Trans Shorts

Closing (USA, 2016, 10 min.)

Director: Chase Casanova

Two ex-lovers try to navigate their friendship as their lives head down opposite paths.

Dawn (UK, 2016, 14 min)

Director: Jake Graf

As dawn creeps across London, two lost outcasts meet in the darkness, more afraid of themselves than each other.

Handsome & Majestic (Canada, 2015, 12 min.)

Director: Jeff Petry and Nathan Drillot

Milan, a transgender teen who overcame hardships and discrimination, has become a trans rights advocate and role model.

Mezzo (USA, 2015, 14 min.)

Director: Nicole Opper

This film celebrates the life and artistic endeavors of Breanna Sinclaire, an African-American opera singer and the first openly trans woman to study at a major conservatory.

Say U Will (USA, 2016, 10 min.)

Director: Chris Cruse

When Marcus hooks up with Ray at a New Year’s Eve party it seems the year’s starting off with a bang. But when the police bust the party the pair is forced to try something new.

Tear Jerker (USA, 2016, 15 min.)

Director: Amy Adler

Elliot is someone who’s faced with difficult life circumstances and is trying to find new ways to express old and familiar feelings.

Transcend (USA, 2015, 17 min.)

Director: Kai Towns

It’s been three years, so will Julian’s family drop their fears and welcome him home for Thanksgiving as a man?