TikTokker James Barnett releases short film which shines a light on Blackpool’s vibrant queer scene (EXCLUSIVE)

James Barnett (Image: Queer Amusements)

James Barnett, best known for his heartwarming and award-winning TikToks of his parents Michael and Teresa, has released a new short film which highlights the queer scene in his hometown of Blackpool.

The film, entitled Queers in Blackpool, focuses on the recent multi-artform festival Queer Amusements which took place in the city from April to September 2024. It uses original interviews, performance footage and photography to showcase the diverse range of queer entertainment on offer in Blackpool and aims to challenge “the town’s representation and its reputation.”

It can be watched in full below:

Featured prominently in the film is Funny Girls veteran Miss Titty Kaka and festival curator Harry Clayton-Wright, among others.

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