Panelists at an occasion that seeks to empower LGBTQIA+ storytellers known as for extra movies on queer tales pushed by nuanced characters.

The occasion on Friday was a part of the end result of the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab. Led by The Queer Muslim Project, the Lab helps LGBTQIA+ storytellers with the instruments, assets, and networks wanted to spice up their careers and inform tales that may drive significant change and contribute to new queer narratives from South Asia. The dialog ”Pathways to Queer Inclusion in Cinema” was attended by screenwriter-director Alankrita Shrivastava, influencer-actor Trinetra Haldar, affiliate producer of Junglee Pictures Uzma Khan and filmmaker Arvind Caulagi.

The dialogue weaved collectively views from the movie trade and prompt a way forward for inclusivity, focussing on the necessity for extra various illustration behind the digicam. The panel additionally explored methods by which various queer narratives can drive a significant change and contribute to affirmative narratives.

The occasion additionally featured the screening of award-winning French movie ”Two of Us”. The 2019 romantic drama movie, directed by Filippo Meneghetti, was chosen because the French entry for the Best International Feature Film on the 93rd Academy Awards. It encapsulates the story of two retired girls who’ve been secretly in love for many years.

The 2023 version of QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab featured 10 various storytellers and screenwriters from totally different elements of India, who obtained inventive steerage and mentorship from main trade professionals to put in writing and develop unique brief narrative fiction screenplays on queer themes.

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