I have a dream.
And I have had this dream for two years. And I would love your support.
It's a short YouTube film called The Atheist Alphabet. It's an A to Z of atheism that answers all the Frequently Asked Questions about atheism. The story follows a day in my life from waking to hitting the pillow at night as I ride
through Melbourne on my bike with my dog Archie in the basket. It's funny, irreverent
and educational.
The film will be 20 minutes or so, uploaded to YouTube. It follows me from waking in the morning to going to sleep as I travel through my beautiful Melbourne on my trusty bicycle with my dog Archie in the basket. I will explain atheism, the myths, the assumptions and the truth in 26 stops. The stops will be my favourite places. Brunswick Baths, riding along Royal Parade, Readings Books, The Nova, Beatbox Burgers, I Love Pho, Luna Park, A Minor Place cafe, my house, a costume fitting, learning how to go go dance, picking my kids up from school etc.
26 stops through my beautiful hometown Melbourne, my hot size 16, 45-year-old body in my favourite frocks, celebrate commuter cycling and answer all the atheism FAQs. No better place than Melbourne, the home of the Global Atheist Convention.
I have been featured at The Global Atheist Festival in 2010 and 2012 and have done two very successful one woman shows about atheism for Melbourne International Comedy Festival. God Is Bullshit; That's The Good News in 2010 and God Is Bullshit; The Resurrection in 2012.
I am a
comedian, author, columnist and speaker who has been making a living out of my work for 20 years. Not with one grant or
hand out. Just working hard, thinking laterally and making ends meet.
I am a single mum of three boys 11yo, 12yo and
15yo and I pay everyone who works for me. My campaign is to pay the artists and
professionals who have agreed to work on this project. I will not be paid for my writing, performing and I will also be doing my own hair and make up. I am asking for money to pay the others.
Why atheism? Because many people feel trapped in
traditional, outdated beliefs that promote misogyny, homophobia, discrimination
and division. I want to help the world get to the best possible place with the
least amount of damage.
Hell is truth seen too late and the truth will
set you free.
There is no life after death but there is life
before death
God is Bullshit, that's the good news. Peace be
with you. Thanks for your support.
Dev x
P.S. If we make more than we ask for we will make more movies.
Absolutely none. I am a carny. I have been singing for my supper, making stuff happen and chaos wrangling with three children my whole life.