Photo Blog – Young Film Programmers present Orlando, My Political Biography

For the opening weekend of Borderlines Film Festival, The Courtyard’s Young Film Programmers presented a preview of Orlando, My Political Biography. The team followed the screening with a panel discussion on the queer legacy of Virginia Wolf’s Orlando as well as a space for attendees to share their thoughts on the film and personal experiences. Check out the photos below from the event, including our wonderful panellists Tammy, Imanni and Kai. Photography by Joe Nobile Photography

The Courtyard's Young Film Programmers stood with their arms around each other for a photo. Georgia on the left is wearing a multi-colour ruff and has green and pink hair. Emily in the middle is wearing a pink jumpsuit and has long blonde hair and Finn on the right is wearing a green jumper and has short blonde hair.

A person stands holding a notebook under their arm whilst laughing. They're wearing a leather jacket and a red scarf.

The Courtyard's Nell Gwynne studio filled with attendees, many of which are wearing vibrant pink and blue coloured clothing.

Two people sit in the audience in the Nell Gwynne. The person on the left is wearing a striped blue jumper, the person on the right is wearing a multi-coloured ruff and a vibrant top.

Panellist Tammy speaks to the audience, they are dressed in a vibrant pink jumper that features the words 'In Your Dreams'. On the right is young film programmer Emily who is wearing a blue jumpsuit.

Panellist Imanni sits in the Nell Gwynne studio wearing a black jumper, jeans and sneakers. They are speaking to the audience and emoting with their hands.

In the centre is panellist Tammy , they are dressed in a vibrant pink jumper that features the words 'In Your Dreams'. On the right is young film programmer Emily who is wearing a blue jumpsuit. Emily is speaking to the audience and is emoting with her hands.

An audience in the Nell Gwynne sits looking toward the front.

Panellist Kai stands in the Nell Gwynne studio. They are looking through their notebook as they prepare to read a poem to the room.

Young Film Programmer Emily sits on a chair in the Nell Gwynne Studio dressed in a blue jumpsuit. Panellist Kai sits in the Nell Gwynne Studio in a leather coat and red scarf. They are holding a mug. In the background a rainbow image is projected onto a wall.

Young Film Programmer Emily stands in the Nell Gwynne Studio and presents in front of an audience. She is holding a book and is wearing a blue jumpsuit. A group of cinema attendees stand around The Courtyard lobby chatting.