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Hit Australian Lesbian Series ‘Starting From Now’ Final Season Starts Now

The first episode of the fifth and final season of acclaimed Aussie lesbian web series Starting From Now is now available to watch for free at KitschMix.TV.

The independently-produced show began it’s journey in 2014, and achieved viral success for its authentic portrayal of four inner-city Australian lesbians as they struggle to work out who they are, find a place where they belong, and search for love along the way. Addictive back-to-back watching at it’s best.

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The show is the brainchild of multi-award winning writer/director Julie Kalceff, and has amassed 25 million views from more than 225 countries across the world – which is amazing considering it was created by the support of crowd funding. And on the back of the success of the first three seasons, Seasons 4 and 5 were acquired for by SBS to be broadcast Australian TV.

However, the previous four series of the show are available for you to binge-watch to your heart’s content her at KitschMix.TV.

Hit Lesbian Web Series ‘Starting From Now’ Will Return In Spring, Sizzling Trailer Released

The excellent Australian lesbian web series, Starting From … Now clocked up an amazing 20 million views since it’s first release, and proved popular with queer audiences around the world.

Season Four, is now on its way, with a new trailer being launched this week.

The shows creator, Julie Kalcef, says she created the series in direct response to a lack of diversity on Aussie screens, and the show features a talented cast who have come together to deliver the lives and loves of four women living in inner-Sydney.

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Starting with an illicit attraction between Steph (Sarah de Possesse) and her friend’s girlfriend, Darcy (Rosie Lourde – Felony), the series has rapidly grown across three seasons to touch on topics such as familial estrangement, drug and alcohol abuse, infertility and the desire to start a family in a lesbian relationship.

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Kalceff explains,

The focus of this series was never about sexuality and what it means to be a lesbian. From the beginning, the intention was to portray complex female characters that happen to be lesbians. The series is about what it means to be human and the diversity of issues we’re confronted with on a daily basis. It just happens to be set in the LGBTI community.”

Watch the first seasons online at www.kitschmix.tv. Season 4 will be available in March, 2016.

Australia’s Most Watched Lesbian Drama ‘Starting From…Now!’ Seeks Funding

While we may argue about our favourite femslash ships and which TV shows and movies portray queer people in the best light, what we all agree on is that there simply aren’t enough queer women in our media. And when we are lucky enough to queer ladies on our screens, they’re often sidelined or even worse, reduced to just their sexuality or gender identity.

This is a problem that Australian web series Starting From…Now! has aimed to tackle as the four inner-city lesbians at the heart of its story deal with a variety of difficult subjects (including infertility, drug and alcohol abuse and lesbian couples starting families) across the course of its three seasons.

Julie Kalceff, who directs and writes the show explains that:

From the beginning, the intention was to portray complex female characters who happened to be lesbians. The series is about what it means to be human and the diversity of issues we’re confronted with on a daily basis… It just happens to be set in the LGBTI community.”

Unfortunately, while Starting From…Now!’s take on queerness is refreshing and the series has experienced massive success (the show is Australia’s most watched lesbian drama and it has amassed several million views) it needs outside help to make season four. The bar has been set at $35,000 and although it has raised just over $6,000 (with seven days to go), it has flexible funding and so even if it doesn’t reach the full $35,000 goal, it will receive every penny raised via indiegogo.

It’s also worth noting that Starting From…Now! could be a launch point for even more lady led content as the indiegogo explains that they could “potentially transition into funded film and television content” including “2 long form television series and multiple feature films in development; some of which are Starting From… Now! spin offs, all of which are led by women, and feature lesbian characters”.

We all want to see more lesbians in our media, right? Find out more here.

Watch season 1, 2 and 3 of Starting From…Now right now at Kitscmix.tv

Thousands Attend Sydney’s Mardi Gras

Hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets of Sydney’s gay village this weekend to watch the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The now famous parade has been going for 37 years.

The theme for this year’s event was tackling homophobia in sport – with gay and lesbian sports teams in the parade and one float carrying prominent sports men and women.

“Mardi Gras is a time of year where everyone has a chance to express themselves without fear of persecution. It’s also a chance to be super creative and make amazing costumes. And it’s the only time of the year that you can walk through the city half naked and covered head to toe in paint and glitter.”

Nearly 150 marching groups and floats participated in this year’s parade, including members of Australia’s armed forces, who for the first time ever they were lead by the most senior enlisted military figures. Military personnel have only been able to participate openly in the parade since 2008, and it was only this year that they have been allowed to march in uniform.

The parade always begins with the traditional roar of the Dykes on Bikes, and this year was no different  – well one little inclusion – the cast of hit web series Starting From Now rod shotgun.

They were followed by 42 Boys on Bikes and by a visiting contingent from Victorian LGBTI biker group the Melbourne Motorcycle Tourers.

Highlights included, a large contingent of LGBTI sporting groups, followed by a float from the ANZ bank – this year’s Principle Partner with the festival. 

The ‘78ers – veterans of the first ever Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 1978 (which descended into a police riot after officers attacked the marchers). A large group of indigenous Australians, with a bus carrying respected members of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

People With Disability Australia (a crowd favorite) travelled on a float featuring a pair of giant lips – sending the message that people should be free to love without discrimination regardless of their ability.

Another highlight of the parade were marchers from Australian Marriage Equality, with 100 marchers wearing Passion t-shirts dancing to the tune of Bruno Mar’s song ‘Marry You.’  

One of the largest corporate entries in the parade was the Google entry – with over a thousand people, including Australia’s first ever Eurovision entry Guy Sebastian, Megan Washington and band The Jezabels, marching to raise awareness for LGBTI youth charity Twenty10.

9 Lesbian Web Series You Should Have Watched By Now

We often complain that there is not enough lesbian representation in the media. However, slowly but surely things are changing.

There are now great production teams, artists, and producers around the world creating amazing films, lesbian web shows, documentaries, and TV series that provide true lesbian content, and true entertainment.

There is now an abundance of lesbian web series to choose from, and we have listed out some of our favourite shows from this year below.

1. Kiss Her I’m Famous

From the award-winning filmmaker Rolla Selbak, this lesbian web series is based on two hilarious and clueless characters, played by The Real L-Word’s Tracy Ryerson and Ilea Matthews, who aim to create a celebrity sex tape to launch them into fame.

With 2 seasons now out, the series is fantastic and we can’t wait for a next season.

2. Rods and Cones

‘Rods & Cones’ is a comedy series about high-power, low-profit comics Carole and Mitzi, as they take on their rivals, The MILFies.

The comedy is the first original web series to premiere on Wifey.tv, a video network by and for women. Watch the first season of ‘Rods and Cones’ on KitschMix.TV

3. Red

The new Brazilian web show RED, is a lesbian-themed web series, independently produced and financed by its creators, Viv Schiller and Germana Belo. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the show tells the story of two actresses, Mel Béart and Liz Malmo, that meet on the set of a short film called RED. The two women soon take their developing romance from the set, to real life.

We highly recommend you all start watching this slick new series that already has our pulses racing – addictive viewing.

4. Be Here Nowish

‘Be Here Nowish’ is a new comedy by Natalia Leite and Alexandra Roxo about two sexually progressive New York gals who ditch their down-and-out lives for LA in search of a spiritual awakening. The creators say they made the show to reflect a world in which ‘people choose their personal pronouns, girls look like boys, boys look like girls, sexuality is fluid, sex is complicated, and laughter is abundant’.

If you’re a fan of Broad City, or any other show involving two best friend’s making complete and utter fools of themselves, you’re in for a treat.

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5. Brown Girl Problems

Fawzia Mirza, creator of the character Kam Kardashian, brings you a new comedic web series, ‘Brown Girl Problems’. It is a sketch-style series showcasing the comedic, awkward and even imaginary situations in the life of South Asian women. The show highlights Mirza’s own minority backgrounds: South Asian, Muslim, queer. Start watching

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6. Girl/Girl Scene

Now on season 3, the high drama, super sexy lesbian web series, ‘Girl/Girl Scene‘, is a must watch. It is a vibrant, vital and honest web series and a true reflection of today.

“Based on the lives and loves of four young friends, this series boldly goes where no other has gone before – between the sheets and into the minds and hearts of unapologetically queer women living in middle America.”

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The shows lead character is Evan, which is actually played by creator/writer of the series Tucky Williams, and what we love about the show is it is refreshingly non-judgmental, while telling funny, provocative and controversial story-lines. Start watching

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8. Starting From Now

Another web series in it 3rd season, but its a cracker. If you haven’t seen the lesbian web series from Australia, then you’re missing out. ‘Starting From Now‘ is a lesbian drama centred around a steamy love triangle. From Common Language Films, the hot internet show stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso. Watch all season here at KitschMix.TV

9. K&A

Again, if you like Broad City, then you will love this. Set in the city of Boston, this comedy centres around Karly (straight) and Alex (lesbian), best friends since college, whose dysfunctional, co-dependent, drinking, and drug taking relationship impedes them from ever finding someone special in their lives besides each other.

Created by Katie Shannon and Katie Thompson, and starring Audrey Johnson and Ashley Elmi – this ‘no-holds-bar’ web series is a delight to watch. The first episode premiered back in June, but you can catch the full series here.

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Watch the Trailer for Season 3 of the Hit Australian Web Series ‘Starting From Now’

Another Season 3 trailer for the hit web series ‘Starting From Now’, which will be with us November 18th. Both season 1 & 2 have been a massive internet hit with more than 3 million views.

Actors, Bianca Bradey, Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell and Linda Grasso are still with show, and writer / director, Julie Kalceff, remains at the helm of the production.

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Get Ready, Season 3 of ‘Starting From Now’ will be with us November 18th

Thats right, Season 3 of the hit web series ‘Starting From Now’ will be with us November 18th, and here is a teaser to get you ready…

 

The drama started with a love triangle, but now the show has reached a whole new level of excitement, with betrayal in mix and heartbreak tearing relationships apart.

So what can we expect from Season 3? After two successful seasons, writer and director of’ ‘Starting From Now’, Julie Kalceff has hinted there will be new locations and maybe some new faces this season “…it’s definitely shifting up a gear”.

Watch season 1 & 2 here at KitschMix.TV

 

Boooooo – The Season Finale of ‘Starting From Now’

Here it is the final of Starting From Now – the lesbian web series that follows the increasingly tangled lives of four gay women in inner-city Sydney.

If you love the show as much as we do, be sure to get be hind the team who produce it. They have launched a crowd funding campaign in order to make Season 3. You can check out the list of rewards at this link: https://dana.io/starting-from-now

S2 E6 | Synopsis: Darcy has a decision to make.

New Episode of the Australian Hit ‘Starting From Now’

Watch episode 5 of the lesbian web series ‘Starting From Now’. The series is the brainchild of multi-award winning writer/director, Julie Kalceff, and stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

Steph feels as though she’s losing Darcy and makes one final bid to win her back.

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Its Here Episode 4 of Season 2’s Starting From Now

Starting From Now, is the exciting lesbian web series from Common Language Films, that follows the increasingly tangled lives of four lesbians in Sydney. The series is the brainchild of multi-award winning writer/director, Julie Kalceff; the show stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

S2 E3 | Synopsis

Kristen decides to take control and it’s Steph who pays the price.

Watch Lesbian Web Series Starting From Now, Ep03 of Season 2

From Common Language Films, Starting From Now is the hottest lesbian web series set in Australia. The show stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

S2 E3 | Synopsis

After being out all night, Kristen finally arrives home. Darcy treads carefully as the tension mounts between them.

Your Next Addition of Hit Lesbian Web Series ‘Starting From Now’ – S2 E2

If you haven’t seen the lesbian web series from Australia, then you’re missing out. Starting From Now! is now in season 2, and the drama is in fall swing.

From Common Language Films, the show stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

S2 E2 | Synopsis

Steph sees the party as a chance to talk to Darcy. But when Kristen sees them alone, she finally realizes what’s been going on.

Its Here – Season 2 of Starting From Now

The series, which has been praised for it’s strong performances and addictive story line, has reached close to half a million views since in launched in March 2014. It’s currently showcased on the largest lesbian media sites in the United States (One More Lesbian) and the Caribbean (PNT), where it regularly heads the top 5 of the programs featured. The series also regularly rates in the top 10 of the peoples choice of indie soaps in U.S. blog, We Love Soaps.

We launched Season 2 of Starting From … Now! on Tuesday night. This meant not only releasing the first episode online, but also holding a launch party where we screened the first three episodes of the season for cast and crew, family and friends, industry and press. It was a great night.

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Season Two will see the return of it’s popular Australian cast, Bianca Bradey, Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde and Lauren Orrell. The story line follows the fallout from Season One’s infidelity between characters Steph Fraser (de Possesse) and Darcy Peters (Lourde).

When I first set out to make this web series, I hadn’t planned on making a second season. I thought I’d make one season and then move onto another project. But then something happened. It was the day after we’d wrapped. I remember returning some of the gear we’d borrowed for the shoot, hauling it through the streets of Sydney. I was exhausted. I’d hardly slept, we’d just come off a ten-day shoot and the gear was really heavy but I couldn’t stop thinking about what would happen next. What happens later that day, that week, when Darcy goes home, when Steph next sees Emily, when Kristen finds out? It kept nagging at me. I wanted to know, just as much as anyone else. So I went home and wrote it and there was Season 2. It sounds flippant to say it like that and I wish writing was that easy, but for some reason, these episodes came to me more easily than anything else I’ve ever written. It’s like they were already there, just waiting to come out.

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Kristen arrives home, oblivious to how Darcy has spent the afternoon. She suggests they throw a party to celebrate Steph’s birthday. While careful not raise Kristen’s suspicions, Darcy does everything she can to talk her out of it.

Second Season of Lesbian Web Series, Starting From Now, Announced

Common Language Films have confirmed that a second season of their increasingly popular lesbian web series, Starting From Now, is currently in production and due for release from the 3rd of June 2014.

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Actors, Bianca Bradey, Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell and Linda Grasso are all returning to the show, with writer and director, Julie Kalceff, remaining at the helm of the production.  Whilst not much is being given away about the plot at this point, Kalceff has indicated that the series will follow on from the Season 1, Ep 6 climax

This news follows the highly successful release of the first season, which has attracted over 150 000 views in 4 weeks across different platforms.

For more information visit www.startingfromnowtv.com

Watch Season 1

Lesbian Web Series – Starting From Now – Episode 6

Watch episode 6 (and the final episode) of the lesbian web series ‘Starting From Now’. The series is the brainchild of multi-award winning writer/director, Julie Kalceff, and stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

Episode 6 – Synopsis

After hitting rock bottom, Steph knows she has to make some changes and she’s going to, starting from now. She does everything right and it looks as though, finally, she’s getting her life back on track. But for how long

Watch Episode 6

Lesbian Web Series – Starting From Now – Episode 5

Episode 5 of the lesbian web series ‘Starting From Now’. This exciting web-series is part of a new wave of media content driven by women and other traditionally marginalised film makers to fill the diversity gap left by mainstream film and television.

Episode 5 – Synopsis

Steph realizes the best thing for everyone is for her to move out. She finds a place of her own and tries to make amends for past wrongs.

Watch Episode 5

Lesbian Web Series – Starting From Now – Episode 4

Episode 4 of the lesbian web series ‘Starting From Now’ – a show, which follows Steph Fraser as she pursues her dream job. Life takes a complicated turn when she falls for her childhood friend, Kristen’s , long term girlfriend, Darcy as she shares their small inner-west home.

Episode 4 – Synopsis

A night out with Darcy and Kristen was never going to end well. Steph does something she’ll regret and it’s Emily who pays the price.

Watch Episode 4

Lesbian Web Series – Starting From Now – Episode 3

Episode 3 of the new six-part lesbian web series ‘Starting From Now’, staring Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

The show follows Steph Fraser as she pursues her dream job. Life takes a complicated turn when she falls for her childhood friend, Kristen’s , long term girlfriend, Darcy as she shares their small inner-west home.

Episode 3 – Synopsis

An awkward dinner with Kristen and Darcy ends up turning out better than first thought. Things are actually starting to look up for Steph. But just when she thinks her life is back on track, it all starts to fall apart.

Watch Episode 3

Lesbian Web Series – Starting From Now – Episode 2

Watch episode 2 here of the sexy new lesbian web series ‘Starting From Now’ from Australia. The series is the brainchild of multi-award winning writer/director, Julie Kalceff, and stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

Episode 2 – Synopsis

Even meeting cute office manager Emily isn’t enough to distract Steph from her disastrous first day at work. But when she gets home and finds a sympathetic ear in Darcy, the less than perfect start is well and truly forgotten.

Watch Episode 2

The song featured in Episode 2 is “Bitter Little Yellow Fruit”, performed by Alison Avron, music by Alison Avron, lyrics by David Maney. It’s available from iTunes:

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Lesbian Web Series – Starting From Now – Episode 1

Starting From Now, is a new lesbian web series from Common Language Films, that follows the increasingly tangled lives of four lesbians in Sydney. The series is the brainchild of multi-award winning writer/director, Julie Kalceff, and stars Sarah de Possesse, Rosie Lourde, Lauren Orrell, Bianca Bradey, and Linda Grasso.

The show follows the naive and awkward Steph Fraser ( Sarah de Possese ) who moves to the city to pursue her dream job. Life takes a complicated turn when she falls for her childhood friend, Kristen’s ( Lauren Orrell ), long term girlfriend, Darcy ( Rosie Lourde ) as she shares their small inner-west home.

Episode 1 – Synopsis 

Steph has just landed what appears to be the perfect job. She arrives in Sydney full of hope and expectation, determined that a fresh start is just what she needs. But when Steph falls for Darcy, her friend’s girlfriend, life gets complicated.

Watch Episode 1


Source – http://www.startingfromnowtv.com/