“It both cut me open and inspired me to “be a change maker”. It struck all the right chords, never wallowing in the victimhood, but never diminishing of impact either. If you can catch this doc, you should.
Elena Gorgevska
Writer / Director – Shards, Cold Brew Killers
Synopsis
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
Regan Latimer
CAST
Lindy Zucker
PRODUCERS
Jill Golick, Regan Latimer
RUNTIME
105 minutes
In Bulletproof: A Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot, filmmaker Regan Latimer takes a humorous, insightful, and deeply personal look at queer representation on television and the power of media to shape how we see ourselves.
Witty, fast-paced and laced with pop culture references, Latimer journeys across North America and beyond in her quest to understand the forces that influence the stories we see on our screens.
Original animation and personal anecdotes are interwoven with wide-ranging conversations with television insiders, LGBTQ+ community advocates and people who just love to watch TV.
As Latimer navigates an ever-evolving media landscape, the filmmaker learns first hand that representation done well has the power to transform.
Featured Conversations
Bulletproof features insights and conversations with actors, writers, producers and commentators from across the industry
KATHERINE BARRELL
Wynonna Earp, Workin’ Moms
NOELLE CARBONE
Rookie Blue, Saving Hope
JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH
The 100, The Witcher
JP LAROCQUE
Sort of, Jann
MICHELLE MAMA
Canada’s Drag Race
AARON MARTIN
Degrassi: TNG, Slasher
ALI LIEBERT
Bomb Girls
MICHAEL MACLENNAN
Queer As Folk, The Fosters
ANNE CREIGHTON
President, Toronto Pflag
JILL GOLICK
President, Writer’s Guild of Canada
DR. AIDEN HIRSHFIELD
Media Psychologist
MEGAN TOWNSEND
Director of Research, GLAAD
Director’s Profile: Regan Latimer
Regan Latimer brings a dynamic blend of directing, writing, and editing skills to her independent filmmaking. With notable projects like the digital series B.J. Fletcher: Private Eye, which earned over 16 million views and secured distribution on Logo Network/MTV, Regan has shown a distinct knack for crafting compelling and entertaining narratives that resonate widely.
Her directorial work includes short films Lindy Calls Tracy and Harmony Love Matches for Life Inc., with Lindy Calls Tracy premiering at Toronto’s Inside Out Film Fest and screening at festivals worldwide. As a freelance video production specialist, Regan also runs her own production company, Bee Charmer Productions, working closely with a diverse range of clients creating impactful visual narratives. Notably, she’s edited Emmy award-winning promo spots for Colorado’s Rocky Mountain PBS, and done promotional work for brands such as Hershey, Toyota, and Luminato, as well as being part of the editing team for the mind-altering documentary, The Divided Brain.
Regan’s commitment to innovative storytelling extends beyond the camera. She co-founded the Independent Web Series Creators of Canada, served as Producer and Programming Director for the inaugural Toronto Web Series Festival , and has shared insights as a speaker and panelist at festivals and events worldwide.
Festival Screenings
Fargo-Moorhead LGBT Film Festival
September 29, 2024 at 7:30pm
Fargo, North Dakota
Out On Film: ATL’S LGBTQ Film Festival
October 4, 2024 at 7:00pm
Atlanta, Georgia
Seattle Queer Film Festival
October 11, 2024 at 6:00pm
Seattle, Washington
Way OUT West Film Fest
October 13, 2024 at 12:30pm
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Additional Dates Coming Soon!
Past Screenings
OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival
August 10, 2024 at 2:40pm
Durham, North Carolina
aGLIFF: PRISM 37 LGBTQ+ Film Festival
August 25, 2024 at 1:00pm
Austin, Texas
Vancouver Queer Film Festival
September 14, 2024 at 2:45pm
Vancouver, Canada
Filmout San Diego
September 14, 2024 at 3:15pm
San Diego, California
WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY
Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival
September 20, 2024 at 4:45pm
Palm Springs, California
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
September 22, 2024 at 12:30pm
Chicago, Illinois
World Premiere
Inside Out Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival
May 25, 2024
TIFF Lightbox – Toronto, Canada
Contact
For Press / PR / Sales or General Enquiries, please email
regan [at] bulletproofdoc.ca