I like to create tiny films which involve people I love, have some kind of critical edge to them, and are fun to watch and make. My background is in zine-making and self-publishing, and I value work that celebrates lo-fi values, as well as punk and DIY philosophies. http://www.charlottecooper.net
Three misfits poke fun at the social pressure to be lovely and slim to an ironic soundtrack. Filmed in a day in the trio's front room, this delightful short celebrates funny-looking bodies, lo-fi values, DIY and punk philosophy throughout. Lovely and Slim premiered at the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2010. Lovely and Slim lyrics It's great to be slim You can wear tiny things If there's a gap in the wall You'll get through if you're small It's great to be slim It's great to be slim You ...
Shapewear is what happens when two badass fat dykes take over the changing room at a shopping centre. When the only clothes available for a fat mannish lady are made for girly-girls, Kay Hyatt decides to try and feminise her body using body-sculpting underwear, with eye-popping results. Her girlfriend, Charlotte Cooper, lends a not-so helping hand. Filmed guerrilla-style on Charlotte's mobile phone, this film features nudity and a shameless big belly. Charlotte Cooper and Kay Hyatt
This hymn has been written for The Fat of The Land: A Queer Chub Harvest Festival, which will take place in London 3 October 2009. Fat Queer Harvest Hymn by The 123s, London, July 2009 chorus: So thanks to all the fatty queers The ones who've come before us For trailblazing through the years We sing our grateful chorus Let's start our fat queer history With The Fat Underground The FaT GiRL zine defined the scene And BJ won her crown (chorus) Community is strong today With NOLOSE at the top The...