What protects, nourishes and delights us? Journey with these queers dancing for joy & self expression, flourishing in cities, in wild nature and in magical protective castles. These beautiful short films show the multitude of ways queers find, co- create and grow the kinship, spaces and communities we need to be safe and to thrive. As activist Mariama Kaba reminds us: hope is not optimism, it is a discipline and we have to practice it every single day.

The Anti Family | dir. Freaky Film Collective | Netherlands 2023 | 12'
A haunted castle is a protective, autonomous queer space for self- acceptance with the 'anti-family' coven.

I Feel (For) You | dir. Bella Cintra | Spain 2023 | 7
Spanish trans people share their reflections about personal metamorphosis, vulnerability, love and desire and the life-affirming magic of queer kinship.

Alpha & Alpha | dir. Elias Ankarvik | Colombia 2023 | 28'
Friends Herlen Charlie and Jhoana use their creative talents, provocative performances as activism, as well as for their own joy and healing.

Anywhere the Wind Blows | dir. Jay Liu | USA 2024 | 18'
An unexpected visit from his ex rekindles unresolved desires and ingnites new dilemmas for Hong Kong activist Alex.

Black Trans Miracle | dir. Tinaye Nyathi | Australia 2022 | 18'
Lindani, a young trans man, wants to tell his partner he loves them but his self-confidence is shaken and he's struggling to reconnect with himself and his true feelings.

And a Little for Me | dir. Kathryn Roake | USA 2024 | 6'
A lez-urely, sunny beach day escalates into protests and collective dyke drama when a transgression threatens the fun and unity.

I'm In Love with Mother Nature | The Salt and Pepper Collective | Ireland 2024 | 14'
A wildly joyful exploration of how queerness, nature, creatiivty, spirituality and self-expression evolve and interconnect as we age.

CW: Police brutality, transphobia

*if ticket price is a barrier, please email jack.birch@richmix.org.uk for a free ticket

Covid safety

Covid isn’t over. In solidarity with our higher-risk siblings and to keep each other safe, we’re encouraging visitors to the festival to:

• wear a mask if you can

• do a test before attending the festival, especially if you’ve been in contact with someone who’s been ill

Please do not attend if you have covid, cold or flu symptoms.

Access

This screening will have captions.

Rich Mix has:

• step free access to the venue via a permanent ramp

• step free access to all floors, performance spaces and screens

• wheelchair spaces in each cinema screen - contact the venue to book

• four accessible toilets with RADAR locks

• induction loop in the Stage and the Studio

• infrared system in the Studio and cinema screens

• chill out room during the main festival weekend, 20 to 22 September

PA/companion tickets can be booked via the venue with a CEA card.

Read more about accessibility at Rich Mix

Relaxed screening

This will be a relaxed screening, which means it’s OK if you need to:

• arrive late

• move around

• make noise

• leave the screening and come back