Unspeakable Documentary

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ABOUT THE FILM

Unspeakable is a groundbreaking documentary that confronts the epidemic of sexual violence in Australia, boldly re-examining the wider culture of sexuality.  In this feature-length production, we investigate not only the epidemic of violence but we seek to explore the capacity of survivors to heal and step into an empowered experience of their sexuality. We analyse the role the community has in making this happen. The film is a collection of reimaginings, discussions and insights that address this urgent conversation. 

As a survivor-led production, Unspeakable understands that the definition of sexual liberation is fundamentally redefined through the lens of victim-survivors. Our mission is to create a dialogue around consent and sexual liberation for victim-survivors, for those seeking to change harmful behaviours and for the wider community

We call for a new movement of sexual liberation that restores agency to victim-survivors from the ground up. With a focus on empowerment and healing, the film asks, what do we truly need to liberate? 

WHY WE WANT TO MAKE THIS FILM

With 22% of Australian women and 6.1% of men experiencing sexual violence, we know this conversation is crucial.

We want to break the silence surrounding sexual assault for victim-survivors to restore their agency and move forward into a space of more empowerment. 

We will challenge harmful myths, promote consent and healthy sexual interactions and create a future where everyone feels safe in their relationships and their sexuality. 

We aim to build communities that amplify your stories, dismantle shame, and advocate for healing from the ground up.

YOUR IMPACT

Your support brings this project and important cause to life. By donating you will support key areas of this survivor-led film, listed in our budget overview and you will help survivors have autonomy in how their stories are told. 

This project is powered by our community and your generous support.

Grateful <3

ABOUT THE FILM MAKERS

Dakota Quin (Co-Director + writer)

Dakota Quin speaks for a movement of sexual liberation that is anchored and embodied, intersectional and engaged with wider systems of compassion. As a survivor and an advocate, they have cultivated a longstanding and committed involvement in the arts and community across Australia and across their career. They have pioneered impactful projects, founding Greenhouse Studios Sydney + have been a key part of the establishment of the Eora branch of Alternatives to Suicide. 

Esther Bridget Joy (Co-Director)

Esther Bridget Joy has a background in experimental filmmaking that challenges conventional storytelling. With additional experience in Midwifery and Education, she brings a unique sensitivity to her work, particularly on themes of autonomy, the power of being informed, and healing. As a survivor, she aspires to continue advocating for AFAB health and keep creating films that resonate on a personal and universal level, encouraging viewers to connect with themselves and the world around them in deeper ways.

MERCH

* on the mobile phone version click on the 'Rewards (11)'  tab next to the 'Campaign'  tab at the top of our page to find our merch!

I Cum First - Holographic Bumper Stickers

I Cum First - Mugs (Limited Edition)

We acknowledge our "I Cum First" merchandise uses subversive humour with a desire to prompt the wider discussion of sexuality, reciprocal pleasure, consent and power dynamics. We acknowledge access to, the capacity to engage with and the desire for pleasure vary widely and correlate with several intersecting experiences within our bodies, our sense of selves, our circumstances and our relationships.

OUR AMAZING ARTISTS are pictured below <3

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Art Prints - Marisa Mu

Art Prints - Haein Kim

Art Prints - Betty Grumble (Limited Edition)

Art Prints - Madison Griffiths (Limited Edition)

Who said sustainable merch wasn’t possible? Our dedication to an intersectional movement means that not only are our mugs upcycled vintage innovations, but our packaging is 100% recycled and is recyclable too!

Our goal is to raise $50,000 with crowdfunding and grants combined. We seek to raise 40% of our funds through crowdfunding to bring more autonomy to this survivor-led project and bring more autonomy to how the experiences of survivors are shared.

The money raised from crowdfunding will go directly towards production costs, creating a supportive environment for our interviewers and interviewees, paying speakers and health professionals, camera equipment, travel and accommodation, and postproduction costs including an editor, colour grading, sound design, and sound-mixing.

Every contribution brings us closer to empowering these stories and insights that have so much power in being heard. Thank you so much for your support every donation has an impact and drives this project home <3

Stay in touch with us….

Instagram: @unspeakabledocumentary

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.unspeakabledocumentary.com

Film Credits

Direction: Christy Chudosnik
Videography: Mike Ridley
Editor: Mike Ridley

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