Long Live the Kings
This documentary platforms the stories of three Bristol-based Drag Kings, who through their art have not only learned about their own identities but also sensitised their audiences.
Air Spangenberg
Filmmaking 2024
My work focuses on giving a voice to the underrepresented, particularly within my community, the trans and non-binary community. I am most proud of my documentary on the Bristol Drag King community Long Live the Kings. It raises awareness for intersectional discrimination within the Bristol queer community and was awarded three Student RTS Craft awards. Although filmmaking serves as my primary medium, I firmly believe in the importance of exploring a diverse array of artistic expressions to portray queer experiences authentically. During my studies, I found myself continuously bending the rules of filmmaking. Embracing a transdisciplinary approach, I integrate poetry, projection mapping, photography, literary writing, songwriting, woodwork, and performance art into my creative process. This method transcends all binaries, including the gender binary, as I strive to define and cultivate non-binary storytelling.
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AIR - NAME OF CHANGE
A transdisciplinary art project reflects my gender-affirming name change and the fear, anger, sadness, and joy that came with it.
Suit Heist
A trans student wants to wear a suit for the school prom but gets gifted an expensive pink dress by his mum. He has to decide between pleasing his mum or being himself. What decision will he make?
MILA - More than just a plant shop
MILA is a well-known independent plant shop in the city centre of Bristol, UK. As one of the few queer-owned shops in the city, it functions as a safe space for people of the LGBTQIA* community.
Batting for the other Team
Lesbian Romcom with 70k views on YouTube. A meet-cute of two teenage girls at a rounders game. This lesbian love story was written and directed by the amazing Suzie Topolska and I had the honour of production managing it.
