Private Project

Queens Cwmrag

Queens Cwmrag follows a group of Welsh Drag Queens currently living in London who embark on a homecoming like no other. They will climb Snowdonia and reflect on why they left Wales to find a community of their own. Intelligent, funny and thought provoking, the Cwmrag group share their lives in this candid look a on nerve wracking journey back to Wales.

  • Lindsay Walker
    Director
  • Nia Dryhurst
    Executive Producer
  • Branwen Thomas
    Executive Producer
  • Lindsay Walker
    Editor
  • David Railton
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Drama, LGBT, Comedy, LGBTQ+
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    29,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English, Welsh
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Iris Prize
    Cardiff
    United Kingdom
    October 11, 2022
    World Premiere
    Opening Night
Distribution Information
  • Hansh S4C
    Distributor
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Lindsay Walker

Lindsay Walker has been working behind the scenes in the TV & Film industry for the last 10 years. The Welshman saw her first big leap into Directing and also won her a BAFTA for best short film. Starting out as a Photographer in the industry Lindsay has an eye for beautiful Cinematography;

“Lindsay has a sensitivity to all her subjects - human, the natural world, and the story she’s revealing - that translates beautifully in The Welshman for a satisfying journey. What a tale! I want more!”
- Georgia Gwynne Gruber, Writer | Producer The Courier

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Director Statement

“I really wanted to create an accessible film for all with Queens Cwm Rag, to show how approachable and intelligent this group of people are but also to identify their struggles. Being gay is one thing, but growing up gay in Wales is another, although we are moving forward in Wales there still aren’t enough safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community.

It was really important to express just how important it was for the group to find each other, they came together in London as a minority group because they are Welsh and because they are part of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a shame that they felt the need to leave Wales just to feel uninhibited. What we found interesting when bringing the group home was the response local people had, most members felt anxiety coming into Llanberis - but all the locals were incredibly welcoming and happy to see them! As a Welsh and gay person myself, It was fantastic to feel that! I felt instant pride to be Welsh in that moment!”