Fruits of the Spirit: A Gathering Film - Our Story

Maddy and Carys are on the worship band of their evangelical church. They’re also in a relationship with each other. What could possibly go wrong?

Back in 2022, we pitched Fruits of the Spirit to Iris Prize’s Community Outreach Programme, which funds and produces films from various community groups across Wales. We were successful in our pitch, and proceeded to make this film with them! You can learn more about Iris in the Community here.

While Fruits of the Spirit is not a biographical story, it is a very personal one for many of us. Most of us have felt the sting of rejection from various churches, and, having found loving community now, wanted to show that it was possible. This film celebrates queerness as a beautiful, tender, and holy thing – something that still needs to be said to whoever will listen.

Awards and Training

Fruits of the Spirit premiered locally in January 2024, and has since been screened in festivals all over the world! We have received 7 festival laurels for a mixture of selections, honourable mentions, and awards in the UK, USA, and even as far away as India!

We also run training sessions for churches who want to be more affirming of LGBTQ+ people! Does your church want to do better, but you're not sure how? This session will give you a framework for greater inclusion and a healthy conversation, all while using our award-winning short film as a foundation for this conversation.

Do you want to watch our film AND have meaningful and productive conversations about the issues it raises?