Cinema and the Quest for Authentic Representation with filmmaker Jay J. Levy

Language of the Soul Podcast

We are joined this week by filmmaker Jay J. Levy, who offers us a peek behind the curtain of his creative process as a storyteller, his location services business, and his current collaboration with comedy writer Russ Woody: a comedic web series titled, 'Poster Pickers.'
Jay does not identify as a gay filmmaker but rather as a filmmaker who happens to be gay. In other words, he strives for the universal. Even so, he shares his views on LGBTQ representation in cinema. We engage in an honest conversation about the challenges of conveying authentic narratives like that of Jay's coming-out film, "Dirty Magazines." The discussion expands to embrace the evolution of queer cinema and how gay film festival audiences' appetites have matured over the years. Moreover, we delve into the portrayal of the LGBTQ+ experience in a changing societal landscape and how the art of cinema can bridge generational divides, serving as a conduit for understanding and healing.
Guest Bio: Jay J. Levy is a writer, director, and location scout, doing each with equal passion and precision. "Dirty Magazines" was his first breakout short film that won a number of Best Film and Best Short nods. Unnerving comedy with a serious undertone seems to be the voice at play. An absurd new web series, "The Poster Pickers," is also available as Jay partners with established comedy writer Russ Woody to pose as contentious film critics who recommend films based solely on the poster.
Learn more at
Dirty Magazines (1st Half) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8IZvVOznpI&list=PLCNbLlFypypyt8S7Q0tOccwpZrPxAWSW7
Poster Pickers TAR https://youtu.be/IGqw3tLiUrg
Poster Pickers The Menu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkjD32ZA_ZE&list=PLCNbLlFypypxlvomwqhRdi0jNgfW73Gkq

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1. Cinema and the Quest for Authentic Representation with filmmaker Jay J. Levy (00:00:00)

2. Storytelling in the Filmmaking World (00:00:20)

3. Exploring Filmmaking and Authenticity (00:14:23)

4. Exploring LGBTQ Representation in Film (00:19:53)

5. The Changing Landscape of LGBTQ Representation (00:31:23)

6. Generational Differences in LGBT Advocacy (00:41:43)