LOTL Media - Queer Conversation

Send us Fan Mail As Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the 94th Academy Awards, new research from Monash University sheds light on how LGBT inclusion in film shapes both cultural impact and box‑office performance. The study examines representation across major releases and explores how authentic queer storytelling influences audience engagement and industry success. In this Queer Conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Ally Morgan brings her acclaimed one‑woman cabaret Not Today to the Melbourne Comedy Festival, blending sharp humour, musical storytelling, and the anxieties of being a twenty‑something in a world on fire. In this Queer Conversation, Ally sits down with LOTL to discuss the evolution of Not Today, her hit web series How to Be Queer, and her short film Her Own Music. Together, these...

Send us Fan Mail On March 29, Celebrity Cruises launched a groundbreaking global campaign designed to transform the face of travel marketing and address the long‑standing under‑representation of diverse communities in travel imagery — including LGBTQIA+ people, minority ethnic communities, people with disability, and plus‑size travellers. In this Queer Conversation, LOTL sits down with Jesse Stoel...

Send us Fan Mail Matcha & Vanilla breaks new ground in Japanese queer cinema, telling the story of a lesbian couple navigating love, illness, and the weight of societal silence in a deeply conservative culture. When one partner is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the women must fight not only for their relationship, but for the right to be seen and acknowledged in a society that often refuses t...

Send us Fan Mail Twinemies is a queer teen rom‑com musical created and produced by Grace Valerie‑Lynette — a contemporary writer and honest storyteller with a love for experimental formats and emotionally heightened queer worlds. With a focus on queer teens coming of age in strange, tender, and wonderfully awkward ways, Twinemies brings a fresh, imaginative voice to LGBTQIA+ audio storytelling. In...

Send us Fan Mail The national debate on religious discrimination made one thing clear: neither major party was truly listening to the LGBTIQA+ community. By 2022, it was no longer acceptable for political leaders to decide our priorities for us — without evidence, consultation, or accountability. In this Queer Conversation, LOTL speaks with Dr Sharon Dane, lead researcher with Just Equal Australia...

Send us Fan Mail Breast Cancer Network Australia has released new resources designed specifically for LGBTIQ+ people diagnosed with breast cancer — support that reflects real experiences and helps individuals make informed decisions throughout their cancer journey. In this Queer Conversation, Professor Jane Ussher joins couple Mel & Riki to discuss the Out With Cancer study, led by Western Syd...

Send us Fan Mail Renée Dahlia is an unabashed romance reader who loves feisty women and clever men. Her books reflect this, with a side note of awkward humour. Renée (cis-bisexual she/her) has a science degree in physics. When not distracted by the characters fighting for attention in her brain, she works in the horse-racing industry doing data analysis and writing magazine articles. Renée spends...

Send us Fan Mail This Queer Conversation explores the herstory of the Lesbian Space Project and LINC, two community‑driven initiatives that shaped lesbian organising, culture, and activism in Australia. Silke Bader speaks with co‑convenor Georgina Abrahams about the rise and fall of the Lesbian Space Project — from the unforgettable moment when money “rained onto the stage,” to the internal confli...