Redundant - Official Music Video, 3min., UK
Directed by Roni Skaly
Redundant is a queer activism fan funded project raising awareness to abuse done on transgender and non-binary youth through conversion therapy. At the time this project was produced, the gay conversion therapy ban in the UK did not include a ban on conversion therapy done on transgender and non-binary youth, today the ban includes gender as well. 'Redundant' had also been reviewed by Pink News.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/02/skaly-redundant-music-video-trans/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film? I've seen content posted online about the conversion therapy bill in the UK (I was living in London at that time) only being passed on banning this abusive practice on gay youth, but not on trans and non-binary youth. That made me feel redundant, as clearly the government recognized this practice is abusive and harmful, but they didn't bother to include us in the ban on it. Gladly, by now they do.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? The idea was at least half a year before we could produce the project, and then it took about three more months to fundraise and produce, so approx. 9 months in total.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Hopeful pain.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? There were a few, it took very long to fund raise for it, to be able to produce it from fan funding was a huge achievement for us.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? Feeling appreciated as a visual creator, feeling grateful, understood and seen.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? Since childhood I've always wanted to produce music videos, I'm happy this dream can come true now with the help of fans and collaborators.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life? Probably Avatar, it inspired me a lot when I was a kid, the way it made possible visuals like I've never seen before, and the visual representation of connection with nature.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career? Your work is wonderful! It could be great if there was more ways to connect with other nominees and professionals through the festival.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? Very easy and straight forward.

10. What is your favorite meal? Sushi.

11. What is next for you? A new film? Currently my focus is working with this project's co producer, Zach Pettingill, on his super viral internet series the America Wizard (find it @madmanfenrir on TikTok) that reached over 86 million viewers over the past year. We hope to produce it fully some day, hopefully sooner rather than later. Producers - reach out if you'd like to take on a comedy action fantasy show that already has a mass fanbase and is currently entirely independent.