#verity ritchie

[verilybitchie]

The Queer History of the Lord of the Rings

[re-animatresse]

21 novembre 2017: what better way to follow Transgender Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance than with a horror comedy, co-written and directed by a genderqueer trans woman and featuring zir in a supporting role, about a group of queer friends banding together to protect one another and seek shelter from a zombie apocalypse. this is sadly the only horror movie i know of to feature any trans actors or characters at all, so if you know of any others, please send me a message! i’d be happy to check them out and post a review

this 42-minute featurette was shot in Austin, TX on a budget of approximately $400, part of which was used to buy a camera and audio-recording equipment. the shaky-handheld-camera shooting is no worse, and probably a lot better, than in a lot of larger-budget found-footage horror movies, and the stylised photoshopped special effects and sometimes non-linear editing by director Verity Ritchie (credited as Ritch Ludlow) are very nicely done

the script and dialogue, though not flawless, are well-written and deliberately incorporate feminist values and humor. i laughed out loud more than once, and in addition to the non-binary writers representing non-binary trans/gender-nonconforming characters, asexual and queer polyamorous folks are given positive representation in this movie

the acting isn’t great per se but works well with the d.i.y. spirit of the film. it doesn’t detract from the story or diverse cast of characters, each of which have their own personalities and are quite likeable, apart from the token cishet. the original score by Katie Morton (April Fish), a mix of piano, percussion and variegated electronic sound, and the queer folk punk/indie rock soundtrack are highlights of the film

it’s a well-made-despite-its-budget, one-of-a-kind movie that i look forward to watching again and highly recommend to other trans and queer folks. the film, embedded above, is free to watch on youtube, along with special features including outtakes and a 20-minute q&a by the writers. content warnings with timestamps are listed on the official tumblr page here (http://zezombie.tumblr.com/post/59830213882/this-is-a-list-of-potential-triggers-in-ze)

9/10

[verilybitchie]

Is Doctor Who Transgender Now?

[verilybitchie]

Doctor Who vs Women

Sharing this to tumblr definitely won't be a mistake yay!

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

Hugged: A Queer Autobiographical Romance by Verity Ritchie

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Verity likes sex, but is afraid of touch. Hugged, a sketchbook diary, is a raw, honest, comical portrayal of her journey through her 20s as a bisexual nonbinary trans person looking for love, connection and a bottle of vodka.

Mod opinion: I haven't heard of this book before, but it sounds really interesting!

[blackveilentertainment]

“You can trust me. I’m here to help. Promise.” ~ the Doctor

Poster design by Verity Ritchie

[divahibi]

DIVA YOUTUBESDAY: MAKE THIS BISEXUAL WEB SERIES HAPPEN!

Imagine if there was a web series about bisexual people. Featuring bisexual people. And pansexual people. And queer people. And polyamorous people. And transgender people. And straight and gay and lesbian and asexual and intersex and, and, and... Verity Ritchie wants to make this happen - and you can help.

“Despite public fascination and fetishization of bisexuality, bisexuals are a generally overlooked minority,” writes Verity Ritchie, the wonderful bisexual, genderqueer feminist activist we have chosen to feature in this week’s episode of YouTubesday.

“Even within LGBT circles, bisexuals are marginalised and mocked,” they point out and we can’t help but think that a project highlighting this issue sounds like a most excellent idea. 

Verity wants to make not just a film, a documentary or a video but a whole series of videos about bisexual people and lifestyles. 

“The programme will aim to educate people on bisexuality, relying heavily on the voices and personal experiences of real bisexuals. We will promote the visibility of bisexuals while breaking down common misconceptions.”

Pretty cool, huh? You can help make this project happen by donating to the cause via this Kickstarter site. The initial £500 goal has already been smashed (woohoo!) and the new one is £1000. If the Kickstarter reaches £2000 it can expand to include North America!

The project is open to anyone who experiences romance and sexuality outside of "gay" and "straight" and Verity is also looking for expert input. If you’re interested then do make sure you get in touch. 

Good luck Verity from all of us at DIVA, we very much look forward to this one!