W. Derek Ratliff's Lounge Discussions

would love to get to know Queer/LGBTQ Producers from Europe mostly but of course from all over:)

Hello, everyone! I am very happy to be a part of this group. I have written two screenplays and working on a third of a series, all taking place in Deep South Mississippi starting in the late 30s. These works are looking like they are going to be a prequel to a web series that I have been working on, which is set in the 1970s. Both feature LGBTQ characters, mainly of color, with the web series featuring them predominantly. I feel that minority LGBTQ characters are VASTLY underserved in the film and TV world, unless they are viewed as secondary characters or comic relief, and not as the heroes and heroines we are. I wish to change all of that.

I look forward to getting to know all of you better! All the best,

Derek