By Yihwen Chen
Queer As Punk
A queer punk band led by a transman are outliers of the system — carving out spaces to exist through their music while challenging conservative traditions and religious extremism.
Countries : Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Thailand, United Kingdom
Original languages : English, Malay
Director
Yihwen Chen (Malaysia)Producers
Yihwen Chen (Malaysia)Mandy Marahimin (Indonesia)
Locke Films
Talamedia
Impact Producer
Han Yan Yuen (Hong Kong / Taiwan)Duration
88'Production status
CompletedCompletion
September 2024
Impact Statement
By strategically engaging a receptive audience as a tipping point for change, the campaign will foster understanding and promote the social acceptability and recognition of LGBTQ and trans communities through the humanizing stories of the film’s protagonists. Through these efforts, the campaign aims to create safe spaces for dialogue, reduce stigma, and amplify marginalized voices.