Join us for a special screening of thought provoking short films exploring the lives, loves, experiences and well-being of South Asian LGBTQIA+ communities throughout the subcontinent and diaspora. 

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

Tickets are available at a range of prices to suit different circumstances. 

Solidarity

These higher priced tickets support running costs and allow us to offer free tickets to those without access to funds.

Waged

Suitable for people with stable income and or/ savings that permit them a regular budget for cultural activity.

Low/ Unwaged

For people in low paid work or unstable work or unemployment with some access to funds for cultural activity.

No access to funds

Free tickets for anybody without money that can be spent on anything other than essentials

All ticket sales go towards event running costs, any profit is reinvested in LGBTQIA+ South Asian activities

Access

The Light has step free access via a lift and also has wheelchair accessible bathrooms and wheelchair spaces inside the screens. 

Programme

Dear Dad
Dir: Ibrahim Rana
10 mins | English, Urdu with English subtitles
A young man comes to meet his dying father for the confrontation of his life.

Her Canvas
Dir: Sagar Devram Minde
9 mins | No dialogue
On a cloudy melancholy evening Myra, a visual artist experiences an overwhelming surge of emotions. Hinged between past and present she tries to make sense of reality around her.

Look Like You
Dir: Snigdha Kapoor
12 mins | English
While visiting the adoptive family of her eight-year-old biological son, Tara overcomes the hesitation of his parents to relay advice she gathered from growing up as a queer outcast.

Shoot Your Shot
Dir: Mishaal Memon
12 mins | English
An emotional standoff takes flight as two immigrant queer teens navigate that fuzzy feeling in your stomach, all whilst learning how to skateboard.

Discovering Kali – 25 years of the Legendary Club
Dir: Matt Mahmood Ogston
40 mins | English
The legendary Club Kali’s 25 year history and heritage is celebrated through the eyes of its founders, performers, and attendees in this roaring documentary.

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