We speak to Jarod Winchester, a screenwriter from south India about representations of LQBTQ characters in Hindu mythology and folklore and also in fantasy films and novels.

• LGBTQ characters in fantasy
• LGBTQ representations in Hindu mythology
• Influence of Hindu mythology and folklore in Jarod's work
• Jarod's gay fantasy script

Jarod also runs The Story Dude YouTube channel about craftng compelling stories https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCesB31SaHnfVcygrm0Tj6RQ

He also runs Spring Whales Productions showcasing films for LGBTQ audiences https://www.youtube.com/@springwhalesproductions

We are re-joined by returning heroine Alexandra Beaumont, auther of new fantasy novel 'Dissonance of Birdsong'. We chat about how her new novel has been influenced by folklore and by her experiences of Cornwall.

• New novel 'Dissonance of Birdsong'
• Influence of folklore
• Landscape and environment of Cornwall
• Tropes and trends in fantasy
• Tips for generating creative ideas

You can buy 'Dissonance of Birdsong' and her other fantasy novel 'Testament of the Stars' here

Follow Alexandra Beaumont on X here @ABeaumontWriter

RIP Terence Davies, one of our favourite filmmakers, who died this week. No guests on this episode, just Andy talking about what he loves about Terence Davies' films. Davies' was one of the best ever at using film to explore themes of memory and the passage of time. His magic-realist style has been a big influence and one of the reasons we set up the DreamSwarm platform to begin with. This is a 15-minute chat about his autobiographical films.

Introduction to Terence Davies and his magic-realist films

Non-linear associational structures

Breaking the link between sound and images

Memories altered by the act of filmmaking narration

Where to get started with Terence Davies' films