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                               MELBOURNE TRANS         08 — 11
                               & GENDER DIVERSE        N OV E M B E R
                               F I L M F E ST I VA L   2018
MELBOURNE TRANS & GENDER DIVERSE FILM FESTIVAL 08 - 11 - Tilde
D I R ECTO R S ’                            TILDE
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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

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CO N T E N TS                         TILDE
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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

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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

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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.

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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 !

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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.

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                                          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
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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.

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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

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                                  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.

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                                                 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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C 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

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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

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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.

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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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Get a bite or a drink at
these great places near
Footscray Community
Arts Centre.

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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
AND BACK ALLEY SALLY’ S                                5 . R E V E R E N C E H OTE L
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.

3. C ONWAY FI SH T RADI N G CO .
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 ,
S U N : C LO S E D

A western suburbs institution in
seafood for over 50 years, now serving
quality hot food. Take away available,
some outdoor seating, easy access,
gluten free and vegetarian options.

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TILDE TEAM                               TILDE
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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

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ABOUT &                                        TILDE
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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.

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TILDE 2018                         TILDE
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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.

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COMMUNITY
C E L E B R AT I O N
CINEMA

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