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Stud Country

Stud Country

LINA ABASCAL + ALEXANDRA KERN | USA | 2023 | 10 MIN |ENGLISH

LINA ABASCAL + ALEXANDRA KERN | USA | 2023 | 10 MIN |ENGLISH

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Synopsis

Stud Country, the largest queer country western line dancing event in America, was created to preserve Los Angeles' little known 50+ year queer line dancing tradition. Despite its success and fiercely committed community, the event is set to lose its venue due to gentrification.

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Filmmaker Bio

Lina Abascal is a culture journalist, bestselling author, and first-time filmmaker. Her writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, WIRED, Billboard, VICE, Playboy, and more. She has consulted for brands including Spotify, Equinox, and Netflix for creative ad campaigns. Her first book, Never Be Alone Again: How Bloghouse United the Internet and Dancefloor was a national bestseller.

Filmmaker Bio

Alexandra is an award winning filmmaker whose work explores how we inform the next generation in our complex cultures. Growing up in New Orleans has taught her how crucial culture and art are in shaping future generations and how the family extends outside the home. She has produced commercial and independent acclaimed projects for artists such as Dua Lipa and Lil Nas X.

Producer

Lina Abascal, Alexandra Kern

Cinematographer

Kenny Suleimanagich

Cast

  • Anthony Ivancich
  • Zach Solomon
  • Abi Hamilton
  • Bailey Salisbury
  • Sean Monoghan
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