Gay filmmakers

LGBTQ+ directors have made invaluable contributions to the shape of cinema as a whole. From blockbuster names like The Wachowskis and Lee Daniels to auteur queer new wave directors like Todd. The word was mentioned rarely and only in private, but the entertainment machine was constantly affected by smart and daring gay filmmakers, creating hit pictures and beginning significant conversations between the story on the screen and the audience in the dark. From the s to the early years of the 60s, Hollywood had filmmakers capable of enthralling, entertaining and sometimes scaring the audience. Many actors and creative people behind the scenes were well known by the studios and its bosses to be gay — but as long as their private life was kept silent, their work was more than welcomed.

The very private Azner, the woman who broke the glass ceiling and had to survive, and indeed throve, in the all-male world of studio film-making, refused to be categorized as a woman or gay director, insisting she was simply a "director.". Friends Connection. About me. Gallery Showreels.

These filmmakers keep returning to gay stories, and we love them for it! We love gay movies, and you can’t make a gay movie without a director. Thankfully, some directors make it their. In recent years, a new wave of talented filmmakers has emerged, pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and redefining queer cinema. We celebrate these modern gay directors who are making significant contributions to the industry, using their artistry to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences around the world. As viewers, we have the opportunity to appreciate their creativity and encourage them to keep pushing the limits of telling a story.

This past year has seen the stars rise for many of our favorite queer filmmakers, from Andrew Ahn with the Hulu release of “Fire Island” to Emma Seligman’s sleeper sensation “Shiva Baby.”. Here are some of the loudest queer voices currently working in the industry — and why you should be paying attention to them. Andrew Ahn first got noticed for two short films: Andy in and Dol in It follows David Joe Seo , who comes to terms with his sexuality as he explores the world of anonymous sex at L.

LGBTQ+ directors have made invaluable contributions to the shape of cinema as a whole. From blockbuster names like The Wachowskis and Lee Daniels to auteur queer new wave directors like Todd. .

The very private Azner, the woman who broke the glass ceiling and had to survive, and indeed throve, in the all-male world of studio film-making, refused to be categorized as a woman or gay director, insisting she was simply a "director.". .

These filmmakers keep returning to gay stories, and we love them for it! We love gay movies, and you can’t make a gay movie without a director. Thankfully, some directors make it their. .

This past year has seen the stars rise for many of our favorite queer filmmakers, from Andrew Ahn with the Hulu release of “Fire Island” to Emma Seligman’s sleeper sensation “Shiva Baby.”. .