Student
OFKS-student med musikkvideo på Kortfilmfestivalen i Grimstad
5/26/2023
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Your music video «F*ck the gender criticals» has made the selection for this years short film festival in Grimstad. How does it feel to be about to showcase the video to a wide audience?
Actually, I was surprised, because I had never really considered that it would be selected. I wanted to make something overtly queer, and the song was perfect for that - very political and in your face. It feels quite special that the video will be shown at the festival in Grimstad, that it will be seen by a wider audience and not just the niche audience it was created for.
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Can you tell us a bit about the video?
«F*ck the gender criticals» by Cvntess is a protest song in response to gender-critical feminism and the resurgence of transphobic personalities who propagate their hateful views and violence against trans women. The video is performative and creates space to stand against transphobia.
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How did you start making film?
I have always loved films and wanted to make my own. When I was younger, I made video sketches and skate videos, that sort of thing. At university, I also helped on some student films, and for a short time I worked in television news and theatre. Then life happened. When I turned 40, I decided that it was now or never, so I applied to Oslo Fotokunstskole (Oslo Photo Art School).
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You are currently a student at Oslo Fotokunstskole's part time study program for Film- and video art. Can you tell us a bit about your experiences your time at Oslo Fotokunstskole?
I wanted to take the full-time program, but the part-time program was a better alternative for me, because I had to combine studies with a day job. The course of study is a good foundation, with project-based learning. It’s kind of what you make of it. I have definitely developed in many ways, but after every project I realize how much more there is that I want to learn. Next year I plan to take the full-time program, so I can work on new projects in a structured and collaborative environment, with the resources that the school has to offer.
ELLE WHITNEYS MUSIC VIDEO «F*CK THE GENDER CRITICALS» (SEE THE VIDEO HERE) IS PART OF THE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL IN GRIMSTAD 07. - 11. JUNE.
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