McTucky Fried High
About
McTucky Fried High is a cartoon series I created in response to the lack of LGBTQ representation in cartoon. With a diverse assortment of characters, it tackles subjects absent in mainstream cartoons like coming out, gender identity and expression, bullying, race, religion, feminism and more.
McTucky Fried High was produced with funding by fans, family, the Chicago Digital Media Production Fund and the Albert P. Weisman Award.
“McTucky Fried High deals with the issues LGBT teens face every day in a hilarious, but realistic way that’s seriously refreshing.”
The Team
Creator, Producer, Illustrator:
Robin Carnilius
Cast:
Carlo Aparo
Isa Arciniegas
Michael T. Black
Anna Deshawn
Theo Germaine
Kristen T. King
Rachel Melius
Adrienne M. Walker
Bubba Murray
Julie Paradise
Epic Sconyers
Brendan Stallings
Animators:
Ash Bayley
Lydia Fu
Rachael Mcdonald
Rafaella Nepales
Cullen Parr
Mawell Aston
Writers:
Robin Carnilius
Kayla Ginsburg
Jerrod Howe
Lexington L. Lawson
Fahima Mohamood
Bubba Murray
Post Sound Designer + Mixer:
Aj Olstad
Theme Song + Music by:
Joshua Kramer
Special Thanks:
Indiegogo Backers
Sam McAllister
Kevin Ryan
Chicago Filmmakers, Noise Floor
Rax Trax
Casting:
Yuvin Lee
“McTucky Fried High” is the brainchild of filmmaker, illustrator and activist Carnilius and tackles a range of issues relevant to queer youth.”
Festivals:
McTucky Fried High has had the honor of screening at film festivals world wide who showcase and highlight diverse media and film including:
Shorts Showcase - Winner Critic's Choice Award | Animation
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Frameline 39
Feminist and Queer Film Festival
San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
“While LGBTQ visibility has risen in animation recently, especially with the much-touted end of Legend of Korra, McTucky Fried High is a pioneer in an overwhelmingly LGBTQ cast.”