Private Project

Lavender Outlaws

Amidst a wave of violence and restrictive legislation, a group of musicians converge on Nashville, Tennessee, to showcase the true outlaws of country music.

  • Damon Beirne
    Director
    Velvet
  • Mya Byrne
    Key Cast
    Lou
  • Crys Matthews
    Key Cast
  • Lilli Lewis
    Key Cast
  • Paisley Fields
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 24, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Wicked Queer
    Boston, Massachusetts
    United States
    April 8, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • TRANSlations
    Seattle, Washington
    United States
    June 7, 2024
    Pacific Northwest Premiere
    Audience Award Top 10
  • CineSLAM Vermont
    Burlington, Vermont
    United States
    June 29, 2024
    Vermont
    Official Selection
  • GAZE
    Dublin
    Ireland
    August 2, 2024
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • OUTSOUTH
    Durham, North Carolina
    United States
    August 8, 2024
    North Carolina Premiere
    Official Selection
  • AmericanaFest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    September 19, 2024
    Tennessee Premiere
    Official Selection
  • APPALACHIAN QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
    Sheperdstown, West Virginia
    United States
    September 28, 2024
    West Virginia
    Official Selection
  • San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
    San Francisco, California
    United States
    November 14, 2024
    California
    Official Selection
  • The Fabulous Short Film and Video Fest
    Jersey City
    United States
    August 16, 2025
    New Jersey
Director Biography - Damon Beirne

Damon Beirne is a queer filmmaker based in Brooklyn whose work explores the intersection of performance and community. He focuses on capturing a community's spirit for future generations.

Damon's award-winning 2024 short documentary, Lavender Outlaws, features artists in the queer country community. The film premiered at WickedQueer, and screened internationally at GAZE, AmericanaFest, and CineSlam.

Damon holds a BA in Film Editing from George Mason University. His recent work includes films such as See You Tomorrow, Finding Bernie, and Seeds. He is the Archive Director at MIX NYC, where we preserve the legacy of experimental queer cinema.

Damon is in post-production on his debut feature documentary, Notes on N.O.P.E., an invitation to the joy of Brooklyn's alternative drag community. The project has received support from FilmShop and the Center for Independent Documentary.

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Director Statement

Lavender Outlaws began as a test in creative expression, making a film that no one asked for. After a decade of working as an editor and colorist in Brooklyn's independent queer film scene, I wanted a break from Brooklyn and to jump in the director's chair. I grabbed a small camera kit and went Nashville where some friends were putting on a show.

After a festival run in 2024 , I have been blown away by the responses and inspired to make more. Many people had no idea that Queer Country existed, and many people have messaged me afterwards about finding this film leading people to new music.

I'm going to continue making short films on this subject, to one day have a Lavender Outlaws Anthology.