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"Important announcement--Messtival is back in 2022"
Love you, too
We are delighted to announce that Messtival is returning and I can't wait to welcome you all back!!
Sunday 22nd May
12pm - 3pm
Pleasance Theatre, Carpenters Mews, North Road, London N7 9EF
What the fuck is Messtival, I hear you cry? Well, if you didn't already know then you've been living under a rock because it's only the First (and best) WAM Film Festival & Awards Ceremony, back again for another year of chaos after a roaring success at our first event in 2019.
That's right, we're putting on another event to screen your messy and wetlook films - this time, though, it's not just a cinema... We've only gone and gotten an entire bloody theatre to hold it at!
We'll be opening up film submissions and nominations for awards very very soon so get thinking about what you'd like to submit and who you'd like to nominate now. Films will be selected by a panel and awards will be voted for by the WAM community just like before.
Once again we'll have an array of fantastic producers & performers presenting the awards, and you'll be able to mingle with everyone and meet your favourite models both before and afterwards too.
Dress code: Dress to impress, this is an awards show after all! Red carpet/smart/suits/fancy dresses/etc - t-shirts are only acceptable if you bought them from the Messtival merch store (https://www.redbubble.com/people/messtival/shop).
And now for some very exciting news:
After Messtival, you'll be able to watch a brand new DRAG SHOW ABOUT SPLOSHING which launches previews in May!
Ginger Johnson is one of my favourite drag queens and I was honoured to be asked to consult on Good Clean Fun along with some other incredible creators & performers from the WAM community, I can't wait to watch the show with you all!
"When a shocking revelation from the past comes back to haunt her, Ginger Johnson is thrown into a world of shame, desire... and instant custard.
It's 2011 and Johnson is working in a baked potato shop in Newcastle and moonlighting as a drag queen in East London. Fuelled by cheesy beans and a thirst for attention, she makes a silly video of herself getting covered in ketchup and posts it on the internet. It gets 15 likes.
Fast forward 10 years and the long-since-forgotten video has found its audience but not quite the one she was expecting.
Good Clean Fun is a sexy, hilarious, messy show for anyone who has ever posted a video of themselves on the internet. It's about finding yourself in unexpected places and making the most out of making a mess."
Watch the trailer and find out more about Ginger Johnson on her website, and don't forget to follow her on Twitter & Instagram and tell her how excited you are!
https://www.gingerjohnson.co.uk/projects
twitter.com/gingerjohnson_
Messtival attendees will be able to get a discounted ticket for Good Clean Fun on Sunday 22nd May as well as an exclusive Q&A with Ginger herself after the show, but if you can't wait for the weekend (or can't make it on Sunday) you can get tickets for Thursday 19th, Friday 20th or Saturday 21st May right now: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/ginger-johnson-good-clean-fun
Rough Sunday Schedule:
12pm - 3pm: Messtival Films & Awards
3pm - 5pm: Pizza & drinks in the bar
5pm: Good Clean Fun
7pm (ish): Q&A with Ginger Johnson
Details about tickets, awards & nominees, submitting films, what to expect, and how to support us or get involved if you can't make it in person will be up very soon - stick it in your diary now and follow this thread for the latest updates!
Sunday 22nd May
12pm - 3pm
Pleasance Theatre, Carpenters Mews, North Road, London N7 9EF
What the fuck is Messtival, I hear you cry? Well, if you didn't already know then you've been living under a rock because it's only the First (and best) WAM Film Festival & Awards Ceremony, back again for another year of chaos after a roaring success at our first event in 2019.
That's right, we're putting on another event to screen your messy and wetlook films - this time, though, it's not just a cinema... We've only gone and gotten an entire bloody theatre to hold it at!
We'll be opening up film submissions and nominations for awards very very soon so get thinking about what you'd like to submit and who you'd like to nominate now. Films will be selected by a panel and awards will be voted for by the WAM community just like before.
Once again we'll have an array of fantastic producers & performers presenting the awards, and you'll be able to mingle with everyone and meet your favourite models both before and afterwards too.
Dress code: Dress to impress, this is an awards show after all! Red carpet/smart/suits/fancy dresses/etc - t-shirts are only acceptable if you bought them from the Messtival merch store (https://www.redbubble.com/people/messtival/shop).
And now for some very exciting news:
After Messtival, you'll be able to watch a brand new DRAG SHOW ABOUT SPLOSHING which launches previews in May!
Ginger Johnson is one of my favourite drag queens and I was honoured to be asked to consult on Good Clean Fun along with some other incredible creators & performers from the WAM community, I can't wait to watch the show with you all!
"When a shocking revelation from the past comes back to haunt her, Ginger Johnson is thrown into a world of shame, desire... and instant custard.
It's 2011 and Johnson is working in a baked potato shop in Newcastle and moonlighting as a drag queen in East London. Fuelled by cheesy beans and a thirst for attention, she makes a silly video of herself getting covered in ketchup and posts it on the internet. It gets 15 likes.
Fast forward 10 years and the long-since-forgotten video has found its audience but not quite the one she was expecting.
Good Clean Fun is a sexy, hilarious, messy show for anyone who has ever posted a video of themselves on the internet. It's about finding yourself in unexpected places and making the most out of making a mess."
Watch the trailer and find out more about Ginger Johnson on her website, and don't forget to follow her on Twitter & Instagram and tell her how excited you are!
https://www.gingerjohnson.co.uk/projects
twitter.com/gingerjohnson_
Messtival attendees will be able to get a discounted ticket for Good Clean Fun on Sunday 22nd May as well as an exclusive Q&A with Ginger herself after the show, but if you can't wait for the weekend (or can't make it on Sunday) you can get tickets for Thursday 19th, Friday 20th or Saturday 21st May right now: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/ginger-johnson-good-clean-fun
Rough Sunday Schedule:
12pm - 3pm: Messtival Films & Awards
3pm - 5pm: Pizza & drinks in the bar
5pm: Good Clean Fun
7pm (ish): Q&A with Ginger Johnson
Details about tickets, awards & nominees, submitting films, what to expect, and how to support us or get involved if you can't make it in person will be up very soon - stick it in your diary now and follow this thread for the latest updates!
Woop! 
See you all there!! 
See you all there!! CallumLeighUK said: For what it's worth, I'm personally not keen on award ceremonies. Firstly because I won't lie, the lack of support we get from this community does damage my mental health and after the last year me and my team have had, I just want to avoid any more upset. So if you do have a date in mind, I'd genuinely like to avoid coming on here as I am quite good at limiting myself from social media now. Plus when we don't get much support I do tend to want to give up and lose interest, especially as, although fun, I find some of the shoots we do quite strenuous and stressful (the plunga, human carwash for example).
But secondly, I genuinely feel some guilt about what I do when some people work in such tough conditions and are struggling. I think if we did ever get an award (very unlikely) for something I'd feel a bit weird about it. Maybe I'd accept an award for working a shift in A&E for 12 hours on little pay, or saving someone's life, but not for throwing gunge over people. But that's just me. Of course, they'll be producers up there like grayhounds obviously
Maybe we could do a post about all the producers who don't get much recognition?
Having support is easy, building a web network from scratch on your own when living with challenging personal conditions without any support, that's when you know you are tough and have really achieved something. I did build what we have entirely on my own. That's the only award I need.
I hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts, it's just for people who feel like me. It's intended to be positive
But secondly, I genuinely feel some guilt about what I do when some people work in such tough conditions and are struggling. I think if we did ever get an award (very unlikely) for something I'd feel a bit weird about it. Maybe I'd accept an award for working a shift in A&E for 12 hours on little pay, or saving someone's life, but not for throwing gunge over people. But that's just me. Of course, they'll be producers up there like grayhounds obviously
Maybe we could do a post about all the producers who don't get much recognition?
Having support is easy, building a web network from scratch on your own when living with challenging personal conditions without any support, that's when you know you are tough and have really achieved something. I did build what we have entirely on my own. That's the only award I need.
I hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts, it's just for people who feel like me. It's intended to be positive
Firstly Callum, I am sorry that an event we specifically created to try and bring the community together, bring more people to the community and uplift as many in the community as possible has left anyone feeling negative about themselves or their place in the scene. That is the polar opposite of our intentions.
This year, as with the previous event, the initial round of nominations will be open to the entire community, so anybody can nominate as many models/studios as they like - they can even nominate themselves (we encourage this). We will then be employing an 'opt-in' system for nominees who make it to the short list for voting. In the spirit of consent, this ensures that only those who actively WANT to be included in the eventual ceremony will be. So please don't feel like you'll be included in this process against your will.
To the general point of not feeling like certain producers get much recognition, we have been working on diversifiying the award categories to shine light on as many aspects of our vibrant scene as possible. We even have categories planned for exactly your type of studio - which you'd almost have been guaranteed at least one nomination in, and would stand a very good chance of winning.
Above all, mental health always comes first, so please take whatever steps necessary to avoid being triggered by our event. We will be ensuring all posts relating to the event will have "MESSTIVAL" in the title, so it will be easy for anybody who feels affected by the results to avoid seeing or interacting with the details. The date was also included in the original post, if you do feel the need to avoid the internet that day.
We hope that helps.
CallumLeighUK said: For what it's worth, I'm personally not keen on award ceremonies. Firstly because I won't lie, the lack of support we get from this community does damage my mental health and after the last year me and my team have had, I just want to avoid any more upset. So if you do have a date in mind, I'd genuinely like to avoid coming on here as I am quite good at limiting myself from social media now. Plus when we don't get much support I do tend to want to give up and lose interest, especially as, although fun, I find some of the shoots we do quite strenuous and stressful (the plunga, human carwash for example).
But secondly, I genuinely feel some guilt about what I do when some people work in such tough conditions and are struggling. I think if we did ever get an award (very unlikely) for something I'd feel a bit weird about it. Maybe I'd accept an award for working a shift in A&E for 12 hours on little pay, or saving someone's life, but not for throwing gunge over people. But that's just me. Of course, they'll be producers up there like grayhounds obviously
Maybe we could do a post about all the producers who don't get much recognition?
Having support is easy, building a web network from scratch on your own when living with challenging personal conditions without any support, that's when you know you are tough and have really achieved something. I did build what we have entirely on my own. That's the only award I need.
I hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts, it's just for people who feel like me. It's intended to be positive
But secondly, I genuinely feel some guilt about what I do when some people work in such tough conditions and are struggling. I think if we did ever get an award (very unlikely) for something I'd feel a bit weird about it. Maybe I'd accept an award for working a shift in A&E for 12 hours on little pay, or saving someone's life, but not for throwing gunge over people. But that's just me. Of course, they'll be producers up there like grayhounds obviously
Maybe we could do a post about all the producers who don't get much recognition?
Having support is easy, building a web network from scratch on your own when living with challenging personal conditions without any support, that's when you know you are tough and have really achieved something. I did build what we have entirely on my own. That's the only award I need.
I hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts, it's just for people who feel like me. It's intended to be positive
Sorry to hear that this has stirred up so many emotions for you, I hope your day gets better
Solidarity with you on struggling with a disability, all three of us organisers have a neurodevelopmental condition amongst various other things (hoping I finally get a diagnosis for the chronic physical issues that have left me unable to do sessions at the moment as I'm desperate for answers) and being self employed doesn't make it any easier as I'm sure you know! Anyway, for the rest of the thread readers, the link to suggest categories is over at https://umd.net/forums/what-categories-would-you-like-to-see-at-2
If you'd like to know how Messtival 2019 went you can check out some of these lovely threads from people who came along or watched the live stream:
https://umd.net/forums/congrats-messtival-winners
https://umd.net/forums/messtival-a-report-from-the-front-line
https://umd.net/forums/messtival-thank-you-all-so-much
Finally just to confirm the discount code for Ginger Johnson's brand new sploshing drag show, Good Clean Fun, will be 25% off for all Messtival attendees! I'm so excited to see two of my passions brought together in real life, and use Messtival to help support an incredible LGBT artist (especially after performers and creatives were left to struggle particularly hard during the pandemic) - and yes, I have made Ginger promise to put me in drag ASAP
This sounds great - really glad you're managing to run it again after all the disruption of the last two years, the 2019 event looked like a good time.
It's fantastic to have something celebrating the creators, all the work they've put in and all they've built. Hope folks get to let their hair down and celebrate each other's success.
It's fantastic to have something celebrating the creators, all the work they've put in and all they've built. Hope folks get to let their hair down and celebrate each other's success.
CallumLeighUK said: Ahh no worries, it's nothing on you guys. You have a fantastic time, drink lots and do whatever you do 
And thanks for the nomination offer but I've always been awkward with getting awards anyway (and I quite like playing the underdog). I got one once in front of Fred Dinage and a very young Holly Willoughby and my god it was such an awkward experience for me (obviously not wam related)
In reality, I am one of the luckiest and most privileged people here I'm very grateful
And thanks for the nomination offer but I've always been awkward with getting awards anyway (and I quite like playing the underdog). I got one once in front of Fred Dinage and a very young Holly Willoughby and my god it was such an awkward experience for me
(obviously not wam related) In reality, I am one of the luckiest and most privileged people here
I'm very grateful Thank you Callum, we intend to, and welcome anybody who wishes to join us in that (including you, if you have a change of heart)!
If it's nothing personal towards us, a gesture of goodwill, I would appreciate it if you'd consider changing the title of your latest thread so that it doesn't (tongue in cheek or otherwise) directly reference our event in a derogatory way.
If your thread is indeed intended to be the positive thing I believe you meant it to be, I'm sure you can see how that inflammatory choice rather undermines the positive tone, and doesn't adequately convey to others who are seeking positivity that your thread is a safe place for them.
Whether an aspect of your work triggered me for some reason, or simply didn't appeal to me on aesthetic grounds, I'd never dream of derailing your efforts by placing a thread right alongside yours that told you to shove your work up your arse.
I hope this is just a little tone-deaf blip that we can move on from, and not the beginnings of the next epic UMD drama - and that we can continue to be supportive of eachother in the spirit that Messtival was born.
Pasta said: Grow up, guys. 
Hear, hear! Let's get onto the REAL discussion:
Who wants to present an award??
Well fuck... I have mixed feelings about this
Overjoyed that it's happening again! Penny what you did last time was nothing short of magical! I have every confidence that this will be even better!
Sad because there's no fucking chance I can get my shit together enough to get over there in less than a month.
SOOOO many people over there I need to visit!
Overjoyed that it's happening again! Penny what you did last time was nothing short of magical! I have every confidence that this will be even better!
Sad because there's no fucking chance I can get my shit together enough to get over there in less than a month.
SOOOO many people over there I need to visit!
He's more potato now than man. Twisted and evil.
Incredible this is happening again, it was so joyful and sweet last time and lord knows the world needs joy right now 
Gutted, but I'm gonna have to sadly bow out of any helping or presenting etc though due to having an absolute nightmare of a time at the moment and being very much needed at home with my with disabled daughter who now has a nasty physical injury too after an accident last week - this unfortunately looks like being an extended period of time and definitely would clash with the date. Ugh, I'm so sorry.
If any of the organisers can think of something I can do from home though, do let me know and I'll see what I can do
Wishing you all the very best of fun and joy like last time and well done with all the organising so far, fabulous venue and the Iconic Ginger Johnson
Gutted, but I'm gonna have to sadly bow out of any helping or presenting etc though due to having an absolute nightmare of a time at the moment and being very much needed at home with my with disabled daughter who now has a nasty physical injury too after an accident last week - this unfortunately looks like being an extended period of time and definitely would clash with the date. Ugh, I'm so sorry.
If any of the organisers can think of something I can do from home though, do let me know and I'll see what I can do
Wishing you all the very best of fun and joy like last time and well done with all the organising so far, fabulous venue and the Iconic Ginger Johnson
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This is terrific news. Congratulations to Penny and her team for pulling this together.
I had such an amazing time at the previous Messtival, and will be doing everything I can to attend this time.
Thanks for all you do for the community. This is going to be great.
I had such an amazing time at the previous Messtival, and will be doing everything I can to attend this time.
Thanks for all you do for the community. This is going to be great.
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CandyCustard said: Incredible this is happening again, it was so joyful and sweet last time and lord knows the world needs joy right now
Gutted, but I'm gonna have to sadly bow out of any helping or presenting etc though due to having an absolute nightmare of a time at the moment and being very much needed at home with my with disabled daughter who now has a nasty physical injury too after an accident last week - this unfortunately looks like being an extended period of time and definitely would clash with the date. Ugh, I'm so sorry.
If any of the organisers can think of something I can do from home though, do let me know and I'll see what I can do
Wishing you all the very best of fun and joy like last time and well done with all the organising so far, fabulous venue and the Iconic Ginger Johnson
Gutted, but I'm gonna have to sadly bow out of any helping or presenting etc though due to having an absolute nightmare of a time at the moment and being very much needed at home with my with disabled daughter who now has a nasty physical injury too after an accident last week - this unfortunately looks like being an extended period of time and definitely would clash with the date. Ugh, I'm so sorry.
If any of the organisers can think of something I can do from home though, do let me know and I'll see what I can do
Wishing you all the very best of fun and joy like last time and well done with all the organising so far, fabulous venue and the Iconic Ginger Johnson
Oh my god, I'm so sorry... All my love friend
Anything you need, just ask.He's more potato now than man. Twisted and evil.
Ok we've done some admin and we're READY!!!
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN https://forms.gle/3oAVe3Ngg2RsfPFCA
SUBMIT FILMS TO SCREEN HERE https://filmfreeway.com/Messtival
TICKETS ON SALE NOW https://messtival2022.eventbrite.co.uk
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN https://forms.gle/3oAVe3Ngg2RsfPFCA
SUBMIT FILMS TO SCREEN HERE https://filmfreeway.com/Messtival
TICKETS ON SALE NOW https://messtival2022.eventbrite.co.uk
I'm looking into some Mostwam representation for this, but damn, super short notice Penny.
The last event was amazing and great fun.
I'll see what I can do?
The last event was amazing and great fun.
I'll see what I can do?
Got my ticket, and wiped the dust off an editing project that I put on the back burner. 
Good luck everyone!
Good luck everyone!
Behind the Net Curtains of Suburbia
I've got my ticket!
[Insert witty comment here]
I won't be able to go as I'm not UK based. But I hope everyone has fun! Sounds like a great event. 
Cake Kitten =^.^= ...meow
We have amended our submission process to make it easier for everyone as FilmFreeway can be a bit of a pain!
SUBMIT YOUR SHORT FILMS TO SCREEN HERE
http://submissions.messtival.co.uk
Or email a wetransfer, google drive or dropbox link to messtivalawards@gmail.com
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
http://tickets.messtival.co.uk
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
http://nominations.messtival.co.uk
Submit as nominations as you like for your favourite scenes and performers, or submit your own content/self for consideration!
GET MERCH
http://merch.messtival.co.uk
SUBMIT YOUR SHORT FILMS TO SCREEN HERE
http://submissions.messtival.co.uk
Or email a wetransfer, google drive or dropbox link to messtivalawards@gmail.com
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
http://tickets.messtival.co.uk
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
http://nominations.messtival.co.uk
Submit as nominations as you like for your favourite scenes and performers, or submit your own content/self for consideration!
GET MERCH
http://merch.messtival.co.uk
I have a prior commitment on that day so I can't attend but I'll gladly contribute to the showreel.
Thank you for your hard work organising x
Thank you for your hard work organising x
Bringing pleasure to literally tens of people!
Just booked my ticket for Ginger Johnson.
Unfortunately I'll need to rush off after the performance as I'll need to get a train back home, though.
Unfortunately I'll need to rush off after the performance as I'll need to get a train back home, though.
Behind the Net Curtains of Suburbia
Okay I'm in!
Coming from the south coast by rail can anyone from London recommend what tube/train stations I should aim for please?
Coming from the south coast by rail can anyone from London recommend what tube/train stations I should aim for please?
paperclips6 said: Okay I'm in!
Coming from the south coast by rail can anyone from London recommend what tube/train stations I should aim for please?
Coming from the south coast by rail can anyone from London recommend what tube/train stations I should aim for please?
Excellent news!
The theatre is very very close to Caledonian Road station, which is on the Piccadilly line. Kings Cross/St Pancras is just one stop away, and it's two stops from Euston (with one change). If you're coming into London via Waterloo, it's only a 15-20 minute journey with one change. Paddington, two changes, but still only about 20-25 mins.
So it's a very accessibly located venue for travellers coming from outside London via any of the major interchanges.
messtival.co.uk
Have contributed a scene for the showreel, and hoping to make it down on the day too!
Saturation Hall - Forth! The Gungemaidens!
Messtival said:
Excellent news!
The theatre is very very close to Caledonian Road station, which is on the Piccadilly line. Kings Cross/St Pancras is just one stop away, and it's two stops from Euston (with one change). If you're coming into London via Waterloo, it's only a 15-20 minute journey with one change. Paddington, two changes, but still only about 20-25 mins.
So it's a very accessibly located venue for travellers coming from outside London via any of the major interchanges.
paperclips6 said: Okay I'm in!
Coming from the south coast by rail can anyone from London recommend what tube/train stations I should aim for please?
Coming from the south coast by rail can anyone from London recommend what tube/train stations I should aim for please?
Excellent news!
The theatre is very very close to Caledonian Road station, which is on the Piccadilly line. Kings Cross/St Pancras is just one stop away, and it's two stops from Euston (with one change). If you're coming into London via Waterloo, it's only a 15-20 minute journey with one change. Paddington, two changes, but still only about 20-25 mins.
So it's a very accessibly located venue for travellers coming from outside London via any of the major interchanges.
Pretty local to me then as I'm about 10 mins walk from it
Nominations are closing SOON so get em in while you can!! Nominate as many times as you like - especially the studios and performers that you don't often see get Wammer of the day or on most popular so we can show them the appreciation they deserve nominations.messtival.co.uk
Earlybird tickets come off sale at 12pm UK time btw! tickets.messtival.co.uk
nominations.messtival.co.uk Earlybird tickets come off sale at 12pm UK time btw! tickets.messtival.co.uk
While there's no way we can physically make it, we put together a little something to say hi to everyone. With maaaaaaaaaaybe just a bit of mess in it.
Slime...more slime!!!!!
The Man and The Wife said: While there's no way we can physically make it, we put together a little something to say hi to everyone. With maaaaaaaaaaybe just a bit of mess in it.
OMG...!! An exclusive treat for those lucky enough to make it??
messtival.co.uk
