Screening: Riptide 17 Nov
After seeing Riptide at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival in October, we are really delighted to be able to share this film again. It is a warm, liberating and ultimately hopeful depiction of a neurodivergent love story. Read more about it here. Writer and director Tim Barrow will join us via zoom for a post-screening Q&A, where he will welcome questions and comments about the film, the making of it and what it makes you feel. We encourage you to dive deep and and bring curiosity, bravery and an open mind to the post-film chat! Schedule:
- 5.30 Doors open
- 5.45 Introduction
- 6.00 Film starts
- 7.30 Film finishes
- 7.45 Meet Tim on zoom
- 8.30 Doors close
Accessibility: no step-free access, toilet on the same floor, welcome to take breaks when you need to, we ask that you dont chew gum or wear strong perfume for the comfort of attendees. If you have any questions or adjustments you would like, please email sidhchailleannart@gmail.com and we will see what we can do. Content Warning: The film uses fast editing techniques and a highly layered sound design that simulates auditory hallucinations and voices.The film opens with the protagonist being discharged from a psychiatric hospital and dealing with medication management and a strained familial relationship What to bring: snacks in quiet packaging, a mug for hot drinks, a pen & paper to make notes, blankets/hot water bottles, slippers, an open mind, a warm heart
Watch the Trailer here
Read an interview with Director Tim Barrow here