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The Disco, a Portrait of Simon Eilbeck

Alexander Hetherington

Synopsis

A 16mm sound and image experimental portrait of d/Deaf DJ Simon Eilbeck and the Queer, Trans, alternative and non-binary communities who gather at his monthly disco Hot Mess.

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Year: 2025
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 46 min 1 sec
Format: 16mm
Director: Alex Hetherington
Producer: Alex Hetherington
Editor: Alex Hetherington
Screenwriter: Catherine Street
Director of Photography: Alex Hetherington, Luke Fowler
Sound: Luke Fowler, Benjamin Owen, Mark Vernon, James Ginzburg
Composer: David Toop, Luke Fowler
Principal cast: With contributions from: Simon Eilbeck
Sound Assistant: Harry Ritchie

Genre

Experimental LGBTQIA+

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Alexander Hetherington Films

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