I would like to interview a selection of local women for a short documentary of lesbian women in Cairns.

I am planning to shoot a documentary of interviews with lesbian women in Cairns to show at Next Year’s Tropical Alternatives Film Festival. And if it turns out well, maybe show a other gay film festivals. The questions will be varied and not personal and interviewees will not be obliged to answer any that they don’t want to. I won’t be using all the answers from all the participants.

My intention is to create a snapshot of some of our thoughts at this time an in this place. Participants will have to sign a release form but can do it after seeing the footage, so if you don’t like it, it doesn’t have to be used. I don’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable.

The interviews will take place at QAHC ...

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