SPAN’s First Queer Film Screening: Amplifying Queer Voices in Rural Wales
This October, SPAN is proud to present its first Queer Film Screening event, a celebration of local creativity, storytelling, and community. Film is a powerful medium for visibility, and for many queer people living in rural Wales, visibility is not always easy to come by. This event is about creating a space where queer voices are not only heard, but centred, celebrated, and amplified.
In Pembrokeshire and across West Wales, LGBTQ+ lives often exist quietly, outside of the cultural spotlight. Without the gathering points of larger urban centres, queer communities in rural areas can feel scattered or unseen. Yet their stories are no less rich, complex, or vital. Through film, these narratives find new ways to reach audiences, fostering connection. By sharing queer perspectives on screen, we also create opportunities for dialogue, between queer communities themselves and with the broader community around them.
Sunday 12th October 2025 will be a day to highlight these stories and the people behind them.
Afternoon Workshop
TROVE, 36 West Street, Fishguard
2:30pm – 5:30pm
The day begins with a hands-on workshop led by filmmaker Ashley Morgan, exploring how to create films using nothing more than a mobile phone. This practical session opens the door for anyone who wants to tell their story but may not have access to professional equipment. It’s about making film accessible, giving voice to creativity in its most immediate and authentic form.
Evening Screening & Discussion
Theatr Gwaun, West Street, Fishguard
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Later, we gather at Theatr Gwaun for ‘Out on Ffilm’, an evening screening of short films by local queer artists. These films showcase the diverse ways in which identity, love, belonging, and resilience can be expressed through moving image. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers themselves, an opportunity to hear directly from the voices shaping queer cinema here in West Wales.
By creating a stage for these stories, we acknowledge the importance of seeing ourselves reflected in art, and the power of film to transform how communities understand one another.
For more information and to book your place, visit www.span-arts.org.uk
