June Rossaert
3rd Year, Film Studies & Creative Writing
June’s video essay is about Moonlight (2016) and identity, queer blackness and its implications. June’s inspiration stemmed from her interest in queer theory, “that’s always been my fascination in relation to film studies.” June was taking a racial studies class and the combination of the experiences of black Americans with those of queer Americans really stood out to her. June found the intersections between the two minority groups very fascinating; specifically, how they both face very similar yet different challenges. In June’s opinion, Moonlight is the best film that explores these concepts.
June isn’t necessarily considering expanding on her Moonlight video essay, but she is continuing the craft of making video essays. She wants to explore more about queer theory and about how it intersects with racial theory. June believes that this a very under-studied topic and would like to look at it in other films. June is currently working on a video essay on a video essay about Jenna Marbles and the intersections of absurdity with realism and authenticity.
June is passionate about exploring queer topics both in her creative and essay writing. As a queer woman herself, June believes that there is still a lack of representation in the media.
June’s favourite Film Studies course was Gothic Cinema. It was her first upper level Film Studies course; “I loved it so much, it was my favourite class!”
June has also published a book called “The Unexpected and Highly Misguided Theory of Everything.” It is a very absurd science fiction comedy.
If you want more of June’s work, check out her YouTube channel “June Rossaert.”
Come see June Rossaert’s symposium presentation on March 29, 2019 at 4:30pm in the Buchanan B Penthouse!
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