Gage Oxley

Queer Competition Jury

Gage Oxley (They/He) aged 17, founded a production company from their home on an East Leeds council estate. Since then they’ve found remarkable success in film and television centered on LGBTQ+ narratives.

 These works have screened internationally, won awards, sparked protests, and provided countless queer kids with the ability and opportunity to come out to their families. In July 2020, their six-part queer anthology series, "A Series of Light", premiered on Amazon Prime and reached over 51.8 million UK and US households. The series' extension, "Firelight", became part of the KS4 Sex Education curriculum, representing queer intimacy across the UK.

In the last two years, Gage has written, directed, and produced for Netflix, Channel 4, and Disney, while continuing to guest lecture at various UK universities. Gage is preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their company, Oxygen Films, with an exciting new slate of projects.