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Pride On Screen
Christchurch City Libraries and Day One Hāpai te Haeata are proud to present seven short films by local LGBTQIA+ filmmakers in celebration of Pride 2026! The evening will include a Q&A with some of the directors and producers, hosted by Ray Shipley. This event will run for two hours, with a quick break for refreshments halfway through. The full list of films is below:
- Ata Pūao
- O Alofa Nei, O Alofa Nā
- He Takatāpui Ahau
- Holy Ghost
- Repugnant
- The Social
- Fearlessli
Monday 16 March, 6-8pm
Venue: Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga
M mature audiences 16 years and over
Free, get your ticket here
Ray Shipley is an Ōtautahi-based poet, library assistant, writing tutor, and comedian. In 2019, Ray was nominated
for the Billy T Award, the biggest award for the rising stars of comedy in Aotearoa. Ray is the current Christchurch Poetry Slam Champion, a title they’ve held five times. Their debut poetry chapbook, published by Ngā Pukapuka Pekapeka, was released in November 2025. Since 2020, Ray has been running Late Night Poetry Hour - a celebration of poetry and feelings and staying up past bedtime - monthly at Little Andromeda Theatre.