Sequins (2019) – a short film by Michael Beddoes

Sequins (2019)
Sequins (original title)

21 min|Gay, Short, Comedy | 26 January 2019

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SEQUINS is a coming of age comedy short film set in late 90s Blackpool. 17-year-old Paul’s journey of self-discovery takes a unique turn when he embarks on his ambition to become a drag queen, despite fear of ridicule from his peers and being ostracized by his family. Opportunity presents itself when Paul meets drag queen Mimi Le Purr, a seasoned performer at The Sequin Club in Blackpool. With the help of Roger, (Mimi out of drag), Paul embarks on a journey of transformation, both physically and emotionally. A heartfelt comedy about learning to love yourself and trusting that those closest to you will accept you no matter what.

Director: Michael Beddoes

Writer: Amy Clarke

Country: UK

Genre: Short film

Language: English

Duration: 18 min

Stars: Ben Willbond, James Dreyfus, Joanne Heywood, Marcus Geldard, Nicole Louise Lewis, Robbie Gaskell

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Paul Bigsby is just trying to get through his teenage years in Blackpool, 1997. But he harbours ambitions to become a drag queen, which may set him on a collision course with his family and the school bully.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: Edmonton Film Festival // Norwich Film Festival // Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival // OUTshine Miami // QFlix Philadelphia // KinoFILM Manchester // Exit 6 Film Festival // QFest St Louis Film Festival // Tallgrass Film Festival // Fastnet Film Festival // Merlinka Festival International Queer Film // 26th Pride Pictures Karsruhe // Tallahasse Film Festival // Connecticut LGBT Film Festival // KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival // Southampton International Film Festival // Long Island Film Expo // Shorts Out! Brighton FilmPride LGBTQ Film Festival // Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival // Bute Street Film Festival // Barnes Film Festival // Winter Gardens Film Festival // Jefferson State FLIXX Fest

AWARDS: Best Short Film a QFlix Philadelphia // Audience Award Runner Up at OUTshine Miami // Best Short Film at the Bute Street Film Festival // Best Make-Up Design at Southampton International Film Festival

NOMINATIONS: Best Short Screenplay & Best Lead Actor at KASHISH Mumbai // Best Sound Design at Fastnet Film Festival // Best UK Short, Best Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design at Southampton International // Best Short Film at Merlinka Festival International // Shortlisted for Best Short at the Performance Film & Media Awards

Produced by Organised Chaos Films
Funded by Genera Film Fund, Stefan Allesch-Taylor Fund & Kickstarter
Executive Produced by Christian Parton, Stefan Allesch-Taylor and Jonathan Yaskoff
Festival Distribution by Festival Formula