As an LGBTQ Consultant, Acacia DëQueer creates more authentic representations of LGBTQIA+ identities and relationships in entertainment.
Acacia Can Help Productions:
- Reduce negative stereotypes and harmful tropes
- Support diversity in the arts and entertainment industries
- Create authentic representation on screen and stage
- And more!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Acacia provide as an LGBTQ consultant?
• Sensitivity Readings
• Script Consultations
• On-Set Support and Advocacy
• Meetings with Production Teams
• Risk Assessments
• Workshops
• And more!
What qualifications does Acacia have?
Acacia learned about LGBTQ+ history and theory at Vassar College while taking Intro to Women Studies, Intro to Queer Studies, Gender In American Popular Media, and How Queer Is That?
Acacia studied LGBTQ+ rights in a multicultural context through the International Honors Program: Human Rights.
Acacia has worked on LGBTQ+ films including As You Are (Winner: Outfest – GRAND JURY PRIZE U.S. NARRATIVE SHORT SPECIAL MENTION, Newfest Film Festival – NEWFEST + NYWIFT EMERGING FILMMAKER AWARD, Frameline47 Film Festival – COLIN HIGGINS YOUTH GRANT RECIPIENT), Friends of Sophia, As The Winter Turns To Fall (Winner: Independent Short Awards Best LGBTQ Short), My Queer Questions, and more.
Acacia has lived experience as a queer, trans, nonbinary, bisexual, polyamorous individual.
For more information about Acacia’s qualifications, visit faer Education, Resume, and About pages.
What are Acacia’s areas of expertise and interest?
• Transgender and nonbinary representation
• LGBTQIA+ history
• Queer American television history
• Lesbian, queer, bi, and trans relationships
• Queer theory
• Global LGBTQIA+ perspectives
Where does Acacia work as an LGBTQ consultant?
Acacia provides LGBTQ consulting services through their California-based company, DeQueer LLC.
Most services are run remotely so Acacia can work with productions from any location.
Acacia is willing to travel anywhere.
What types of content does Acacia work on as an LGBTQ consultant?
Scripted Film and Television: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Historical, Thrillers, Musicals, Romantic Comedies, Coming-of-Age, Animation, Experimental, Music Videos, and More
Non-Scripted Television and Film: Reality Television, Gameshows, Dating Shows, Documentaries, Educational Content
Audio Recordings: Radio, Podcasts, Audiobooks, ADR
Interactive Media: Video Games
Theater: Musical Theater, Burlesque, Devised Theater, Experimental, Student Theater, Immersive Theater, Educational Theater, and More
Dance: Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Musical Theater, Swing, Waltz, Contra Dance, and More
Do you have questions? Acacia has answers.
