Emily Dynes is an award-winning visual artist and filmmaker committed to crafting inclusive, honest and intimate storytelling. Her films have been featured in the Melbourne International Film Festival’s prestigious Accelerator program, Aesthetica Film Festival, My Queer Career, Leeds International Film Festival, Short of The Week, Director’s Notes, Boom.
The Lesbian Capital of Australia is a short documentary that brings two remote LGBTQIA+ communities together by following two women from diverse Australian locations—Magnetic Island and Alice Springs. The film explores rural queer identity as the women document their lives using audio recordings, capturing authentic reflections and daily experiences.
Over 6-8 months, the project will follow their journeys, including observational footage and a final meeting in an urban queer setting. This format fosters connection, openness and vulnerability addressing themes of mental health, identity, and belonging. The film celebrates rural queer resilience, challenges urban-centric narratives, and fosters LGBTQIA+ visibility in regional Australia.
