Jess Mackenzie's The Trials of Little Red Riding Hood, which she recently completed as artistic director of About Face Theatre Company in conjunction with film-maker Tony Gammidge, will be shown at the Courtyard, Hereford, as part of the Borderline Film Festival's Film and Disability Event.

About Face Theatre Company, based in Leominster, solely uses actors with disabilities. They were set up 12 years ago with the aim to produce original theatre that challenges peoples perceptions of disability arts.

The Trials of Little Red Riding Hood is a re-examination of the popular fairytale, which turns the tables on who is actually guilty.

It is described as a sinister collage of sound, imagery and improvised performances that is both humourous and thought provoking.

Jess Mackenzie said: "It is surprising for a disability film – it is not easy to watch. A lot of disability work can be very childlike and simple and you tend to find that people are afraid to say how good it is – and in fact will say it is good when it isn't.

"This film throws up alot of questions and seems to highlight how one can manipulate others."

She describes how the film was produced from a series of cold interviews which were at times disturbing.

"We would interview the actors not telling them who they were asking them questions such as "Why did you let your child out when you knew there was a wolf about?

"We started the film around the time of the disappearance of Madeline McCann and it created some rather uncomfortable parallels, it was very creepy," she added.

Jess moved to Gladestry 14 years ago and is a graduate of the Drama College in London. This is her first film project but she says that she would definitely like to do another in the future.

She added: "What is nice about film is that there is something predictable. In theatre you don't know what you are going to get but with film there is a consistency which is nice. It also made the acting very articulate."

The Film and Disability Event is organised in partnership with DASh (Disability Arts in Shropshire) and has become a regular fixture at Borderlines, with audiences growing each year. Jess will be at the event to present the film.

Jess said: "It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of Borderlines. Alot of people don't realise that they have a theatre company on their doorstep that is creating original and challenging work.

About Face Theatre Company made the film with money provided by the Arts Council. The company is part of the bigger organisation ECHO (Extra Choices Across Herefordshire).

More information and tickets for the event, which cost £3 per person, can be obtained online at www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk or from the Courtyard direct on 0870 1122330.