An Unashamed Claim to Visibility: films on queerness+dis/ability

An Unashamed Claim to Visibility:
short films at the intersection of queerness and dis/ability

As queer communities strive to embrace intersectional politics, those with a disability or functional diversity are often left behind. Despite the higher prevalence of disability among LGBTIQA+ communities, disabled, D/deaf, visually impaired, learning disabled and/or chronically ill queers are often excluded from queer spaces and queer screens. More recently, a growing body of work is redressing this balance and bringing previously invisible stories to the forefront of the conversation. This programme presents an exciting selection of performative work by functionally diverse filmmakers exploring the intersections of queerness and disability. From beautifully-rendered tales of forbidden love to how to get jiggy in (accessible) bathrooms, this collection of hilarious, agonising, erotic, tender and sexy shorts represents an unashamed claim to beauty, desire, autonomy and, above all, visibility.

A collaboration between Wotever DIY Film Festival, Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest, and the Queer Film Network. QFN is a strategic Film Hub Wales project and receives support from the BFI Film Audience Network.

FILM PROGRAMME
Films runtime: 81min

Just Me
Dir. Matthew Kennedy | 2014 UK | 2’54

Venus
Dir. Faye Carr-Wilson | 2016 UK | 5'41

Funny GIrl
Dir. Rosina Andreaou | 2017 UK | 6'10

What Lies Beneath
Dir. Sandra Alland, Ani Urbanowska | 2018 UK| 5'35

Faggot girl gets busy in the bathroom
Dir. Krissy Mahan | 2016 USA | 3'39

Bars
Dir. Christine Bylund | 2013 Sweden| 8'14

Rick
Dir. Jan-Peter Horstmann | 2017 Germany| 15'33

Sins Invalid: An Unashamed Claim to Beauty
Dir. Patty Berne | 2013 USA | 33'00

Special live performance: more details coming soon!

Access Information:
This film screening will have closed captions, audio description, and BSL interpretation for introduction/Q&A. There will also be comfortable seating options. Large Print programme notes will be available on the night.
The venue is wheelchair access via a lift from the ground floor (with accessible loo) to the first floor (the screening room). There are a few disabled parking spaces directly outside the main door of the venue. Service dogs welcome.
Tickets:
Advance booking recommended using Eventbright, but a limited number of tickets will be available on the door on the day (cash only).
Refreshments:
The venue operates a small bar/cafe with basic snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine at very reasonable prices (cash only).

Volunteers will be on hand during the performance to provide assistance.

Please contact us if you have any additional requirements at woteverfilm@gmail.com or on 07790612415