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A RTS C E N T R E
COMMUNITY
FO OTS C R AY
T I L DE
W H E RE
MELBOURNE TRANS 08 — 11
& GENDER DIVERSE N OV E M B E R
F I L M F E ST I VA L 2018
D I R ECTO R S ’ TILDE
MELBOURNE
0 8 — 11
N OV 2018
W E LCO M E
Welcome to tilde: Melbourne Trans and Unboxed, by trans filmmaker
and Gender Diverse Film Festival Sam Matthews. We are delighted that
2018! This year’s Festival program representatives from both of these
is packed with stories that represent series are joining us as guests of the
the rich tapestry of trans and gender Festival, and attending the screenings.
diverse people’s lives. Family (chosen
or otherwise) forms a strong thread tilde continues its commitment
through our selection of films this year, to accessibility in 2018, with Open
reminding us of the vital importance Captions coinciding with our youth
of connection, and the strength and shorts session. We are also reaching
power to be found in community. out this year to more TGD community
organisations - particularly with
At tilde, we prioritise and are proud to a youth focus - in regional Victoria,
support the work of trans and gender and look forward to strengthening
diverse (TGD) filmmakers. We are these connections in years ahead.
especially excited that more than half
of the films in this year’s program have Our endless thanks goes out to
involved TGD writers, producers and all of the individuals, groups, and
directors. This includes our Opening organisations that have supported
and Closing Night films: TransGeek tilde this year - as sponsors, partners,
and Man Made. and friends - in order to make this
important event happen. Special
The tilde Festival program represents thanks to Footscray Community Arts
the best TGD cinema on offer - locally, Centre for continuing to work with
regionally, and internationally. Major us as a company-in-residence, and
highlights of our 2018 program providing a fabulous venue for us to
include two local documentary series: collaborate, create, and celebrate.
Transblack, which delves into the —
lives of four Indigenous trans people; Louise Malcolm & Cal Andrews
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL
CO N T E N TS TILDE
MELBOURNE
0 8 — 11
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04 OPENING NIGHT:
TRANSGEEK +
S K E L ETO N I N A B E R ET
06 U N B OX E D +
D O C U M E N TA RY S H O RTS
08 YO U T H S H O RTS
10 T R A N S B L AC K
12 S H O RT F I CT I O N
14 L E I T I S I N WA I T I N G
16 C LO S I N G N I G H T :
MAN MADE
18 T I C K ETS
19 PLANNER
20 FO O D AT T I L D E
24 S PO N S O R S & S U P PO RT E R S
25 TILDE TEAM
26 A B O U T & SY M B O L I S M
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL
OPENING T HU 08 NOV
NIGHT 7.30 PM
TRANSGEEK + S K E L ETO N
I N A B E R ET
01 E X E M PT F R O M C L AS S I F I C AT I O N
RESTR ICTE D TO AGE S 15+ UN LE SS
AC C O M PA N I E D BY A N A D U LT
Join us for the Australian
Premiere of TransGeek
followed by Opening
Night celebrations.
FIG. 01 F I G . 02
TRANSGEEK SKELETON IN A BERET
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 4
OPENING T HU 08 NOV
NIGHT 7.30 PM
TR ANSGE EK
U SA , 2 0 1 8 , 82 M I N S
D I R . K EV I N M C C A RT H Y & SAY E R J O H N S O N
TransGeek explores the intersection
between gender identity and geek
culture. It brings together the stories
of trans people working in science,
technology, gaming, science fiction/
fantasy, and other geekish pursuits. It
investigates how people express their
authentic selves through geek culture; 02
and how their gender identities have ( S H O RT )
affected their professional development. SK E L ETO N IN A B E R ET
TransGeek reveals the positive impact U K , 2015, 7 M I N S
D I R . M A B Z B E ET
that geekdom has had on trans people’s
lives, as well as the challenges trans Two trans people discuss how they
people continue to face in engaging actively use video games in exploring
with geek culture, and as employees their gender, skills, self-confidence,
of science, technology, and other geek- and self-expression.
related industries. Whether exploring
gender identity, creating fictional worlds, W I N N E R , R I S I N G STA R
T R A N S FO R M I N G C I N E M A F I L M F E ST I VA L
or seeking to change the real world,
TransGeek offers an in depth account
of what draws people to geek culture.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 5
S02 F R I 09 NOV
7.30 PM
U N B OX E D + D O C U M E N TA RY
S H O RTS
01 E X E M PT F R O M C L AS S I F I C AT I O N
R E ST R I CT E D TO AG E S 18+
Join us after the films for
an audience Q&A with
Unboxed special guests.
FIG. 01 F I G . 02 F I G . 03
U N B OX E D TRANSCEND H A P PY B I RT H DAY M A R S H A !
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 6
S02 F R I 09 NOV
7.30 PM
02 03
UNBOXED MUXES
AU ST R A L I A , 2017, 45 M I N S M E X I C O / U SA , 2016 10 M I N S
D I R . SA M M AT T H E WS D I R . I VA N O L I TA
In this vital and uplifting documentary In the Indigenous communities
series, trans filmmaker Sam Matthews around the town of Juchitán, Mexico
travels around Australia to meet with six the world is not divided simply into
other gender diverse artists, drawing male and female. The local Zapotec
together a cross section of different people have a third category, which
artistic disciplines. Each artist shares they call “muxes”. Melding documentary
their personal and professional stories and music video bravura, Muxes is a
and is challenged to create an artwork powerful statement about the cultural
around the theme ‘Unboxed’. The specificity of gender.
subjects explore how gender identity
informs their practice, and speaks to H A P PY B I RT H DAY M A R S H A !
U SA , 2017, 14 M I N S
the importance of artistic expression D I R . R E I N A G O S S ET T & SAS H A WO RTZ E L
in their lives.
Unboxed screens with a collection Happy Birthday Marsha! is the much-
of local and international short anticipated film from Reina Gossett
documentaries, made by and/or about & Sasha Wortzel that tells the story
trans and gender diverse people and of extraordinary transgender rights
communities, exploring themes of activists, pioneers, and friends, Marsha
history, community, activism, and the P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, in the
power of artistic expression. hours before the Stonewall riots. The
film is a beautifully styled mix of drama,
TRANSCEND and documentary interview footage,
AU ST R A L I A , 2018, 8 M I N S with Marsha herself, as well as starring
D I R . OT TO I VO R Independent Spirit Award winner
Mya Taylor (Tangerine).
An evocative documentary focusing
on local trans rock and roll rebel and
activist Callan, whose uninhibited
performances and magnetic personality
make her a force to be reckoned with.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 7
S03 SAT 10 N OV
3. 00 PM
YO U T H S H O RTS
01 E X E M PT F R O M C L AS S I F I C AT I O N
N O AG E R E ST R I CT I O N S
R EC O M M E N D E D FO R AG E S 10+
A fabulous collection Youth Shorts will screen
of local and international with open captions to
dramas and documentaries assist people who are
celebrating young TGD deaf or hard of hearing.
people.
FIG. 01
MRS MCCU TCH EO N
F I G . 02
THE REAL THING
F I G . 03
F I R ST DAY OC
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 8
S03 SAT 10 N OV
3. 00 PM
02 03
BAT HR O O M RU LE S F L AS H F LO O D
C A N A DA , 2 017, 5 M I N S C A N A DA , 2017, 6 M I N S
D I R . C H A R L I E H I DA LG O D I R . A L L I M AC K AY
In this short drama, non-binary 10-year- A wonderfully animated short
old Charlie’s trip to the school bathroom documentary by non-binary filmmaker
portrays how the lack of gender-neutral Alli Mackay, using the technique
bathrooms impacts students’ academic of rotoscope, and featuring a flood
performance, safety and mental and that washes over the planet to reveal
physical health. three unique perspectives on gender
and identity.
M R S M CC U TC H EO N
AU ST R A L I A , 2017, 17 M I N S A TRANS HISTORY: TIME MARCHES
D I R . J O H N S H E E DY
FORWARD AND SO DO WE
U SA , 2017, 4 M I N S
Ten-year-old Mrs McCutcheon prefers D I R . K I M B O E K B I N D E R & J I M BAT T
to wear dresses at school instead of the
expected pants, despite being teased for Released by the American Civil Liberties
it. Friendship, romantic interest from a Union and narrated by Laverne Cox,
classmate, and pressure from the principal this short documentary tells the story of
to dress differently, all culminate at the trans history and resistance, featuring
school dance, with a joyful ending that illustrations by artist Molly Crabapple.
will have everyone on their feet.
THE REAL THING
F I L M V I CTO R I A AWA R D FO R B E ST D I R ECTO R U SA , 2017, 8 M I N S
AU ST R A L I A N S H O RT F I L M D I R . B R A N D O N K E L L EY
B E ST S H O RT F I L M
A moving, multi-award winning drama
M Q F F AU D I E N C E C H O I C E AWA R D
about a soldier returning home to
F I R ST DAY meet his recently-transitioned young
AU ST R A L I A , 2017, 18 M I N S daughter for the first time.
D I R . J U L I E K A LC E F F
B E ST N A R R AT I V E S H O RT AU D I E N C E AWA R D
O U T F E ST
It’s Hannah’s first day of high school.
It’s also the first day she’ll wear a girl’s B E ST N A R R AT I V E S H O RT F I L M
school uniform and go by her chosen V I R G I N I A F I L M F E ST I VA L
name of Hannah, rather than the boy’s
name she was given at birth.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 9
S04 SAT 10 N OV
4 . 4 5 PM
T R A N S B L AC K + S P EC I A L G U E STS
I N C O N V E R SAT I O N
01 E X E M PT F R O M C L AS S I F I C AT I O N
R E ST R I CT E D TO AG E S 1 5 +
UN LE SS ACC O MPA N IE D BY A DULT
Join us after the film
for a conversation with
Transblack special guests
Jeremy Anderson and
Sammy Doku.
FIG. 01 F I G . 02
T R A N S B L AC K T R A N S B L AC K
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 10S04 SAT 10 N OV
4 . 4 5 PM
02
T R A N S B L AC K
AU ST R A L I A , 2018, 40 M I N S
DIR. CHARMAINE INGRAM
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island
transgender men and women are at the
centre of the universe in the gripping
Transblack. Jeremy, Sammy, Natasia,
and Max reflect on the stress of their
childhoods and explore what it means
to be Indigenous and openly trans,
all while navigating careers, romantic
relationships, transitions, and religious
identities. Boisterous, tender, and at
times challenging, Transblack offers a
portrait of a group of people who have
the unconditional love of their family
and friends, and deep unwavering love
for themselves.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 11S05 SAT 10 N OV
7.30 PM
S H O RT F I CT I O N
01 E X E M PT F R O M C L AS S I F I C AT I O N
R E ST R I CT E D TO AG E S 1 8 +
Powerful, amusing, and
eye-popping short films
from across the globe,
spanning comedy, drama,
and science-fiction.
02
FIG. 01 F I G . 02 F I G . 03
SWARM OF SELENIUM FO R N O N N A AN N A DROPPING PENNY
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 12S05 SAT 1 0 N OV
7.30 PM
2 SPI R I T DRE AMC ATC HE R
DOT COM
C A N A DA , 2017, 4 M I N S
DIR. THIRZA CUTHAND
Director Thirza Cuthand stars in this
infomercial spoof that queers and
indigenises traditional dating site
advertisements.
DROPPING PENNY
U SA , 2 0 1 8 , 8 M I N S 03
DIR. JED BELL
SA M
This raucous comedy is about a day in P U ETO R I C O , 2017, 10 M I N S
D I R . ST E P H A N I E C A M AC H O C AS I L L AS
the life of two trans dogwalkers in San
Francisco. Starring D’Lo and featuring A young trans man finds himself
Cheryl Dunye in a very fitting cameo role. struggling between his urban lifestyle,
searching for a job, and surviving under
FO R N O N N A A N N A
C A N A DA , 2017, 13 M I N S his own skin, forcing him to confront
D I R . LU I S D E F I L I P P I S a life-changing decision and choose
what aspects of himself he’s willing
When a young trans woman cares to sacrifice in order to survive.
for her elderly Italian grandmother for
an evening, the two discover a tender SWA R M O F S E L E N I U M
bond in their shared vulnerability. This C A N A DA / G E R M A N Y, 2018, 24 M I N S
D I R . M AU D E M AT TO N & SJ R A H ATO K A
subtle and very moving film features a
powerful, understated performance by Swarm of Selenium is a queer sci fi
Maya Henry. film about collective healing, trauma,
S U N DA N C E S P EC I A L J U RY AWA R D and other world-making. It was shot by
S U N DA N C E F I L M F E ST I VA L a crew of more than forty women, non-
B E ST S H O RT N A R R AT I V E
binary and trans artists, and filmmakers.
AT L A N TA I N T E R N AT I O N A L F I L M F E ST I VA L
G R E AT AG A I N
AU ST R A L I A , 2018, 6 M I N S
AST R I A N D TA M B U L A H D I R . K I R R I L E E BA I L EY
[ S I AST R I M A K A S I TA M B U L A H ]
P H I L L I P I N E S , 2017, 18 M I N S
D I R . X E P H S UA R E Z
Jordan, a queer non-binary person,
visits their conservative, Evangelical
Astri and Tambulah are deeply in love. Christian family in rural Australia in
Everything seems perfect except that the aftermath of the 2016 US election
Bajao traditions require Astri to marry to discover that their own mother
a woman she hardly knows. is a Trump supporter.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 13S06 S U N 11 N OV
3. 00 PM
LEITIS IN + A F T E R N O O N T E A
S O C I A L EV E N T
WA I T I N G
01 E X E M PT F R O M C L AS S I F I C AT I O N
R E ST R I CT E D TO AG E S 1 5 +
U N L E S S AC C O M PA N I E D BY A N A D U LT
Join us before the film Joey Mataele from Leitis
for a special afternoon in Waiting will join us for a
tea social event. Skype Q&A after the film.
FIG. 01
LEITIS IN WAITING
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 14S06 S U N 11 N OV
3. 00 PM
LEI T I S I N WAI T I N G
U SA / TO N G A , 2018, 72 M I N S
D I R . D E A N H A M E R , J O E W I LS O N
& H I N A L E I M OA N A WO N G - K A LU
Leitis in Waiting is the story of Joey
Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid
group of first nations transgender
women fighting a rising tide of religious
fundamentalism and intolerance in their
South Pacific Kingdom.
The film follows Joey, a devout Catholic
of noble descent, as she organises an
exuberant beauty pageant presided
over by a princess, provides shelter and
training for a young contestant rejected
by her family, and spars with American-
financed evangelicals threatening
to resurrect colonial-era laws that
criminalise the leitis’ lives.
With unexpected humour and extra-
ordinary access to the Kingdom’s royals
and religious leaders, Joey’s emotional
journey reveals what it means to be
different in a society ruled by tradition,
and what it takes to be accepted without
forsaking culture and tradition. Leitis in
Waiting is an inside story, created by
a Polynesian transgender woman who
once competed, and won the crown in,
Joey’s beauty pageant.
Please note Leitis in Waiting will screen
at 3.45pm following afternoon tea.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 15C LO S I N G S U N 11 N OV
NIGHT 6 . 3 0 PM
MAN MADE
01 E X E M PT F R O M C L AS S I F I C AT I O N
R E ST R I CT E D TO AG E S 1 8 +
Join us after the film
for our Closing Night
reception.
FIG. 01
MAN MADE
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 16C LO S I N G S U N 11 N OV NIGHT 6 . 3 0 PM MAN MA DE U SA , 2 0 1 8 , 93 M I N S DIR: T COOPER Man Made takes us into the heart of trans male bodybuilding culture, revealing unexpected truths about gender, masculinity, humanity, and love. Trans filmmaker T Cooper highlights the lives of four trans men, who take a variety of life paths towards stepping on stage at Trans FitCon, the only all- transgender bodybuilding competition in the world. Man Made is a character- driven, intimate, and riveting verité- style competition film, while also a unique social justice narrative. It speaks to the ways in which we all choose to define and reshape ourselves, both figuratively and literally. B E ST D O C U M E N TA RY F E AT U R E AT L A N TA F I L M F E ST I VA L MELBOURNE TRANS & GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 17
T I C K ETS TILDE
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& ACC E S S
Single Session* O U R CO M M I T M E N T
tilde is committed to keeping the
Full $17.00, Con $12.00 festival financially accessible. We
have made every effort to balance our
Opening Night* costs with affordable ticket prices. It
Full $20.00, Con $15.00 is paramount to tilde that the space is
welcoming and friendly to all.
Festival Pass † ACC E S S
Full $80.00, Con $55.00 Footscray Community Arts Centre is
licensed and wheelchair accessible,
Doors open half an hour including toilets. tilde welcomes your
feedback on your access experience.
before each session.
C L AS S I F I C AT I O N O F F I L M S
Except where indicated, anyone under
*N o one turned away 18 (including infants) is forbidden from
for lack of funds. attending sessions.
†
ntry to all sessions,
E VENUE
excluding Opening Night. Footscray Community Arts Centre
45 Moreland St, Footscray VIC 3011
Tickets are available There will be plenty of friendly people
from tildemelbourne.com around, including tilde guides for
anyone who needs assistance.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
A) C atch a train to Footscray Station
and take a 5 minute walk down
Bunbury Street.
B) Take the 402 bus to the corner
of Moreland Street and Dynon
Road, then a 5 minute walk down
Moreland Street.
PARKING
There are two hour unmetered car
parks in FCAC’s front car park and
metered parking on Moreland Street.
CYCLING/WALKING
Cycle or walk along the Maribyrnong
River & enter FCAC via Riverside Lawn.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 18PLANNER TILDE
MELBOURNE
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T H U 08 N OV
SESSION TIME FILMS / EVENT
S01 7.30PM Opening Night
TransGeek + Skeleton in a Beret
F R I 09 N OV
SESSION TIME FILMS / EVENT
S02 7.30PM Unboxed +
Documentary Shorts
SAT 10 N OV
SESSION TIME FILMS / EVENT
S03 3.00PM Youth Shorts
S04 4.45PM Transblack
S05 7.30PM Short Fiction
S U N 11 N OV
SESSION TIME FILMS / EVENT
S06 3.00PM Leitis in Waiting +
Afternoon Tea Social Event
S07 6.30PM Closing Night
Man Made
All film sessions are held in FCAC’s Please visit tildemelbourne.com
Performance Space. Opening Night, to purchase tickets. Follow us on
afternoon tea, and Closing Night social media to keep up to date
events are held in FCAC’s foyer. with the latest news.
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GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 19FOO D TILDE
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these great places near
Footscray Community
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GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 20FOO D TILDE
MELBOURNE
0 8 — 11
N OV 2018
1. H APPY RI VER C AF É 4 . FO OTS C R AY M IL K IN G STATIO N
45 M O R E L A N D ST R E ET (2 M I N WA L K ) 35 B U N B U RY ST R E ET (5 M I N WA L K )
T H U – S U N : 8. 00 A M – 5. 00 P M T H U – SAT : 6.30 A M – 3.00 P M ,
S U N : 7.30 A M – 3.00 P M
Super family friendly, Happy River is an
onsite gem at FCAC. Great for groups, Morning classics, sandwiches and
easy access, with vegetarian, vegan, salads in a comfortable modern space
and gluten free options. with courtyard available. Eat in or take
away, vegetarian options.
2. SLI C E GI RLS W E ST
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4 Y E W E R S ST R E ET (2 M I N WA L K ) 28 N A P I E R ST R E ET (5 M I N WA L K )
S L I C E G I R LS W E ST : T H U : 3.00 P M – 1.00 A M ,
T H U – SAT : 11. 30 A M – 11. 00 P M , S U N : F R I – SAT : 12.00 P M – 1.00 A M ,
1 1 .3 0 A M – 9. 00 P M S U N : 12.00 P M – 11.00 P M
BAC K A L L EY SA L LY ’ S :
T H U : 4 .0 0 P M – 12. 00 A M , Serving up Mexican pub food classics:
F R I – SAT : 12. 00 P M – 12. 00 A M , Tacos/Burritos plus more. Famously
S U N : 1 .0 0 P M – 10. 00 P M known for their bountiful vegan options,
most notably their burger.
Awesome pizzas — handmade and
served hot and fresh. Head upstairs to Please note there are many more
Back Alley Sally’s for drinks and food at restaurants in Footscray that are
the bar. Eat in or take away (food only). a 10 – 20 minute walk away.
Great for groups, vegetarian, vegan,
and gluten free options.
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11– 21 W I N G F I E L D ST R E ET (2 M I N WA L K )
T H U – F R I : 6. 00 A M – 6. 00 P M ,
SAT : 7 .0 0 A M – 4. 00 P M ,
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tilde is curated and produced entirely Festival Directors
by volunteers, with collaborative Louise Malcolm (Creative Director),
involvement across all areas. Cal Andrews (Executive Director).
We acknowledge that we are on Programming Team
traditional lands of the Kulin nation. Scout Micallef (Program Manager),
We offer our respect to the elders of Jeremy Anderson (Programmer),
these traditional lands and, through Frank Taylor (Programmer),
them, to all Aboriginal and Torres AJ Bond (Programmer).
Strait Islander people.
Events and Administration
Tiffanie Nguyen (Festival
Administrator), Isabelle Basher
(Events Coordinator and Producer),
Lilly Chang (Volunteer Coordinator).
Media and Marketing
Rahima Hayes (Marketing Manager),
Kat Bak and Jane Crappsley (Digital
Communications), Beau Driscoll
(Media Coordinator).
Sponsorships and Partnerships
Mick Klepner-Roe (Community
Engagement), Tiffanie Nguyen
(Sponsorships and Partnerships
Support).
Workshop
Anna Helme (Workshop
Facilitator), Emmett Aldred
(Workshop Coordinator), Mikah
Collister (Workshop Administration
and Production Assistant).
Consultants and Mentors
Ana Stephens, Liz Alexander,
Steph Doole, Urszula Dawkins,
Cerise Howard, Mae Ball,
Ryan M Hale, and Amao Leota Lu.
Additional Thanks
Crusader Hillis
Design
Amery Oke-Johnston
(Thought + Found)
thoughtandfound.co
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIVE RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 25ABOUT & TILDE
MELBOURNE
0 8 — 11
N OV 2018
SY M B O L I S M
ABOUT T HE F EST I VAL SY M B O L IS M
Established in 2014, tilde is a community T I L · D E ( N O U N \ ’ T I L- D \ ): A SY M B O L (~)
I N D I C AT I N G EQ U I VA L E N CY O R S I M I L A R I T Y
-based, international film festival based in B ET W E E N T WO VA LU E S / A P P R OX I M AT I O N S .
Melbourne, and one of a handful of trans
and gender diverse (TGD) film festivals in We like the idea that a tilde has a
the world, which showcases and supports thereabouts, an approximation, an in-
the work of TGD filmmakers and artists, between-ness to it that steers away from
and works that have TGD content, absolutes or being rigidly bound. This
for TGD people, allies, and the wider captures some of our thoughts about the
community. It also is a crucial opportunity messy, indefinable nature of gender.
for TGD community members to gather
and connect with one another in a safe Foxes have multiple meanings and
and supportive environment. implications across eastern to western
folklore and mythology. Given the
international nature of the tilde festival
this seems quite fitting. Kitsune are
akin to the fox in Japanese folklore who
were adept at shape shifting. Capable
of moving effortlessly across physical
planes, the little fox could morph through
the parameters of the physical body with
each turn, taking the wisdom and stories
of each identity with them on the next
part of the journey.
As the symbolic messenger, these
tales combine to speak to tilde’s core
values of sharing stories and developing
communities, of creating a space
for voices to be heard, supported
and acknowledged.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 26TILDE 2018 TILDE
MELBOURNE
0 8 — 11
N OV 2018
Stories have the power to heal,
connect, agitate and educate. At tilde,
we hold a vision of having more positive
and authentic representation of gender
diversity, with a desire to create dialogue
and share stories across communities,
both locally and globally.
MELBOURNE TRANS &
GENDER DIV E RSE F ILM F ESTIVAL PAG E : 27COMMUNITY
C E L E B R AT I O N
CINEMA
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