Wexford Pride has announced a new partnership with the TITE (Trans Image/Trans Experience) Film Festival, bringing a specially curated programme of trans-led short films to Wexford Arts Centre on Friday, February 13. The event marks the first time trans filmmaking has been showcased in this way in County Wexford, representing a significant cultural milestone for the region and the wider South East.
The collaboration reflects Wexford Pride’s continued commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ arts and amplifying underrepresented voices. In 2024, the organisation hosted its first Pride on Screen event, Queer Voices, New Stories, which brought together LGBTQ+ filmmakers to explore new narratives around queer identity, rural Irish experiences, community spaces and the politics of belonging.
Working with TITE is a natural progression for Wexford Pride, extending this focus to centre trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming filmmakers across a wide range of genres and creative approaches.
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The upcoming TITE programme features six short films that highlight contemporary trans-led cinema. The selection includes the tender romantic awkwardness of Night Glances (2024, dir. Sam Ahern), the charming stop-motion animation Colour Me Pink (2024, dir. Anika O’Hagan-Ploug), and the intimate, pandemic-era connection in Dirty Talk (2024, dir. Eva Wyse). Audiences will also encounter sharp satire in Daisy: Prophet of the Apocalypse (2023, dir. Venus Patel), psychological tension in Terratoma (2024, dir. Liadán Roche), and a charged, confrontational encounter in Glory, Hole (2024, dir. Hiram Harrington).
Collectively, the films challenge long-standing depictions of trans and queer people that have often relied on stereotypes, shock value or comedic tropes. Such portrayals have contributed to social stigma and discrimination, the effects of which continue to be felt today. At a time when trans rights are increasingly debated and contested, the screening offers an opportunity to engage with stories shaped by lived experience and creative autonomy.
Commenting on the partnership, Wexford Pride committee member Rían Browne emphasised the importance of trans-led storytelling, stating: “Authentic representation requires trans creativity both in front of and behind the camera. It is vital to support spaces that foster queer creativity, elevate trans voices, and champion community-driven storytelling”
Tickets for the screening are priced at €13 and are available through wexfordartscentre.ie. Wexford Pride has also confirmed that anyone for whom cost is a barrier can contact the organisation directly at [email protected] to discuss access options.
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