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Courtney Trouble illuminates the mirrorball of queer love, lust, and life through a lifelong practice spanning underground subcultural photography, dance, performance, film, sex work, and art communities. With a strong feminist, sex-positive voice, their short films and visual art have been showcased in galleries, festivals, and academic discourse, solidifying their position as a vital force in the contemporary art world.

With an unwavering sense of urgency, Courtney’s current work delves into the rebellious spirit of the early internet while documenting the ever-evolving landscapes of underground subculture, queer love, and yes, porn. Rooted in punk’s ethos of nonconformity, their creations assert that there is always space for those the world seeks to silence. Whether through short films, photography, or immersive soundscapes, Courtney uses each medium to confront, challenge, and redefine what art, identity, and freedom mean today.

As a filmmaker, photographer, and multi-disciplinary artist, Courtney navigates the intersections of queer art, sexuality, and politics, while passionately preserving and celebrating the radical histories of alt-queer and indie culture. Their work is a rebellion against the sanitization of sexual expression, fiercely fighting to protect the subversive materials of a past era increasingly threatened by a conservative future.

Renowned for their groundbreaking contributions to queer cinema and photography, Courtney has consistently crafted artistic, authentic, and inclusive representations of sexuality, identity, and intimacy. As the founder of TROUBLEfilms.com and other primarily internet-based alt porn projects, they have built a legacy of challenging mainstream narratives, fostering diversity, and celebrating body positivity through bold, evocative storytelling. Their work as a DVD producer for Good Vibrations and later TROUBLEfilms (2009–2016) earned them multiple awards from XBiz, the Feminist Porn Awards, and the BBW Awards.

Beyond filmmaking, Courtney explores a wide range of creative practices, including photography, DJing, and craft-based projects, using each form to express the intricacies of queer experiences and intersectional identities. With a career spanning decades, their work continues to inspire and empower, reshaping how we view the intersections of art, activism, and sexuality.

Courtney has contributed essays to anthologies and academic journals, toured three continents with their queer feminist porn, and produced queer events centered around community, music, art, and adult play. Their porn practice began in 2002 with nofauxxx.com, then evolved with queerporn.tv in 2011. New work continues to be released across multiple platforms, all accessible via troublefilms.com.

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