I have been getting the name of my own film wrong, I'm chronically ill & dyslexic & I currently do all of my own admin, so mistakes will happen but let me explain why
Blueberry Blood and Bubblegum Joints was commissioned by Unlimited and Doorstep Arts in 2023, premiering at the Torbay showing of Touretteshero’s play Burnt Out in Biscuit Land. It is a modern folktale film set on the coast, the film tells the story of a shielder who creates a companion out of everyday objects; exploring themes of invisibility, isolation, resilience, community and disability pride.
In 2024 the film was screened online as part of the remote film club with @theremotebody X @restfestfilmfestival on the 1st February, followed by a Q&A. Which was a truly wonderful event, with a very generous and critically engaged audience.
The information I have been putting out about the film has included two separate titles, in some places it says "Blueberry Blood and Bubblegum Joints" and in other places it says "Blueberry Blood and Bubblegum Veins", but why?
Blueberry Blood and Bubblegum Joints is adapted from a short story I wrote, originally had published in 2021 in @drawnpoorlyzine issue 7 , the short story was titled Blueberry Blood and Bubblegum Veins. The short story and the film piece are both about an isolated person who creates a friend out of household objects, however the stories are actually very different. In the short story the friend has bubblegum veins, this was based upon my very floppy, jumping veins which cause doctors, nurses and phlebotomists a lot of frustration and continuously reject cannulas. For the film, I changed it to bubblegum joints, I have a condition called classical EDS and have frequent joint dislocations, so I based the change on this. I also thought bubblegum joints would make for a more interesting animation and visual character.
As I am dyslexic and struggle with visual processing I often accidentally revert to the original title without realising, which you will notice throughout showings and promo materials. I apologise for any confusion this has caused. At the moment I am attempting to do most of my admin myself, I very much need to apply for access to work. But for now, I hope you can accept me as I am, typos and all.
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