Jane Schoenbrun has finally found their audience and themself over their Screen trilogy

Jane Schoenbrun's Screen trilogy has finally found its audience and meaning for the filmmaker. In her debut film, We’re All Going To The World’s Fair, a teenager named Casey becomes entangled in a horror-themed internet challenge. As Casey posts videos of herself on camera, she experiences terrifying transformations and must grapple with a stranger's concern for her safety.

The film explores themes of gender identity, dysmorphia, and belonging, all while showcasing the power of the internet to connect individuals and help them find themselves.

Schoenbrun's inspiration stems from their own experiences growing up in the early aughts, spending late nights exploring internet culture, fanfiction sites, and horror movie forums. The lack of a physical presence and the ability to experiment with various versions of oneself in the digital world provided comfort and solace to a dysphoric trans person.

In I Saw The TV Glow, Schoenbrun delves into TV fandoms, specifically the series The Pink Opaque. Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Jack Haven) reunite through their love for the show, finding connection and identity in their shared passion. However, Owen's rejection of the show forces him to reject a part of himself, while Maddy's return to the world of The Pink Opaque ultimately leads to a rejection of her "normal" life.

Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma further expands Schoenbrun's exploration of the screen as a realm for escapism and healing. Filmmaker Kris (Hannah Einbinder) recreates a transphobic horror film to bring it back to life, seeking the involvement of the original final girl, Billy (Gillian Anderson). Through their passionate discussion of fear and pleasure, Kris and Billy both find solace and understanding in the world of the screen, connecting to their past experiences and emotions.