Well Proud

Well Proud is a short docuseries film from Metro charity exploring mental health and wellbeing among LGBTQ+ identifying, Black and Global Majority members of the community in Lewisham ( UK)

  • Yorgo Glynatsis
    Director
  • Charlene Frost
    Director
  • Yorgo Glynatsis
    Producer
  • Charlene Frost
    Producer
  • Omar Romero Quezada
    Key Cast
  • Korren-Afendi Howel
    Key Cast
  • Marleigh Layne
    Key Cast
  • Rassai Marleigh Frost
    Key Cast
  • Kemal Ibrahim
    Key Cast
  • Tyron Salih
    Key Cast
  • Thomas Line
    Director of Photography
  • Thomas Line
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Gay Binge Film Festival

    United States
    September 21, 2023
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Film Pride: the Brighton & Hove Pride Film Festival
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
    July 30, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Iris Prize Film Festival
    Cardiff
    United Kingdom
    October 12, 2023
    Welsh Premier
    Official selection Community Short
Director Biography - Yorgo Glynatsis, Charlene Frost

Yorgo Glynatsis, founder of House of Glynatsis Productions, is a Belgian, Greek and Italian director, writer, producer, actor and creator of the Award Winning LGBTQI+ short film TRIGGER. Yorgo started his artistic journey at 14 years old acting in theatres in Belgium where he was born.

Aspiring for an international career, he moved to London in 2014 and joined the cast of the Immersive project The Den created by the BAFTA-winning director Gbemisola Ikumelo. Following that, he starred in several short films and features.

His passion for filmmaking started in 2020 when he wrote scenes for his own acting showreel. Lacking of authentic on screen representation and a desire of using his voice to raise awareness about a past traumatic event, he created the short film TRIGGER which was nominated in British and International LGBTQI+ festivals and won the award of Best International Film at the Fuse International Film Festival in Kingston ( UK). The film is distributed worldwide by Gonella Productions and is available on Gay Binge TV and on Amazon Prime UK and US as part of "These Untold Secrets'', a compilation of 5 powerful and impactful lgbtqi+ short films.

Yorgo Glynatsis is currently in postproduction for the short film Unravel and in preproduction for the short film Koupepia as director and producer.

Charlene Frost is an emerging film director/producer with a background rooted in rap, spoken word, and artist management. Charlene possesses a keen artistic sensibility that seamlessly translates into her work behind the camera.
Beyond her work as a filmmaker, Charlene is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights and empowerment. She co-founded Catford Pride, a groundbreaking local LGBTQ pride festival that celebrates and uplifts the queer community in Lewisham. Through this initiative, Charlene has played an instrumental role in fostering unity, visibility, and understanding, creating a safe space for LGBTQ individuals to express themselves authentically.
Charlene's dedication to amplifying marginalised voices through her artistic endeavours and community activism has garnered widespread recognition. Her mini documentary series not only sheds light on the experiences of Black and POC LGBTQ individuals but also sparks meaningful conversations about representation, acceptance, and equality.

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Director Statement

As a queer Black woman hailing from Lewisham herself and a queer mixed European man living in Lewisham , Charlene and Yorgo bring a unique perspective and deep understanding of the diverse voices that exist within their community.
Their ability to capture authentic stories and emotions has earned them a growing reputation as rising talents in the film industry.

As emerging forces in the film industry and a driving force for change in their community, Charlene Frost and Yorgo Glynatsis are poised to make a lasting impact through their artistic visions, unwavering commitment to social justice, and dedication to showcasing the beauty and resilience of the LGBTQ community in Lewisham and beyond.