Help us get our queer and autistic-led comedy show to Edinburgh Fringe!
OVER THE TOP is a chaotic love letter to unhinged special interests - specifically trench warfare and novel-length gay Downton Abbey fanfiction.
If the show seems like the kind of theatre you want to support please consider donating/sharing the fundraiser! I feel so lucky to have the chance to direct this, and want to make sure Jess is able to cover the time and money sheβs poured into making this happen ππ
crowdfund.edfringe.com/p/over-the-top
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I'm working on a video about AROMANTICISM and would love for anyone in the aro spectrum to fill in this survey to help gather info and personal experiences!
Deadline: July 16th
Please share with any groups/online spaces/friends etc who might be interested!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2J9rC_l_YT-oEBβ¦
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UPDATE: Less than two weeks ago I posted a video asking for help from you, my community, to see if there was a way for me to keep making videos. I could never have anticipated the reaction - so many of you have joined my Patreon community I feel overwhelmed in the best most freeing way. THANK YOU! π
You still have a day left to get access to the SPECIAL OFFER if you want to get a personalised queer media recommendation from me! (By joining the Β£6 tier or higher by 1st July) - but there are a bunch more perks over there at other tiers that you can join any time too!
www.patreon.com/c/rowanellis/membership
watch video on watch page
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π I've been invited to do a Seed Talk on HIDDEN QUEER HISTORY!
You can get tickets to join in person or on the livestream... I'm so excited to meet some of you in person and get to chat about LGBTQ+ history in all it's messiness, joy, and complexities!
TICKETS: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-exploration-of-queer-hisβ¦
(I'm really hoping this event goes well because Seed Talks often do repeat events in other cities if the pilot talk goes well so fingers crossed!)
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I'm working on a new video on POLYAMOROUS REPRESENTATION!
Let me know in the replies here any examples (good or bad) you think I should look at π
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π’ DID YOU KNOW...π’
The BEST way to keep up to date with my videos and other projects is... my new monthly β¨NEWSLETTERβ¨!!
A depressingly large number of people have commented on my last video about how they haven't seen my stuff in a while, so I've decided to way fuck the algorithm, I'm bringing the news to you direct so you don't miss a thing!
π Sign up here (totally free, of course!): rowanellis.substack.com/
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β¨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!β¨
I'm so SO excited to finally be able to show you all my first piece of... "merch" I guess?? I didn't think I'd ever say that, but I got this image of a queer movie found family house stuck in my head at the start of last year and had to make it happen, so here we are!
This is my limited edition art print celebrating the best of π QUEER CINEMA π in collaboration with brilliant illustrator Filipa Namorado!
It's a vibrant celebration of my 25 favourite LGBTQ+ movies, featuring well-loved characters and unforgettable on screen moments - as well as hidden references and easter eggs! There's even a mini-game we made on the shop page for you to try and guess all the films hidden in the artwork!
Check it out here (the first 200 prints will be special signed editions!): www.rowanellis.com/store/queer-movie-print
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π ADSENSE UPDATE: As some of you might have seen on my socials already - my adsense was shut off without warning due to an unknown error three weeks ago. Adsense is how creators get paid, and without it you don't get a penny from views or ads run on your videos, so I've now had three weeks with no income from YouTube. As of the latest email from YouTube, they also have no idea as to when it might be fixed. Even just getting an adsense account approved can take up to three weeks, so it's not looking promising that it will be sorted this side of the New Year.
So, if you've ever considered supporting me on Patreon or tipping on Ko-fi now is the literal perfect time π
π patreon.com/rowanellis
π ko-fi.com/rowanellis
Some recent comments on my Patreon by supporters by way of evidence that it's a great time over there and the perks are rad:
BTS videos: "I am loving the behind the video insights - I went the business route after graduation and you donβt get into many deep conversations that way. I did not realize how much I missed it until I started watching you. Plus now I get the added bonus of it being queer! Just perfect."
Rec Lists: "Your rec lists are always phenomenal. I'm taking notes."
Care Packages: "I can only imagine the degree of effort and commitment it must take for you to personally reach out so often to so many people, but please know that each touch is meaningful to me. While I also support other creators on Patreon I honestly believe that you are the only one who actually knows my name. While that may not equate to anything of note in real life, I can assure you that it absolutely does within the Patreon bubble."
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INTERVIEWEES WANTED for a video essay on π€ THE RISE OF SAPPHIC POP! π€
I'm hoping to speak to people within the music industry who may have insights into the history and/or current popularity of sapphic pop beyond what can be gleaned from the outside eye - whether that be artists, agents, staff at indie labels, venue managers, academics, or otherwise!
If that might be you (or someone you know is interested in participating) please send an email over to rowanellisyoutube@outlook.com with "sapphic pop" in the subject line!
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Video essays about queer pop culture, representation, and history.
Business Enquiries: rowanellis@zigguratxyz.com