Worm Factory

WORM FACTORY

FILM | ART | CREATIVE PRODUCTION
The worms are rising up, they have unionised. They will no longer work on your farm without rights or recompense, and so they have built their own factory. What do you think of that, huh?

Worm Factory creates accessible events and film productions, seeking to build a utopia for people often underrepresented in the creative industries; a place for foolish and idle bliss. With a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ narratives and accessibility, Worm Factory creates projects with, by and for these underrepresented voices to increase visibility and build a sense of community. Worm Factory has run mini film festivals, art fairs, workshops, residencies, and more.

Why worms? You may ask. Well, worms are naturally genderless, being born with both sets of sex organs, which makes them LGBTQIA+ icons. They are also a vital part of our eco-system, recycling organic matter and putting it right back into the soil (through little worm poops).

There are so many worms living underground, often millions at a time, but we fail to notice them. Much like the LGBTQIA+ community and other marginalised groups who have been forced to go into hiding throughout history, and even in society today, for fears of their safety. But if worms can come out after the rain, so can we. Join us for the worm uprising. Join the Worm Factory.

MADDIE LOCK (THEY/THEM)

Maddie Lock is a working class, non-binary and queer BAFTA and BFI supported filmmaker, programmer and facilitator, born in Eastbourne, and based in Margate. They are inspired by seaside and folk-based histories, underrepresented voices, and working with communities to create projects that have accessibility and inclusion at their core.