2024-12-14
SEA Movie Screening
(English Subtitle)
Saturday, 14 December 2024
7:30 PM - 09:30 PM
SEAQCF will showcase films from the second editions of its festival and local Khmer film, highlighting the resilience and creativity of queer individuals and communities in Southeast Asia. These films explore the ways they strive to redefine history, safe spaces, family bonds, religion, and more.
Movies featured:
In Bloom by Nguyen Duy Anh | Vietnam | 12'
California Dream by Meas Sreylin |Cambodia | 16'
The Visible by Atikah Zainidi |Brunei Darussalam | 3'42"
Heels to Heal by Justice Khor |Malaysia | 20’57”
Born to Love by Miga Diva |Cambodia | 5'02"
Cambodia
Miga Diva, a dazzling star of the Cambodian drag scene, reigns supreme as the longest-performing drag queen in the country. Miga is the member of Haus of Chilli in Phnom Penh, she has captivated audiences for over a decade with her unparalleled talent and charisma. Renowned as Cambodia’s number one Lady Gaga impersonator, she effortlessly channels the pop icon’s essence, delivering electrifying performances that leave audiences in awe.
Beyond her stunning stage presence, Miga is a passionate LGBTQ+ activist who has dedicated herself to creating a more inclusive and accepting society. As a co-organizer and host of the Reajiny Pride event for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), Miga has played an important role in amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community in Cambodia. Her commitment to advocacy extends beyond the stage, as she tirelessly works to promote equality, visibility, and acceptance for all.
With her undeniable talent, unwavering dedication, and powerful voice, Miga Diva is not just a drag queen but a true icon who has left an enduring impact on Cambodia's LGBTQ+ movement and entertainment landscape.
Brunei Darussalam
Atikah is a Brunei-born, Paris-raised Director/Producer/Gaffer based in Singapore. Her documentary work embodies a passion for questioning the everyday rules of the patriarchal, colonialist and elitist system. Her strong beliefs in equality, intersectionality and decolonisation have allowed her to produce provocative visual pieces that have been featured on VICE, BRICKS, OUTRAGE.
With a degree in Film and Television and a Masters in Documentary film from University of the arts London, she has since worked for VICE Indonesia, Gojek, Discovery Channel and HOOQ as well as on set as part of the lighting department for Netflix, BBC, Burberry and more.
Malaysia
Justice Khor (he, him, his) is a queer Malaysian documentary filmmaker and LGBTQ activist. He is passionate about using factual filmmaking as a means of advocacy and entertainment. When not immersed in the world of film, Justice actively contributes to the management of a Malaysian grassroots queer organization named PLUHO (People Like Us Hang Out!), where he serves as the Vice President.