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 LGBTQ+ Film School Scholarship Scholarship Name: William Drown LGBTQ+ Film School Scholarship Purpose: To provide financial assistance and promote inclusivity in the film industry by supporting LGBTQ+ students who aspire to attend film school.Eligibility Criteria:Applicants must identify as LGBTQ+.Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited film school or film-related program.Passion for storytelling through film.Scholarship Amount: $10,000 (or an amount that aligns with available funding).Application Process:Applicants submit a short film (5-10 minutes) that reflects their unique perspective and LGBTQ+ identity.The film can be a narrative, documentary, animation, or experimental work.A panel of industry professionals and LGBTQ+ advocates will review the submissions.Selection Criteria:Creativity and originality.Artistic expression of LGBTQ+ experiences.Technical proficiency.Impact of the film on viewers.Deadline: Sept 15, 2024.Award Announcement:Winners will be notified via email.The winning film(s) will be showcased at an LGBTQ+ film festival or related event.

We tasked the #ChangeEngine to research and explain what’s really going on this #PrideMonth, and devise three simple ways anyone could easily make it more meaningful. If you’re one of the seemingly few beings in the world who truly wish to drive #MeaningfulChange in support of queer rights and opportunities, our unique expertise, public speakers and insights are at your full disposal. Because until more beings find the courage to start discussing the real issue, nobody can thrive. #Science #Truth #Reality #Equality #QueerRights #Change #ItStartsWithUs https://lnkd.in/dwJyv3vv

This #PrideMonth, remember: Tolerating intolerance is hateful. For any trait, fluidity, tolerance and authentic #allyship are the epitome of Humanity. The more courageous integrity you can muster to stay true to your #PersonalIdentity, the more likely you are to reach your full potential and become a #deilightful being. Thus the more oppression you will face from those #dreadful beings who gave up all those things long ago. This system defines the very meaning of life, builds our individual personas, correlates our impact and legacy, and gives rise to #choice as a scientific construct.

Diving into the world of About Face Theatre's RE/GENERATION Studio was a game-changer for this musician who never imagined themselves directing a play. 🎵🎭 In December, I attended DND (Directors in Development), and let me tell you, those two hours were a spike of inspiration. 🌟 Immersed in the Unfamiliar: As someone whose comfort zone is usually found in music notes rather than script lines, the experience was unexpectedly transformative—never acted in a play? Check. Never read a play in a group? Double-check. Never thought about directing a play? Triple-check. Yet, there I was, feverishly taking notes, completely forgetting my background for a moment. 🤔 Reimagining Yourself: It got me thinking, who would you be if you could reimagine yourself for just two hours? 🤯 About Face Theatre provides you that space to explore, challenge, and redefine. 🎭 Spark Your Creativity: Their mission of advancing LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance is something I support. From groundbreaking artistic work that amplifies LGBTQIA+ voices to free workshops creating affirming environments, they're making waves in sparking social change. 🚀 My Challenge to You: Whether you're a seasoned theatre enthusiast or, like me, stepping into new territory, I encourage you to show up to an About Face Production. Discover a side of yourself you never knew existed, just as I did at DND. 🌈 Donate at the link below if you are looking for a year end place to support good work like AFT's. https://lnkd.in/gBMJX2_q

In addition to our annual Social Media Safety Index report, we’re grateful to see a growing number of powerful reports and studies devoted to LGBTQ online safety, privacy, and expression. Here’s a selection of the most significant ones of 2023: https://lnkd.in/eTk9WUrZ

On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, we revisit our resource, "Tackling Homophobia in Sport." Launched in 2021, in partnership with Fare network . The resource covers essential terminologies, facts, and issues related to queer rights. It also highlights the prevalence of homophobia in football and other sports, and the need to tackle it together. You can read the same here: https://lnkd.in/g_9DFaBF

America is at a critical juncture when it comes to LGBTQ safety and support. At GLAAD, we know that fair and accurate representation in media and journalism have a powerful and measurable effect on the lives of LGBTQ people. While support for LGBTQ equality has reached an all-time high, allyship must turn into action. This June, media, content creators, and corporate leaders must lead and respond to hate with undeterred support for the LGBTQ community, including LGBTQ employees, shareholders and consumers and protect all that the LGBTQ movement has accomplished. https://lnkd.in/eZt3ccS6

𝐌𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐎 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 and hard*, I'm flexing my writing ✏ muscles! While I've always been confident in my speaking abilities when it comes to 🗣 communication, I'm now focused on honing my skills as a writer. My journey will involve mastering three key areas: 1️⃣ Executing the voice of The Biller Family Foundation 2️⃣ Telling compelling stories that resonate 3️⃣ Amplifying the voices of our partners, who are doing essential work Check out my latest story about "The Prom," where I explore how theatre can be a 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦. ⬇😁 *Ps. I can do hard things! Been doing that...

CINTIMA is now offering scholarships. For those that identify as: BIPOC,Disabled or LGBTQ+ Please reach out to scholarships@cintima.co or visit us online to learn more. CINTIMA: Cinematic Intimacy Artists. CINTIMA stands at the intersection of art, advocacy, and academia. Our collective is a harmonious blend of passionate filmmakers, safety advocates, and visionary creatives. Together, we orchestrate a cinematic universe where every shot captures a tale of courage, acceptance, eroticism, and safety. CINTIMA seeks to transform this narrative. We envision a cinematic world where storytelling’s true essence is heightened by the trust and respect infused into every intimate moment. Our mission? To not merely educate, but to elevate, ensuring that every individual involved in filmmaking—be it an actor, director, or producer—fully grasps and celebrates the pivotal role of safe, consensual, and artfully crafted intimacy on screen. #diversity #equity #inclusion #IntimacyCoordinator #CINTIMA

#Representation is important--even in video games. Interesting story about #LGBTQ representation in video games and data to support seeing more of that.