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On the series finale of "FREE THE WORK Focus: Pride," the FTW podcast mini-series, supported by GLAAD, Tanu Gago, the multitalented filmmaker, visual artist, photographer, curator and producer based in New Zealand, and founder of FAFSWAG (a vibrant collective that celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pacific Islander culture) and a queer Ojibwe director Victoria Anderson-Gardner have a candid and soulful conversation on their hopes for reclaiming time and Indigenous narratives, the unfair expectation of educating the larger public on decolonization, the importance of orgs like imagineNATIVE, and the genesis of FAFSWAG. Subscribe to the FREE THE WORK podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Soundcloud to listen to this episode and revisit the entire series! Then be sure to follow @GLAAD and @FREETHEWORK across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

On the fifth episode of our mini-series with GLAAD, HBO "Legendary" executive producer and ballroom historian Sydney Baloue and Emmy nominated actor and "Euphoria" consultant Scott Turner Schofield chat about trans masculine visibility in entertainment and the expertise needed for authentic storytelling. Subscribe to the FREE THE WORK podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Soundcloud to listen to this episode and get updates on the next one! Then be sure to follow @GLAAD and @FREETHEWORK across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

On this fourth episode of the mini-series with GLAAD, Raina Deerwater, the Entertainment Research and Analysis Manager for the GLAAD Media Institute chats with Leslye Headland, Emmy nominated film and television director known for her 2015 film "Sleeping With Other People" and the Netflix series "Russian Doll" about the queer women’s representation in the entertainment industry, the power that comedy has in exploring deeper subjects, along with a discussion on how to continue amplifying LGBTQIA+ creators’ voices. Subscribe to the FREE THE WORK podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Soundcloud to listen to this episode and get updates on the next one! Then be sure to follow @GLAAD and @FREETHEWORK across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

On the third episode of "FREE THE WORK Focus: Pride," the FTW podcast mini-series, supported by GLAAD, GLAAD's Head of Talent Anthony Ramos catches up with multitalented filmmaker Rain Valdez. Together, they chat about everything from Rain's come-up in the industry, how they both want to advance the Filipinx and AAPI community in Hollywood, and dismantling the idea that one represents all. Subscribe to the FREE THE WORK podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Soundcloud to listen to this episode and get updates on the next one! Then be sure to follow @GLAAD and @FREETHEWORK across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

On the second episode of this mini-series, FREE THE WORK's Chloe Coover chats with "Disclosure" director Sam Feder on what trans visibility truly means and how trans representation can evolve and progress from our current moment forward. Subscribe to the FREE THE WORK podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Soundcloud to listen to this episode and get updates on the next one! Then be sure to follow @GLAAD and @FREETHEWORK across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For a full transcript of the episode, head to https://freethework.com/article/free-the-work-focus-glaad-podcast-sam-feder-chloe-coover

On the first episode of "FREE THE WORK Focus: Pride," the FTW podcast mini-series supported by GLAAD, GLAAD's Director of Entertainment Media Jeremy Blacklow catches up with filmmaker/entertainer Fawzia Mirza and Director of ReFrame, Andria Wilson Mirza. (Yes, the two are married.) Together, they chat about building a supportive LGBTQIA+ creative community, what's missing in queer storytelling, and how their marriage informs their creative collaboration. Subscribe to the FREE THE WORK podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Soundcloud to listen to this episode and get updates on the next one! Then be sure to follow @GLAAD and @FREETHEWORK across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Head to freethework.com/culture for full transcript of the episode!

Introducing "FREE THE WORK Focus: Pride," a new FREE THE WORK podcast mini-series supported by GLAAD diving into conversations around the state of LGBTQIA+ representation in behind the camera storytelling. The six-episode interview series will spotlight leading LGBTQIA+ creators TV, film, and documentary creators. The series premieres on June 3, 2021. The podcast collaboration is an extension of FREE THE WORK’s larger partnership with GLAAD in which both organizations amplify and advance LGBTQIA+ creators that GLAAD works with using the FTW database. New episodes release Thursday mornings through July. Subscribe to The FREE THE WORK Podcast, wherever podcasts can be found. For updates on the next episodes, be sure to follow @GLAAD and @FREETHEWORK across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

In the finale episode of our FREE THE WORK podcast miniseries, "The Future, Through Our Eyes," watch as our FTW Community Lead, Chloe Coover, speaks with "Drunktown's Finest" director Sydney Freeland, who's also built an impressive career in TV, having worked on "Grey's Anatomy" and "P-Valley." Listen as they dive into the different lessons learned from working in film, television, and advertising, and balancing personal vision against creative constraints. You can listen to this episode through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and here on Soundcloud. "The Future, Through Our Eyes" is a new FREE THE WORK podcast mini-series in which FTW Community Lead Chloe Coover talks to trans, non-binary, and intersex creators making waves in the industry. Watch the video conversation and read the full transcript on FTW.com here: https://freethework.com/article/the-future-through-our-eyes-sydney-freeland-podcast

In this episode of our FREE THE WORK podcast miniseries, "The Future, Through Our Eyes," watch as our FTW Community Lead, Chloe Coover, speaks with filmmaker, artist, and director of "For Nonna Anna" Luis De Filippis. Listen as they dive into creative inspiration, creating community on set, and dismantling stereotypes. You can listen to this episode through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. "The Future, Through Our Eyes" is a new FREE THE WORK podcast mini-series in which FTW Community Lead Chloe Coover talks to trans, non-binary, and intersex creators making waves in the industry. Stay tuned for the next episode! Read the full transcript on FTW.com here: https://freethework.com/article/future-through-our-eyes-for-nonna-anna-director-luis-de-filippis-chloe-coover-podcast

In this episode of our FREE THE WORK podcast miniseries, "The Future, Through Our Eyes," watch as our FTW Community Lead, Chloe Coover, speaks with filmmaker, artist, and director of "Adam," Rhys Ernst. Listen as the dive into trans representation in history, side hustles, and paying your dues. You can also listen to this episode on The FREE THE Work podcast everywhere podcasts are distributed. "The Future, Through Our Eyes" is a new FREE THE WORK podcast mini-series in which FTW Community Lead Chloe Coover talks to trans, non-binary, and intersex creators making waves in the industry. Stay tuned for the next episode! Read the full transcript on FTW.com here: https://freethework.com/article/rhys-ernst-x-chloe-coover-the-future-through-our-eyes-ftw-podcast

In this episode of our FREE THE WORK podcast miniseries, "The Future, Through Our Eyes," watch as our FTW Community Lead, Chloe Coover, sits down with prolific producer, writer, director, cultural worker, and actress Nava Mau to discuss her expansive body of work, art as activism, and how she plans to use her filmmaking to open doors. Head to FREETHEWORK.com to read the full transcript or listen to the full podcast version everywhere podcasts are distributed: https://freethework.com/article/nava-mau-x-chloe-coover-the-future-through-our-eyes-ftw-podcast

In this episode of our FREE THE WORK podcast miniseries, "The Future, Through Our Eyes," our FTW Community Lead, Chloe Coover, sits down with prolific DP Ava Benjamin Shorr to discuss her body of work, how to advocate for trans voices behind the scenes, and what she looks forward to doing in the future. Head to FTW.com to watch the closed caption video or read the full transcript: https://freethework.com/article/ava-benjamin-shorr-the-future-through-our-eyes-ftw-podcast

"Full Beat" and "Trans Los Angeles" director Kase Pena joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming feature film, the necessity of trans representation behind the camera, and investing the time to mentor future filmmakers. Donate to Kase Pena's "Trans Los Angeles" fund at alliesinarts.org. More info: "The Future, Through Our Eyes" is a new FREE THE WORK podcast mini-series in which FTW Community Lead Chloe Coover talks to trans, non-binary, and intersex creators making waves in the industry. Stay tuned for the next episode!

For the debut episode of our special miniseries, "The Future, Through Our Eyes," watch our FTW Community Lead, Chloe Coover, sit down with River Gallo to their new film discuss "Ponyboi" and how it furthers intersex representation on screen and intersex rights off the screen. More info: "The Future, Through Our Eyes" is a new FREE THE WORK podcast mini-series in which FTW Community Lead Chloe Coover talks to trans, non-binary, and intersex creators making waves in the industry. Stay tuned for the next episode!

While many live-action productions are paused due to the pandemic, animation has actually been met with increased interest. Learn more about the animation industry with Bee Grandinetti, Emily Suvanvej, and Dorca Musseb of Panimation, an org that uplifts underrepped artists all over the world.

The multi-hyphenate force behind Netflix's new drama "Tigertail" Alan Yang reconnects with his "Master of None" collaborator Lena Waithe to break down his feature directorial debut, inspired by his Taiwanese father's own immigration story.

World-renowned photographer-turned-director Autumn de Wilde sits down with her friend, fan, and fellow director Jonah Hill to discuss her feature film debut, an adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma."

Learn more about strategies and tools to navigate barriers to entry in the entertainment industry as an underrepresented creator with filmmakers Radha Blank, Effie Brown, Angela Robinson, and Christine Vichon.

Today’s episode features a conversation between FREE THE WORK founder Alma Har’el and acclaimed artist and director, Floria Sigismondi, who’s out with her latest horror film, The Turning. Listen as the two filmmakers dive into Floria’s whimsical childhood and explore her equally storied and legendary career.

In an eye-opening look at the production process, Academy Award-nominated DP, Rachel Morrison, opens up about her career, motherhood, and how she's currently directing her first feature, Flint Strong (written by Barry Jenkins).