‘Not Quite That’ follows 57-year-old Sarah, a butch lesbian predisposed to breast cancer. Sarah discusses the implications of a mastectomy as a butch presenting person. She contemplates if people would perceive her as transmasculine and how that would make her feel. Her long-term close friends listen attentively and help her process the situation. The […]
Kendal Mountain Festival is one of the UK's longest running Adventure Film Festivals. Their programming goes far beyond the stereotypical adventurer, reaching out to individuals whose narratives are often overlooked. As part of this they have proudly curated a film programme of Queer-led films to stand in solidarity with the local LGBTQIA+ community and […]
This event is all about queer histories, past and present. It explores a range of approaches to documentation and archiving. The programme alternates between shorts of around 5min and ‘longer shorts’ of 10+ minutes. The first films are about American and English histories of the 80s-90s. The next couple document millennial queer experiences surrounding […]
Are you a queer filmmaker wanting to meet other queer filmmakers and develop project ideas together? The SQIFF Queer Filmmakers Group is an initiative to bring local queer filmmakers together for monthly two-hour group sessions to network and support each other in the development of film projects. These sessions will be facilitated by a SQIFF […]
**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!** Mutt tells the story of a young trans man named Feña reacquainting […]
This year SQIFF x Bonjour party features a full BIPOC line-up of artists! MISCHAK VNEE Hu-Sane After an incredible week of trans and queer events, come celebrate with us at this amazing partnership party with Bonjour, a local club, events, and community space that prioritises underrepresented groups in the LBGTQ+ community: People of Colour, Trans and […]
Are you a queer filmmaker wondering how to access funding and training opportunities? Are you looking for community with other queer filmmakers? The Queer Filmmakers Group is an initiative bringing local queer filmmakers together for monthly two-hour group sessions to network and support each other in the development of film projects. This session has been […]
Are you a queer filmmaker who needs funding for their upcoming film project? Are you looking for community with other queer filmmakers? The Queer Filmmakers Group is an initiative bringing local queer filmmakers together for monthly two-hour group sessions to network and support each other in the development of film projects. We are seeking ideas […]
Are you a queer filmmaker wanting to meet other queer filmmakers and develop project ideas together? Have you ever wanted to test your skills by participating in a 48h film? A 48h film is a film planned, filmed and developed in under 48 hours - a perfect test of your creativity and a great opportunity […]
Are you a queer filmmaker wanting to meet other queer filmmakers and develop project ideas together? Do you enjoy talking about filmmaking and would like to see what queer filmmakers in Scotland have been up to? During our last session, we sent members out with guidelines to plan, film and develop short films in under […]
