About the event

Blue Metaphor presents "Stories of Epic Queers", the third of a series of themed events bringing all art forms together, with filmmaking at the center.

Led by Bristol -based producer and director < u>Sheherazade Bodin< /u> and owner of Blue Metaphor Ltd, an independant production company aiming to help filmmakers, writers and any creative voices develop their projects portraying social and/or cultural matters.

This event is open to all creatives and any art lovers!

SCREENINGS

I Hate Helen // comedy by < u>Katie Lambert< /u>

This multi awarded short, screened at BFI Flare, is a snapshot of teenage life, a short film about the tidal wave of gay lust some girls feel in school and letting those feelings just wash over you. But our protagonist Priya isn’t going without a fight. She hates Helen, and she hates the way she is feeling.

This film is a love letter to being confused and angry. It’s about swimming and being a little pervert while trying to study for your GCSES. The film was made this with a queer crew around South East London and they are delighted with this heartfelt mess of a result.

Q&A with Katie Lambert (director)

Amen // stop motion by < u>João Destro< /u>

A deep and introspective analysis of Joao's relationship to the Catholic God they grew up worshipping. Guilt, shame, and repressed desires are the themes explored, specifically in relation to being gay, and dealing with the internal conflicts that it creates.

Q&A with João Destro (writer, director, animator, editor)

And they were roomates // comedy by < u>Maria Bors< /u>

In this mockumentary comedy set in the 19th century, a narrator attempts to document the “perfectly platonic” lives of two women living together. As their unmistakably romantic relationship unfolds on camera, increasingly desperate narration and absurd animated “corrections” try to rewrite what the audience can clearly see.

Q&A with Maria Bors (Director)

A Sin de Fella Story // documentary by Sheryn Yidi and produced by < u>Normal Girl Productions< /u>

In this heartwarming observational documentary, we follow Christo "Sin de Fella," mistress of a caravan community and the driving force behind YardArts. Leaving her conservative mining town roots behind, Christo embraced her identity and cultivated a safe haven for a community of travellers and artists from all different backgrounds in the heart of Kingswood.

Q&A with Sheryn Yidi (Director), Christo Machon (Cast), Jasmin Batler (Producer) and Kubo Adamcik (Editor)

PERFORMANCE

Cirque Taboo by drag performer Sindi Fella

FOOD AND DRINKS

This event is non-alcoholic. Hot drinks and soft drinks will be available, along with snacks, pastries and more. Free popcorn for everyone!