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posted on 2025-05-30, 04:32 authored by ANDREW BLOGGANDREW BLOGG

DAMAGED is a six-part dramatic web series that investigates the emotional and psychological complexities of queer identity in contemporary Australia. Set in a post-marriage-equality context, the series explores the persistent effects of homophobia, internalised shame, and social marginalisation through three interwoven character arcs. The narrative focuses on Stuart, a recently out gay man navigating vulnerability and intimacy; Anthony, an established figure in the LGBTIAQ+ community; and Daryl, a closeted man tormented by internalised homophobia. This project aims to extend existing dialogues around queer representation in media, with a focus on trauma, interpersonal connection, and identity reclamation. The series contributes to ongoing cultural and academic discussions about the lived experiences of queer individuals, especially within intersectional contexts of masculinity, fear, and public visibility. 1. Released on OutTV (available via direct streaming or as an add-on to AppleTV+ and Prime Video), DAMAGED contributes to the platform’s commitment to bold, narrative-rich queer storytelling. It invites both critical and community-based discussion around identity, trauma, and recovery in the LGBTIAQ+ experience. Watch DAMAGED now: • OutTV: https://www.outtvgo.com/details/TV_SHOW/collection/6363436360112/damaged [https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IlLZCr8Dz5srO68MNs7fBc4-1Ua?domain=outtvgo.com] • AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/au/show/damaged/umc.cmc.2ayank20jz1rkqdh23kzua9qp [https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ZMJdCvl0E5uEZ471BfXhncQOyrx?domain=tv.apple.com] • Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/DAMAGED/0O7VZZD3XS0UXFQWOGUI0HOBVF [https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0czWCwVLG5hvnPG6Of9i7cJ6Fb9?domain=primevideo.com]

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Place

Melbourne Australia

Medium

6 part short series

Research Statement

DAMAGED explores the emotional and psychological complexities of queer identity in contemporary Australia, focusing on the lasting effects of institutional and internalised homophobia after marriage equality. Through a character-driven narrative, it examines trauma, vulnerability, and the reclamation of identity among male-identifying queer individuals. Blending psychological realism with narrative inquiry, the series investigates how vulnerability and shame shape queer experiences, and how masculinity influences internalised homophobia and healing. Positioned within queer cinema, trauma studies, and Australian screen culture, DAMAGED addresses gaps in intersectional depictions of masculinity and emotional vulnerability. Responding to the scarcity of post-marriage equality stories about internalised homophobia and community healing, DAMAGED shifts focus from legal milestones to ongoing psychological and social challenges faced by the queer community. It advances queer storytelling by intertwining individual and collective psychological journeys, using vulnerability as resistance. Innovations include psychologically realistic storytelling, emotionally resonant cinematography, and community-driven consultation with LGBTIAQ+ individuals. The series pioneers a trauma-informed framework, balancing psychological depth with cinematic artistry, offering new insights into internalised homophobia, relational dynamics, and intergenerational shame. Critically acclaimed for its authentic portrayal of queer identity, DAMAGED has won awards, earned media praise, and garnered support from queer and academic communities. Its availability on OutTV, AppleTV+, and Prime Video has expanded its impact, sparking vital conversations around trauma, healing, and representation in a post-marriage equality world.