Lynsey Cullen on BIOLOGY, Queer Representation, and Her First Writing Credit | NFF2025

 

In this episode of The Official Selection Podcast x Norwich Film Festival 2025, we catch up with Lynsey Cullen, writer of the short film BIOLOGY, around its screening at Norwich Film Festival.

Lynsey talks about writing from lived experience, telling queer stories that move beyond simple coming-out narratives, and using humour and discomfort to explore complex family dynamics. She also reflects on navigating the film festival submission process with her first produced credit, sharing deeply personal work with audiences, and making the most of attending festivals as an emerging writer. This is a candid conversation recorded during NFF 2025, offering a grounded look at what the festival experience actually feels like when you are presenting your first film.

About the series: 

The Official Selection Podcast x NFF 2025 brings together selected filmmakers during the festival for informal conversations about their films, the festival experience, and the realities of independent filmmaking.