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Interviews
Interviews with the filmmakers, talent and voices behind Chrysaor productions, and with the campaigners and subjects at the heart of our documentaries.
"I couldn't envision a more suitable place worldwide to create films": the Gold Coast's growing creative community
After two decades in London, Brisbane-born filmmaker Christopher Amos returned to Australia to chase his dream of making feature films with global appeal, and chose the Gold Coast as home base. In this IF feature he makes the case for the region: diverse settings that double convincingly for international locations, significant independent studio facilities, and an exceptional crew. Amos, a filmmaker, journalist and LGBT+ activist whose documentary Hating Peter Tatchell
‘I’ve had hundreds of death threats, hundreds of violent assaults’: Peter Tatchell on homophobia.
Writer: Zoe Williams for The Guardian The veteran LGBT+ and human rights activist took a stand in Qatar last week - and was swiftly told...
Ian McKellen in documentary about gay rights activist Peter Tatchell
From THE AUSTRALIAN By MATTHEW WESTWOOD, ARTS CORRESPONDENT Activist Peter Tatchell and actor Ian McKellen were batting for the same team...
Peter Tatchell says government’s downfall would be best birthday present
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell says the government’s downfall would be the best birthday present as he turns 70. The veteran...
Peter Tatchell on the past, present and future of LGBTQ+ activism
“There is something very seriously wrong when the government of a democratic country, like Britain, proposes to restrict the right to...
Peter Tatchell at 70: why the fight goes on – after Netflix stardom and 55 years of activism
The human rights campaigner has attained the status of national treasure. ‘No regrets,’ he says as he looks back at his activism, writes...
MIFF Talks - Queer Activism: From Life to Screen
A panel of filmmakers, academics and activists explore one of the prevalent documentary themes at the Melbourne International Film...
Peter Tatchell on 50 years of fighting for LGBT+ rights – from Section 28 to trans liberation
When Peter Tatchell was a 17-year-old growing up in Australia, he started writing letters to the press arguing that homosexuality should...
3CR Interview with Director Christopher Amos
Jack Vidgen chats candidly about the personal journey that inspired his new single Goodbye and shares some of his queer performance...
DNA Magazine: A Close Look At the Controversial LGBTQIA+ Activist
Peter Tatchell has been an LGBTQIA+ rights activist for decades. In WildBear Entertainment’s documentary, Ha ting Peter Tatchell, the...
Forever With Pride Magazine
The latest edition of Forever With Pride features Hating Peter Tatchell as their cover story interview with director Christopher Amos....
Listen to Joy FM Interview: Loving or Hating Peter Tatchell
Peter Tatchell has been a tireless activist for LGBT and human rights since the 1970’s. He is known for his particular brand of ‘direct...
ABC Melbourne Drive Time
Rafael Epstein interviews director Christopher Amos
After 50 years, Peter Tatchell still has plenty to fight for
The Age By Stephanie Bunbury Peter Tatchell last had a holiday in 2008. “It was a forced holiday. Some friends gifted me a flight and a...
‘No individual can change history. It is we, the people, who change history’
Morning Star by Angus Reid PETER TATCHELL speaks to Angus Reid about LGBT+ rights, gender politics and the urgent need to campaign to...
After 50 years, Peter Tatchell still has plenty to fight for
Sydney Morning Herald By Stephanie Bunbury Peter Tatchell last had a holiday in 2008. “It was a forced holiday. Some friends gifted me a...
Scene Magazine Chats With Peter Tatchell
A lifelong LGBTQ+ activist and human rights campaigner, whose methods of achieving tangible life-changing results have divided opinion...
New doco ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’ explores legendary gay activist’s life
New documentary Hating Peter Tatchell, chronicling the titular LGBTIQ+ activist’s 54 years of fearless human rights campaigning, is...
Watch: Peter Tatchell Recalls 50+ Years of LGBTQ Activism
at one point "the most hated man in Britain," Peter Tatchell has stood up to everyone from Margaret Thatcher and the Catholic church to...
Peter Tatchell Chats With RawStory
Join Mike and Shannyn for this week's show as they interview Peter Tatchell, the UK's greatest LGBT activist of all time and subject of...
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