Emma Smart

Librarian by day, queer film programmer...also by day. All opinions my own. she/her

[BFI @BFI]

60 years of screen stories, digitised and preserved for you.

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[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

Fabulous to be talking all things Oz with @BoltonsMotors yesterday & with a bit of 21st C magic @Dr_JLW was there too #LFF

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@_LisaWithAnS @BoltonsMotors @Dr_JLW There's no place like #BFISouthbank there's no place like #BFISouthbank there's no place like...oh you get it.

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@mcnatch @ablwr @LucyCWales On it! Will be a welcome addition to the collection.

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@Dr_JLW @BFI @BoltonsMotors What a fabulous evening! Thank you so much for being a part of it. I could talk Judy with you for days!

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@Arike_Oke @BFI Thank you! One of THE best nights at work ever. #JudyGarland #pridemonth2022

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

Come hear me and @BoltonsMotors and @Dr_JLW talk all things #JudyGarland @BFI Southbank this week! Get Happy indeed!!!!

[BFI @BFI]

Launching our Judy Garland season, join us for an illustrated talk by season programmer @smartlibrari and guest experts exploring the enduring legacy of this iconic star #BFISouthbank https://t.co/imnou4iKd8

[Nigel Smith @nigelcsmith]

Lsiten up! This week's Screenshot is a total joy. @KermodeMovie delves into Chris Frayling's rare interview w/ Doris Day and @MsEllenEJones talks to @smartlibrari & @rufuswainwright about Doris and Judy Garland as queer icons. Produced by @hestercant https://t.co/TjKznBorrL

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

I've only gone and programmed a whole season of films celebrating my idol Judy Garland @BFI Southbank this June. Tickets on sale now! https://t.co/x8yTObcPBr

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@BoltonsMotors @BFI It's going to be SO much fun! 🍸

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

One of my fave films from #BFIFlare 2021 is out today on DVD/Digital. Treat yourself, it's amazing! @_myfirstsummer @peccapics

[Peccadillo Pictures @peccadillopics]

"Dazzling" ★★★★1/2 @LoudAndClearRvs
"Pure Magic" ★★★★ @Cineramafilm
⁠MY FIRST SUMMER Out Now on DVD & Digital!⁠

Buy DVD: https://t.co/s2T1QtByn2
Watch on PeccadilloPOD: https://t.co/aRp5V1qfix

#MyFirstSummer

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

Prepare to be amazed by the awesomeness that is the #BFINationalArchive

[BFI @BFI]

This is the #BFINationalArchive.

[BFI Flare 🌼 @BFIFlare]

🎶 Celebrate queer women in music with this @Spotify playlist inspired by #BFIFlare event, Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves 🎶
https://t.co/Mx3EujHmjM

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

Well I'm having a lovely last #BFIFlare festival.

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@littlebobbig Not too far at all! I'll still steer the library in the right direction. Just think of me as Flare adjacent. Looking forward to that ☕️ catch up!

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

The cat is out of the proverbial! It's been a fantastic ride and I've loved every minute of it. 🌈💞

[BFI Flare 🌼 @BFIFlare]

Three cheers and a round of applause for Emma Smart - this will be her last #BFIFlare as a programmer! Thanks you for a fabulous 14 years 🌈

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@dalilaalirajah A little bit of relaxation and unleashing my creative juices back into writing

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@gracesimone I once played a game of table tennis with Rose Matafeo at one of her gigs. She won.

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

@KarenKBurrows Well you've got to save some awesome films to watch at a later date 😉

[Emma Smart @smartlibrari]

Come celebrate LGBT+History month @BFI Southbank with a host of queer film classics. I'm introducing Desert Hearts on 16th Feb. Come listen about the time I fangirled like crazy when I met Donna Deitch @BFIFlare🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ #LGBTplusHM https://t.co/8L21Kf3Ndn