Biography
Lydia Garnett is a director and photographer based in London. Their work centers on storytelling and exploring new queer narratives with a style that is authentic, effortless and playful.
Recently Lydia directed a documentary portrait of the Hackney Rebels basketball community commissioned as part of a global campaign for adidas.
In 2020 Lydia directed Lonely Cowgirl, a sexy, queer, lesbian music video for Trouble Wanted full of high drag and John Waters-style weirdness. Lonely Cowgirl won the LGBTQ+ Iris Community Prize and was nominated for 'Best Music Video' at Raindance, as well as 'Best Wardrobe / Styling' at the UKMVAs. It was selected by and shown at Leeds International Film Festival, for Berlin British Shorts and Fringe! Queer Film Festival in 2021.
Lydia’s work in film and photography focuses on subculture, crafting intimate storytelling rooted in a collision of ritual, collectivity and play.
In 2020 Lydia directed Lonely Cowgirl, a sexy, queer, lesbian music video for Trouble Wanted full of high drag and John Waters-style weirdness. Lonely Cowgirl won the LGBTQ+ Iris Community Prize and was nominated for 'Best Music Video' at Raindance, as well as 'Best Wardrobe / Styling' at the UKMVAs. It was selected by and shown at Leeds International Film Festival, for Berlin British Shorts and Fringe! Queer Film Festival in 2021.
Lydia’s work in film and photography focuses on subculture, crafting intimate storytelling rooted in a collision of ritual, collectivity and play.
