Flicker Magazine Issue 02

Catalina Croitoru
The filmmaker reflects on her move from Bucharest to London and the creative journey that led to her award winning short Dani_el.

Lloyd Hamilton
The artist discusses masculinity, leather, sculpture and representation of Black queer bodies.

Hugh Ross in His Words
The Scottish actor shares memories of growing up gay, building a long theatre career and finding steadiness through partnership and craft.

OFN Film Festival, Paris Edition
The festival team presents its first Paris programme, sharing new films, community moments and the direction shaping OFN’s future.

Olivia Strange Creates Magic in Art and Ritual
A deep interview with the London artist whose work blends myth, humour, witchcraft and queer contemporary art.

Play Review: The Importance of Being Earnest
The production with Olly Alexander and Stephen Fry brings renewed rhythm, visual clarity and a modern queer tone to Wilde’s classic.

Konstantin Leontiev Builds a New Life
The fashion founder recounts leaving Ukraine, settling in London and creating a platform that supports emerging designers and community projects.

Two Black Boys in Paradise
The filmmaking team explains their stop motion process and the importance of bringing tender Black queer characters to the screen.

BFI London Film Festival 2025
A visual story that brings together moments from Pillion, The History of Sound, Frankenstein and other premieres, with guest appearances from actors like Alexander Skarsgård and Paul Mescal moving through London’s cinemas.

Alice Lucy at Arcola Theatre
The actor reflects on balancing film and stage as she prepares for three roles in Ms Holmes and Ms Watson.

Film Review: Annapurna Sriram’s F*cktoys
The film director pushes genre, intimacy and surreal tension in a story about survival, sexuality and the strange corners of a collapsing world.

Priscilla on Drag and Life
The Drag Race Italia host shares her story from Naples to global stages.

Festive Queer Getaways
The travel section brings five winter escapes including cruises, ski weeks, Bangkok nightlife, Bali retreats and island sun in Gran Canaria.

What’s On: London & New York
The listings roundup features current queer and queer friendly theatre, cabaret and performances across both cities.