Gender Studies

United States202611 minEnglish

When a trans college student learns the girl she idolizes is sleeping with their teaching assistant, she takes drastic steps to emulate her.

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When a trans college student learns the girl she idolizes is sleeping with their teaching assistant, she takes drastic steps to emulate her.

Short Film Program 2Short Film ProgramAll ShortsLGBTQ+ StoriesWomen-Centered StoriesDramaFictionClosed CaptionU.S. Only- less

Screening Times

This film is a part of a shorts program. Please go to the program page to view available screening times.

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Credits

Director(s)
Jamie Kiernan O’Brien
Screenwriter
Jamie Kiernan O’Brien
Producer
Kirsten Pasewaldt
Director of Photography
Sophie Seyd
Editor
Jamie Kiernan O’Brien
Music by
Makenna Lyric
Production Designer
Ayla Khan
Costume Designer
Andy Reiff
Sound
Wren Stark Haven
Intimacy Coordinator
DaiAwen Cynfamau
Colorist
Abe Wynen
Principal Cast
Jake Junkins
Fannie Massarsky
Austin Cassel

Website
https://www.jamiekiernanobrien.com
Contact
Jamie Kiernan O'Brien
kiernan.obrien97@gmail.com

Meet the Artist

Jamie Kiernan O’Brien

Jamie Kiernan O’Brien is a filmmaker based in New York City and a master’s degree candidate in New York University’s graduate film program. Her films have screened at the Maryland Film Festival, Inside Out Toronto, World Pride in D.C., and many more queer film festivals across North America. She is an openly trans woman.

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