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<p>There has been much discussion about the lack of women in the film and television production industry and the glass ceiling they face in advancing their careers.  However, there is quite good proportional representation of lesbian women in this industry relative to overall out LGBTQ individuals.  We have been able to identify a sizeable group of respected past and present lesbian film and television producers and directors.</p>
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<p>Writers and illustrators of comic books are multi-talented individuals who both tell a story and illustrate it.</p>
  
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<p>Many of these individuals are well known and have been recognized by the industry for their achievements.  Some have received Emmy Awards (television) or Teddy Awards (LGBTQ film).  Though none have yet won an Academy Award, there have been several who have directed such award winning actors in their films.  Several lesbian filmmakers and producers have been appointed to the Order of the British Empire (Great Britain), have become Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (France), or have received the National Medal of the Arts (United States).</p>
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<p>Many comic book writers and illustrators who identify as LGBTQ use that identity in the production of their work.  This can be by way of cartoon fantasy (depicting a tolerant and accepting world, for example).  It can also be as a means of entertainment for the LGBTQ community.  Some artists have used the medium as a form of activism on several issues.  Others contribute their artwork to writers of novels or magazine articles.  Several have had a significant impact on the creation of LGBTQ characters in mainstream comics, such as DC Comics or Marvel Comics.</p>
  
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<p>Included are a group of individuals who have produced outstanding films for the LGBTQ community.  A list of these films include: ''I Heard the Mermaids Singing'' ([[Patricia Rozema]], and voted Best Canadian Film of All Time); ''Desert Hearts'' ([[Donna Deitch]]); ''Boys Don't Cry''' ([[Kimberly Peirce]]); and ''Paris is Burning'' ([[Jennie Livingston]]). Similarly, many popular television shows have been created and/or produced by lesbian individuals.  These shows include: ''Nurse Jackie'' ([[Linda Wallem]]); ''Footballer's Wives'' ([[Eileen Gallagher]]); ''Transparent'' ([[Andrea Sperling]]); ''True Blood'' ([[Angela Robinson]]); and ''The L Word'' ([[Ilene Chaiken]]).  Documentaries on feminism, arts and culture, human rights, and other topics have been the expertise of a select few of these individuals.  Notably, all of the individuals have been active in the LGBTQ community.  A large number of these talented lesbians founded and manage their own production companies, and some are also actors in their productions.  Perhaps it is these entrepreneurial initiatives that explains their relative prevalence in the industry.</p>
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<p>Several LGBTQ comic book artists and writers are household names.  They are recipients of awards in the industry, including Lambda Literary Awards and specialized comic book awards including Eisner Awards.  A number of these individuals are academics at educational institutions that specialize in the arts.  Several are popular novelists that began their career in the comic book industry.</p>
  
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<p>Whereas the majority of these individuals hail from the United States, there is also representation from France, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Iran, South Africa, Great Britain, Egypt, Ireland, and Spain.  To read their fascinating biographies [[Lesbian Film and Television Producers and Directors|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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<p>A community of LGBTQ comic book aficionados has been created with the website GayLeague.  Here you can catch up on LGBTQ comic book news and events and communicate with the international community associated with the industry.</p>
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<p>We have identified several individuals as LGBTQ writers and illustrators of comic books.  They hail from Great Britain, Canada, Spain, Mexico, the United States, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Germany, Brazil and Finland.  To read their fascinating biographies [[LGBTQ Writers and Illustrators of Comic Books|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 21:24, 18 July 2016

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OF COMIC BOOKS

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Writers and illustrators of comic books are multi-talented individuals who both tell a story and illustrate it.

Many comic book writers and illustrators who identify as LGBTQ use that identity in the production of their work. This can be by way of cartoon fantasy (depicting a tolerant and accepting world, for example). It can also be as a means of entertainment for the LGBTQ community. Some artists have used the medium as a form of activism on several issues. Others contribute their artwork to writers of novels or magazine articles. Several have had a significant impact on the creation of LGBTQ characters in mainstream comics, such as DC Comics or Marvel Comics.

Several LGBTQ comic book artists and writers are household names. They are recipients of awards in the industry, including Lambda Literary Awards and specialized comic book awards including Eisner Awards. A number of these individuals are academics at educational institutions that specialize in the arts. Several are popular novelists that began their career in the comic book industry.

A community of LGBTQ comic book aficionados has been created with the website GayLeague. Here you can catch up on LGBTQ comic book news and events and communicate with the international community associated with the industry.

We have identified several individuals as LGBTQ writers and illustrators of comic books. They hail from Great Britain, Canada, Spain, Mexico, the United States, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Germany, Brazil and Finland. To read their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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