The Queer Underground is a place beyond the flash of mardi gras, beyond the pulse of Friday in Taylor Square. It's a world where labels mean nothing: there are no bears, no lipsticks, no twinks, no femmes - just queerness and acceptance. The new tribe.
A collection of filmmakers shine a light on the heroes and heroines of the queer underground
Bee Cruse - "I am Kai" Brotherboy is a term used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to describe gender diverse people that have a male spirit and take on male roles within the community. This story follows BrotherBoy Kai Klancy.
Tilly & Steph - "Lesbians on the Loose" The story of a grass roots magazine, Australia's longest running lesbian publication and the women behind it.
Lee Matthews "I'm Not Into Labels" - We explore why gay men and women use labels, their helps and hindrances, even though they might declare superficially, that they’re not actually into them.
Outreach / Kristina Foster
Kweens of The Queer Underground
3 queer stories, 3 queer filmmakers, 3 journeys into the queer underground celebrating World Pride 2023.
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Crew
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DIRECTOR Tilly Robba, Steph Jowett, Bee Cruse, Lee Matthews
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PRODUCER Kristina Foster
Synopsis
DURATION: 30 MINUTES
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$5,000.00
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$2,500.00
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Issue Summary
A short summary of the issue the documentary is addressing
Although many LGBTQIA+ Australians live healthy and happy lives, research has shown that a disproportionate number experience poorer mental health outcomes and have higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their peers.
These health outcomes are directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being LGBTI. Compared to the general population, LGBTIQ+ people are more likely to attempt suicide, specifically: LGBTQA+young people aged 16 to 17 were almost three times more likely to have attempted suicide in the past 12 months, LGBTQIA+ young people aged 16 to 27 were almost five times more likely to have attempted suicide in their lifetime. 48.1% of transgender and gender diverse people aged 14 to 25 reported that they had attempted suicide in their lifetime.
LGBTIQ people are two and a half times more likely to have been diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition in the past 12 months. We will shine a light on stories of LGBTQIA+ heroes.
Impact
What is the impact vision statement of the documentary?
LGBTQIA+ people featured in the film will be seen as heroes in sharing their personal ups and downs, inspiring others to express their experiences openly and feel supported by their community when they need to seek assistance.
Audiences will be inspired to join campaigns and take direct personal action to ensure the safety of LGBTQIA+ youth.
Outcomes
What outcomes does the project hope to achieve from making this documentary?
The overall outcome will be that young LGBTQIA+ people will feel connected to a tribe that shares their struggles and overcomes what the world might throw at them.
SHORT TERM:
Discussion about mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth.
Key Partners awareness and audience inspired to contribute to LGBTQIA+ support groups.
Awareness of LGBTQIA mental health resources at Minus18, The Trevor Project and ACON.
MEDIUM TERM:
Kweens of the Queer Underground screened in Australian classrooms alongside the Minus 18 inclusive classes program.
LONG TERM:
Portrayal of LGBTQIA+ stories as heroic and mainstream.
Gains in the mental health support for LGBTQIA+ youth and feelings of empowerment.
Activities
How will this documentary achieve its outcomes?
We will target a young LGBTQIA+ audience through social media marketing and lead them to the film's online streaming platform. We will create live stream interactions with our cast in the documentary to connect with others that may have been struggling with similar issues. We will connect through Minus18.
Stakeholders
How will partnerships with this project help inform the project development?
We have been talking to ACON and Minus18 about this project.
Audience Engagement and Social Impact
What actions does this project hope for its viewers after seeing this film?
We want our viewers to take action against LGBTQIA+ discrimination in their communities and to reach out and support organisations that provide help to LGBTQIA+ youth.
Measurement and Evaluation
What is the projects indicators for success?
We will survey LGBTQIA+ viewers after the film and determine if it has improved feelings of community connection.
We will survey general viewers of the film and determine if it raised awareness of issues of discrimination that were previously unknown.
