Apologies everyone, both of our wonderful speakers are too poorly to present their research today so we've taken the decision to postpone the event. Hopefully we'll be sending out an invitation for a date next month so we look forward to welcoming you all then

Please join us for a new year LGBTQ+ Screen Studies work-in-progress seminar this Friday, 16 January, 1-2pm (UK time), online. The speakers will be filmmaker Ireneusz Koper and PhD researcher Naomi Smith. Find out more and sign up here: tinyurl.com/5et6bm8a

There's still time to join us online today, 16:30 UK time

Join us online on Monday, 10 November, 16:30-18:00 (UK time), to hear about new LGBTQIA+ screen studies research. Speakers include Nicholas de Villiers, Beth Bramich and Mike Wyeld. More details and sign-up form here forms.gle/TTGvu4FCmAS8...

My next book Deviants and Trailblazers: A History of Trans Activism in Britain is in the @plutopress.bsky.social Spring/Summer 2026 catalogue (for a May '26 release)! This book is the first joined-up history of trans activism in the UK all the ways from the 40s to the present.

Outburst Queer Arts Festival 2025 is now open for booking! Get ur queer theatre, trans poetry workshops, historical opera, food cruising, zines, T*RAI conference & ofc queereoke, Belfast babes. outburstarts.com/festival/

Free article alert! 💞 In this essay, Ankita Deb examines how nontheatrical films on sex education from Europe and North America were recirculated by B-circuit filmmakers in India and, in so doing, suffused with feminist and queer possibilities. online.ucpress.edu/fmh/article/...

In celebration of Edinburgh Pride (where my publisher @edinburghup.bsky.social is based), I thought I'd share this short Q&A about my upcoming book, Debating Authenticity: Authorship, Aesthetics and Embodiment in Trans Media 🎓🌈 euppublishingblog.com/2025/06/19/t...

delighted that i can now share the cover of my forthcoming monograph 𝘊𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. released 6 Jan 2026 with @dukepress.bsky.social in the Camera Obscura series.

We're highlighting some recent publications in LGBTQIA+ screen studies for Pride month. Message us if there's work you'd like us to share

Explore 100 films that shaped the trajectory of queer cinema and showcased the artistry of queer filmmaking. 100 QUEER FILMS SINCE STONEWALL is out now. Look inside: bloomsburycp3.codemantra.com/viewer/680a0... Find out more: www.bloomsbury.com/100-queer-fi...

What new LGBTQIA+ screen studies scholarship should we be celebrating this pride month? What classic work should we revisit? Tell us about your new projects, or send us your recommendations for books, articles and video essays we should know about

What new LGBTQIA+ screen studies scholarship should we be celebrating this pride month? What classic work should we revisit? Tell us about your new projects, or send us your recommendations for books, articles and video essays we should know about

Joelle Taylor on blast at She's Beautiful, Sexy, Angry & Liberated! Barbara Hammer's Lesbian Films of the 1970s tonight at Barbican Cinemas. Opening night of Queer 70s, running until 16 July.

Over the coming days we will be sharing highlights from the programme. Join the waitlist: tvce2025.eventbrite.com #TransPride #Pride #Pride2025 #Symposium #Conference #AcademicSky 🌈🎓

Excited to share that our TSQ issue on trans speculation is live! Please share/check it out: Both intros and River Pruitt's piece are currently free to dl at the link! read.dukeupress.edu/tsq/issue/12...

We're proud that @baftss.bsky.social has issued a strong statement in solidarity with our trans, non-binary and intersex members, in light of the UK Supreme Court ruling last week. You can read the full statement here: www.baftss.org/uk-supreme-c...

A starter pack of fabulous folk working in LGBTQIA+ screen studies. If you'd like to be added, let us know! go.bsky.app/Asce99Z

In light of the, um, attention that trans studies is getting, let's make this list even longer. go.bsky.app/UAtsVTH

Trying to get above the noise to share that our entire special issue on Queer World Cinema is currently open access! brill.com/view/journal...

Had a fantastic time @baftss2025.bsky.social last week - thanks to all the organisers and everyone speaking for their fascinating ideas. I also got a nice haul from @intellectbooks.bsky.social

Hello Bluesky! This is the new account for the BAFTSS LGBTQIA+ Screen Studies special interest group. Follow us and share your queer and trans screen studies news with us 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈