Subcultured
Subcultured is an original documentary series that sheds a well-deserved light on the lesser-known subcultures that inspire and influence mainstream culture today, from gamers with disabilities to the cowboys and cowgirls of the gay rodeo. Filmmaker Josef Lorenzo explores the origins of different subcultures and what makes those communities unique and important spaces.
PBS Digital Studios | 2022
I co-led the creative development and production of the first half (6 episodes) of Subcultured for PBS Digital Studios, helping shape the series from early concept and story development through production and final delivery.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS + STATS:
The “How Is the Gay Rodeo Different?” episode received a 2023 GLAAD Media Award nomination for Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia.
The “I Went Clubbing in Virtual Reality” episode received a Silver Telly Award for Online Education & Training.
831K+ YouTube views across this 11-episode series
Distributed across PBS digital platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS app