Oh, to be 14 again!

Big Girls Don’t Cry, Paloma Schneideman’s debut film, takes us back to one long summer in Ōmaha in 2006 — complete with MSN Messenger, Nokia phones and dial-up internet. It’s a funny, messy and beautifully Kiwi coming-of-age story about girlhood, queer desire, friendship, shame and finding your way.

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The film has already received plenty of positive attention both here and overseas, premiering at Sundance Film Festival and winning the Grand Prix at the Nouvelle Vague festival in Biarritz. The Spinoff called it an “astonishing debut feature”, while critics have praised the film for capturing the challenges of growing up queer without much support. Ani Palmer has also been celebrated for her performance as Sid.

We’re aiming to raise $7,000 to fund our LGBTQIA+ programmes for a whole year. Your ticket helps make that possible.

Questioning & More
A safe space to explore sexuality; gender; navigating coming out; what feels right for you.

Rainbow Women’s Social Night
A welcoming group for rainbow women & gender diverse people to make connections, share and build community.

With funding cuts putting these programmes at risk, and queer, takatāpui and trans rights and identities facing increasing attacks, we need your help to keep them running. Your ticket contributes to a full year of LGBTQIA+ community education, connection and support.

Thank you for helping us keep our queer-affirming spaces going! 🌈