SQIFF Shorts on Tour presented with STUC LGBT+ Committee

SQIFF and STUC LGBT+ Committee present an inclusive selection of LGBTQ+ short films from around the world. This is another chance to see the Opening Night films from SQIFF 2018. Headlining the programme is VISIBLE, created by Campbell X and Kayza Rose, who explore QTIPOC (queer, trans, and intersex people of colour) histories, challenging mainstream perceptions and sanitisation of legacies, and celebrating complexity, multiplicity, myths, gossip, and legends. Also featuring a lesbian sports star coming out, being gay in the Maldives, queer working class vulnerability, and more.

Followed by a discussion on LGBTQ+ rights and the work of the STUC LGBT+ Committee.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland.

Access notes:

Films in a variety of languages with English language captions for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing access.

BSL interpretation for the discussion.

Large print versions of any handouts available.

Comfy seating (bean bags) available. Please email info@sqiff.org to book this in advance.

Content note for: discussion of homophobia, queerphobia, racism, and physical violence; and depiction of transphobia, nudity, sexual content, and death.