Mary (2023) | A Queer Short Film

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WARNING: This film deals with the mention of suicide.
Mary: A young woman learning the importance of acceptance in herself and her sexuality.
A queer story told by a queer film maker.
Written & Produced: by Mya Brown
Starring: Mya Brown and Migle Mazeikaite
Directed by: Mya Brown and Darius Malda
Cinematography by: Darius Malda & Migle Mazeikaite
Edited by: Mya Brown
With special thanks to: Jamie Regan, Adrianna Palkowska, Cerys Jones, Nicole Brown, Wycombe Leisure Centre, Feel Lounge UK, Costa Coffee and Buckinghamshire New University
Music:
Rights Free Sound
• [No Copyright Music] S...
Music provided by Leva
Track: Someday
Promote by: Only Sa
/ @0nlysa
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This short film was submitted as a part of my dissertation for my bachelors degree in acting, investigating queer theory in film and investigating the "bury your gays" trope. Thank you for watching.
To see what I make next, check out my Instagram & TikTok accounts!
(MyaBrownz on IG, MyaaM8 on TikTok)
/ myabrownz
www.tiktok.com/@myaam8?lang=en

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  • @hi-yo1kq
    @hi-yo1kq6 ай бұрын

    Realizing that only women can spoon each other as they sleep and still fully believe they’re just friends

  • @lassam333
    @lassam3338 ай бұрын

    This film moved me to tears. So much about internalised homophobia, mainly because of the anxiety that family, friends and the society might see and treat you differently after coming out, which I hope that some day won't be necessary anymore. There is also the aspect of self determination, which still is a big issue nowadays. Very well done film!

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you so much! i’m glad you felt a lot of the things i was trying to convey! ❤️

  • @ramabaiapparao8801

    @ramabaiapparao8801

    8 ай бұрын

    No worry . Keep going

  • @johnlox398

    @johnlox398

    Ай бұрын

    I feel for all the LGBT youth, who weren't as lucky as me to have accepting families. I hopr their found families are just as good ;3

  • @arifalondon8781
    @arifalondon87818 ай бұрын

    Such an strong message to the society. Hope one no one needs to come out they just love and nothing more. I'm aways afraid of telling my family and friends about who I'm cuz they all are homophobic . It's been 4yrs I kept it to myself and have no idea if i ever get a chance to tell my parents about my gayness. Beautiful story loved it. 💟💟🙌🙌🙌

  • @djskum

    @djskum

    8 ай бұрын

    🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈 One day you will, not just to your parents but the whole world and it will be the most amazing thing you will ever feel!!!!!!

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you for watching! i really hope that everything will go well for you and i’m rooting for you! i came out last year and it was scary but im glad i did, i hope it goes well for you if you decide you want to! and thanks again for the support! ❤️

  • @ramabaiapparao8801

    @ramabaiapparao8801

    8 ай бұрын

    Live your life.donot let let anyone to make you unhappy.

  • @Cat_Paws009

    @Cat_Paws009

    8 ай бұрын

    i dont get how everyone is so happy jn this comment section i can barley see for tears its like 2am and im sobbing so loud

  • @claradunne7163

    @claradunne7163

    8 ай бұрын

    You’re telling us now🤷🏼‍♀️ And I hope your parents will come across this your comment 😂

  • @Pigeon.0001
    @Pigeon.00018 ай бұрын

    I was really touched, it's a harmful society when it makes someone get to this point. Thanks for this story

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you and thanks for taking your time to watch it!

  • @daisyb5646

    @daisyb5646

    7 ай бұрын

    I agree with completely, but what about transgender people? So many things seem outside of traditionalist, societal, scientific or religious doctrine: and are not biological crearionalist survival of the species life force, but are innermost insurmountable components that irrevocably make up the individual. These aspects are life and death to the individual.

  • @daisyb5646

    @daisyb5646

    7 ай бұрын

    I agree with completely, but what about transgender people? So many things seem outside of traditionalist, societal, scientific or religious doctrine: and are not biological crearionalist survival of the species life force, but are innermost insurmountable components that irrevocably make up the individual. These aspects are life and death to the individual.

  • @Terky.Jerky.
    @Terky.Jerky.6 ай бұрын

    Wow this made me cry. I hate my attraction to men so much that I just tell everyone I’m straight, and even try to date girls over and over again even though I know I’m not into women. I hate how society views gay people. I hate that I can’t be “normal”. But this message of why pride is important has completely changed my viewpoint. I’ll try to be less ashamed from now on. Thank you.

  • @Zari.00
    @Zari.006 ай бұрын

    I’m actually crying so hard right now that it hurts😢 This was such a strong message that everyone needs to hear

  • @jeliamartinez1694
    @jeliamartinez16948 ай бұрын

    The fact that she tried to deny it because she is Christian is so sad 😭 People say you can’t be both Christian and gay at the same time but they’re wrong and this it just more proof! I love this and it made me tear up but I still love it! ❤

  • @SusieSteele-kc6nm

    @SusieSteele-kc6nm

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm a Christian and lesbian and in the closet because my family is homophobic my 2nd olds brother is a Trans women and they hate it even though she's 21

  • @maxcurrer.
    @maxcurrer.8 ай бұрын

    literally cried 😢 what a powerful message to society. This story was deep and heartbreaking but the message behind it was important and I think this was a great film. Thank you for this, as a gay guy myself. This hit hard

  • @user-zk7uc5fc1b
    @user-zk7uc5fc1b2 ай бұрын

    I was so excited when they kissed but them I cried 😢

  • @rachelwatson5798
    @rachelwatson57988 ай бұрын

    A-Mazing! Thank you for making this and sharing with the world.

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you for watching it! appreciate it a lot! ❤️

  • @rockydavis94
    @rockydavis948 ай бұрын

    The last time she saw Celeste was after rejecting the kiss?! I'm stunned! And disappointed!

  • @roxieAr
    @roxieAr8 ай бұрын

    Just...no words, beautiful story. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @LucyLeigut
    @LucyLeigut8 ай бұрын

    Such a sad story 😢! Loved it! Great and important message.

  • @avie166
    @avie1668 ай бұрын

    This is such an amazing short film. I was really touched. Thanks for sharing this beautiful job with us. ❤ from Colombia 🇨🇴

  • @loglady0917
    @loglady09176 ай бұрын

    I am crying and writing i hope this is not based by true story. Great and sad story. Good job congrats. Stay safe💘🏳️‍🌈

  • @gaynorroberts8201
    @gaynorroberts82013 ай бұрын

    The character didn't commit suicide as she was gay - as it was said, she took control of her own life due to illness. Let others think what they may.

  • @DanielMazz
    @DanielMazz8 ай бұрын

    This is amazing you are all so talented and epic story

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you so much!

  • @kristianbjrnjensen5388
    @kristianbjrnjensen53888 ай бұрын

    I can totally relate to staying away from funeral ceremonies for loved ones. I have done it several times now---First by my mothers funeral, then some freinds, who I liked very much and missed horribly.

  • @ramabaiapparao8801

    @ramabaiapparao8801

    8 ай бұрын

    Pathetic.

  • @senylalala
    @senylalala8 ай бұрын

    4:16 the way i would blush so hard if anyone did that to me

  • @blaketurner9389
    @blaketurner93898 ай бұрын

    Wow 😮 Absolutely stunning. Draws one in and holds your attention to the end. Sad that it’s still such a necessary message. An excellent production. Look forward to seeing what more you have to offer 😊

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    thank you so much!

  • @sophievaughan7507
    @sophievaughan7507Ай бұрын

    This was really great, and the message is a powerful one! It's accepting it too late that hurts the most, no matter who it is your accepting, unfortunately xx

  • @Adriana-nj1cs
    @Adriana-nj1cs9 ай бұрын

    Finally!!!!!!!!! Ive missed watching your stuff so much!!!!

  • @yoyotambien7163
    @yoyotambien71637 ай бұрын

    Una bonita historia que te atrapa. Mitad triste mitad esperanzadora. Se agradecen historias así, tratadas con mimo, delicadeza y emotividad. Enhorabuena

  • @pearlychen1734
    @pearlychen17348 ай бұрын

    i hate to admit but i might have cried....

  • @Stella.edits13
    @Stella.edits139 ай бұрын

    OMG YOUR BACK!!!!!

  • @pauldenham9406
    @pauldenham94067 ай бұрын

    very beautiful girl, and an amaazing actress, very talented

  • @SilvioSchubert-tc8tt
    @SilvioSchubert-tc8tt7 ай бұрын

    I love this story, I must cry in the end... 😭 beautyful story...It helps me a lot. Thankyou for this video...

  • @johnlox398
    @johnlox3987 ай бұрын

    This one nearly made me cry. It was just that good.

  • @adicookie2304
    @adicookie23046 ай бұрын

    6:34 broke my heart

  • @EITURKEY1
    @EITURKEY17 ай бұрын

    Very powerful and moving.

  • @Taylor_Swift13782
    @Taylor_Swift137827 ай бұрын

    This Bring tears to my eyes it’s really heartwarming 💕💕💕

  • @pietekoo5559
    @pietekoo55597 ай бұрын

    Beautiful story done beautifully.

  • @ramabaiapparao8801
    @ramabaiapparao88018 ай бұрын

    Nothing tears but fears about society. No loss no gain. Mary gained something from celeste. But Celeste.

  • @NSHarrison
    @NSHarrison8 ай бұрын

    Wow, so powerful.

  • @peteruk1
    @peteruk17 ай бұрын

    Hart wrenching beautiful pice of film . A powerful message so well acted. It even brought a tear or two to my eyes. Well done to all involved. We can not help how we feel emotionally or opposite attractions that some people will have. Which is why love is such a confusing time for some. Im a true beliver in what will be and society has no right in dictating our paths ,just becasue Some have attractions to the same gender shouldnt make it wrong. Perhaps they feel safer and just want to love the person for who they are and are not necessarily wanting the sex bit of a relationship and its that bit that upsets and confuses the traditionals amongst us. Education education education and a better understanding surly must be the way and who knows the ignorant amongst society may be a little less tolerant. Not that their tollerence is of any of our concern but may make the LGBTQ community live in peace. Once again a hart wrenching pice of film. I loved it..

  • @_DivineTruth_is_Home_
    @_DivineTruth_is_Home_8 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @angelogvastral
    @angelogvastral8 ай бұрын

    aimè purtroppo di storie che finiscono in questo modo ne esistono tantissime, ci sono state, ci sono, ci saranno, e di questo mi dispiace veramente tanto, storia commovente e ben raccontata, grazie

  • @ItsJonathanJones
    @ItsJonathanJones9 ай бұрын

    Very powerful ❤

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    9 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @senylalala
    @senylalala8 ай бұрын

    i enjoyed this sm :)

  • @stfu4525
    @stfu45258 ай бұрын

    The end is so sad.but i love it

  • @adamontoropicard
    @adamontoropicard13 күн бұрын

    This made me cry omg thi is amazing

  • @ellieevans8938
    @ellieevans89388 ай бұрын

    amazingggg

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    thank youu

  • @mythal0620
    @mythal0620Ай бұрын

    This is a wonderful film.

  • @marylineawen2457
    @marylineawen245721 күн бұрын

    C'est tellement triste.. A.S. je t'aime même si tu es partie il y a maintenant 25 ans.. Love you.

  • @rainewhispers4666
    @rainewhispers46666 ай бұрын

    "Favorite person"

  • @tamarabertani
    @tamarabertani7 ай бұрын

    Good Film and Sad Story.

  • @louisarawling
    @louisarawling6 ай бұрын

    2:10 I HAVE THAT BOOK I LOVE ITTTTTTTTT RUBY AND MORGAN

  • @imfine5265

    @imfine5265

    4 ай бұрын

    I love that book too but it doesn't make sense how she said stuff about being internally homophobic. Girl, your literally reading a book about a lesbian, how are you homophobic?

  • @kimpham7040
    @kimpham70408 ай бұрын

    💗💗💗💗

  • @imdariusmalda
    @imdariusmalda8 ай бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @jean-danielmartino9619
    @jean-danielmartino96197 ай бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 My english is too bad to express my emotion. Congratulations for your so quite successful short film.

  • @Goodgirlie123
    @Goodgirlie1238 ай бұрын

    Superb

  • @DanielMazz
    @DanielMazz8 ай бұрын

    Epic

  • @jargraroch3000
    @jargraroch30008 ай бұрын

    The cross on her neck - I'm sure her "God" would approve 😂. The classic duality of humans.

  • @Anglesey_Miata

    @Anglesey_Miata

    6 ай бұрын

    When god sings with his creations, would a turtle not be part of the choir

  • @user-gw6ix4en8l
    @user-gw6ix4en8l5 ай бұрын

    Cool 🎉

  • @user-nz7lx7yn7n
    @user-nz7lx7yn7n4 ай бұрын

    i love this

  • @kristianbjrnjensen5388
    @kristianbjrnjensen53888 ай бұрын

    Here it is shown: There are different sorts of love: Some with intimate caresses involved and sóme without them. Mary visibly loved Celest but did not have the erotic feeling in her mind.

  • @ramabaiapparao8801

    @ramabaiapparao8801

    8 ай бұрын

    Errotic meaning..

  • @mariepierrenarr7784

    @mariepierrenarr7784

    7 ай бұрын

    11:22 - 11:36. I think her monologue, disagrees. Love, between consenting adults, should never been seen as sinful, nor should the expression of that love in what ever way they see fit, even if it is shown in s**ual attraction. If god exists (I don't say, "he" doesn't), and if he created everything, and if he is all knowing, and if he is all good, and if he is all loving, and if he is all powerful, he would have created attraction in every singular person. He wouldn't be all loving, and/or all powerful if he judged you on feelings, which seeds he put in you. Even if Satan existed, as an tempting malevolent being, the Christian god would have created him, which would make god neither all good, nor all loving, which I'd argue most devout Christian view god as all good and all loving. Therefore I strongly dislike and even dissagree theologically with the notion of ""pure" love", and especially if it is expressed with the sentiment of "Hate the sin, love the sinner." Personally, I see a huge disconnect, between the christian image of god and eternal damnation.

  • @NiaNamora
    @NiaNamora8 ай бұрын

    I'm kind of curious how this applied to your dissertation; if you want to share a bit of insight.

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    of course! so my dissertation title was: “how can queer theory be used to challenge notions of heteronormativity in romantic fiction on film?” - and so as an acting student, my dissertation was half practical (the film you’ve now seen) and half a written paper. for the paper i researched romantic fiction, tropes used in heterosexual fiction vs queer fiction and the “bury your gays” trope and the harmful implications of it whilst highlighting that there should still be space queer tragedy outside of simply “burying your gays”. there was a lot more, of course, but i won’t bore you with all of it- and then i discussed how i myself utilised the techniques i had previously researched in my own queer romantic fiction on film :)

  • @NiaNamora

    @NiaNamora

    8 ай бұрын

    @MyaaM8 that's amazing and super interesting. Thank you for sharing!

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    no worries! thank you for watching :)

  • @Mdlrtrombon
    @Mdlrtrombon5 ай бұрын

    🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @user-nz7lx7yn7n
    @user-nz7lx7yn7n4 ай бұрын

    im crying though

  • @jxebn6109
    @jxebn6109Ай бұрын

    diverculity and proceed to order coffee everyday

  • @Taylor_Swift13782
    @Taylor_Swift137827 ай бұрын

    Make this into a book plzzz

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    7 ай бұрын

    it was originally a book! i might release it at some point!

  • @leahstumm9662
    @leahstumm96625 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @ramabaiapparao8801
    @ramabaiapparao88018 ай бұрын

    Perceptions of the fundamentalists has to change. They look everything on the wrong side.

  • @user-go9jy9to2c
    @user-go9jy9to2c3 ай бұрын

    Why did you remove your vlogs i was coming to your page to see them again because your so beautiful you should continue making more short films ill def support

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    3 ай бұрын

    at the moment, i don’t plan on making anymore vlogs. however, i’ll have more short films coming out soon!

  • @user-go9jy9to2c

    @user-go9jy9to2c

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@MyaaM8cool look forward to checking them out!

  • @timothyhellein287
    @timothyhellein2874 ай бұрын

    I will support you if you are Lebanes in real life I realy do have your back sis

  • @mckendrabizon1707
    @mckendrabizon1707Ай бұрын

    I haven't told my.parents I'm lesbian........ I need.advice

  • @pompeyman444

    @pompeyman444

    22 күн бұрын

    Just pluck up the courage and do it ….you will feel better in yourself

  • @matthewphipps8232
    @matthewphipps82328 ай бұрын

    Hey

  • @MyaaM8

    @MyaaM8

    8 ай бұрын

    hi!

  • @ChristopheDelefosse-km8uw
    @ChristopheDelefosse-km8uw3 ай бұрын

    Christophe 🌷🌷🌷🌷 delefosse

  • @ChristopheDelefosse-km8uw

    @ChristopheDelefosse-km8uw

    3 ай бұрын

    Jeux de

  • @isabellalee7750
    @isabellalee77504 ай бұрын

    You should remake your Harry Potter rap

  • @timothyhellein287
    @timothyhellein2874 ай бұрын

    Mya brown if you realy do need a man is your own best friend I will be your best friend with you

  • @andreaalfarano2069
    @andreaalfarano20698 ай бұрын

    😭😭😭😭😭

  • @typaya-seledca
    @typaya-seledca4 ай бұрын

    А из за чего она умерла😢 суицид? Болезнь?

  • @Gia-qu9re

    @Gia-qu9re

    3 ай бұрын

    she commited suicide, sadly

  • @typaya-seledca

    @typaya-seledca

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Gia-qu9re 😭 жаль

  • @ChristopheDelefosse-km8uw
    @ChristopheDelefosse-km8uw3 ай бұрын

    Jeux. 😺☕❤️☺️☺️

  • @user-gj7uu3dt3z
    @user-gj7uu3dt3z8 ай бұрын

    😢😢😢😢😢

  • @elmedinkatkic2992
    @elmedinkatkic29928 ай бұрын

    Name moves❓️❓️

  • @Liv4SummerWind
    @Liv4SummerWind5 ай бұрын

    Wtfffff

  • @Jumanguin619Javier
    @Jumanguin619Javier5 ай бұрын

    Sinners girl

  • @ramabaiapparao8801
    @ramabaiapparao88018 ай бұрын

    There is no homophobia..

  • @marcflora1977
    @marcflora19777 ай бұрын

    Suicide is the most selfish Goddamn thing anyone could ever do!

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