Interview with Filmmakers Kellie Etling & Caitlyn Johannes (QUEERLY BELOVED)

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QUEERLY BELOVED played to rave reviews at the April 2020 LGBT Film Festival.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Kellie: What really motivated me to make this film was the lack of representation or education on queer identities that weren’t “Gay”. It took me a long time to realize my sexual orientation and gender identity because asexuality and nonbinary gender just aren’t talked about as much and if they are, it’s often by people who don’t really know what they’re talking about or are talking about these lesser-known identities negatively in my experience. I really wanted to make something that focused on acknowledging the diversity in the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrating both their differences and similarities.

Caitlyn: We wanted to create a film that highlights the queer community and shared the experiences of some members of the community.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how…

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