Transgender Short Film Screening: Andy Hayward and Olivia Crellin

Join us to celebrate LGBT Pride Month with a screening of two short films by Andy Hayward and Olivia Crellin, followed by a Q&A discussion with both directors and India Willoughby, Britain’s first transgender newsreader; who will be chairing the discussion.

The Trans Sex Workers of Istanbul – Andy Hayward. The number of transphobic related murders in Turkey is one of the highest in Europe. Hayward explores the world of trans sex workers in Istanbul who share with him their day-to-day experiences against a backdrop of prejudice and violence.

Sununú: The Revolution of Love – Olivia Crellin. Fernando became pregnant by his girlfriend Diane and gave birth to a son. This documentary portrays the humdrum life of the couple, that is similar to that of any young parents. But outside of the family sphere, Diane and Fernando are tackling larger issues that have global consequences to our attitudes to gender and family diversity.