Rules to Being a Fuckgurl is a COMEDY webseries, (tip: if you don’t like the title you probably won’t like the show) written and directed by Nelya Valamanesh and produced by Samantha Sharplin.
A “fuckgurl” is a woman who focuses on fulfilling her own aspirations and needs rather than those of a of a partner. Preferring to enjoy casual relationships, because women give up too much to babysit their boyfriends, so the easiest way to get shit done it not have one!
Recently single Nilu is learning the fuckgurl ropes from her friend, Zarina. Meanwhile Zarina is figuring out if she can still be a fuckgurl in her growing relationship with an other woman.
The series is supported by the Screen Australia, Closer Productions, AFTRS and the Helpmann Acedemy.
Press:
Screen Australia, “Screen Australia announces $2.2 million in funding for 11 online projects“, 2023
CityMag, “Emerging filmmaker Nelya Valamanesh wants to put more people of colour on screen“, 2021
AFTRS, “AFTRS’ Talent Camp Funds Productions for Three Emerging Screenwriters Across Australia” 2021
Adelaide Film Festival, “Micro Grants: Successful applicants announced“, 2021
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