Scene 2 Seen Podcast LGBTQ Honor Panel: Bob The Drag Queen, Pooya Mohseni, and Murtada Elfadl Discuss Tropes, Television, and Their Passions

Pride Month has always been a time of celebration for the LGBTQ community and its allies. As pride has evolved, the film and television industry has also evolved in terms of queer media.

My first reference to queer stories was movies like Cheryl Dunier’s. watermelon woman and Sally Potter orlando. I don’t think these movies were labeled weird back then, but now they are. At the same time, narratives of queer pride came from Ilene Chaiken on television. the word me and Ron Cowen queer as a people. While all were groundbreaking in their own time, many lacked the variety and engagement that viewers seek in the content they consume.

The last five years have seen tremendous growth in queer stories, characters and aesthetics. It’s not just about the stories we see, it’s about the people who have the power to tell them. TV shows like Steven Canals exposureFor example, he had an idea in front of and behind the camera. Casting directors are actively seeking LGBTQ+ actors and actresses to direct movies and TV shows, and for a variety of media, not just queer stories.

While the situation is improving, there is still a long way to go before reaching capital. To discuss the issues plaguing queer media, I created a panel of talented people to discuss how we can get there. These people care about where things are going and aim to create a safe space for those stories and those who want to tell them.

Before watching the video chat above, read the panelists to find out why I chose them and what they contributed to Hollywood and society.

Murtada Elfadl this cultural writer, critic, and film presenter at NewFest: New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Film Festival. Originally from Khartoum, Sudan, she currently resides in New York, New York. As a writer and programmer, Murtada advocates for queer and marginalized storytellers and global stories that represent all of our experiences. HThere is an article published Behind the scenes, i entermovie scene and Media Diversity Reviews. also houses Sundays with Kate digital audio file.

Pooja Mohsen An award-winning actor, writer and transgender activist born and raised in Tehran, Iran. Seen Bay Y a comedy of mistakes (Play at the Shakespeare Festival), a woman (Combined Only)Galata (WP Project)good muslim (His T), White Snake (Baltimore Center Stage) and play forever (New York International Fringe Festival) and recently featured in the world premiere of Lucille Lortel’s winning work. English (Atlantic Theater Company). He has appeared in films and television. Law and Order: SVU, big dogs, fall of water, female secretary, intimidating Y until we meet. Ben Jordan and Erica Bynes represent Puja on Headline Talent.

bob tranny He is the alter ego of non-duo comedian/actor Caldwell Tidykus. “Bob The Drag Queen” describes himself as “funny, beautiful, talented and… humble.” Bobby’s unwavering confidence earned him the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” in Season 8. RuPaul’s Drag Raceand numerous acting roles for HBO, Netflix, Sony Tristar, MTV and VH1. With HBO’s first unscripted series, We are hereBob recently aired his second comedy special. Bob The Drag Queen lives in Caroline’s house Available on iTunes and season 4 of the podcast Sibling Rivalry, which she presents with her sister, Monét X Change. Bob is represented by ICM and managed by the Producer Entertainment Group.