The team behind Looking for Leia want to make a six episode series that explores the culture of Star Wars fandom from the unique perspective of women. To make this a reality they need your help — they currently have 76% backing with 15 days to reach their target of $25,000.
Help us help you have something to binge watch by following and funding our Seed & Spark campaign today! We’re part of the #100DaysofOptimism rally, which means if fully funded, we could be awarded thousands of dollars in grant and post-production support, so your contributions go even further!
Looking for Leia is a six episode docu-series that explores the culture of Star Wars fandom from the unique perspective of women, who have been a substantial presence in the global phenomenon of Star Wars fandom since its debut in 1977, but have gone largely unrecognized until recently.
The series explores expressions of fandom: From droid builders, cosplayers, saber guilds and convention goers, to women using Star Wars in the classroom, women in STEM, fan fictionalists, collectors, and multi-generational fan families. The cultural implications of women in science fiction and fantasy genre and women’s media representation in these genres is discussed by cinephiles, psychologists, scholars, artists, and authors. The series reaches far beyond the legacy of Leia to examine how stories of women’s fandom speak to experiences of gender resilience and resistance.
Check out the trailer, filmed at last year’s Star Wars Celebration Orlando, and take the link below to read more and contribute.
