In this sensual web series, a stuntwoman embarks on her first lesbian relationship when she falls for the actor she’s working with
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY BFI
Could you tell us a bit about what inspired you to make this film?
I wanted to use the split screen to visually have a black line that can divide and as well stitch up two images.
What is the key message you hope LGBTQIA audiences take from your film?
That it’s never too late to leave heterosexuality.
What are the main themes that your film explores?
Separation and healing.
What is your favourite line or scene from your film?
Your clitoris, it looks like a beating heart.
How did you get into filmmaking and what has been your biggest challenge in the industry?
I was a film professor before becoming a filmmaker. The biggest challenge I faced was convincing that consent can be sexy.
Why is LGBTQIA representation in film so important in 2024?
It’s political and it topples the patriarchy.
Why are events like BFI Flare which centre LGBTQIA films so important?
Because it creates a community.
This year’s Flare is split into the themes of Hearts, Bodies, and Minds. Do you have an LGBTQIA film which affected your heart, body, or mind?
Dyketactics by Barbara Hammer or Je tu il elle by Chantal Akerman.
What do you hope to see in the future of LGBTQIA filmmaking?
More filmmakers!
SPLIT is screening at BFI Flare on Friday 15 March. The screenings are sold out however a limited number of standby seats are reserved for sale half an hour before each performance. These are only available for customers in person at the BFI Southbank Box Office.
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