Queering the Roadmap to Filmmaking
Free Livestream Event – November 20, 2024 Have you ever wondered how to get your foot in the film industry? What grants or funding opportunities
It Gets Better CanadaIt Gets Better CanadaQueerography is an impactful video series driven by queer Asian filmmaker and choreographer, Phil Kim, and explores the journeys of five 2SLGBTQ+ BIPoC Toronto dancers and their unique experiences tackling their identity, mental health and sense of community.
This project was made possible with the support from the It Gets Better Project, a non-profit organization working to uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
Meet Phil Kim
Videographer Phil Kim (he/they) introduces this exciting videos series featuring a lineup of talented Toronto based queer dancers and their inspiring stories.
In episode 1 of Queerography, Irv Washington (he/him) reflects on his faith, ongoing journey of acceptance and how doubt stopped him from going after his dreams and how COVID lockdowns helped him blossom.
James Abrazado (they/them) shows off their moves while sharing their experience with exploration, as well as an impactful piece of advice, in this installment of “Queerography”.
Trigger warning: mentions of self-harm and depression.
In episode 3 of Queerography, Celeste Henriques-Powell (they/them), a non-binary, Black dancer, discusses their journey towards embracing their true emotions and exploring their Black and gender identity.
In episode 4 of Queerography, J.C. Pearce (he/him), shares his journey of tenacity. Reflecting on his upbringing in a Caribbean household and as the only openly gay kid of colour in high school, J.C. shares what it has meant to find acceptance and resolve through friendships and community in Toronto.
Non-binary and two-spirited dancer Otsíkh:èta (they/them) shares their experience in finding peace by connecting with their community and making the most of their authentic self.
Free Livestream Event – November 20, 2024 Have you ever wondered how to get your foot in the film industry? What grants or funding opportunities
Creating Affirming Spaces Campaign Launches to Support 2SLGBTQ-Inclusive Classrooms It Gets Better Canada (IGBC) is proud to announce the launch of its new campaign, Creating
It Gets Better Canada (IGBC) is proud to announce the twelve projects across high schools in Canada that its True Voices grant, an initiative designed to empower, inspire, and encourage 2SLGBTQ+ and allied secondary students from coast-to-coast-to-coast, will be funding.
A glimpse behind the curtain of trans and gender diverse filmmakers w/ Breton Lalama We sat down with the co-founder of Spindle Films Breton Lalama!
Creating Affirming Spaces in Classrooms Creating an affirming environment for 2SLGBTQ+ youth is crucial for their emotional and mental well-being. Research shows that students who
