Madison Young

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Madison Young

Born September 20, 1980 · Loveland, Ohio, USA (age 45)

Madison Young (they/she) is an award-winning filmmaker, curator, author, community activist, and performance artist whose work dismantles boundaries between art, politics, and the body. A true multi-hyphenate force in contemporary independent media, Young has spent more than a quarter of a century crafting a radical and deeply human body of work that has been studied in university courses on f…

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The CravingThe Craving · 2011
The Craving
3.12011
MovieComedyDrama
Leading a double life, Chef Ronnie spends her days as a charming celebrity chef who thrives and shines as owner of a trendy Spanish tapas restaurant in San Francisco, and spends her nights in ways too gruesome to fathom. As Chef Ronnie's reputation scorches up the culinary scene, San Francisco's murder count hits a record high. Haunted by her past in the form a vengeful lover, and caught in the seductive cross fire of an increasingly serious relationship; Chef Ronnie has bitten off more than she can chew.
Game of HeartsGame of Hearts · 2025
Game of Hearts
2025
MovieDramaComedy
A tough guy is rare, and Robbie, the local heartthrob, is no exception. When he gets entangled with the girlfriend of a shady private investigator, he enters a world of excess and mystery. In the gritty nightlife of Los Angeles, these charming men will compete in nightclubs and bedrooms, leading one lucky woman to decide who wins in the Game of Hearts.
By the RootsBy the Roots · 2026
By the Roots
2026
MovieDrama
Madison Young, a queer gallerist and sexual revolutionary, returns to Southern Ohio to confront her past, conservative family, and emotional landmines with her partner James.
Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual EmergencyPlaying with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency · 2025
Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency
2025
MovieDocumentary
From the creators of the first queer environmental documentary feature films comes a hot new offering. The third chapter is their most epic and daring yet — fusing art, activism, and intimate storytelling in a touching journey through crisis, change, and renewal. When a firestorm rips through their redwood forest home, two artist-activists — Beth Stephens & Annie Sprinkle —emerge with a powerful message of love, resilience, and ecological hope, guided by a relationship with their magical peacock.

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