Transcendent Storytelling

Revisit our discussion about Authentic Transgender Storytelling during Gotham Week. Hear from exciting new voices in trans cinema including alumni of the Fatales Forward: Trans Stories program as they discuss their filmmaking process, the state of representation, and the power of storytelling as a tool for meaningful cultural change.

Despite increased visibility of trans characters on screen, opportunities for gender expansive directors behind the camera are virtually non-existent. By sidelining gender nonconforming voices, Hollywood is actively contributing to the misrepresentation that leads directly to real world violence. It is crucial that the film industry take responsibility for our role in influencing culture. We need more gender nonconforming storytellers behind the camera to ensure the authenticity of stories being told.

Panelists include Chet Pancake (Queer Genius), Nyala Moon (How Not to Date While Trans), and Seyi Adebanjo (Ọya: Something Happened On The Way To West Africa!). Moderated by Kristal Sotomayor (True/ False Film Festival).