DON’T PIRATE GAY FILMS!
That’s the message of “Pay to Play,” a PSA campaign by Wolfe Video that adds an LGBT twist to the studio-style anti-piracy campaign. The socioeconomics of pirating are perhaps a little more complex than the campaign acknowledges, but I agree with the central point that non-mainstream communities are particularly hurt by a migration of audience financial support. So, really, if you enjoy work by today’s gay and lesbian filmmakers online, make sure that they are compensated.