Bristol Pride’s film festival returns

Bristol Pride’s film festival returns

Posted on: 16 Sep 2020

Queer Vision is moving online for 2020 with an exciting programme of LGBTQ+ films. 

 

Due to the impact of COVID-19, Bristol Pride moved online for 2020.

 

A fortnight of fringe events took place online in early September, culminating in a vibrant, virtual Pride Day celebration on Saturday, September 12.

 

Now Bristol Pride’s film festival, Queer Vision, is gearing up for its 2020 edition, also to be held online.

 

Here’s what you need to know.

 

 

Presenting a diverse programme of LGBTQ+ films from across the world, Queer Vision returns from September 18 to October 11.

 

This year the festival is partnering with the Encounters Film Festival who will host Queer Vision’s film selections on their online streaming platform.

 

Encounters Film Festival is the UK’s top short film, animation and VR festival, based in Bristol.

 

Encounters’ 26th edition coincides with Queer Vision, meaning a £10 digital festival pass enables viewers to access all of the films being shown at each celebration.

 

 

Each year, as a selection partner, Queer Vision takes submissions for the Iris Prize, an international LGBTQ+ film competition.

 

Pass holders will also have the chance to watch Queer Vision’s shortlist of films for this year’s Best of British category, alongside a handpicked selection of work from the 2019 festival winners.

 

The shortlist includes several documentaries, including one that sheds light on the challenges of what it is like to be queer and Muslim.

 

Another tells the story of Arcoiris, a group of LGBTQ+ human rights defenders in Honduras. It's titled ‘We are not who they say we are’. 

 

The shortlist is also home to animation and drama. Audiences will be able to vote for their 'Audience Winner' on the Encounters online streaming portal. 

 

 

To accompany its eclectic film programme, Queer Vision 2020 will also include cult classic watch parties, Q&As and introductions, and a networking event for LGBTQ+ filmmakers on 7 October. 

 

Purchase a festival pass for £10 on the Encounters website: www.encounters.film/passes/festivalpass. 

 

The festival takes place on a secure digital hub which will be available from September 18 to October 11 inclusive, giving you more than three weeks to explore the full programme at your leisure.


Main photo: Bristol Pride by Dan Regan

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Kate Hutchison

 


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