Rainbow Popcorn's Origins Series is our new filmmaker showcase, celebrating the stories of local queer creatives.

Each event features:

A screening of a local queer short film on the big screen.

A live interview and audience Q&A with the filmmaker.

A screening of the cult, classic or queer film that inspired their work.

It's an opportunity for audiences to discover exciting local talent while gaining a unique insight into the creative process. By pairing an original short with the film that helped shape it, we celebrate the rich lineage of cinema and the inspirations that continue to spark new queer stories.

Session 1: 6th September - Jake Neville. The Bacchae & Wicker Man (1973)

Session 2: 4th October - Saara Lamberg. Hush Darling, Camp Therapy Preview & Boys Don't Cry

Session 3: 8th November - Joshua Machuca. Love Locks & Cloud Atlas.

Session 4: 6th December - Gigi Lenon. Genevieve & To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar