The Global Emergent Media Lab‘s Race Critical Theories series and Cinema in the Midst of Struggle presents a conversation with filmmakers, Atif Siddiqi & Eisha Marjara.

Trailblazers of QTPOC film and video since the late 1990s, this event will discuss their works amidst the challenges of diasporic queer and trans representation in Québec. Confronting traditional heteronormative narratives, Siddiqi and Marjara’s films capture intimate portraits of the cultural and social landscapes of South-Asian experience in Montréal.

Alongside this discussion, the directors will also present a screening of Marjara’s short film (featuring Siddiqi), House for Sale (2012), amongst other clips of films and videos from throughout their careers.

Event moderated by Gregorio Pablo Rodríguez-Arbolay (PhD Candidate, Humanities). This event will be recorded. Please email gem.lab.info@gmail.com for more information.

Please note: Select films from Eisha and Atif's careers will be made available online for viewing during the weeks before and after the event. Some of these films will be reserved only for registered attendees from Concordia University to comply with copyright restrictions.