​Zines have a long history as a grassroots tool for change, deeply connected to marginalised communities. They’ve been a way for people—women, queer folks, people of colour, disabled and trans people, fat people, sex workers, and anyone pushed to the margins—to share their voices. For me, zines became more than just a medium/method; they helped me explore my identity as a researcher and filmmaker, connect with others, and shape my practice in unexpected ways. Since they’re do-it-yourself (DIY) publications, the creator has full control—there’s no censorship, though self-censorship always lingers for me. And I get that everyone has their own way of doing things. That’s part of what makes zines special; they don’t follow rigid rules, and that freedom is what keeps them powerful. I see the Second Wave feminist principle 'the personal is political' as critical and necessary—often hidden in daily life, yet foundational. This perspective is what leads me to view zines as personal and political.