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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T153000
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SUMMARY:Scottish Shorts 2 - 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. We are operating a waiting list for sold out events on the platform Ticket Tailor\, where we sell our tickets for SQIFF 2025 – please add your name to the waitlist and you’ll be notified by Ticket Tailor if any tickets become available!** \n  \nReturning for another year at the festival\, Scottish Shorts 2 is a bold and intimate programme of short films by queer filmmakers working across Scotland. This selection continues to explore the queer Scottish experience through stories shaped by displacement\, desire\, care\, survival\, and play. \nThese films move between personal documentary\, narrative storytelling\, and experimental textures. Some reflect on home and migration\, others explore relationships\, identity\, and transformation. These films reveal queer lives in all their depth and nuance\, telling stories with humour and heart. \nAt its core\, this programme brings forward voices and perspectives too often absent from Scottish screens. It celebrates a growing queer cinema that is rooted\, restless\, and unapologetically present. \nAll filmmakers in this screening and in ‘Scottish Shorts 1’ 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 2025. \nFollowing the screening\, we’ll be joined by the filmmakers for a Q&A to reflect on their work\, share insights\, and open up space for conversation. \nCurated by Nat Lall and Huss.  \n  \nClick here to book your ticket for this event \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20\, in order to make SQIFF more accessible to those on a low income. You can choose what you pay based on your circumstances – you won’t be asked for any proof/ID. We just ask that you are honest! Please find the ‘What Should I Pay?’ guidance here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nChinese\, English\, Mandarin  audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for introduction and panel discussion. The interpreter for this event is Lou Hanson.\nLive Captioning for introduction and panel discussion\n\nThis screening is 76 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nIf you require access seating please get in touch. Access seating includes: wheelchair spaces\, bean bag seating\, sitting in the front row / in the aisle / at the back. If you need any other provisions\, please let us know by emailing info@sqiff.org with your name\, ticket information and access request. If you are attending with companions and they need seating with you please also let us know. We will provide one free PA ticket for people who require any type of assistance (all tickets are pay what you can). We will do our best to work with you whilst also managing the capacity of each venue. Thank you for working with us on this.  \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2025 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2025\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \nA Journey Of The Leaves\, Dir. Yash Zhang\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 11 min \nWhen memories of his father’s violence chase him from China\, a queer filmmaker drifts into an autumn-touched Estonian town. There\, a wandering traveler\, a bookstore owner\, a poet’s living statue\, and another queer Chinese soul carrying similar wounds guide him through the scattered pieces of his past. \nContent notes: Discussion of violence. \n  \nBe Honest!\, Dir. Alice Harper\, 2025\, United Kingdom\, 11 min \nWith a chance to win £100\,000 for their ailing child\, a couple enter a game show where they must face the most brutal challenge of all — being honest.  \n  \nBefore You Leave\, Dir. Louise Thomas\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 12 min \nOn the day before her move to Australia\, Innes\, a veterinarian in her mid-twenties\, grapples with mounting uncertainty as she and her sister\, Saoirse\, navigate the streets of Edinburgh. On this journey\, they deliver the last of her belongings to a coworker\, an ex-boyfriend\, and a childhood friend. Each encounter becomes a poignant reminder of what she’s leaving behind. \n  \nKeith\, Dir. Steven Fraser\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 8 min \nA Glasgow filmmaker discovers a dead body behind bins and embarks on a phone-based investigation to identify the victim. Using animation techniques exploring social media\, apps\, and blogs\, the film examines neurodiversity and autistic communication styles while building tension toward revealing the deceased person’s name. \nContent notes: Depiction of animated nudity\, drug use. \n  \nBowl\, Dir. John Kelbie\, 2025\, United Kingdom\, 10 min \nArthur is an elderly\, quick-witted\, gay man who has recently been diagnosed with arthritis. Upon finding out that his old foe and competitor Norma is playing in the upcoming lawn bowls charity match\, Arthur seeks the chance to prove himself. He faces many challenges along the way as he bickers with Norma and comes to terms with his illness and the losses he has faced\, but with a little help from Norma’s granddaughter Jenn\, he is able to confront his past and learn what is truly important to him. \nContent notes: Discussion of death\, grief\, illness\, loss. \n  \nCahā\, Dir. Chak Hin Leung\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 10 min \nIntimate documentary capturing two immigrants—Indian and Bruneian—meeting in a London teahouse. Over tea (“cahā”)\, their casual conversation reveals profound stories of sacrifice\, identity\, and adaptation. The film explores immigrant experiences and colonial tea legacy\, showing how this simple ritual creates unexpected connection and understanding across borders. \nContent notes: Discussion of colonialism\, transphobia. \n  \nChanging Homes\, Dir. Mano Mandal\, 2025\, United Kingdom\, 6 min \nAn Indian nonbinary transmasculine person goes to a European beach for the first time since their top surgery. As they sit and read about a historical trans person\, they navigate the idea of being shirtless in public for the very first time. While doing so\, they reflect on Eurocentric body standards and on their sense of home — in their own body and amidst bodies of water. \nContent notes: Depiction of surgery scars. Discussion of gender affirming surgery\, racialisation of bodies and European body standards\, and relationship with natal family. \n  \nFirst Contact\, Dir. James Crang\, 2025\, United Kingdom\, 8 min \nIn isolation on the moon\, a gardener tends to his small patch of life. When another person appears\, he is forced to confront his fears of connection. Will he nurture a bond that could bring light to his lonely existence\, or will his anxiety keep him in darkness? \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  \nSupported by Screen Scotland\, the BFI Audience Projects Fund and Film Hub Scotland (part of the BFI Film Audience Network)\, all awarding National Lottery funding. \n  \nImage Credit: Keith\, Dir. Steven Fraser\, 2024
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/scottish-shorts-2-3/
LOCATION:The Social Hub\, The Social Hub\, Candleriggs Square\, Glasgow\, G1 1TQ
CATEGORIES:BSL,Descriptive Subtitles,Films,Hearing loop,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093633
CREATED:20250910T113815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T133234Z
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SUMMARY:Queerly Beloved
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \nJoin us for a vibrant collection of short films that dive into queer experiences with wit\, warmth\, and a generous dose of heart. These stories celebrate the everyday absurdities\, quiet triumphs\, and unapologetic joy that shape queer life. In a world that so often focuses on queer pain\, this programme shifts the spotlight to laughter\, love\, and the resilience found in connection. \nExpect a dynamic mix of voices and perspectives. From awkward firsts to bold declarations\, from moments of celebration to quiet self-discovery\, each film brings its own spark. What unites them is a spirit of humour that uplifts\, disarms\, and gently insists on being seen. \nThe evening opens with a stand-up set by the brilliant Kathleen Hughes\, whose sharp comedy sets the tone for what’s to come. After the films\, stay with us for a live performance by the electrifying Craig Manson. \nCome laugh with us. Maybe cry a little too. This is queer storytelling at its most joyful\, defiant and alive.  \nCurated by Huss. \n  \nClick here to book your ticket for this event \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20\, in order to make SQIFF more accessible to those on a low income. You can choose what you pay based on your circumstances – you won’t be asked for any proof/ID. We just ask that you are honest! Please find the ‘What Should I Pay?’ guidance here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nAudio Description\nEnglish and French audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for introduction and performance. The interpreter for this event is Lisa Li.\nLive Captioning for introduction and performance\n\nThis screening is 77 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nIf you require access seating please get in touch. Access seating includes: wheelchair spaces\, bean bag seating\, sitting in the front row / in the aisle / at the back. If you need any other provisions\, please let us know by emailing info@sqiff.org with your name\, ticket information and access request. If you are attending with companions and they need seating with you please also let us know. We will provide one free PA ticket for people who require any type of assistance (all tickets are pay what you can). We will do our best to work with you whilst also managing the capacity of each venue. Thank you for working with us on this.  \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2025 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2025\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \n  \nFilms in this programme include: \nBury Your Gays\, Dir. Charlotte Serena Cooper\, 2025\, United Kingdom\, 20 min \nBury Your Gays follows actor Grace\, who can’t understand why every role she lands ends in her untimely death—until a mysterious agent explains the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope. Now\, trapped in a genre-hopping battle for survival\, Grace has one mission: do not die. \nContent notes: Depiction of comedic death. \n  \nASL\, Dir. Cal Freeman\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 5 min \nRulf (19) meets Ziggy (38) for a car hookup\, but attraction turns awkward when Ziggy’s internalized homophobia clashes with Rulf’s progressive views. After confronting contradictions and guilt\, a flamboyant radio ad breaks the tension. They reconnect through laughter\, reconsidering their desires before finally embracing their mutual attraction. \nContent notes: Discussion of sex. \n  \nBi-Nocular Panic\, Dir. Anouk Witkowska Hiffle\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 7 min \nCass and Jane spend their afternoon doing what every normal teenager does on a sunny day: spying on boys. But when the captivating Melody appears\, Cass realises she might be interested in more than just boys. \n  \nGender Reveal\, Dir. Mo Matton\, 2024\, Canada\, 13 min \nRhys\, a dedicated people pleaser\, winds up at their boss’ gender reveal party with their two partners. The trans throuple soon realize that they are dealing with more than they were prepared for and their ability to survive the event comes into question. \nContent notes: Depiction of blood\, cigarette use\, death\, strong language use. \n  \nSriracha\, Dir. Weili Hsing\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 10 min \nIn a chaotic London kebab shop\, Asian drag king Li clashes with traditional Turkish chef Hamza over sriracha. When drunk British lads arrive seeking trouble\, a simple condiment dispute erupts into a full food fight. Through the mayhem\, Li and Hamza discover their shared experience bridges cultural divides\, forging unexpected friendship. \nContent notes: Depiction of transphobia. \n  \nPrincipal Boy\, Dir. Maz Murray\, 2024\, United Kingdom\, 22 min \nPrincipal Boy follows the audition\, rehearsal\, and performance of British pantomime’s traditional lead—a male hero conventionally played by a woman in drag. Using and subverting pantomime conventions\, it explores trans and gender-nonconforming representation in mainstream culture\, examining presence and absence in film and theatre. \nContent notes: Discussion of discrimination\, gaslighting\, violence towards Trans people. \nAccess notes: Brief use of laser. \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  \nSupported by Screen Scotland\, the BFI Audience Projects Fund and Film Hub Scotland (part of the BFI Film Audience Network)\, all awarding National Lottery funding. \n  \nImage Credit: Gender Reveal\, Dir. Mo Matton\, 2024
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/queerly-beloved/
LOCATION:The Social Hub\, The Social Hub\, Candleriggs Square\, Glasgow\, G1 1TQ
CATEGORIES:BSL,Descriptive Subtitles,Films,Hearing loop,Live Captioning,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093633
CREATED:20250910T111219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T123809Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Film: Dreams in Nightmares - 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. We are operating a waiting list for sold out events on the platform Ticket Tailor\, where we sell our tickets for SQIFF 2025 – please add your name to the waitlist and you’ll be notified by Ticket Tailor if any tickets become available!** \n  \nThree queer black femmes embark on a road trip across the Midwest United States in search of their missing friend. The trio face challenges as they encounter different communities along their journey and this prompts  reflection on the group as friends\, as well as individuals. \nExpect tender friends and lovers\, open country roads and a chance to dream in a world of nightmares. \nThe winner of Best Scottish Shorts will be announced at the end of this event. \nCurated by Nat Lall. \n  \nClick here to book your ticket for this event \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20\, in order to make SQIFF more accessible to those on a low income. You can choose what you pay based on your circumstances – you won’t be asked for any proof/ID. We just ask that you are honest! Please find the ‘What Should I Pay?’ guidance here. \n  \nAccessibility: \nThis programme has: \n\nContent notes: Depiction of alcohol use\, distressing argument scenes\, nudity\, sex. Discussion of racism and transphobia.\nEnglish audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for introduction. The interpreter for this event is Sula Brookes.\nLive Captioning for introduction\n\nThis screening is 128 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 18+. \nIf you require access seating please get in touch. Access seating includes: wheelchair spaces\, bean bag seating\, sitting in the front row / in the aisle / at the back. If you need any other provisions\, please let us know by emailing info@sqiff.org with your name\, ticket information and access request. If you are attending with companions and they need seating with you please also let us know. We will provide one free PA ticket for people who require any type of assistance (all tickets are pay what you can). We will do our best to work with you whilst also managing the capacity of each venue. Thank you for working with us on this.  \nYou can find out more information about accessibility at SQIFF 2025 here. If you have any questions about accessibility at SQIFF 2025\, please get in touch with us at info@sqiff.org or by phone on 07873 331 036. \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  \nSupported by Screen Scotland\, the BFI Audience Projects Fund and Film Hub Scotland (part of the BFI Film Audience Network)\, all awarding National Lottery funding. \n  \nImage Credit: Dreams in Nightmares\, Dir. Shatara Michelle Ford\, 2024
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/closing-film-dreams-in-nightmares/
LOCATION:The Social Hub\, The Social Hub\, Candleriggs Square\, Glasgow\, G1 1TQ
CATEGORIES:BSL,Descriptive Subtitles,Films,Hearing loop,Live Captioning,People of colour,Polyamory,Shorts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T030000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093633
CREATED:20250910T111451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T144610Z
UID:13297-1762038000-1762052400@www.sqiff.org
SUMMARY:Closing Night Party with Scandal & WSHWSH
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n  \nAfter a week of ground-breaking queer and trans cinema\, we’re ending the festival on a high. Join us at The Art School for the SQIFF Closing Night Party\, brought to you by\, Scandal\, WSHWSH and SQIFF. \nThis is a celebration of QTIPOC+ joy\, resistance\, and nightlife\, with a line-up made entirely by and for queer and trans or people of colour. Expect genre-spanning DJ sets\, electric energy\, and a space held by some of Glasgow’s most vital QTIPOC+ collectives. \nCome through\, bring your people\, and close out the festival with sweat\, rhythm\, and full-bodied queer euphoria. \nCurated by Scandal\, WSHWSH\, and SQIFF. \n  \nClick here to book your ticket for this event \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20\, in order to make SQIFF more accessible to those on a low income. You can choose what you pay based on your circumstances – you won’t be asked for any proof/ID. We just ask that you are honest! Please find the ‘What Should I Pay?’ guidance here. \n  \nAccessibility: \nIf you require access seating please get in touch. Access seating includes: wheelchair spaces\, bean bag seating\, sitting in the front row / in the aisle / at the back. If you need any other provisions\, please let us know by emailing info@sqiff.org with your name\, ticket information and access request. If you are attending with companions and they need seating with you please also let us know. We will provide one free PA ticket for people who require any type of assistance (all tickets are pay what you can). We will do our best to work with you whilst also managing the capacity of each venue. Thank you for working with us on this.  \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: Tiu Makkonen
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/closing-night-party-with-scandal-wshwsh/
LOCATION:The Art School\, 20 Scott Street\, Glasgow\, G3 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093633
CREATED:20250911T133558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133558Z
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SUMMARY:NIÑXS (Dundee)
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \nIn the rural small town of Tepoztlán\, Mexico\, fifteen-year-old Karla gets to tell her own coming-of-age story as she navigates the joys and complexities of trans adolescence. Irresistibly warm and funny\, NIÑXS bursts the seams of documentary convention by dissolving the distance between filmmaker and subject. Director Kani Lapuerta and Karla reflect together on their transness as they watch eight years’ worth of footage documenting this formative period of Karla’s life: from trying out for the cheer team\, playing with makeup\, to being embarrassed by her loving and supportive parents. In an era where trans kids are spoken over and spoken for\, NIÑXS sparkles with confidence\, wit\, and magic: a joyous demand that trans youth get to narrate their own stories. Presented as part of Take One Action Film Festivals 2025! \nGrasping with both hands the joy\, tenderness and tenacity that jumps through the screen in NIÑXS\, stay on after the screening for a celebration of trans life lived to its fullest. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £5\, £10\, £15\, or £20. To book your ticket for this event\, click here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nContent Notes: Discussions of transphobia\, gender dysphoria\, death and surgery. Contains two brief depictions of fake blood.\nAccess Notes: Mix of explanatory dialogue (in Spanish) and visual storytelling. Mainly bright images\, with a short sequence of darker images towards the end of the film.\nSpanish audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for introduction and workshop\nLive Captioning for introduction\n\nThis screening is 86 minutes long and has an age recommendation of N/C 15+. \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: NINXS\, Dir. Kani Lapuerta\, 2025
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/ninxs-dundee/
LOCATION:Steps Theatre\, Central Library\, The Wellgate Dundee\, Dundee\, DD1 1DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BSL,Descriptive Subtitles,Families,Feature,Films,Live Captioning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093633
CREATED:20251110T164903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T164903Z
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SUMMARY:¡Quba!
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \n¡QUBA! chronicles the raw\, revolutionary fight of Cuba’s LGBTQIA+ activists as they battle deep-rooted homophobia to achieve a historic victory. \n¡Quba! documents Cuba’s extraordinary journey toward LGBTQIA+ equality\, culminating in one of the most unexpected civil rights victories of the 21st century – the historic 2022 referendum that overwhelmingly approved the new Family Code\, legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption. \nAgainst the backdrop of Havana’s sun-drenched streets and the countryside’s conservative heartlands\, the film traces the decades-long struggle of activists who turned a revolution within the Revolution into reality. \nAt its heart are two iconic trailblazers: Adela Hernández\, Cuba’s first openly transgender elected official\, whose quiet perseverance broke barriers in rural Caibarién\, and Ramón Silverio\, the subversive theater director who transformed his cultural hub\, El Mejunje\, into a sanctuary for queer art and resistance. Through their friendship\, we witness how Cuba’s LGBTQ movement took root—from the dark days of UMAP labor camps to the defiant drag performances that challenged homophobia in Santa Clara. Ramón’s rainbow caravan of artists brought radical acceptance to Cuba’s most isolated towns\, proving that change could bloom even in hardened soil. \nTheir legacy fuels a new generation of firebrands. In Santiago\, the lesbian collective Las Isabelas —Maritza\, Ana\, and Isel—combat machismo with radical visibility\, conducting educational campaigns to empower women and girls. In Havana\, young activists like Ulises push boundaries through relentless advocacy\, while Mariela Castro\, head of CENESEX\, navigates Cuba’s political machinery to bridge grassroots movements and government policy. Their efforts collide with a rising evangelical backlash\, setting the stage for a cultural battle that divides families and tests the nation’s revolutionary ideals. \nArchival footage reveals the shadows of state persecution and religious bigotry\, but the film pulses with the defiant rhythms of resistance—drag spectacles\, underground queer gatherings\, and clandestine activism that kept hope alive. As the campaign for the 2022 Family Code reaches its climax\, activists hold their breath: will Cuba\, a nation that once imprisoned its LGBTQ citizens\, now embrace them? \nSet to the defiant rhythms that fueled this movement\, ¡Quba! captures a paradox shattered: in a nation that had already overturned capitalism but still wrestled with patriarchal traditions\, the people themselves became the vanguard. This victory—won through art\, organizing\, and unapologetic joy—proves that revolution is never finished. From Adela’s trailblazing resilience to Ramón’s artistic insurgency and the bold fury of Las Isabelas\, the film is a testament to love’s power to rewrite history. \nIn collaboration with Havana Glasgow Film Festival. \nFollowed by Q&A with Director Kim Anno\, SQIFF Director Indigo Korres and HGFF co-Director Hugo Rivalta. \nREAD HGFF’S INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR KIM ANNO. \n  \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of £2\, £4\, £6\, £8\, £10\, or £12. To book your ticket for this event\, click here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nContent Notes: This documentary contains mature thematic material including discussions of discrimination\, homophobia\, and political conflict. Suitable for mature audiences.\nSpanish audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nEnglish-BSL interpretation for introduction and Q&A\n\nThis screening is 70 minutes long. \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: ¡Quba!\, Dir. Kim Anno\, 2025
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/quba/
LOCATION:The Boardwalk\, The Boardwalk\, 105 Brunswick St\, Glasgow\, G1 1TF
CATEGORIES:BSL,Descriptive Subtitles
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093633
CREATED:20251216T085444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T085559Z
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SUMMARY:Castration Movie Anthology i. Traps
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \nCastration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds\nDir. Louise Weard | 2025 | 300m (incl. intermission) | DCP\, Digital\nCertificate: 18 | Abusive behaviour\, strong sex\, nudity\, drug misuse \nCastration Movie Anthology i. The Fear of Having No One to Hold at the End of the World\nDir. Louise Weard | 2024 | 275m (incl. intermission) | DCP\, Digital\nCertificate: 18 | Strong sex\, nudity \nCastration Movie is a labyrinthine post-modern epic about gender. The first part of this four-part film includes Chapter i. Incel Superman and Chapter ii. Traps Swan Princess. Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds contains one chapter\, Chapter iii. Polygon!!!! Heartmoder. The final two parts are due for release in 2026. \nIn Chapter iii. Polygon!!!! Heartmoder\, Circle (Alex Walton) tries to leave a trans separatist cult in New York. Castration Movie Anthology ii.‘s cast includes Alex Walton (Pomp and Circumstance)\, Ivy Wolk (Anora)\, Jack Haven (I Saw the TV Glow)\, Lea Rose Sebastianis (In a Violent Nature)\, Hesse Deni (Brain Death)\, Theda Hammel (Stress Positions)\, Alexandra McVicker (The Serpent’s Skin)\, Betsey Brown (Actors)\, and Peter Vack (Assholes)\, amongst a mix of other emerging talent and weird and wonderful cameos. \nIncel Superman follows Turner Stewart\, a production assistant who sees his world spiral out of control as he uncompromisingly attempts to shape his life into the one he feels he deserves. Traps Swan Princess follows a trans woman named Michaela “Traps” Sinclair\, a sex worker in Vancouver who splits her time between seeing clients and hanging out with her group of trans friends\, who finds her relationships strained when she decides to pursue motherhood. \nWritten and Directed by Louise Weard\, the film’s cast includes Vera Drew (The People’s Joker)\, Ada Rook (Black Dresses)\, Alice Maio Mackay (T Blockers)\, Avalon Fast (Honeycomb)\, John Paizs (Crime Wave)\, and Lea Rose Sebastianis and Nate Wilson (The All Golden) amongst a mix of other emerging talent and weird and wonderful cameos. The original score was composed by Aoife Josie Clements/Ravine Angel\, with additional music by Magda Baker\, Alex Walton\, and E_DEATH. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20. To book your ticket for this event\, click here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\n\nThis screening is 276 minutes long. \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: Castration Movie Anthology i. Traps\, Dir. Louise Weard\, 2024
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/castration-movie-anthology-i-traps/
LOCATION:Edinburgh Filmhouse\, 88 Lothian Road\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9BZ
CATEGORIES:Descriptive Subtitles,Feature,Live Captioning,Trans
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SUMMARY:Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \nCastration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds\nDir. Louise Weard | 2025 | 300m (incl. intermission) | DCP\, Digital\nCertificate: 18 | Abusive behaviour\, strong sex\, nudity\, drug misuse \nCastration Movie Anthology i. The Fear of Having No One to Hold at the End of the World\nDir. Louise Weard | 2024 | 275m (incl. intermission) | DCP\, Digital\nCertificate: 18 | Strong sex\, nudity \nCastration Movie is a labyrinthine post-modern epic about gender. The first part of this four-part film includes Chapter i. Incel Superman and Chapter ii. Traps Swan Princess. Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds contains one chapter\, Chapter iii. Polygon!!!! Heartmoder. The final two parts are due for release in 2026. \nIn Chapter iii. Polygon!!!! Heartmoder\, Circle (Alex Walton) tries to leave a trans separatist cult in New York. Castration Movie Anthology ii.‘s cast includes Alex Walton (Pomp and Circumstance)\, Ivy Wolk (Anora)\, Jack Haven (I Saw the TV Glow)\, Lea Rose Sebastianis (In a Violent Nature)\, Hesse Deni (Brain Death)\, Theda Hammel (Stress Positions)\, Alexandra McVicker (The Serpent’s Skin)\, Betsey Brown (Actors)\, and Peter Vack (Assholes)\, amongst a mix of other emerging talent and weird and wonderful cameos. \nIncel Superman follows Turner Stewart\, a production assistant who sees his world spiral out of control as he uncompromisingly attempts to shape his life into the one he feels he deserves. Traps Swan Princess follows a trans woman named Michaela “Traps” Sinclair\, a sex worker in Vancouver who splits her time between seeing clients and hanging out with her group of trans friends\, who finds her relationships strained when she decides to pursue motherhood. \nWritten and Directed by Louise Weard\, the film’s cast includes Vera Drew (The People’s Joker)\, Ada Rook (Black Dresses)\, Alice Maio Mackay (T Blockers)\, Avalon Fast (Honeycomb)\, John Paizs (Crime Wave)\, and Lea Rose Sebastianis and Nate Wilson (The All Golden) amongst a mix of other emerging talent and weird and wonderful cameos. The original score was composed by Aoife Josie Clements/Ravine Angel\, with additional music by Magda Baker\, Alex Walton\, and E_DEATH. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20. To book your ticket for this event\, click here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nLive Captioning for introduction and Q&A\n\nThis screening is 300 minutes long. \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: Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds\, Dir. Louise Weard\, 2025
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/castration-movie-anthology-ii-the-best-of-both-worlds/
LOCATION:GMAC Film\, 103 Trongate\, Glasgow\, Scotland\, G1 5HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Descriptive Subtitles,Feature,Live Captioning,Trans
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T183000
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SUMMARY:Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \nCastration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds\nDir. Louise Weard | 2025 | 300m (incl. intermission) | DCP\, Digital\nCertificate: 18 | Abusive behaviour\, strong sex\, nudity\, drug misuse \nCastration Movie Anthology i. The Fear of Having No One to Hold at the End of the World\nDir. Louise Weard | 2024 | 275m (incl. intermission) | DCP\, Digital\nCertificate: 18 | Strong sex\, nudity \nCastration Movie is a labyrinthine post-modern epic about gender. The first part of this four-part film includes Chapter i. Incel Superman and Chapter ii. Traps Swan Princess. Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds contains one chapter\, Chapter iii. Polygon!!!! Heartmoder. The final two parts are due for release in 2026. \nIn Chapter iii. Polygon!!!! Heartmoder\, Circle (Alex Walton) tries to leave a trans separatist cult in New York. Castration Movie Anthology ii.‘s cast includes Alex Walton (Pomp and Circumstance)\, Ivy Wolk (Anora)\, Jack Haven (I Saw the TV Glow)\, Lea Rose Sebastianis (In a Violent Nature)\, Hesse Deni (Brain Death)\, Theda Hammel (Stress Positions)\, Alexandra McVicker (The Serpent’s Skin)\, Betsey Brown (Actors)\, and Peter Vack (Assholes)\, amongst a mix of other emerging talent and weird and wonderful cameos. \nIncel Superman follows Turner Stewart\, a production assistant who sees his world spiral out of control as he uncompromisingly attempts to shape his life into the one he feels he deserves. Traps Swan Princess follows a trans woman named Michaela “Traps” Sinclair\, a sex worker in Vancouver who splits her time between seeing clients and hanging out with her group of trans friends\, who finds her relationships strained when she decides to pursue motherhood. \nWritten and Directed by Louise Weard\, the film’s cast includes Vera Drew (The People’s Joker)\, Ada Rook (Black Dresses)\, Alice Maio Mackay (T Blockers)\, Avalon Fast (Honeycomb)\, John Paizs (Crime Wave)\, and Lea Rose Sebastianis and Nate Wilson (The All Golden) amongst a mix of other emerging talent and weird and wonderful cameos. The original score was composed by Aoife Josie Clements/Ravine Angel\, with additional music by Magda Baker\, Alex Walton\, and E_DEATH. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20. To book your ticket for this event\, click here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nLive Captioning for introduction and Q&A\n\nThis screening is 300 minutes long. \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: Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds\, Dir. Louise Weard\, 2025
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/castration-movie-anthology-ii-the-best-of-both-worlds-2/
LOCATION:Edinburgh Filmhouse\, 88 Lothian Road\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9BZ
CATEGORIES:Descriptive Subtitles,Feature,Live Captioning,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T220000
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SUMMARY:Dundead: SQIFF presents Sleepaway Camp
DESCRIPTION:🔊 Listen to this Event Page\n        \n    \nWe are delighted that this screening will be introduced by Indigo Korres\, Director of SQIFF. \nOne of the definitive cult horror films\, Sleepaway Camp is a trashy teen slasher in the Friday the 13th mould. And while slasher films can be broadly remembered for their restrictive heteronormativity\, Sleepaway Camp is particularly notable for its exploration of queer themes. Sleepaway Camp is not subtle or necessarily in good taste\, and often plays into problematic tropes\, but the film has nonetheless been reclaimed and celebrated by queer audiences in the years since its release. \nShy\, mute Angela (an iconic performance by Felissa Rose) goes to stay at Camp Arawak with her cousin Ricky. Unlike other teen slashers\, Sleepaway Camp’s cast of campers are mostly made up of actual teenagers\, and the scenes of them hanging out and misbehaving feel refreshingly authentic. It also means that when the teens are put in danger\, the results feel particularly transgressive. \nThere is an element of sexual violence to some scenes near the start\, and while thankfully restrained in terms of onscreen depictions\, there can be a bit of a nasty streak to the film. \nIt’s a fascinatingly thorny film with an undeniable legacy\, filled with brilliant moments\, memorable performances and a truly unforgettable\, and now rightly iconic\, ending. \nTickets are on a pay what you can sliding scale of FREE\, £4\, £8\, £12\, £16\, or £20. To book your ticket for this event\, click here. \n  \nAccessibility  \nThis programme has: \n\nEnglish audio with English language Descriptive Subtitles\nText on Screen for the introduction\n\nThis screening is 84 minutes long. \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: Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best of Both Worlds\, Dir. Louise Weard\, 2025
URL:https://www.sqiff.org/event/dundead-sqiff-presents-sleepaway-camp/
LOCATION:DCA\, 152 Nethergate\, Dundee\, DD1 4DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Descriptive Subtitles,Feature,Queer Horror,Trans
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