PREVIEW: Sequin in a Blue Room (18)

WHO’S IN IT?

Conor Leach (film debut), Simon Croker (Nekrotronic), Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Rip Tide), Anthony Brandon Wong (The Matrix Reloaded), Joshua Shediak (film debut), Ed Wightman (Joe Cinque’s Consolation), Patrick Cullen (Wasted on the Young), Damian de Montemas (Hounds of Love), Samuel Barrie (film debut), Tsu Shan Chambers (Irreversible Choices), Nancy Denis (2:22), Darren Kumar (film debut), Simon Elrahi (Alex & Eve)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Samuel Van Grinsven (film debut), director, writer; Jory Anast (film debut), writer; Sophie Hattch (Suburban Wildlife), producer; Brent Williams (film debut), composer; Jay Grant (Hot Mess), cinematographer; Tim Guthrie (film debut), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Sequin (Leach), a young man discovering his sexuality through an obsession with a hook-up app, comes across an anonymous sex party called The Blue Room. When he connects with a captivating stranger, only to be suddenly separated, Sequin goes on a dangerous mission to track down his mysterious new muse…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

This sensual LGBTQ+ coming-of-age story is a fresh new import from the Australian independent cinema scene that should intrigue and possibly titillate its audience.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 9TH APRIL 2021

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

RENT/BUY ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS, INCLUDING AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

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