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November 16
Workshop (women only): A Letter to Nan
10am-12pm, Clubroom

A women-only creative writing workshop based on the home movies of local filmmaker Nan Taggart. Led by Dr Emily Munro from the National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive.


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November 16
Roundtable + networking event
F-Rated: Feminism and the Future in the Screen Industries

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE TBC.

A year since Tarana Burke’s #MeToo campaign went viral, join our roundtable of academics and practitioners in film and television as they reflect on a feminist movement that has transformed the way we think and talk about the creative industries. 
 
In partnership with the Screen seminars at the University of Glasgow.



November 16
​Performance: So It Is Better To Speak
7-10pm, Theatre

An evening of music, song, spoken word and performance from Scotland-based artists. Featuring 
a musical Balancing Act from composer and musician Amble Skuse; traditional Scottish folk with a feminist twist by Burd Ellen; contemporary flute from Diljeet Bhachu; poetic reflections on the body and self from Juana Adcock; storytelling by Mara Menzies; and a queer sermon by performance maker Nelly Kelly. The roundtable will be hosted by Dee Heddon (University of Glasgow).

Performances will be followed by a roundtable discussion about feminist and intersectional approaches to practice. 

​In partnership with
the University of Glasgow School of Culture and Creative Arts.
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November 17
​Screening: Waru
​1-3pm, Cinema 

A powerful drama co-directed by eight Māori women filmmakers, Waru is a beautifully told and original exploration of abuse, shame and healing. 

In partnership with Femspectives and the University of Glasgow School of Culture and Creative Arts.
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November 17
​Screening: The Owls
​4-5.30pm, Cinema

Two OWL (older, wiser lesbian) couples accidentally kill a younger woman and hide the body but their dark secret comes back to haunt them in Cheryl Dunye’s experimental, collaborative movie, The Owls.

​In partnership with SQIFF
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November 17
Gala Screening: The Legend of Ruby Pasha and
​My Favourite Fabric UK Premieres

​7-10pm, Theatre

The GFAF Gala Screening offers two UK Premieres: My Favourite Fabric and The Legend of Ruby Pasha, with director Sabah Haider in attendance for a Q&A.

In partnership with 
the University of Glasgow.
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November 18
​Women only screening: The Legend of Ruby Pasha and My Favourite Fabric
4.30-7pm, Cinema

Another opportunity to see our two UK Premieres in a women-only environment. Director Sabah Haider will be in attendance for a Q&A.

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In partnership with the University of Glasgow.
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​November 18
​Autism-friendly screening: Rafiki
​7.30-9pm, Cinema

Set against the backdrop of the bustling streets of Nairobi, the two very different girls must choose between love and safety surrounded by insular gossip, local politics and burgeoning maturity. 

In partnership with Africa in Motion

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