Sandy McIntyre talks to Stephanie Pringle and Alison Fowler about all things from casting to pronouns to the importance of living your truth.

Sandy McIntyre is a Non-Binary queer identifying person based in the Inner-West of Sydney. They work as a television producer and found that each show they produced, there was minimal LGBTQ+ representation. Because of this, Sandy decided to start their own website ‘Queerful’, where it’d be a space to tell queer stories, share queer experiences and educate not only those within the community, but those who’re cis, heterosexual and may have some questions unanswered.

Sandy’s core focus is authentic representation within Australian media. Most recently, they finished their contract at a leading network where they worked as their Casting Producer, Celebrity Producer and held multiple Gender Diversity presentations advising how we can create inclusive content for Australian audiences.

We discuss:

• Reality TV Casting & Representation on Screen
• Sandy talks about being Non-Binary and the importance of living authentically
• We discuss how fashion plays a role in expressing non-binary identity
• Pronouns, including misgendering, respecting people’s pronouns, why it’s important to have your pronouns in email signatures
• What makes a good ally
• Gender diversity, authentic casting, representation on screen and why it’s important to see queer people reflected in stories accurately
• Gender norms with kids
• Sandy’s website Queerful - a place to share Queer stories and a place of education and resources for allies
• How to be more diverse and more authentic - hiring AND casting
• Creating safety for queer people through representation

Website: https://www.queerful.com.au/

Instagram: @queerful_

Instagram: @sandymcintyre_

This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the generous time of our guests, our producer Pete Dillon from Fearless Collective and The Roller.

Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au

Self Taping Course: www.chickenandchips.com.au/onlinecourse

Instagram: @chickenandchips_

Steph Insta: @itsstephaniepringle

Al Insta: @itsalisonfowler

TikTok: @chickenandchipscasting

This podcast is recorded on Gadigal Land, we acknowledge the traditional owners of the land in which we live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.