Meet the Filmmakers: Lesbian Space Princess - Auckland
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Meet the Filmmakers – Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs: Lesbian Space Princess - Auckland
Join WIFT NZ for an informal pre-screening gathering to welcome our two Australian new friends before you see their award-winning film.
Leela Varghese
Leela Varghese (she/her) is a writer/director known for telling joyful, impactful stories. Her debut feature Lesbian Space Princess won the 2025 Berlinale Teddy Award. Her short I'm the Most Racist Person I Know premiered at SXSW 2025, where it won the Special Jury Award.
Emma Hough Hobbs
Emma Hough Hobbs (she/they) is a queer filmmaker, animator, and production designer from Adelaide. She co-wrote/co-directed the Teddy Award-winning Lesbian Space Princess (Berlinale 2025). Her short On Film screened at SXSW Sydney 2023 and won Best Animation at the SA Screen Awards.
📅 Date: Friday 8th August
📍 Location: Goblin, 134 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby – walking distance to the Civic!
🕠 Time: 6.30PM – 8.30PM
Cash bar. Nibbles provided. Booking is essential. Register for Pre-Screening Meet the Filmmakers. Free to members and non-members.
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