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Leela Varghese (she/her) and Emma Hough Hobbs (she/they) are the writer-directors of the new animated film <a href="https://lesbianspaceprincessmovie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lesbian Space Princess</a>, which is in theaters from October 31. Leela is an award-winning Australian filmmaker whose short film I’m The Most Racist Person I Know was selected SXSW Austin 2025, having its world premiere in the narrative short competition. She is also known for her work as a musical comedian, television presenter and voice actor. Emma is a queer artist from Adelaide who is a filmmaker, animator and production designer. Their award winning short On Film was in competition at SXSW Sydney 2023. As a props master, they have worked on projects such as A24’s Talk to Me and Gold, starring Zac Efron. (Photo by Kyahm Ross.)

Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs

Film

Lesbian Space Anxiety

Leela Varghese