As We Are
Friday 19th September 16:45pm (60m)
Bold, vibrant stories celebrating LGBTQ+ lives and love.
Content Guidance: abuse (mental/emotional), suicide/self-harm, violence, racism
FIZZING
It's Pride Day and 16 year old lesbian Erin (she/they) is excited to go with their Mum, girlfriend and Gran. There's just the small matter of coming out to their Gran first: until Erin's Mum tells her not to.
Director: Eleanor Capaldi
Writer: Eleanor Capaldi
THE GUARD
A young man has been tasked with watching over his girlfriend’s family home on the day of her older sister’s wedding. He must protect the customary Indian wedding gifts of gold that lie within, though never predicted who he would have to guard against…
Director: Patricia McCormick
Writer: Patricia McCormick
Producer: Eliza Heslop
THE ISLE
Set in the 19th century, The Isle tells the story of Abe, a struggling black writer, and Penny, a wealthy white woman on the cusp of marriage who are forever changed when their lives become intertwined.
Director: Paige Cowan-Hall
Writer: Paige Cowan-Hall
Producer: Robert Sealey
THE LAST GOODBYE
After a breakup, Nic and Kitty reunite at a park to clean up loose ends. Sometimes, relationship changes aren’t for better or worse—it’s just different.
Director: Ahlaam Yasmin
Writer: Asya Meadows
Producer: Ahlaam Yasmin
PLAYGROUND
On a playground one evening, the unspoken romantic tension between two teenage girls, Grace and Jas, burns. Confused by her feelings, Jas invites Liam and Ronan along – leaving Grace to watch Jas and Ronan kissing.
Director: Tayla Halfacre
Writer: Tayla Halfacre
Producer: Becky Rooney
SHELL
On England’s southern coast, two long-separated siblings must come to terms with each other’s choices after they reunite when their grandmother dies.
Director: Sam Brain
Writer: Sam Brain
Producer: Susie Hunt
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