Access Denied
'Access Denied’ is an empowering film which centres on Martha, a twenty-year-old lesbian with cerebral palsy, as she navigates the complex realities of love, identity, and independence. With an insight into Martha’s sharp and self-aware inner voice, the story offers a determined yet joyful portrayal of her daily life – getting ready for a date, facing ableism, and existing as a sexual, social, and confident young woman with feelings and emotions.
Set in North Wales, the story follows Martha on a trip to a pride event that proves inaccessible, only for community and solidarity to rise in its place. The film confronts desexualisation, infantilisation, and exclusion while celebrating Martha’s validity as a lesbian, resilience, and the right to take up space.
- Genre: LGBTQI+ / Queer cinema
Welsh Connections
- Director: Rachel-Ann Osborn
- Producer / Executive Producer: Rachel-Ann Osborn, TAPE Community Music and Film
- Writer: Rachel-Ann Osborn
- Cast: Josephina Hauler-Davies, Josh Goddard, Nykolas Shipway, Rachel-Ann Osborn, Roz Dudley Sean Whelan, Shania-Ann Brown, Thomas Roberts, Tom Spencer, Tracy Spencer
- Filming Locations: Bodlondeb - Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno Junction Community Club, Body Management - Old Colwyn
- Other Welsh Connections: Production company: TAPE Community Music and Film
Technical Details
- Running time: 5 minutes
- Language: English
- Certificate: 12A
Release
- Date: June 2026
Links
Rights holder / distributor: TAPE Cerdd a Ffilm Cymunedol
Booking / contact details: Rachel-Ann Osborn - [email protected]
