Deborah Espect

A documentary about the Brighton-based punk, lesbian, and political activist band Siren, with members now in their 60s and 70s. Siren is an all-women lesbian band and theatre company formed in 1979 at the height of Thatcher’s Britain. They aimed their artistic expression at the twin enemies of the day – Margaret Thatcher’s conservatism and the sexist assumptions that were built deep into the social infrastructure. Influenced by Punk and New Wave music, they forged their own style of songs that had at its core a critique of life under the cloud of the reactionary conservatism of the 1980s in Britain. Siren re-formed as a band in 2014 and continues to compose and perform.

Part parody, part tribute, this lesbian period drama set in modern-day Brighton tells the story of a lady whose life is turned upside down when she meets a charismatic artist with a dubious French accent.

Amidst the horror and chaos of war, two enemies are forced into an unholy alliance in the battle for survival.

Vic is a popular lesbian character in a hit television series. Her mission: to save humanity against evil. But when she finds herself trapped in a room with the people in charge of the show, she has to fight for her own survival.

When Alex wakes suddenly from a dream in which she confesses her love to her best friend, her whole world is turned upside down. She uses the following weeks to understand herself and slowly comes to terms with who she may be, all the while trying really hard not to lose the best friend she’s had since she was five. After all, coming out isn’t easy. 'From A to Q’ is a story of friendship, coming out and learning to love yourself.

Animals can hold significant importance for LGBTQIA+ people, providing companionship, emotional support, and a sense of acceptance. For many individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, animals can serve as non-judgemental allies during times of uncertainty or discrimination. Pawesome. is an uplifting documentary that looks at the extraordinary bond between members of our community and their animal companions, especially during times of hardship - from grief, depression and long COVID to the cost of living, housing crisis and racism.