Dangerous Flowers: a showcase celebrating self-empowered sexuality through film, art, and a panel discussion, organized by Girls on Film, a LDN-based film collective, and artist + filmmaker Mavi Phillips, founder of Orgone Cineclub. Through a body of selected films by women and non-binary filmmakers, we aim to spark discussion about alternative, overlooked, and under-represented portrayals of sexuality. We want to gather these inspirational artists making the uncompromising films needed to inspire people to do the bravest thing of all: be themselves.

The current climate is not kind to those who naturally go against the grain of society. The Trump-washed language of politics encourages us to forget that we, the citizens, determine society for ourselves. Sexual energy is something that blooms from within and drives us to be the beautiful individuals that we are. With this event, we hope to inspire the message that no one reserves the right to tell us what that looks like.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE EVENT:

• A series of curated short films about sexuality by women and non-binary filmmakers, which include documentary, fiction, and animation.

• The films will be preceded by energizing opening speakers, and followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers and industry professionals working in sex-positivity where you will have a chance to engage with the fabulous contributors.

• Alongside your ticket, every attendee will receive a copy of our Cliterature! zine: words + images inspired by the inner ball of libidinal energy we all have. Produced by Girls on Film and Indiana Lawrence, and featuring some outstanding original work.

• As if that wasn't enough, you will be in with a chance of winning our special prize giveaway goodie bag on the evening featuring toys from Dame Products and a copy of the sensational afro-feminist publication Black Fly Zine!

FILMS **

• 'Pluck' by Mavi Phillips
  A surrealist adventure into female sexuality set in the Italian countryside.

• 'Hot Night' by Mashie Alam (in attendance)
  A voyeuristic, sultry short about a woman getting ready for a really hot night!

• 'It' by Sophie May (in attendance)  
  A documentary on choosing abstinence.

• 'And Nothing Happened' by Naima Ramos-Chapman  
  A woman struggles between the mundane and extraordinary to leave her apartment.

• 'Birth Control Your Own Adventure' by Sindha Agha
  A hybrid personal documentary about systemic sexism in reproductive healthcare.

• '195 Lewis' by Chanelle Aponte Pearson
  All-women web series exploring queer, black, poly love in gentrifying Bed-stuy.
   

PANELIST + SPEAKERS **

• Alicia Gavin from The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health. A national non-profit organization focused on  advancing culturally inclusive, medically accurate, and pleasure informed sexuality education, therapy, and professional training.  (http://www.thecsph.org)

• Alex Fine, Co-Founder of Dame Products. A sex toy company started by women to close the pleasure gap.  (https://www.dameproducts.com)

• Shelby Sells, Writer, Filmmaker + Sexologist (https://shelbysells.work)

COLLABORATORS:

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ORGANIZERS:

GIRLS ON FILM is a collective of writers, producers and programmers aiming to challenge mainstream narratives in film by creating platforms for diverse voices.

More info: https://www.girlsonfilmldn.com; insta:@girlsonfilmldn

MAVI PHILLIPS is an artist and filmmaker who creates cathartic journeys through female sexuality, seeking to challenge taboos through visceral visual and sensual experiences. Through international production that focus on a female perspective and social political topics, her work ranges from narrative and documentary film,  multimedia performance art, and branded content.

More info: http://www.maviphillips.com; http://www.orgone-productions.com insta:@mavi.phillips, @orgone.productions


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