ENOUGH QUEER TRAUMA!
WITH JONATHAN HUGHES
WORKSHOP
14:00 -15:30
Sunday 25th August | Upstairs at The Roundy
Free Entry
Writer/ Director Jonathan Hughes will talk us through all the trials and tribulations involved in writing your queer stories and why embracing comedy could be the key to unlocking your story. He’ll also provide a crash course in dealing with being the only queer crew member on set as he presents his How-To guide when it comes to working with straight male crews.
Jonathan Hughes
Jonathan Hughes is a queer screenwriter and director based in Limerick City, Ireland.
Jonathan’s distinctive voice and unique point of view has translated into
surreal comedy projects that have strong universal appeal and has thus far
seen his work receive funding from the likes of Screen Ireland, the Arts Council, RTE, Ardán, Filmbase and the BAI among others.
His TV and feature writing work has seen him longlisted for the BBC Studios Writers’ Academy, and shortlisted for both the 4Screenwriting scheme and the RTE/Screen Ireland Storyland initiative. In 2023, Jonathan was selected for the National Talent Academy Screenwriting mentorship scheme where he developed his queer horror TV series PADDY’S DAY. And in 2024, Jonathan was selected as part of Screen Ireland’s Spotlight scheme where he adapted his short play FÉIS MOMS into a queer comedy feature all about gay fathers, dance mothers and Satanism.
For our event on Sunday 25th August, we are expanding our usual monthly evening session into a small one day film festival. This festival will focus on the LGBTQ+ community in Cork, including their representation in film, their use of film as activism, and their role in the film industry.
Alongside our regular Out of Frame film talk, we will offer space throughout the day for different activities geared toward educating festival goers and providing topical entertainment in the form of workshops and a panel of queer themed short films.
More details to be announced soon!