Small Town, Big Wigs

A Tale of Rural Drag 

Docuseries directed by Laina Barakat, produced by Karlina Lyons,

Concept by Paulee Mekdeci

Executive Producer Tonya Marshall

Meet Queens and Drag Royalty entertaining folk in VFWs and historic meeting halls from rural America. From the "big cities" of the flyover states, to remote fishing villages in Alaska and Maine, across this nation's earliest settlements, drag can be found in unexpected abundance.

Who is the audience? How does Drag emerge outside of major metropolitan areas? How does a sense of place influence their performance art? Following small-town career queens with commentary from  RuPaul Drag Race and Dragula contenders, our cast of characters has a lot to share.

In a time where the legality of drag is threatened in 17 states, their voices are more important than ever. Featuring drag houses with 30+ years of performance under their belt, you might be surprised by what you find tucked back in the hills. Their stories are the lifeblood of STBW.

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Donate

Through our fiscal sponsor, Insight Productions, you can donate any amount. Gifts of $5000+ qualifies you for the film credits perk, so you will still see your name in lights!

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Write a check to Insight Productions to donate:

Insight Productions, Inc.

c/o Wayward Ark Productions

742 Hickory Ridge Rd.

Westminster West, VT 05346-8930

Invest

Join the team and have the opportunity to attend film festivals, front and center at our local film premier, get IMDB credits & more…

Investment starts at $5000 and comes with film credit and backend. Our film is being produced on a modest budget and we believe it has the chance to generate profit for revenue shareholders. $1000 = 1/2 point (.5% backend)

Co-producer $10k (two available) - Invest or donate - gifts can be made at one time, or spread throughout a 12 month time-frame. Own 5% of the film and its revenue

Associate Producer $5k (three available) - Invest or donate - gifts can be made at one time, or spread throughout a 12 month time-frame. Own 2.5% of the film and its revenue

Email: lainabarakat@gmail.com for more information