Parallel Lives: UK Shorts Programme

Take an unpredictable journey through multiple genres with this selection of shorts showcasing the breadth of queer filmmaking in the UK.

Too Rough

A drunken night out. Nick wakes up next to his boyfriend. His homophobic family are downstairs. He panics.

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Sean Lìonadh

  • Producers

    Alfredo Covelli, Ross McKenzie

  • UK 2022. 15min

Still We Thrive

A rich tapestry of image, music and poetry is interwoven in this powerful meditation on Black resilience.

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Campbell X

  • Producer

    Ashitey Akomfrah

  • UK 2021. 6min

The Meaning of Daisey

Daisey has the hots for Owens, a customer at her florist. Owens feels the same. But who will make the first move?

  • Director

    Max’ed Deeq

  • Producer

    Edgar Vazquez

  • Screenwriter

    Aimée Robinson

  • UK 2020. 5min

Octopus

Upon returning to her home town for a funeral, a young woman reconnects with the friends she left behind.

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Ella Glendining

  • Producer

    Jessi Gutch

  • UK 2021. 12min

Queer Rural Connections

A short documentary offering a rare glimpse into LGBTQIA+ life outside of the big city.

  • Directors

    Timothy Allsop, Kira Allmann, Suzy Shepherd

  • Screenwriter

    Timothy Allsop

  • UK 2021. 21min

Bingo Queens

After a transphobic attack, Aleks and Luna take refuge in a bingo hall, in this charming celebration of platonic love.

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Nicholas Finegan

  • Producer

    Tuli Litvak

  • UK 2021. 15min

Losing Joy

On the anniversary of her sister’s death, a young woman is visited by her ex-girlfriend.

  • Director

    Juliana Kasumu

  • Producers

    Martha Nakintu, Juliana Kasumu, Nana Duncan

  • Screenwriter

    Nana Duncan

  • UK 2021. 15min

The Piss Witch

Fed up with the constant judgements of those around her, Clare finds power in rebellion.

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Jason Barker

  • Producer

    Bex Rose

  • UK 2022. 7min

Total running time 96 minutes

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