HARD LABOUR: Queer Sex Worker Shorts

‘Queer Sex Worker Shorts’ is an international programme of films by queer sex workers, who reclaim the authorship of intimacy. Through inventive, surreal and deeply personal filmmaking, these artists celebrate creativity, pleasure and queer possibility; challenging us to imagine new ways of living, loving and creating beyond the rules written for us. Programmed by .

Followed by Q & A/ Discussion w/ some film makers present.

Featured Films:

The Utopia Project I Dir. Letizia MiroI I 12mins

At its heart is the story of two sex workers whose unspoken bond becomes a meditation on solidarity and the transformative power of being truly seen.

Alien Invade Me I Dir. Carnal Productions I 4mins

An experimental glimpse into anthropomorphic desire.

Narratives and Counter Narratives I Dir. Chao-Ying Rao I 10mins

Three minutes of screen time translated into lifetimes of racial mockery for Asian women living in the West. Three minutes of screen time regenerated via pop culture over and over again. Me love your long time. Me so horny.

Multiverse in a Mouth Fuck I Dir. Jorge the Obscene I 21mins

A metaphysical trip of self-awareness, from the seven principles of Hermeticism to the seven keys to master our lives.

Edge I Dir. Edmund Krempiński, Jakub Dylewski I COUNTRY I 18mins

EDGE is based on the true story of the main character, Edmund, who deals with various forms of frustration rooted in life as a transgender person in a highly oppressive society. A series of absurd psycho-magical acts leads to the final liberation and allegorical transition into the pearl.

Courage for un-disabled Lust I Dir. Ben Nordmann IGermany I 23mins

An internationally acclaimed documentary that replaces stigma around disability with tenderness. In essence, exploring the role sex workers can play in creating safer spaces for intimacy free from judgement and prejudice. It asks us to imagine what becomes possible when sex work is recognised as legitimate work — with access to training, including disability awareness, so that people can seek intimacy with greater safety, understanding and dignity.

is headed by Roxy Nova, who has gained international acclaim through her story telling and award winning cinematography. Roxy is a filmmaker, activist, artist and producer; Who has worked in various areas of the sex industry for 10+ years.