On 26 September our Silverback Films internal Pride Committee hosted the first queer focused industry party in Bristol ‘Pride 365’. Over 150 people from across the industry came together to celebrate and raise money for Pride without Borders – a charity supporting queer refugees in Bristol.

The night included an array of on-stage performances and DJ sets (including a special industry guest DJ from Silverback), Divine Di in her mystic booth, as well as queer artists and creatives from Bristol and Cardiff promoting their work.

Ellie Jo Hilton, on behalf of our Pride Committee shared:

“The whole vibe of the night was filled with love and joy, and miraculously very little networking to be heard amongst the crowd! It was great to be joined by so many from the MA course at UWE, some who had handed in their final films that very day, and others who had only started their course that day.

Most importantly, the main reason for throwing the event in the first place was to raise some money for Bristol Refugee Rights, Pride without Borders. An amazing charity supporting queer refugees in our city. After the hostility seen around the UK over the summer, all we really wanted to do as a pride committee this year was to support those in need in our community, and at the same time bring people together to dance, be merry and celebrate their pride. Mission success.

Thank you so much to all that came and donated, and I think we might be seeing you again for another boogie next year!”

Thank you to the Silverback Films Pride Committee for organising, and everyone that joined.