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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trans community praised for bravery in new film
Film-makers have praised the bravery of the trans community in Cumbria for sharing their experiences in a new documentary. I ME US chronicles the stories of those living in the county who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming. Mason, who features in the film, which is being screened locally in July and August, described how his family struggled with his decision to transition only for his brother to then offer him some shirts in support. "If just one person can see the film and feel more comfortable, or happy in themselves, then I've done enough," he said. Producer Debbie Sweeney, from Carlisle-based Eden Film, said there was "a lot of prejudice" which made it difficult for some people to "fit in", adding that Cumbria has "a lot of keyboard warriors". Mrs Sweeney, who previously worked as a college lecturer, said she found that LGBTQ+ students would often want to move to bigger cities because they could find a "sense of belonging" there, and not feel so visible. "Somewhere like Cumbria, there's a lot of prejudice and they maybe find it hard to fit in, so it's nice that we can produce a film like this," she said. Director Paddy Sweeney said those who took part had been brave to tell their stories on camera so candidly. He said they had filmed with someone who then called to drop out of the project around the time of President Trump's inauguration. Mr Sweeney said the participant was worried about "having their face out there", and the repercussions it may have for his job. The film is part of a heritage lottery-funded project, which was commissioned by Pride in North Cumbria (PINC) LGBT+ Youth. It is being screened for free in venues across Cumbria over July and August, including Rheged cinema in Penrith and Tullie in Carlisle. Producer and project manager at PINC, Pam Eland, said they wanted to take a snapshot of community "to get their voices heard out there". She added they were looking to organise showings of the "emotional" film worldwide. Follow BBC Cumbria on X and Facebook and both on Nextdoor and Instagram. North East welcomes a summer of Pride celebrations 'I'm as old as Cumbria Pride and I can't wait to go' Town celebrates first ever Pride festival Pride in North Cumbria
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Cumbria's trans community praised for bravery in new film
Film-makers have praised the bravery of the trans community in Cumbria for sharing their experiences in a new documentary.I ME US chronicles the stories of those living in the county who are transgender, non-binary or gender who features in the film, which is being screened locally in July and August, described how his family struggled with his decision to transition only for his brother to then offer him some shirts in support."If just one person can see the film and feel more comfortable, or happy in themselves, then I've done enough," he said. Producer Debbie Sweeney, from Carlisle-based Eden Film, said there was "a lot of prejudice" which made it difficult for some people to "fit in", adding that Cumbria has "a lot of keyboard warriors".Mrs Sweeney, who previously worked as a college lecturer, said she found that LGBTQ+ students would often want to move to bigger cities because they could find a "sense of belonging" there, and not feel so visible."Somewhere like Cumbria, there's a lot of prejudice and they maybe find it hard to fit in, so it's nice that we can produce a film like this," she said. 'Emotional film' Director Paddy Sweeney said those who took part had been brave to tell their stories on camera so said they had filmed with someone who then called to drop out of the project around the time of President Trump's Sweeney said the participant was worried about "having their face out there", and the repercussions it may have for his film is part of a heritage lottery-funded project, which was commissioned by Pride in North Cumbria (PINC) LGBT+ is being screened for free in venues across Cumbria over July and August, including Rheged cinema in Penrith and Tullie in and project manager at PINC, Pam Eland, said they wanted to take a snapshot of community "to get their voices heard out there".She added they were looking to organise showings of the "emotional" film worldwide. Follow BBC Cumbria on X and Facebook and both on Nextdoor and Instagram.
Geek Tyrant
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Teaser Trailer for Ron Howard's Survival Thriller EDEN with Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, and More — GeekTyrant
Here's a new teaser trailer for director Ron Howard's upcoming film Eden , which is a survival thriller that comes with an impressive ensemble cast that includes Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, and Daniel Brühl. The movie is based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos, and it charts the lengths humans will go in pursuit of happiness. It's inspired by two different accounts of the same true story, and the film is described as 'a darkly comic tale of murder and survival, set around a group of eclectic characters who abandon civilization for the Galapagos. They are all searching for the answer to that ever-pressing question that plagues us all: what is the meaning of life.' In the film, 'Dr. Friedrich Ritter (Law) and his partner Dora Strauch (Kirby) flee their native Germany in 1929, repudiating the bourgeois values they believe are corroding mankind's true nature. On the Galapagos isle named Floreana, Friedrich can focus on writing his manifesto, while Dora resolves to cure her multiple sclerosis through meditation. 'Their hard-won solitude, however, is short lived. They're joined by Margaret (Sweeney) and Heinz Wittmer (Brühl), who also prove to be earnest, capable settlers. Next comes Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn (Armas) a self-described Baroness and the 'embodiment of perfection,' who arrives with two devoted lovers, an Ecuadorian servant, a wardrobe full of evening gowns, and plans to erect a luxury hotel. 'Between inclement weather, unruly wildlife, and a total lack of amenities, all three groups find life on Floreana arduous. But nothing will test their mettle more than the challenge of coexisting with desperate neighbours capable of theft, deception... and worse.' This is a very different kind of film from Howard, who previously helmed Splash, Cocoon, Willow, Backdraft, The Paper, Apollo 13, Ransom, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, The Da Vinci Code, Rush, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Hillbilly Elegy , and Thirteen Lives most recently. The screenplay is written by Noah Park ( The Show , Tetris ). The film will hit theaters on August 22, 2025.
