2009 Queer Youth Digital Video Project Program Notes

Seven talented, enthusiastic young people with something to say have spent the winter learning the A to Zs of no-budget filmmaking. Each brings style, humor, creativity and unique perspective to the screen in this stellar series of short videos. Celebrating the 11th year of the project, some of Toronto's best and brightest film- and video-makers showed their support by mentoring these up-and-coming artists throughout the process. Proudly co-presented by Inside Out and Charles Street Video for over a decade, this program is the heart of the queer Canadian film and video community, so let's welcome this year's newest video-makers!

One More Time

Samantha Byers aka Spooki
Canada 2009 Video 5 min


A queer white rapper's journey to find a label that fits her.

The Dream

Rod Benitez
Canada 2009 Video 5 min


A view of current American laws and the way they affect gay couples across the country.

Chosen Family Love

Cristina Murano
Canada 2009 Video 5 min


One woman's story of negotiating the complexities of her history and present day circumstances with resilience, honesty and courage.

Porn Cam

Mika Atherton
Canada 2009 Video 5 min


Dissatisfied with, yet inspired by lesbian erotica, a girl attempts to make her own video.

Fuck Like A Warrior

Darcel Bullen
Canada 2009 Video 5 min


In this fictional story, a black queer princess struggles to become an astronaut.

A Refugee's Refuge

Natalia Eileene Petite
Canada 2009 Video 5 min


A refugee struggles with discrimination of gender identity in the country she thought would be safe.

Everyday Monsters

Onyinyechukwu Udegbe
Canada 2009 Video 5 min


One woman watch(ed)- to stay at home within her own skin, navigating spirituality, bloodlines, sex, race and disability.

Charles Street Video