Queer Short Films
Representation in Media is vital to increasing visibility and normalising the queer existence. Luckily, we are seeing this more and more in TV, Film and Social Media thanks to amazing productions like Heartstopper, Sex Education and Heartbreak High. But for a long time the only queer representation was in short film and indie productions which is the reason why many queer story tellers are still using short films to visually portray their lives, experiences and dreams.
That’s why we have put together a collection of queer youth friendly short films, check them out today!
Out in the World
Eager to break the cycle of suffering, Amy, a transgender dungeons and dragons master fights to develop safe spaces for young people in regional Victoria (Colac). Through role play and character design, she creates the conditions for young people to explore identity, whilst chasing self-acceptance of her own.
MASKED
Follows the story of High Schooler, Zoe, struggling to come out as a trans man. After knowing who they truly are for a while, Zoe finds themselves fatigued by their fear of whether others will accept them or not. MASKED was created in conjunction with the 15-18 year old’s from the Knox ‘ Free To Be Me’ LGBTQIA Youth group. The project is proudly supported & funded by Knox City Council, YAC Vic & the Victorian State Government.
Still Me
From the filmmakers of 'MASKED', 'Still Me' follows the story of a non-binary teenager (Bailey). After coming to terms with their identity it's time for them to come out at school and navigate what this means for their social life. However, this proves harder than they anticipate and Bailey is faced with a choice between social ridicule or the closet. Luckily, Bailey makes a new friend named Zach. ‘Still me’ – Starring Alanah Parkin (The Grand Scheme, Blackwood) & Kelsie Adelaide (MASKED, Flunk)
Girl Coded
Disability represented on screen: Autism Spectrum Disorder | Neurodiverse
Desperate for power, ambitious tech nerd Robbie is keen to hack into her high school’s anonymous gossip page to garner popularity. Robbie enlists her loyal friend Ruth to help, but as tensions grow between Ruth’s moral compass and Robbie’s unconscionable actions, Ruth reveals a secret that blows their project (and friendship) wide open.
Stars Local Actor and Disability Advocate Chloe Hayden.
First Day
First Day, tells a story about the fears associated with the transition between primary school and high school - but in Hannah's case, the stakes are even higher: this year, she will be attending school for the first time as a girl.
Stars Trans Actor Evie Macdonald.