive Captioning for the introduction and panel discussion.\n\nThis screening is 93 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nLesvia\, Dir. Tzeli Hadjidimitriou\, 2024\, Greece\, 77 min \nSince the 1970s\, lesbians from around the world have been drawn to the island of Lesvos\, the birthplace of the ancient Greek poet Sappho. When they find paradise in a local village and carve out their own queer lesbian community\, tensions simmer with the local residents. With both groups claiming ownership of lesbian identity\, filmmaker Tzeli Hadjidimitriou—a native and lesbian herself—is caught in the middle and chronicles 40+ years of love\, community\, conflict\, and what it means to feel accepted. \nContent notes: Depiction of nudity\, sex toys\, alcohol use\, cigarette use. Discussion of homophobia\, sex\, harassment\, political legislation\, oppression\, gender dysphoria\, body image\, fatphobia\, childhood trauma\, xenophobia\, physical violence\, police violence\, patriarchy\, sexism\, alcohol. \nAccess notes: Minimal flashing light in some party scenes. \n  \nLooking for Barbara\, Dir. Helen Eve Kilbride\, 2021\, United Kingdom\, 9 min \nLooking for Barbara is a short experimental film exploring personal archives—photos and cine film from home. Using the filmmaker’s mid-1990s Super 8 footage\, it questions memory’s significance and whose stories are prioritised. Inspired by Barbara Hammer\, the film blends an ethereal soundtrack with personal testimony\, offering a queer perspective on memory and how archives can be reinterpreted to amplify marginalised narratives. \nContent notes: Depiction of nudity. Discussion of queer erasure\, sex. \n  \nThe History of The Carabiner\, Dir. Gianna Mazzeo\, 2023\, Netherlands\, 7 min \nA tongue-in-cheek\, historical documentary / fashion film hybrid that takes viewers on a journey through queer history to trace the origins of the carabiner as a lesbian symbol. \nContent notes: Discussion of sexism\, sex\, homophobia. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Lesvia\, Dir. Tzeli Hadjidimitriou\, 2024
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/closing-film-lesvia/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Documentary,Feature,Films,Lesbian,Shorts,Woman director
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
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SUMMARY:In Rage and Grief - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nIn Rage\, In Grief is a powerful and emotive short film screening programme that explores the harrowing experiences and resilient spirits of queer activists who have been forcefully displaced from their homelands. Each film captures the intersection of activism\, identity\, and the struggle for safety and acceptance in the face of adversity. This short film screening provides a profound and intimate look into the lives of queer activists who\, despite being displaced\, continue to fight for their rights and the rights of others. Through these films\, audiences will gain insight into the courage\, determination\, and enduring spirit of those who face persecution yet remain committed to their cause. \nThis screening is in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council\, who will be leading a panel discussion with LGBTIA+ people who have found safety in Scotland. \nCurated by Huss. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nArabic\, Dutch\, English\, Georgian\, German audio with English language descriptive subtitles.\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction and panel discussion.\nLive Captioning for the introduction and panel discussion.\n\nThis screening is 80 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nBeirut Dreams In Color\, Dir. Michael Collins\, 2022\, Lebanon\, 28 min \nAt a Cairo concert\, Mashrou’ Leila’s lead singer\, Hamed\, the first openly gay Arab rock star\, performs for 35\,000 fans. A fan waves a rainbow flag\, creating a magical night that results in tragic fallout. Beirut Dreams in Color explores the band’s activism and the fight for LGBTQ equality in the Middle East\, showcasing music’s power and the universal desire for freedom. \nContent notes: Discussion of suicide\, death\, queerphobia\, trauma\, mental health\, religion\, death threat\, police violence\, torture\, physical violence\, prison\, forced displacement. Depiction of bomb explosion. \nAccess notes: Minimal flashing lights. \n  \nQueer Exile\, Dir. Ahmed Awadalla\, 2024\, Germany\, 10 min \nAfter fleeing Egypt post-2011 revolution\, an activist seeks safety in Berlin but ends up in a refugee camp plagued by far-right protests. Torn between the hostility of his new environment and nostalgia for his past\, he questions his choices and queer identity. Reflecting on his memories\, he gains new insights into exile\, forges friendships\, and redefines “home” in Berlin. \nContent notes: Depiction of police violence. Discussion of racism\, forced displacement\, police violence\, queerphobia. \n  \nThe Pride Liar\, Dir. Andres Lübbert\, 2023\, Belgium\, 19 min \nEmzo\, a courageous queer activist\, escaped persecution in Georgia five years ago\, finding refuge in Belgium. This short documentary captures his unyielding commitment to the LGBTQ+ cause\, showcasing the indomitable spirit of one individual’s fight for acceptance and equality. \nContent notes: Discussion of queerphobia\, physical violence\, forced displacement\, family discord\, war\, mental health\, drug use. Depiction of physical violence\, queerphobia\, police violence. \n  \nMOTHER\, Dirs. Meg Shutzer\, Brandon Yadegari Moreno\, 2023\, United States\, 23 min \nIn San Francisco\, a city known for its queer community and bustling gay nightlife\, there hasn’t been a lesbian bar for almost a decade. Driven by nostalgia for a time when queer women had spaces\, Malia Spanyol\, a self-identified dyke sets out to build one for the next generation of women and femmes. \nContent notes: Depiction of alcohol use\, cigarette use\, vape use. Discussion of homophobia\, patriarchy. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Beirut Dreams In Color\, Dir. Michael Collins\, 2022
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/in-rage-and-grief/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T170000
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UID:12245-1728745200-1728752400@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Music as Resistance - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nPeople have been gathering to perform and listen to music since the dawn of time. How is it being utilised by queer people now? Music As Resistance delves into the universal language of music being used across the globe to gather and empower marginalised communities. Expect informative films on the history of newer sub-genres such as Bounce and Guaracha and current insights into underground music by Armenian and Asian-American artists. \nThis screening is followed by a panel discussion hosted by Nat Lall with Nxa and Queer History of Dance Music duo Duncan Ross McBride and Amy Rodgers. \nCurated by Nat Lall. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nArmenian\, English\, Spanish audio with English language descriptive subtitles.\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction and panel discussion.\nLive Captioning for the introduction and panel discussion.\n\nThis screening is 47 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nSymptom\, Dir. Kamee Abrahamian\, 2023\, Armenia\, 23 min \nEmbodying the dreams and poetics of a post-Soviet generation\, two young Armenian women share their politics of justice and feminism with the world through their music. \nContent notes: Discussion of queerphobia. Depiction of physical violence\, police violence\, alcohol use\, cigarette use. \nAccess notes: Minimal flashing lights. \n  \nConfluence: A Meditation in Documentary Form\, Dirs. ETA\, Shanhuan Manton\, 2021\, United States\, 15 min \nCONFLUENCE is a meditation on ancestry and identity through the lens of APIDA and queer artists\, filmed during moonroom’s 2019 PHASE event series celebrating APIDA Heritage Month in Southern California. This mix of hypnotic images and heartfelt testimonies explores the turmoil of being othered\, while creatively shattering community and perceptual barriers. The film directly challenges reductive myths about the Asian American diaspora\, advocating for self-defined identities. \nContent notes: Discussion of colourism\, racism\, colonialism\, fetishisation. \nAccess notes: Hypnotic layered imagery appears throughout the film. \n  \nfurious guaracha (videomanifesto)\, Dir. Resonantes Ruido Trans\, 2023\, Colombia\, 4 min \n⚧️🔥🚨may the scream embrace us and our fury lead us to tenderize our emancipation🔥🚨⚧️ \n🏳️‍⚧️ we share with you the videomafiesto of our furious guaracha\, a creation resulting from our outbreaks of trans love \nIn this piece we weave elements from our collective archive of the trans present\, with the party as a struggle. 📢📢 \nContent notes: Discussion of sex work. \nAccess notes: Minimal glitchy imagery\, flashing lights within party footage. \n  \nJump\, Dir. Wilberto Lucci\, 2023\, United States\, 5 min \nA history about the origins of twerking and the uber-successful Bounce Music genre of New Orleans. Narrated by New Orleans own LGBTIQA+ artist & award winning reality show star “Big Freedia”. Big Freedia is featured on Beyonce’s current #1 hit”Break My Soul” and Drake’s #1 bounce music hit “Nice For What”. \nContent notes: Discussion of hurricane destruction. \nAccess notes: Minimal flashing laser lights within party footage. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Symptom\, Dir. Kamee Abrahamian\, 2023
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/music-as-resistance/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Around one hour or less,BSL,Documentary,Films,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T092247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T121216Z
UID:12239-1728736200-1728743400@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Dear Future Self
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \nDear Future Self is a heartfelt short film screening programme that explores the personal journeys of queer individuals through the art of letter writing and poetry. Each film delves into the self-reflection of its protagonists as they navigate various hurdles\, offering intimate glimpses into their thoughts\, emotions\, and growth. The short film screening offers a compelling and deeply personal look into the lives of queer individuals as they reflect on their past and envision their futures. Through the medium of letters and poetry\, these films capture the raw\, unfiltered emotions and the transformative power of self-expression and introspection. \nFollowing the screening\, enjoy a letter writing workshop with creative practitioner and artist Huss Mitha. In this session participants will use tools from abolitionist theory and sci-fi to imagine liberated future selves and others. The writing exercise will seek to imagine emergent worlds out of the intersection of queer and anti-colonial struggles of the present. \nCurated by Huss. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish\, Italian\, Portuguese\, Yue Chinese (Cantonese) audio with English language descriptive subtitles.\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction and workshop.\nLive Captioning for the introduction and workshop.\n\nThis screening is 73 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nTwenty Something\, Dir. João Nunes\, 2024\, Portugal\, 14 min \nAfter the end of a 3-year relationship\, João writes a letter about the past\, the future\, love\, friendship\, fears and personal growth. \nContent notes: Discussion of relationship grief. \n  \nCara Mamma\, Dir. Sky Neal\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 24 min \nWhen dancer Naissa tells his mum\, Daniela\, that he is transitioning\, she struggles to understand. Over three years of candid letters\, dream-like sequences\, and cinéma vérité\, Cara Mamma follows Naissa as he asserts his identity and Daniela as she grapples with losing a daughter. As Naissa begins his dance career and embraces his gender\, Daniela learns to listen with love. \nContent notes: Discussion of transition\, gender dysphoria\, family discord\, transphobia\, mental health. \n  \nLetter To Dad\, Dir. Rafael Ferreira\, 2023\, Portugal\, 10 min \nAn audiovisual letter from a son to his dad in which he travels through his earlier memories and tries to fix their relationship. The director intends not only to create an environment where his sexuality related conflicts with his dad can be solved in order to repair their connection\, but also heal himself from all the past wounds those issues may have caused. \nContent notes: Discussion of homophobia\, family discord. \n  \nHeart Murmurs\, Dir. Dorothy Cheung\, 2023\, Hong Kong\, 9 min \nHeart Murmurs is a poetic dialogue between the filmmaker and Dean\, a young man living in Hong Kong. In reflecting on his experience living with a congenital disability and HIV during the first years of the COVID pandemic\, the film questions the boundary of care and control in relationships. \nContent notes: Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic\, hospital\, medical treatments. \n  \nLetter To My Daughter\, Dir. Jess T. Dugan\, 2023\, United States\, 16 min \nLetter to My Daughter is an autobiographical video about my journey to parenthood and my daughter’s first five years. Narrated through a letter\, it features personal images like snapshots and ultrasound photos. It covers my expectations\, challenges of having a child\, miscarriage\, and adjusting to parenthood as a queer\, nonbinary person\, while exploring the deep love and personal growth that come with being a parent. \nContent notes: Discussion of miscarriage\, homophobia. Depiction of pregnancy\, nudity\, hospitalisation. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Twenty Something\, Dir. João Nunes\, 2024
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/dear-future-self/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T230000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T092120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T100537Z
UID:12224-1728680400-1728687600@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Drag & Performance Through Censorship - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nDrag & Performance through Censorship is a captivating short film screening programme that delves into the stories of Arab\, Turkish\, and displaced drag queens and performers. The programme highlights the ways these artists navigate and resist the censorship and social conservatism in their home countries\, offering a powerful insight into their struggles\, resilience\, and artistry. These selection of short films paint a vivid and emotional portrait of the drag/performance community’s defiance\, creativity\, and spirit\, offering audiences a deeper understanding of their fight for visibility and freedom. \nFollowing the screening\, Huss is hosting a panel discussion with drag queens Kiki Rivera and Caramella aka 3MR. \nCurated by Huss. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nArabic\, English\, French\, Russian\, Turkish audio with English language descriptive subtitles.\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction and panel discussion.\nLive Captioning for the introduction and panel discussion.\n\nThis screening is 58 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 15+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nSultana’s Reign\, Dir. Hadi Moussally\, 2023\, France\, 10 min \n‘Sultana of New York’ is a Palestinian drag queen and artist. ‘Sultana’s Reign’ begins with her being painted by Jordanian artist RIDIKKULUZ. She reflects on her journey from the Middle East to New York\, discussing the challenges of drag in conservative societies\, her nostalgia for Egyptian cinema\, and her commitment to self-expression and authenticity. \nContent notes: Discussion of displacement\, war\, family discord\, death\, suicide. \n  \nQueen’s Illusion\, Dirs. Ceren Özkanlı Samlı\, Erinç Durlanık\, 2024\, Turkey\, 21 min \nIn an era of political repression and growing conservatism in Turkey\, Istanbul’s drag scene thrives. This documentary goes backstage with popular queens like Cake Mosq\, Pepi IV\, Ahsen Gönülce\, Anna Tholia\, and Gia Androgeny. They discuss the effort behind their personas\, the threat of harassment\, and new opportunities online\, sharing the challenges of performing drag in a sometimes-hostile world. \nContent notes: Discussion of drug use\, homophobia. Depiction of alcohol use\, cigarette use. \n  \nShow Up\, Dir. Maria Zakhodiaichenko\, 2024\, United States\, 11min \nFriday evening. Coney Island\, New York. Russian-American drag artist Maxim and his mom Ilona separately tell us the history of their family back in Russia and during their immigration to the US while getting ready for the Maxim’s performance. Soon they will reunite\, just it should be. \nContent notes: Discussion of homophobia\, death. \n  \nANYA KNEEZ: A Queen in Beirut\, Dir. Mohamad Abdouni\, 2017\, Turkey\, Lebanon\, 11 min \nAnya Kneez\, an Arab Drag Queen\, left Brooklyn in 2012 after 23 years in America and returned to live with her parents in Beirut. At 28\, she still grapples with the values of a Middle Eastern society that struggles to accept her lifestyle. This short documentary glimpses the journey of the drag performer who brought Brooklyn’s drag scene to Beirut’s clubs. \nContent notes: Discussion of homophobia\, family discord. \nAccess notes: Flashing lights. \n  \nBellydance Vogue\, Dir. Hadi Moussally\, 2020\, Lebanon\, 5 min \n“My birthday was on the 3rd of April 2020 during lockdown\, and for the first time\, I celebrated it all by myself. But even if I was alone\, I decided to celebrate it as if it’s the last one” \nThe film was made during quarantine. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Sultana’s Reign\, Dir. Hadi Moussally\, 2023
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/drag-performance-through-censorship/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T091950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T130238Z
UID:12206-1728669600-1728676800@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Animation Now - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nBack for a second year\, Animation Now brings you the best of contemporary queer animation. We continue to see an increase in both demand and creation of animated queer work and present you with a screening to celebrate that. The programme includes animation produced using techniques ranging from stop motion\, frame-by frame\, 3D sculpture and more. Expect heartfelt emotions paired with seamless visuals. \nJoin us for a special mural drawing workshop led by Nat Lall and Huss after the screening. \nCurated by Nat Lall and Huss. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish\, Italian\, Portuguese\, Spanish\, Tagalog audio with English language descriptive subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the intro and workshop.\nLive Captioning for the intro and workshop.\n\nThis screening is 42 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 15+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nPOLAR\, Dir. Phoebe Yemi Ara\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 2 min \nAn avalanche changes a polar bear’s life\, sending him on a journey across a barren fantasy world. A rich narrative exploration of mental health. \nInspired by testimonials on bipolar disorder\, this disorienting frame by frame animated short gives life to the experience of millions through fantasy\, vivid colour\, and metaphor. \nContent notes: Discussion of mental health. \n  \nThe Secret Lives of Lesbians Cats\, Dir. Kate Jessop\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 2 min \nWhat do cats talk about when their owners aren’t around? What do they really think of their lesbian owners? The Secret Lives of Lesbians Cats is the new episode of Planet Pussy Willow\, the feminist sci-fi development of the multi award winning comedy adult animation series Tales From Pussy Willow. \n  \nI Would Like to Live on the Moon\, Dir. Emily Burke\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 2 min \nA young non-binary person feels overwhelmed and wants to escape – literally\, to the moon. \nContent notes: Discussion of mental health. \n  \nMavi\, Dir. Aylin Alakbarli\, 2023\, Azerbaijan\, 1 min \nThe moon wants to play with her cat. \n  \nAlwan\, Dir. Qais Sarhan\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 3 min \nMeet Alwan\, a cheerful child longing for a friend. After a series of disappointments\, a box of crayons unexpectedly brings magic into his life. The crayons come alive\, creating a magical world filled with joy and friendship. Here\, Alwan discovers that his imagination holds the key to happiness\, celebrating the power of creativity and the simple joys found within our imagination. \n  \nCesspit of Freedom\, Dir. Oran Rose O’Sullivan\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 2 min \nThe police’s consistent harassment of a popular gay bar heralds the UK’s first national Gay Pride March\, taking place in the textiles town of Huddersfield\, 1981. \nContent notes: Discussion of police. \n  \nLittle One\, Dir. John Clister Santos\, 2023\, Philippines\, 9 min \nIn Manila\, Ili-Ili follows Joy\, a pregnant mother seeking advice from her gay dads\, Iko and Tino. When Iko has a heart attack\, Tino reflects on their family’s journey through old footage. Joy learns that true parenting is defined by love and support\, not gender\, as the film’s painterly visuals convey a timeless message of parental devotion. \nContent notes: Depiction of hospitalisation. \n  \nCherry Passion Fruit\, Dir. Renato José Duque\, 2024\, Portugal\, 5min \nNature contains both the raging fire and the flowing waterfall. Inside a mysterious rainforest\, lust takes shape between love and pain. Would you face your haunting desire? \nContent notes: Depiction of sexual content. \n  \nI’m fine mum\, Dir. Josema Palenzuela\, 2023\, Spain\, 5 min \nBlanca\, a young illustrator recently independent\, faces a chaotic life she hides from her mother by creating a false\, idealised version of reality on her walls. The story is told through phone messages and photos exchanged between mother and daughter. Meanwhile\, Áurea\, Blanca’s partner\, observes the growing lies and their impact on their relationship. \n  \nForza\, Rea!\, Dirs. Isabel Pahud\, Isabel Clerici\, Laura Zimmermann\, Polina Tyrsa\, 2023\, Switzerland\, 3 min \nIn a hillside village in Ticino\, Rea sets out to deliver a love letter to her crush while roller skating. As she heads to the house\, the letter is swept away downhill\, sending Rea on a frantic chase through the village. Navigating obstacles on the rough old town streets\, she races to catch the letter before finally delivering it. \n  \nStrokes\, Dir. David Colin William Crump\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 4 min \nStrokes tells the story of a father and son through painting and what they might paint based on their broken relationship. \n  \nPussy Love\, Dir. Linda Krauss\, 2023\, Germany\, 4 min \nCool Cat invites you! To join the world of Pussy Love. Enjoy a show of lust and laziness! Let’s have fun with tits and dicks. The claws are sharp\, the soda is sparkling and the fur is getting wet. Romance is kitsch. But even the most jaded cat can still be lost for love. \nContent notes: Depiction of animated genitalia\, sex\, sensual dancing. Discussion of sexual language. \n  \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: I’m fine mum\, Dir. Josema Palenzuela\, 2023
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/animation-now-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Around one hour or less,BSL,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T091921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T130306Z
UID:12214-1728660600-1728667800@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Oska Bright Presents: Wild Women - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nLet’s go on a wild ride; it will be crazy\, joyful and unexpected…  \nWe’re proud to showcase a specially curated selection of short films from the world’s biggest learning disability film festival\, Oska Bright. Wild Women are just that – exploring the darkest realms of what freedom means\, to sexy times with beans\, and unabashed self-love – this isn’t a selection to be missed.  \nWith less than 5% of disabled people working in the UK film industry\, Oska Bright Film Festival is driven to make change happen. Working internationally with industry partners and funded by the BFI\, our team produces the BAFTA and BIFA qualifying Oska Bright Film Festival\, promotes accessible screenings\, runs training for venues and develops skills for aspiring filmmakers. Oska Bright Film Festival puts people with learning disabilities or autism where they should be\, on the big screen.  \nJoin us for a conversation after the screening with Julieta Tetelbaum\, director of Black Chalk\, and hosted by Stella Nicholson. \nCurated by Oska Bright Film Festival. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish\, Spanish audio with English language descriptive subtitles.\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction and panel discussion.\nLive Captioning for the introduction and panel discussion.\n\nThis screening is 78 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 15+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nDead Cat Film\, Dirs. Josie Charles\, Nathan Miller\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 5 min \nA young woman becomes increasingly attached to the taxidermied corpse of her housemate’s cat. A dark comedy starring Will Gao (Heartstopper/Netflix)\, Josie Charles and featuring the voice of Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey\, Notting Hill). The short was produced by Rasp Films who were BAFTA-nominated in 2021 for their short Lucky Break. \nContent notes: Depiction of dead animal. \n  \nIce Cream on Mondays\, Dirs. Flo Gordon\, Reggie London\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 3 min \nF.witch is Flo Gordon\, a classically trained singer from Brighton. Her music is described as psychedelic indie folk\, and Flo describes it as being ‘a bit like a modern day Kate Bush.’ \n  \nOut of Water\, Dir. Georgia Kumari Bradburn\, 2022\, United States\, 15 min \nA female alien returns to earth with a charismatic scientist\, however her security lies in the balance when she suspects that he is hiding something from her. \nContent notes: Depiction of death. \n  \nBlack Chalk\, Dir. Julieta Tetelbaum\, 2022\, Argentina\, 8 min \nJulieta Tetelbaum ‘Black Chalk’ is a film about the intimacy of a woman with Down’s Syndrome who writes with black chalk a list of daily activities to organise her life. (English/Spanish/French/Italian Subtitles available) \n  \nPripyat Horse\, Dir. Sally Patricia Pearce\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 2 min \n‘A sparrow flies swiftly in through one door of the hall\, and out through another…. Even so\, man appears on earth for a little while; but of what went before this life or of what follows\, we know nothing.’ Bede A moment for mourning\, for a friend\, for the earth. \n  \nForgotten/Hidden\, Dir. Frida Stålkrantz Lindholm\, 2021\, Sweden\, 3 min \n‘Something is not what it seems in this basement. In here something\, or someone\, is hidden\, forgotten by the passage of time. We enter a space in which strange voices are heard\, and doors slam on their own accord. Suddenly\, a door creaks open and a creature scarier than our wildest imaginations enters the stage. Do you dare to stay until the end?” \n  \nThe Cunning\, Dir. Alexandra Maher\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 13 min \nA teenager with Down’s syndrome helps herself\, and others\, to escape from accusations of witchcraft. \n1724 – Dolly is locked up in a cell with her mother\, sentenced to be tarred\, feathered and burned. Elizabeth\, though\, has a plan for escape… \nContent notes: Depiction of dead animals\, blood\, imprisonment\, religion\, gun violence. \n  \nMariee Siou: Circle of Signs\, Dir. Samantha Shay\, 2023\, Iceland\, 6 min \nThis film urges reflection on indigenous prophecies about The Great Shift—choosing between technology and reconnecting with the earth. Siou emphasises the lyrics’ challenge to address our destructive impact. Filmed in Iceland\, Circle of Signs tackles climate grief and colonialism. Collaborating with 15-year-old Seraphia Behr\, Shay explores California wildfires and youth voices\, symbolising the struggle to reclaim nature and identity. \n  \nPU EKAW TNOD\, Dir. Rebecca Culverhouse\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 7 min \nA couple watching a horror film about a strangely familiar basement realise they’re dreaming when they suddenly find themselves in the very same basement. And that’s when it sees them… it knows they shouldn’t be awake… \nAccess notes: Flashing light\, flashing imagery\, distorted sound. \n  \nBean Grenade\, Dirs. Sophie Sparkes\, Simon Glass\, United Kingdom\, 16 min \nAlex can’t stop thinking about Laura. She’s even dreaming about her. She’s even dreaming about throwing beans at her. When Laura hosts a poetry-themed birthday party\, Alex crashes it with a multipack of tinned beans. She comes across Laura\, alone. \nAlex decides the only way she can possibly tell Laura how she feels is through a poem – a poem about a bean grenade. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Dead Cat Film\, Dirs. Josie Charles\, Nathan Miller\, 2022
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/oska-bright-presents-wild-women/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T091858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T185137Z
UID:12193-1728594000-1728601200@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Do you think Memory will ever land on the statue of someone like you and me? - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nJoin us for an evening of T4T love. This screening features four films that explore the distinct ways in which we build relationships with one another as trans people. These relationships can be romantic\, platonic\, familial\, or even that mutual feeling of care between strangers. The programme starts with I Feel (For) You\, an euphoric documentary about a group of queer and trans friends. This is followed by A Bird Called Memory\, Les garçons dans l’eau\, and Dismantle Me; three narrative fiction films delving into the various ways we give and receive love. This trans-focused programme is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of love within our community. \nGina Gwenffrewi\, an interdisciplinary researcher\, tutor and lecturer in Trans Studies\, Queer Studies and English Literature at the University of Edinburgh\, will give a special introduction to this programme. \nCurated by Indigo Korres. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nBritish Sign Language and English audio with English language descriptive subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction\nLive Captioning for the introduction\n\nThis screening is 75 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 15+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nI Feel (For) You\, Dir. Bella Cintra\, 2023\, Spain\, 7 min \nWe embark on a journey in which the deepest feelings of a group of trans individuals will guide an intimate and emotional relationship between two trans people through their experiences. \nContent notes: Discussion of homophobic slur\, transmisogyny. \n  \nA Bird Called Memory\, Dir. Leonardo Martinelli\, 2023\, Brazil\, 15 min \nA bird called Memory has forgotten how to come back home. Lua\, a trans woman\, tries to find Memory in the streets\, but the city can be a hostile place. \nContent notes: Depiction of transphobia. \n  \nLes garçons dans l’eau\, Dir. Pawel Thomas Larue\, 2023\, France\, 40 min \nEnd of summer on the Breton coast. Oscar invites his group of friends to spend a week’s vacation at his grandparents’ house. He hasn’t been back to his childhood home for years – not since he came out as a trans boy. On the beach\, the gang meets Malo\, a handsome local guy\, also trans. The story is about their meeting\, which will turn everything upside down. \nContent notes: Depiction of sex\, alcohol use\, cigarette use. Discussion of internalised homophobia. \n  \nDismantle Me\, Dir. Max Disgrace\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 13 min \nA comical proposition turns into an arousing powerplay when a smoldering-hot trans woman helps a heartbroken trans man tidy his messy bedroom. \nAssociate produced by Lilly Wachowski\, Dismantle Me is a dark comedy-romance by trans people of colour\, and created with a majority transgender and non-binary cast and crew. Made in collaboration with Trans+ On Screen. \nContent notes: Depiction of sex\, cuts\, blood. Discussion of sex\, sexual language. \n  \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Les garçons dans l’eau\, Dir. Pawel Thomas Larue\, 2023
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/do-you-think-memory-will-ever-land-on-the-statue-of-someone-like-you-and-me/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T091545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T162426Z
UID:12158-1728507600-1728514800@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Queer Asia - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nQueer Asia is a vibrant and evocative short film screening programme that shines a spotlight on queer Asian stories and filmmakers. This collection of films delves into diverse experiences of identity\, love\, struggle\, and resilience within the LGBTQ+ community across Asia and the diaspora. This screening offers a compelling and multifaceted look at the queer Asian experience\, celebrating the resilience and creativity of its storytellers. Through these films\, audiences are invited to explore the rich tapestry of identities and narratives that define the LGBTQ+ community across Asia and beyond. \nThis programme starts with a special introduction by filmmaker and visual artist Wei Zhang. \nCurated by Nat Lall and Huss. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nBengali\, Burmese\, Chinese\, English\, Mandarin Chinese\, Nepali\, Tagalog\, Tamil audio with English language descriptive subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction.\nLive Captioning for the introduction\n\nThis screening is 122 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nIn the place where we left and arrived\, Dir. Samuel Zhang\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 20 min \nThis film explores shared experiences of queer Chinese people living in the UK\, offering a look at the wider context of these important issues as the director tries to understand the possible definitions of home and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Chinese lives through voice over\, intimate letter changes\, archives\, interviews\, and digital mappings.  \nContent notes: Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic\, queerphobia\, racism\, xenophobia\, beauty standards\, fetishisation\, microaggression. Depiction of physical violence. \n  \nNarratives and Counternarratives\, Dir. Chaoying Rao\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 9 min \nThis work examines representations of the self\, dissecting the persistent fetishisation of Asian women through collaging and reviewing memorable moments in Western culture. Questioning the ideas of the ‘Asian mystique’ and how it manifests in popular culture\, this film examines how the legacy of orientalism continues to manifest in spaces both physical and digital. \nContent notes: Depiction of nudity\, physical violence\, body modification\, fetishisation\, racism\, sex\, sensual dancing\, death\, gun violence\, knife violence\, sword violence\, decapitated head\, blood. Discussion of harassment\, violence. \n  \nArkesta\, Dir. Safal Pandey\, 2023\, Nepal\, 19 min \nGokul is a single father\, who feels a sense of embarrassment as he watches his son’s public dance performance. Determined to bring about a change in his son’s lifestyle\, Gokul wholeheartedly commits himself to putting in considerable effort and taking the required actions. Over time\, Gokul gradually becomes aware of his son’s inherent feminine side. \nContent notes: Depiction of homophobia\, cigarette use. \n  \nForbidden Reverie 宿祭\, Dir. Yisong Huang\, 2023\, China\, 4 min \nA groundbreaking 3D CG film that navigates the dynamic virtual realm of Generation Z. This film sheds light on the struggles\, victories\, and identity journeys within the LGBTQ+ community; providing a powerful platform for increased visibility and acceptance. “Forbidden Reverie” contributes to a vital conversation on LGBTQ+ representation and acceptance in contemporary contexts. \n  \nReligiosa\, Dir. Han Oo Htet\, 2024\, Myanmar\, 8 min \nBefore transitioning\, Eingyinn May Tun was a famous actress. Now\, he is trying to get back into the film industry as a producer and an actor. A Buddhist devotee\, Eingyinn May Tun dreams of the day he will be reborn in a male body. \n  \nScrapped Fabric\, Dir. Jake Muñoz Consing\, 2024\, Philippines\, 11 min \nFearing her mother’s disapproval\, a teenage trans girl secretly sews a prom dress from her mother’s scrap fabric (“retaso”). \nContent notes: Discussion of transphobia. \n  \nIf\, Dir. Tathagata Ghosh\, 2023\, India\, 26 min \nAn arranged marriage tears a lesbian couple apart\, but with a mother’s love\, perhaps another future is possible. \nContent notes: Discussion of death. Depiction of cigarette use. \n  \nFarewell\, Dir. Soham Kundu\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 15 min \nTwo friends: one with a broken heart\, the other on the brink of marriage. Together they set out on a day’s journey that leads them to confront their past amidst shared grief and hopes for a brighter future. Centred around intimate friendships between men of colour\, Farewell presents evolving expressions of modern masculinity. \nContent notes: Depiction of cigarette use. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Narratives and Counternarratives\, Dir. Chaoying Rao\, 2022
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/queer-asia-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,People of colour,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T091520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T131517Z
UID:12150-1728498600-1728505800@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:★\,。·::·ﾟ☆ "The Real Internet Is Inside You" ·ﾟ✧*:·ﾟ✧ - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nDive into ★\,｡･::･ﾟ☆ “The Real Internet Is Inside You” ･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧\, a collection of six short films exploring nearly 20 years of our evolving relationship with the internet. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction\, this event delves into the complex interplay of digital identity and self-expression\, responding to the overwhelming\, contradictory messages that fuel confusion\, anxiety\, and disconnection in the digital age. With a focus on sensory overload and emotional vulnerability\, the program offers a fresh perspective on contemporary life.  \nJoin us for an interactive workshop led by internet studies expert Kirsty Dunlop and Reema Vadoliya\, founder of People of Data. \nCurated by Zeo Fawcett. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish\, Chinese\, Russian\, Japanese audio with English language descriptive subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for the introduction and workshop\nLive Captioning for the introduction and workshop\n\nThis screening is 61 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nIn the end I saw something on my phone\, Dir. Nicholas Sanchez\, 2023\, United States\, 2 min \nThis Instagram post is now a short film—a meme turned theatre. What happens when a meme becomes a film?  \nnew phone who dis?  \nThe post’s essence stretches beyond your grasp. Can memes exist outside the phone?  \nI bleed the meme for you.  \nI bleed real for you.  \nAlways shifting\, always ending.  \nremember when your body ended? That’s when you saw it on your phone. \nContent notes: Discussion of body image\, mental health\, blood\, death\, sex\, masturbation. Depiction of partial nudity\, and overall contains strange and unusual imagery that is difficult to interpret. \nAccess notes: Flashing and strobe lights\, frequent and sudden bright images\, layered and complex glitchy visual imagery\, rapid cuts and fast-paced editing sequences throughout. \nAudio at a range of levels\, jumping randomly from quiet to loud. Sounds are layered in overwhelming ways. On screen text moving quickly. \n  \n(Tommy Chat Just E-mailed Me.)\, Dir. Ryan Trecartin\, 2007\, United States of America\, 7 min \nTrecartin’s (Tommy Chat Just E-mailed Me) is a short set inside and outside an email. Featuring Trecartin’s stylised characters—Pam\, a librarian with a baby; Tammy and Beth\, surrounded by installation art; and Tommy\, in a lake house—the film explores electronic communication. Trecartin\, playing several roles\, blends manic interactions with bright animations. The story shifts like a web browser\, revealing growing isolation. \nContent notes: Child distress depicted\, menstruation and child abuse discussed\, and use of ableist slurs. \nAccess notes: Rapid cuts and fast-paced editing sequences and harsh\, distorted dialogue throughout. \n  \nDEEP DOWN TIDAL\, Dir. Tabita Rezaire\, 2017\, French Guina\, South Africa\, 19 min \nDeep Down Tidal examines water’s role in communication\, political\, and technological systems. It explores submarine cables over colonial routes and the ocean as a repository of Black knowledge and global connectivity. Could Internet violence against Africa and more generally Black people stem from its infrastructure? The film links water’s preservation of histories and traumas to colonial legacies. \nContent notes: Discussion of genocide\, colonialism\, racism\, partial nudity. \nAccess notes: Glitchy visuals. \n  \nMonad 3\, Dir. Dana Dawud\, 2024\, Dubai\, United States of America\, Spain and France\, 26 min \nMonad\, situates webcam footage\, projection mapping and texting both within the time space of the film and in the real time space outside\, reformulating itself with each screening until Monad becomes fully saturated or until submarine internet cables stop working\, whichever comes first. \nContent notes: Discussion of revolutionary ideologies\, assassination\, death\, and sexual language. Depiction of vaping. \nAccess notes: Glitchy\, blurred and flashing imagery\, sudden bright images\, prolonged dark scenes and visually intense\, gritty imagery. Frequent use of silence with occasional sounds. \n  \nValentine for Perfect Strangers\, Dir. Ben Coonley\, 2007\, United States of America\, 4 min \nA love letter to the Internet from a feral cat in Brooklyn. \nAnonymously published to the web in 2006\, Valentine for Perfect Strangers was an early example of an art video that “went viral\,” amassing over a half-million views and landing on the front page of YouTube. \nContent notes: Discussion of mental health issues \nAccess notes: Bright colours and glitchy editing\, with distorted music\, VHS effects\, and high-pitched ringing. A robotic\, distorted English voice-over and subtitles run throughout. \n  \nDiffused in Marginalised Orders\, Dir. Florence To\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 3 min \nWords have a powerful role in shaping identity and transforming our lived experiences. The Scottish-born Hong Kong artist uses texts that ignite deep connections and solidarity. Their work confronts the dispossessions wrought by imperialism and challenges complicity in public amnesia about ongoing injustices\, redefining our relationship within social barriers and power struggles in public spaces. \nAccess notes: Flashing light and rapid visual effects. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Valentine for Perfect Strangers\, Dir. Ben Coonley\, 2007
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/%e2%98%85%e3%80%82%c2%b7%c2%b7%ef%be%9f%e2%98%86-the-real-internet-is-inside-you-%c2%b7%ef%be%9f%e2%9c%a7%c2%b7%ef%be%9f%e2%9c%a7/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T091455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T130348Z
UID:12147-1728496800-1728504000@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Meets Reality - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nSci-Fi Meets Reality explores the border between science fiction and reality. We live in an age of extraordinary rapid technological advancements and fantasy feels eerily real. How we document\, analyse and develop ourselves feels more futuristic than ever. But that ‘future’ is now. ‘Sci-Fi meets Reality’ highlights uncanny filmmaking as a tool for gender exploration and historical critique. \nThis screening starts with an incredible performance by Kyalo Searle-Mbullu\, a Glasgow-based musician and audio-visual artist.  \nPerformance Access Notes: Flashing imagery throughout. \nCurated by Nat Lall. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish and Scottish Gaelic audio with English language descriptive subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for introduction and performance\nLive Captioning for introduction and performance\n\nThis screening is 78 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \na border of flat stones\, Dirs. Cáit McClay\, Éiméar McClay\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 10 min \nThis film by Cáit and Éiméar McClay reflects on the Irish Potato Famine\, showing how British laissez-faire policies facilitated food exports and limited aid\, portraying the famine as a natural event to consolidate estates. The McClays critique this portrayal and link famines to settler colonialism\, analysing the contemporary political\, cultural\, and economic impacts of British imperialism on Irish land reclamation and state formation. \nContent notes: Discussion of capitalism\, religion\, famine\, death\, displacement. Depiction of mould. \nAccess notes: Throughout the film\, a narrative text with no audio appears on screen with a small font. \n  \nPriob\, Dir. Choirstaidh NicArtair\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 5 min \nWe meet a young woman on her windowsill in the early hours of the morning\, while she is in conversation with her late grandfather\, The Coal Man\, who lives in the clouds above and communicates through radio waves. Priob is a film about our inner children and the people who raised them\, wherever they are. \nContent notes: Discussion of death. \nAccess notes: Glitchy imagery with some fast pace editing. \n  \nQueer Bodies\, Dirs. Elin Laut\, Mattia Friso\, 2022\, Germany\, 5 min \n“Queer Bodies” is a three chapters video piece that explores the process of embracing queer identity: From the death of the former self\, to the searching for agency\, to the creation of a community. The viewer is drawn into a reality where subjects tell about themselves and bodies manifest themselves in an unconventional way. \nContent notes: Discussion of funeral\, body image. \n  \nDr. XYZ: A Medical Drag Transthology\, Dir. El Jones\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 14 min \nDr. XYZ is a community-made trans+ healthcare training film and ethnofiction. It is an exercise in queering the public information film genre\, shot in 16mm. The film weaves ethnographic healthcare accounts from Birmingham’s trans+ community with moments of drag-satire re-enactment to depict a collective vision of the UK’s healthcare system. \nContent notes: Discussion of suicidal ideation\, suicide attempt\, mental health issues\, medical neglect within NHS\, transphobia\, ableism\, racism\, passing culture\, self-medicating\, gender dysphoria\, medical waiting lists\, explicit language. Depiction of animated genitalia. \n  \nTrans-form\, Dir. Luca Asta\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 12 min \nFrom flesh to 3D printing\, ‘TRANS-FORM’ follows the journey of five trans+ individuals. \nContent notes: Discussion of body image\, surgery\, medical transition\, gender dysphoria\, transphobia. Depiction of animated genitalia\, packers. \n  \nThe Space Dykes and Other Adventures\, Dir. Julian Konuk\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 11 min \nThis film explores dykiness and bodily abjection\, examining home and unhome-liness beyond traditional kinship. Presented as a chaotic video and sonic collage\, it focuses on transition by blending clips in harsh and fluid ways. The work alternates between fast and slow movements\, reflecting on queer intimacy and the notion of home in relation to the queer body. \nContent notes: Depiction of cigarette use\, eyeball being licked\, meat. Discussion of body image\, medical neglect. \nAccess notes: Distorted imagery\, distorted voice for voice-over\, flashing imagery. \n  \nMaskuline\, Dir. Rev Sullivan\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 6 min \nA psychoanalytical pry through the structures that form the creation of a gendered identity. \nContent notes: Depiction of body distortion\, topless person. \nAccess notes: Distorted imagery\, distorted sound and voice. \n  \nat first and then\, Dir. Joanne Matthews\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 15 min \nA speculative fiction piece set in a saline world\, this work combines photographs\, moving images\, and sound. It explores a future or alternate dimension through a salted lens\, set in an over-salinated beach town. With a queer approach and a nod to 1960s French New Wave\, it layers a 35-voice choir with digital sounds\, evoking past sci-fi visions of the future. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Priob\, Dir. Choirstaidh NicArtair\, 2022
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/sci-fi-meets-reality/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T091417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T212219Z
UID:12141-1728487800-1728495000@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Blossoming Wilt - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly or go to their website to be added to this!** \nBlossoming Wilt is a visually striking short film screening programme that delves into the delicate and often heartbreaking nature of queer love. Each film captures the fragility of relationships and the poignant moments of connection and separation\, offering an evocative exploration of love’s complexities. This programme presents a collection of films that depict the tender and vulnerable aspects of queer love\, highlighting the beauty and pain that often accompany it. Through exquisite cinematography and heartfelt storytelling\, these films offer a profound reflection on the transience and resilience of Queer love. \nThe screening starts with a poetry performance by Esraa Husain\, a freelance creative writer\, community curator\, researcher and facilitator based in Glasgow.  \nCurated by Nat Lall. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nArabic\, Chinese\, English\, Greek\, Hindi audio with English language descriptive subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for introduction and performance\nLive Captioning for introduction and performance\n\nThis screening is 109 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nBubbling\, Dir. Che-ming Chang\, 2023\, Taiwan\, 24 min \nGuang has difficulty focusing during school choir. He’s distracted by something more enticing than singing. When a charismatic new student arrives\, Guang’s curiosity and sexual desire is taken to a new level. \n  \nPigeons are dying when the city is on fire\, Dir. Stavros Markoulakis\, 2023\, Greece\, 21 min \nOn the warmest day of the year\, two boys meet. A few hours later a pigeon gets trapped with them. During this heatwave\, all creatures dream of escaping from the city that’s burning. \nContent Notes: Depiction of cigarette use\, sex\, nudity. \n  \nPlaces I’ve Called My Own\, Dir. Sushma Khadepaun\, 2023\, India\, 29 min \nAfter several years in the US\, Tara\, in the midst of her IVF process\, returns to India for the funeral of her father. There\, she finds a mother in denial about her sexual orientation\, an ex-girlfriend who has rebuilt her life with a man\, and the shadow of the paterfamilias that continues to hang over the home. \nContent Notes: Depiction of injection. Discussion of COVID-19\, pregnancy\, death\, family discord\, homophobia. \n  \nLike Wave Like Cloud\, Dir. Yulin Yang\, 2023\, China\, 16 min \nOn a surfing trip\, a female couple with an age difference attempts to navigate their uncertain relationship. Yet after an unexpected change in circumstance\, they each begin to see themselves and their relationship in a new light. \nContent Notes: Depiction of sex\, alcohol use. Discussion of death. \n  \nMondial 2010\, Dir. Roy Dib\, 2013\, Lebanon\, 19 min \nMondial 2010 is a film on love and place. A Lebanese gay couple decides to take a road trip to Ramallah. The film is recorded with their camera as they chronicle their journey. The viewers are invited through the couple’s conversations into the universe of a fading city. \nContent notes: Depiction of alcohol use\, tear gas\, illegal israeli settlements. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Pigeons are dying when the city is on fire\, Dir. Stavros Markoulakis\, 2023
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/blossoming-wilt/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241008T202000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241008T222000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20240823T105059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T094024Z
UID:12138-1728418800-1728426000@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:SQIFF 2024 Opening Night Scottish Shorts - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening.** \nWe warmly welcome you back to another year of SQIFF with our ‘Scottish Shorts’. This screening exclusively contains short films by artists based in Scotland and highlights outstanding local talent. We are also delighted to showcase three new films made by SQIFF’s very own Queer Filmmakers Group. Expect a screening that celebrates community\, resistance and various filmmaking media. We hope to welcome several of the filmmakers for a Q&A after the screening. \nAll filmmakers in this screening and ‘Scottish Shorts 2’ are automatically entered into a competition to win the title of Best Scottish Short. The winner will be announced at the closing screening of SQIFF 2024. \nCurated by Nat Lall and Huss. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book\, click here or call the GFT Box Office on 0141 332 6535. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish audio with English language descriptive captions\nEnglish to BSL interpretation for introduction and panel discussion\nLive Captioning for introduction and panel discussion\nAudio Description\n\nThis screening is 75 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 15+. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2024 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2024\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \n  \nFilms not Bombs: Soup\, Stickers and Solidarity\, Dirs. Rosie Bowyer\, Léo Paiva Capocci\, Morgan Gabriel Hares\, Kat Robertson\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 11 min \nFilms Not Bombs is a community film about Glasgow’s Food Not Bombs chapter in Govanhill. It highlights how the group offers free food weekly to challenge war and capitalism\, demonstrating the transformative power of community action. Created through a University of Glasgow and GMAC course\, the film features Glasgow’s queer community and is the debut film for three of its creators. \nContent Notes: Depiction of police. Discussion of food scarcity\, capitalism. \n  \nA Float\, Dir. Isabel Barfod\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 3 min \nA Float explores subtle modes of refusal through the lens of a Black Queer swimmer in a hostile environment. Set in a Victorian era public swimming pool\, A Float follows our protagonist as they access alternate realities\, speculated futures and enact small acts of revenge. \nContent Notes: Depiction of racism. \nAccess Notes: Contains flashing imagery. \n  \nIn Our Millions\, Dirs. Meli Vasiloudes Bayada\, Ally Lloyd\, Esme Haddrill Selman\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 3 min \n‘In Our Millions’ is a short film about Scottish solidarity with Palestine filmed during the November 11th protests. It is a Super8 film collaboratively shot and ecologically hand-processed over the course of a day as part of a workshop run by Lydia Beilby and Take One Action. \nContent Notes: Depiction of a protest. \n  \nJust Jackie\, Dir. Michael Lee Richardson\, 2023\, United Kingdom\, 12 min \nJACKIE (9) loves sweets\, trying on their mum’s clothes and make up\, and admiring girl-next-door TEGAN (11) on her trampoline from the bedroom window. \nJackie adores her\, and they’ll do anything to get close to her. Even\, to health-conscious mum CAROL’s surprise\, ask for a trampoline. \nContent Notes: Depiction of deadnaming. Discussion of dieting. \n  \nPlanet Abundance\, Dirs. Emma Bowen\, Ailie Rutherford\, 2022\, United Kingdom\, 4 min \nThis short film documents The Planet Abundance project\, a series of artist-led workshops at Category Is Books. Participants imagined a feminist world of abundance and post-work society\, exploring alternatives to capitalism through speculative science fiction based on Teresa Feldmann’s draft. Commissioned by Feminist Exchange Network (Glasgow) and curated by Ailie Rutherford\, the project fosters radical political imagination. \n  \nA Different Home\, Dir. Jules Lacave-Fontourcy\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 15 min \nWhere is “home” for queer people who live in a city but grew up rural? This documentary explores the tensions between craving rural life and thriving in urban queer communities while feeling alienated from both. Visually rooted to the land\, this film reflects on what it means to grieve a home which remains but does not welcome us as who we are. \nContent Notes: Discussion of queerphobia\, ableism\, transphobia\, misgendering\, deadnaming\, and trauma. \n  \nA Tight Five Hours\, Dir. Ewan McPherson\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 15 min \nAs the queer comic Ewan McPherson battles his stammer while performing live\, a worker inside his brain tries frantically to prevent the damage caused by negative thoughts by recalling memories of interviews with fellow queer performers and promoters”. \nContent Notes: Discussion of homophobia. \nAccess Notes: Short length distorted imagery. \n  \nHot Young Geek Seeks Bloodsucking Freak\, Dir. Heath Virgoe\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 12 min \nWhen best friends Max and Ricky find themselves the prey of an angry vampire\, they must ditch their Halloween plans to hide out at home. But when a forgotten pizza delivery shows up\, can they risk letting the driver in? Can they stop arguing with each other? And can Max find the courage to face the one thing worse than death – coming out? \nContent Notes: Discussion of sex\, role-play. Depiction of death. \nAccess Notes: Contains flashing imagery. \n  \nDonate: \nDonate to SQIFF via PayPal or sign up to one of our four Patreon tiers to support our work and show us you’re a big SQIFF fan 🌈✨ \n  \nImage Credit: Just Jackie\, Dir. Michael Lee Richardson\, 2023
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/sqiff-2024-opening-night-scottish-shorts/
LOCATION:Glasgow Film Theatre\, 12 Rose Street\, Glasgow\, G3 6RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,English language,Films,Live Captioning,Scottish premiere,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230928T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
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SUMMARY:Queer East Presents: Alien Body\, Human Dreams - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly to be added to this!** \nA series of cinematic investigations that centre the body as a potent site of hybridity\, rejecting false divisions of man/woman\, human/animal/alien\, self/other to construct their own embodied\, multifaceted ways of being. Artists in this programme purposefully employ queering as a technique to misread\, re-appropriate\, and puncture the systems of power projected onto the body. \nIn these works by queer Southeast and East Asian filmmakers\, we meet a speculative reality where human body parts are sold in food trucks and witness a dance-fight between a lion dancer and a contemporary dancer. Bodyhacking\, ritualising\, and ceremonialising is used to knead cosmologies\, folding knowledges in upon themselves. \nCurated by April Lin 林森 \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nto boyhood\, i never knew him (2022\, dir. Trâm Anh Nguyễn): Words from a transgender man float to the surface as fleeting memories go on. \nLonging for the Sun to Set Upwards (2022\, dir. Jao San Pedro): An ode to the multiplicity\, mutability\, and expansion of what constitutes a body and a self\, through imaging and technological mediations. \nbeast (2022\, dir. Aileen Ye): A martial arts inspired dance-fight between a lion dancer and queer performer reflects the tension between traditional and modern identities. \nDisease of Manifestation (2011\, dir. Tzu-An Wu) The work builds itself towards the anarchistic conditions of the inner scenes\, can also be seem as a wrong-manifesto. \nYummy Body Truck (2021\, dir. Noam Youngrak Son) A fictional food truck selling human body parts mixed with other organisms in a biotechno-queer fantasy of interspecies mixing. \nBXBY (2022\, dir. Soojin Chang) In this self-recorded performance blending documentary and ritual practice\, a hybrid creature attempts reproduction. \nGarden Amidst the Flame (2022\, dir. Natasha Tontey) A playful and imaginative fantasy that challenges the hypermasculine presentation of Minahasan ritual culture and everyday life. \n  \nACCESSIBLITY  \nThis screening contains strobing lights\, distorted imagery\, distorted voice. \nContent Warnings: \n\nDiscussions of cannibalism\, direct reference to terminated pregnancy\nDepiction of animated detached human parts\, fake body parts being eaten\, animal parts\, recording of the inside a human bodysex\, self-harm\, distressing scenes\, contains graphic reproductive content\, imagery of the culling and dissection of a deer.\n\nBXBY Content Warning (please note this may contain spoilers) \nBXBY contains explicit content\, including a close-up of a person using a speculum on themself and inserting a tube into their vagina (in a later scene they inject fluid into their vagina) and the graphic disembowelment and dismembering of a recently killed deer\, which is revealed to be pregnant. \nThis screening is recommended for ages 16+ \n93 minutes long \nChinese\, English\, French\, Indonesian audio with English captions. BSL-English interpretation and live captioning provided. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel. If you would like to take this up\, please visit the access desk at the entrance of the CCA\, or contact info@sqiff.org. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2023 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2023\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. FFP2 masks will be available for free around the building. \nImage: from BXBY (2022\, dir. Soojin Chang)  \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/queer-east-presents-alien-body-human-dreams/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T200000
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SUMMARY:Fleeting Love
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \n‘Fleeting Love’ is a collection of short films that capture brief (but tender) romantic encounters. Expect sepia-toned super 8 clips\, wind blowing through long hair\, lustful stares and tugs on your heartstrings.  The pace of the films in the selection ebbs and flows with runtimes ranging from 3 to 20 minutes. Films such as Swimming in the Dark bring slower romantic builds alongside slow rippling water. Whereas the closing film Strangers is the shortest of the collection and follows two lovers clinging on to each other as they zoom past the camera on a motorbike. \nCurated by Nat Lall. \nThe screening starts with poetry from local queer poet Hatty Nestor. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nHeart Fruit (2022 \, dir. Kim Allamand): Late summer heats up the city where people search for their own form of love. \nDreaming of You (2023 \, dir. Andrzej Kosma Perliński): A Polish-Danish story of a cross-cultural encounter during a winter night in 1986. It’s a dreamy reminiscence focusing on the choreography of glances\, breaths\, and communication beyond language when meeting a magnetic stranger. The fantasy starts to prevail with the night getting darker\, but will it still be there at sunrise? \nSwimming in the Dark (2022\, dir. Pin Ru Chen): When the swimming competition is coming\, Wen is under lots of pressure. Ann who is inseparable from her found out something different. To confront Wen’s closure and trauma\, Ann decides to be closer to Wen. But\, when she gets closer to Wen\, it pushes them further… \ni get so sad sometimes (2021 \, dir. Trishtan Tala Perez): In the small town of Pagadian\, a gay teenager eagerly waits for a mature man to reveal his face after developing an anonymous sexual relationship with him online. \nScaffold (2023 \, dir. Billy Klotsa): Fragments of bereavement and collapsing love appear in an isolated house between the land and the sea. Death arrives. The landscape shivers. What holds us close in moments of rupture? \nStrangers (2022 \, dir. Ahan Kadam): Moments like seeing an ex-partner at a gas station are always filled with a deep sense of nostalgia and sadness\, the tragedy of seeing someone you once knew so intimately now be a complete stranger to you. \n  \nACCESSIBLITY  \nContent Warnings: \n\nDiscussions of sex\, self-harm\nDepiction of sex\, cigarette use\n\nThis screening is recommended for ages 16+ \n94 minutes long with a poetry reading before the screening. \nDanish\, English\, German\, Mandarin Chinese\, Polish\, Swiss German\, Tagalog audio with English captions. BSL-English interpretation and live captioning provided for the intro and poetry. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel. If you would like to take this up\, please visit the access desk at the entrance of the CCA\, or contact info@sqiff.org. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2023 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2023\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. FFP2 masks will be available for free around the building. \nImage: from Heart Fruit (2022\, Dir. Kim Allamand)
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/fleeting-love/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Films,Shorts
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230927T200000
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SUMMARY:Begana
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \nBegana is bringing you more films from the South Asian queer diaspora! Combining hidden stories\, politics with joy and queer loving\, come watch films from Rohan Kanawade’s drama U for Usha\, in which a single mother and a farm labourer in rural India who feels drawn to a female teacher of a local primary school\, to Rohin Raveendran’s romance The Booth\, where a female frisking booth inside a crowded shopping mall stands as a silent ally to a forbidden romance. We hope you’re ready for a fresh view through these Sapphic love stories. \nCurated by Neha Apsara. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nU for Usha (2019\, Dir. Rohan Kanawade):Usha\, a single mother and a farm labourer in rural India\, feels drawn to a female teacher at a local primary school. This attraction plays an integral part in firing her passion for learning how to read and write. \nDevi (Goddess) (2017\, Dir. Karishma Dube): A young closeted lesbian risks both family and tradition\, as she embraces her attraction for her childhood maid\, Devi. A young closeted lesbian risks both family and tradition\, as she embraces her attraction for her childhood maid\, Devi. \nThe Booth (2019\, Dir. Rohin Raveendran): A female frisking booth inside a crowded shopping mall stands as a silent ally to a forbidden romance. \nMy Mother’s Girlfriend (2021\, Dir. Arun Fulara): is the story of two relationships colliding. Renuka and Sadiya\, two mature working-class women\, in love with each other\, are out celebrating Renuka’s birthday. Unknown to them\, Renuka’s son\, Mangesh\, is around. \n  \nACCESSIBLITY  \nContent Warnings: \n\nDiscussion of sex\, sex work\, abuse\, violence\, trauma\, transphobia\, racism\, sex work\nDepiction of violence\, homophobia.\n\nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 16+. \n\n\n\n\n66 minutes long. \n\n\n\n\nFilms are in Bengali\, English\, Hindi\, Marathi audio and screen with English language captions for access. BSL-English interpretation and live captioning provided. \nAudio description available for the film. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel. If you would like to take this up\, please visit the access desk at the entrance of the CCA\, or contact info@sqiff.org. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2023 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2023\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. FFP2 masks will be available for free around the building. \nImage: From My Mother’s Girlfriend (2021\, Dir. Arun Fulara) \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/begana/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Films,People of colour,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230927T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230927T173000
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SUMMARY:Are you into emotional edging?
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \nJoin us for a journey of conscious and unconscious thoughts. This screening features distinct experimental shorts made by trans and non-binary people that focuses on the varied ways our community tell stories of forming and navigating relationships\, both digitally and in real life.  \nThe films in this programme utilise archival footage\, found footage\, digital glitch\, chemical abstraction\, digital animation\, layered imagery\, and direct animation to explore the telling of our stories. \nMilo Clenshaw will be hosting a panel discussion after the screening with special guests Hogan Seidel\, director of The Backside of God\, and Jamie Crewe\, director of A Luxury. \nCurated by Indigo Korres.\n \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \nA Luxury (2021\, Dir. Jamie Crewe): A film commssioned by Edinburgh International Book Festival\, 2021\, in response to Shola Von Reinhold’s novel LOTE (2020). Made in homage to Curtis Harrington’s film The Wormwood Star (1956)\, a portrait of the artist Cameron\, the film finds Shola in the attic of Preston Hall\, Midlothian\, undergoing a transportation. A section of LOTE is read over churning abstract liquids\, and finally an escape. \nA Trans with a Movie Camera (2018\, Dir. Frances Damian Arpaia): A non-narrative cine-essay that collaboratively explores the potentials for trans-feminine representation in film. \nThe Backside of God (2020\, Dir. Hogan Seidel): The Backside of God is an experimental documentary utilizing archival footage\, digital glitch\, chemical abstraction\, and direct animation to explore the intricacies of the artist’s relationship with their familial\, religious\, and queer identity. \nBigger on the Inside (2022\, Dir. Angelo Madsen Minax): From an isolated wooded cabin a trans man star gazes\, scruff chats with guys\, watches youtube tutorials\, takes drugs\, and lies about taking drugs – feeling his way through a cosmology of embodiment. Relative to the immensity of longing\, the bodily insides become both portal and lens through which to probe the porousness between interior and exterior\, the micro and macro. Nudes and landscapes are equally erotic\, as Eros is an issue of boundaries: When i desire you\, a part of me is gone. \n  \nACCESSIBLITY  \nContent Warnings: \n\nDiscussion of transphobia\, misogyny\, religious views\, homophobia\, emotional edging\, mental health\, sex;\nDepiction of masturbation\, sex.\n\n\nAccess Notes: \n\nGlitchy imagery\n\nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 16+. \n61 minutes long with a Q&A after the screening. \nEnglish\, Latin\, Portuguese\, and Vietnamese audio and screens with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation and live captioning provided. \nAudio description available for the film. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel. If you would like to take this up\, please visit the access desk at the entrance of the CCA\, or contact by emailing info@sqiff.org. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2023 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2023\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. FFP2 masks will be available for free around the building. \nImage: from Bigger on the Inside (2022\, Dir. Angelo Madsen Minax)
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/are-you-into-emotional-edging/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Audio description,BSL,Deaf,Disability,Films,Shorts,Speech to Text,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
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SUMMARY:SQIFF 2023 Opening Night Scottish Shorts - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \n**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly to be added to this!** \nStarting the festival\, as always\, we have ’Scottish Shorts’. The screening exclusively contains short films by artists based in Scotland and highlights exquisite talent on our home turf. The very first film stars SQIFF’s own Jamie Rea. Jamie co-curated our 2021 festival and now treats us to a touching lead performance in The Singer. Later\, we have Selkie\, which brings Scottish mythology and folk song to queer cinema. And\, we have Pixie that follows the local party girl as she shares her experience of coming out\, transitioning and go-go dancing. \nCurated by Nat Lall. \nWe hope to welcome several of the filmmakers for a Q&A after the films. All ticket holders are invited to join us for a drink at CCA after the screening. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click here or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n  \n  \nThe Singer (2023\, Dir. Cora Bissett): In the loud streets of Glasgow\, deaf song-writer Joe meets busker Andy. The two learn to communicate over their love of music and realise together they can create something unique. \nGroom (2022\, Dir. Leyla Coll-O’Reilly): is about a young\, school leaver called Hannah who is on a trial shift at a beauty salon. It’s a story about coercive relationships\, consent\, puberty and sexual desire. \nSelkie (2022\, Dir. Sophie Suliman): This is an experimental performative and social documentary exploring humankind’s relationship to nature and other lifeforms through the ancient Nordic and Celtic myth of the selkie and the impact of wild swimming on our psyche and wellbeing. Based in different locations and through collaboration with various communities around Scotland. \nDIG (2022\, Dir. G J Hewitt): A mother searches a secluded beach\, determined to find a certain item\, that will bring her some closure. \nKitchen Sink Fantasy (2023\, Dir. Heath Virgoe): A fantasy rom-com that follows a gender-swapping Gen-Z narcissist on a quest to pay rent on time. \nPixie (2022\, Dir. Beth Johnston): This documentary provides a portrait of Pixie\, a young transgender woman from Glasgow. \nOnce upon a time in Easter house (2019\, Dir. Paul Cochrane): In the East End of Glasgow\, a teen boy confronts his secret after falling in love for the first time. \n  \nACCESSIBLITY  \nThis screening has slight use of slow strobing light. \nContent Warnings: \n\nDiscussion of sex\, mental health\, suicide\, death\, porn\, bullying\, alcohol abuse;\nDepiction of power abuse\, nudity\, alcohol use\, drug use\, physical violence\, transphobia\, homophobia\, misogyny\, and vomit.\n\nThis screening is for all ages. \n89 minutes long with a Q&A after the screening. \nEnglish and Spanish audio with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation and live captioning provided for the intro and panel discussion. \nAudio description available for the film. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel. If you would like to take this up\, please visit the access desk at the entrance of the CCA\, or contact info@sqiff.org. \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2023 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2023\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. FFP2 masks will be available for free around the building. \nImage: from Kitchen Sink Fantasy (2023\, Heath Virgoe)
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/sqiff-2023-opening-night-scottish-shorts/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Films,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230616T171500
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SUMMARY:Trans Parenting at An Lanntair\, Stornaway
DESCRIPTION:Trans Parenting is a shorts programme that focuses on trans and non-binary experiences around family; raising families\, forming families\, and nurturing families. \nFlash Flood (2017\, Dir. Al Mackay) is a short animation. Deep within a rotoscoped dream\, three transgender people confront a cataclysmic flood. Featuring stories from Jessie Anderson\, Helen Poon and Al Mackay. \nTransgender Parents (2013\, Dir. Rémy Huberdeau) reveals the gifts trans people bring to parenting because of\, and not in spite of\, their gender. It’s an intimate and tender look at the art of parenting\, some of the hardest relational work in this life. \nM(OTHER)HOOD (2022\, Dir. Bea Goddard) is a short documentary that shows an unfiltered but fragmentary perspective of Jack López – a trans parent of four children\, using the children’s art\, cinematography\, and words to gain privileged access to their domestic sphere. \nCurated by Indigo Korres. \nTickets are available on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £5\, £6.50\, £8. To book\, click here \n  \nAccessibility:  \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 12+. \nEnglish audio and British Sign Language with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation for intro of event. \nAudio description available for the film. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \nQuiet Room available. \nInduction Loop available. \n67 minutes long. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. Surgical masks will be available for free by the Quiet Space.  \nIf you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org. \nSupported by Film Hub Scotland\, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network\, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI. \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/trans-parenting-at-an-lanntair-stornaway/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Families,Films,Shorts,Trans
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SUMMARY:Trans Parenting at DCA\, Dundee
DESCRIPTION:Trans Parenting is a shorts programme that focuses on trans and non-binary experiences around family; raising families\, forming families\, and nurturing families. \nFlash Flood (2017\, Dir. Al Mackay) is a short animation. Deep within a rotoscoped dream\, three transgender people confront a cataclysmic flood. Featuring stories from Jessie Anderson\, Helen Poon and Al Mackay. \nTransgender Parents (2013\, Dir. Rémy Huberdeau) reveals the gifts trans people bring to parenting because of\, and not in spite of\, their gender. It’s an intimate and tender look at the art of parenting\, some of the hardest relational work in this life. \nM(OTHER)HOOD (2022\, Dir. Bea Goddard) is a short documentary that shows an unfiltered but fragmentary perspective of Jack López – a trans parent of four children\, using the children’s art\, cinematography\, and words to gain privileged access to their domestic sphere. \nCurated by Indigo Korres. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click the button below. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://www.dca.org.uk/whats-on/event/trans-parenting’ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nAccessibility:  \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 12+. \nEnglish audio and British Sign Language with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation for intro of event. \nAudio description available for the film. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \nInduction Loop available. \n67 minutes long. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. Surgical masks will be available for free by the Quiet Space.  \nIf you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org. \nPresented in partnership with Dundee University LGBTQ+ Society. \nSupported by Film Hub Scotland\, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network\, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/sediments-at-dca-dundee/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Families,Films,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T161500
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20230324T130945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T131415Z
UID:10761-1684594800-1684599300@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Trans Parenting at Cornucopia\, Hawick
DESCRIPTION:Trans Parenting is a shorts programme that focuses on trans and non-binary experiences around family; raising families\, forming families\, and nurturing families. \nFlash Flood (2017\, Dir. Al Mackay) is a short animation. Deep within a rotoscoped dream\, three transgender people confront a cataclysmic flood. Featuring stories from Jessie Anderson\, Helen Poon and Al Mackay. \nTransgender Parents (2013\, Dir. Rémy Huberdeau) reveals the gifts trans people bring to parenting because of\, and not in spite of\, their gender. It’s an intimate and tender look at the art of parenting\, some of the hardest relational work in this life. \nM(OTHER)HOOD (2022\, Dir. Bea Goddard) is a short documentary that shows an unfiltered but fragmentary perspective of Jack López – a trans parent of four children\, using the children’s art\, cinematography\, and words to gain privileged access to their domestic sphere. \nCurated by Indigo Korres. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click the button below. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trans-parenting-tickets-594838426747?aff=erelpanelorg’ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nAccessibility:  \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 12+. \nEnglish audio and British Sign Language with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation for intro of event. \n67 minutes long. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. Surgical masks will be available for free by the Quiet Space.  \nIf you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us\, please get in touch at info@sqiff.org. \nPresented in partnership with Alchemy Film & Arts. \nSupported by Film Hub Scotland\, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network\, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/trans-parenting-at-cornucopia-hawick/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Families,Films,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T181500
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20230324T131120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T110916Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Parenting at Macrobert Arts Centre\, Stirling
DESCRIPTION:Trans Parenting is a shorts programme that focuses on trans and non-binary experiences around family; raising families\, forming families\, and nurturing families. \nFlash Flood (2017\, Dir. Al Mackay) is a short animation. Deep within a rotoscoped dream\, three transgender people confront a cataclysmic flood. Featuring stories from Jessie Anderson\, Helen Poon and Al Mackay. \nTransgender Parents (2013\, Dir. Rémy Huberdeau) reveals the gifts trans people bring to parenting because of\, and not in spite of\, their gender. It’s an intimate and tender look at the art of parenting\, some of the hardest relational work in this life. \nM(OTHER)HOOD (2022\, Dir. Bea Goddard) is a short documentary that shows an unfiltered but fragmentary perspective of Jack López – a trans parent of four children\, using the children’s art\, cinematography\, and words to gain privileged access to their domestic sphere. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Stirling Trans Collective\, Stirling LGBTQ+ Society and LGBT Youth Scotland. \nCurated by Indigo Korres. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4.50\, £6.50 or £8.50. To book\, click the button below. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://www.macrobertartscentre.org/shows/505827ADVTTKCMDKHLVBMTMPJKBRQBSGB’ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nAccessibility:  \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 12+. \nEnglish audio and British Sign Language with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation for intro of event. \nAudio description available for the film. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \nInduction Loop available. \n67 minutes long. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. Surgical masks will be available for free by the Quiet Space.  \nIf you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org. \nSupported by Film Hub Scotland\, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network\, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI. \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/trans-parenting-at-macrobert-arts-centre-sterling/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Families,Films,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20230324T130805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T131247Z
UID:10779-1682172000-1682177400@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Trans Parenting at Eden Court\, Inverness
DESCRIPTION:Trans Parenting is a shorts programme that focuses on trans and non-binary experiences around family; raising families\, forming families\, and nurturing families. \nFlash Flood (2017\, Dir. Al Mackay) is a short animation. Deep within a rotoscoped dream\, three transgender people confront a cataclysmic flood. Featuring stories from Jessie Anderson\, Helen Poon and Al Mackay. \nTransgender Parents (2013\, Dir. Rémy Huberdeau) reveals the gifts trans people bring to parenting because of\, and not in spite of\, their gender. It’s an intimate and tender look at the art of parenting\, some of the hardest relational work in this life. \nM(OTHER)HOOD (2022\, Dir. Bea Goddard) is a short documentary that shows an unfiltered but fragmentary perspective of Jack López – a trans parent of four children\, using the children’s art\, cinematography\, and words to gain privileged access to their domestic sphere. \nCurated by Indigo Korres. \nTickets are available on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, or £10. To book\, click the button below. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://eden-court.co.uk/event/trans-parenting’ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nAccessibility:  \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 12+. \nEnglish audio and British Sign Language with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation for intro of event. \nAudio description available for the film. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \nQuiet Room available. \nInduction Loop available. \n67 minutes long. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nWe ask that you wear a mask if possible and please don’t attend the screening if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with a confirmed case. Surgical masks will be available for free by the Quiet Space.  \nIf you have any other access needs you would like to discuss with us\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org. \nPresented in partnership with Highland Pride\, Inverness Kiki Family\, and Queer Youth Arts Collective. \nSupported by Film Hub Scotland\, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network\, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/trans-parenting-at-eden-court-inverness/
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Families,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211010T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211010T142500
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20210916T095653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T205008Z
UID:10408-1633869900-1633875900@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:GA(Y)MERS
DESCRIPTION:There is a freedom that comes with gaming; an ability to exist in another realm without necessarily leaving the real world. For some the realm of a game exists as an alternate reality and for others it synthesises with the physical world. For queer and trans gamers\, it can function as a space to trial and error other bodies. It can be a space to transition. And with that comes various highs and lows. From moments of ecstasy to steep learning curves to some uh…‘reality checks.’ \nGA(Y)MERS showcases a series of shorts on gender and gaming\, including Jamie Jankowic’s a woman on the internet. The screening will be followed by a Q&A on the films and the importance of virtual queer spaces. \nCurated by Nat Lall. This short film programme will also be available to rent online from SQIFF’s Vimeo on Demand channel 2 to 10 October. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, or £8. To book\, click the button below or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://ccaglasgow.ticketsolve.com/shows/873627594′ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nACCESS \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nEnglish audio with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation by Lisa Li and live captioning by Louisa McDaid provided for the intro and Q&A.  \nAudio description available. Headsets available at the cinema entrance.\n \n73 minutes long with a Q&A afterwards. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel and internet data top-up costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nIf you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2021\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/gaymers/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Audio description,Films,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T204500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T221500
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20210916T095227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T135149Z
UID:10400-1633812300-1633817700@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Poetics of the Visual SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly to be added to this!** \nAn evening of visually striking films that offer us a space to explore what it is to be a human being through a visual poetic medium. Each work uses a diverse way to express ideas of human feelings\, thoughts\, and voices in beautiful and startling ways. Dialogues\, monologues\, and poetry fill this programme. Featuring Em Johrden’s poetic documentary on trans folks’ relationship with their own bodies and identities focusing on aspects of euphoria and joy in it belongs to me. \nCurated by Jamie Rea. \nFollowed by a conversation about the ideas raised in the screening. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, or £8. To book\, click the button below or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://ccaglasgow.ticketsolve.com/shows/873627557′ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nACCESS \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nEnglish audio and British Sign Language with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation by Catherine King and Yvonne Strain and live captioning by Louisa McDaid for intro and post-film conversation.  \nAudio description available. Headsets available at the cinema entrance. \n54 minutes long with a post-film conversation. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel and internet data top-up costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nIf you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2021\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/poetics-of-the-visual/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Audio description,BSL,Deaf,Films,Shorts,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20210916T094739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T084521Z
UID:10398-1633804200-1633809600@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:A New Chapter Begins
DESCRIPTION:SQIFF is proud to present a showcase of films from deaf filmmakers telling stories of love\, understanding\, and courage. In each of these short films\, we see human beings reaching out to connect with one another through sign language\, endeavouring to discover not only themselves but a larger truth. We are reminded in the journey of each character and story that love is not limited to the words we speak but is greater than ourselves and transcends the language we use. \nCurated by Jamie Rea. We are happy to be joined by filmmakers Teresa Garratty and David Ellington for a Q&A after the films. \nThe Q&A for this event will be live-streamed online and open to all. The shorts programme will also be available to rent online from SQIFF’s Vimeo on Demand channel 2 to 10 October. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, or £8. To book\, click the button below or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://ccaglasgow.ticketsolve.com/shows/873627554′ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nACCESS \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nEnglish and French audio and British and American Sign Language with English language captions. BSL-English interpretation by Catherine King\, Yvonne Strain\, Katy Smillie\, and Lisa Li and live captioning by Louisa McDaid for intro and Q&A.\n \n53 minutes long with a Q&A afterwards. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel and internet data top-up costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nIf you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2021\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/a-new-chapter-begins/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Deaf,Films,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T121727
CREATED:20210916T095316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T155513Z
UID:10391-1633802400-1633806000@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Sci-fi Happening SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly to be added to this!** \nA selection of strange occurrences captured in neon blues and deep greys. Partnered with distorted vocals and deep echoes. A satisfying watch for fans of classic sci-fi. And whilst paying ode to a genre spanning over two centuries these recent works also bring contemporary references and visuals to the screen. Themes of self-medicating\, body modification and chronic diseases are presented in ways that are both beautiful and disturbing to experience. This screening really captures the wonderful weirdness of contemporary sci-fi. \nFeaturing self-duplicating sisters in Nekama\, mutating spices in you must everywhere wander and surplus PEP pills in Raltagravir. \nCurated by Nat Lall. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £2\, £4\, £6\, or £8. To book\, click the button below or call the CCA Box Office on 0141 352 4900. \n[bra_button text=’Buy Tickets’ url=’https://ccaglasgow.ticketsolve.com/shows/873627552′ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ style=’rounded’ color=’pink’] \n  \nACCESS \nThis screening has an age recommendation of N/C 16+. \nEnglish and Portuguese audio with English language captions. BSL interpretation for intro by Katy Smillie and live captioning by Karen Pritchard for the intro.\n \n56 minutes long with opening night speeches at the start and a Q&A afterwards. \nWe have an Audience Access Fund for travel and internet data top-up costs. If you would like to take this up\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \nIf you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2021\, please contact info@sqiff.org. \n 
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/sci-fi-happening/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Around one hour or less,Films,Shorts
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