As leader of the world’s only LGBT political party, Bemz Benedito dreams of being the first transgender woman in the Philippine Congress. But in a predominantly Catholic nation, rallying for LGBT representation is not an easy feat. Bemz and her team of queer political warriors must rethink traditional campaign strategies to amass support. Taking their […]
A masterclass with the directors of Spanish documentary, Yes, we fuck!, an unflinching and nuanced exploration of disability and sexual desire. Raúl de la Morena is a filmmaker who produces documentaries with Foro de vida independiente y divertad (Forum for Independent Living and Diversity). Antonio Centeno is a disability rights activist who embarked on Yes, […]
Coming Out follows young filmmaker Alden Peters on his journey coming out as gay, capturing everything on camera as it happens. This groundbreaking coming of age film places viewers directly inside the raw, intimate moments when Alden reveals his true identity to his family and friends, ranging from the painfully awkward to the hilariously honest. A […]
What does it mean to be a man? Insights into a cultural project designed to get gay men talking about sex and drug use, a destructive relationship between a married ‘heterosexual’ man and a gay guy, an experimental plunge into the homoeroticism of male rowers, two trans guys building campfires and hanging out in the […]
Dealing with a topic too often ignored by mainstream society, Yes, we fuck! considers the pleasure and joy, prejudice and expectations, and potential physical obstacles to having sex when disabled. In this insightful documentary, directors Centeno and de la Morena survey disability and sex and the collectives, support groups, and sex workers who assist people in […]
This event is now SOLD OUT. A session led by Vex Ashley, an independent porn producer and performer making work with creative pornography project, Four Chambers. Vex worked as an alt porn model and webcam performer before beginning to make video work in 2013. Self-taught in editing and videography with an emphasis on collaborative DIY practices, […]
Henry Gamble, the mild-mannered son of a small-town pastor, is turning seventeen. Friends, family, and select members of his father’s congregation have gathered at his home for some wholesome pool party fun. However, Henry finds himself caught between the evangelical teachings of his conservative upbringing and developing feelings he has for his male friends. A […]
Round Two of SQIFF’s popular Feminist Porn Night features an exciting collection of films from a new generation of feminist pornographers, who continue to challenge sexual stereotypes and reshape norms of mainstream porn. We bring you a selection of groundbreaking work from the UK, USA, and France followed by a discussion with UK-based directors, Vex […]
Purveyors of all things queer in Londontown, Bar Wotever hits Glasgow for a special collaboration with SQIFF!! Bringing talent and fabulousness from their long-running community-focused cabaret night to perform alongside hott local acts, legendary queer club host, Ingo Cando, will oversee proceedings. Featuring top drag kings Sammy Silver and Benjamin Butch, plus Laurie Brown, Sgàire […]
Tchinda is one of the most beloved women on Cape Verde, especially after coming out as trans in a local newspaper in 1998. Since then, her name has become the term used by locals to refer to queer Cape Verdeans. In the month leading up to Carnival, the slow-paced atmosphere of the island transforms into a frenzied […]
