heroes
“A documentation of the faces and voices of trans youth in Toronto.”
Synopsis
Displaying the faces and voices of transgender youth, the documentary short shows the authenticity of queer and trans people living in Toronto, while simultaneously discussing the struggles for self-acceptance that people who do not conform to cisgender and heteronormative ideals of gender face. Andy Nguyen, trans director and film student, captures his trans friends in their natural state on 16mm film shot on a Bolex h16 camera. Accompanied by narration written and recited by Salem Rao, this film represents that trans people exist and this is what we look like. Regardless of the obvious everyday transphobia, trans people find community and uniqueness within each other and themselves.
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trailer for "heroes" (TIFF Next Wave + InsideOut Fest 2021)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-15
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Production Budget
$100
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trâm Anh Nguyễn
- Original Title
- heroes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
- Production Budget
- $100
- Production Studios
- andyvisualz, Toronto Metropolitan University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Department Leadership Roster
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Editor
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Director
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Director of Photography
Trâm Anh Nguyễn
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About heroes
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What is heroes about?
Displaying the faces and voices of transgender youth, the documentary short shows the authenticity of queer and trans people living in Toronto, while simultaneously discussing the struggles for self-acceptance that people who do not conform to cisgender and heteronormative ideals of gender face. Andy Nguyen, trans director and film student, captures his trans friends in their natural state on 16mm film shot on a Bolex h16 camera. Accompanied by narration written and recited by Salem Rao, this film represents that trans people exist and this is what we look like. Regardless of the obvious everyday transphobia, trans people find community and uniqueness within each other and themselves.
Who directed heroes?
heroes was directed by Trâm Anh Nguyễn.
Who stars in heroes?
The principal cast of heroes includes Salem Rao, Adrian Bifolchi, Jo Scott, Kai Kuelz, Kai Grenier.
When was heroes released and how long is it?
heroes was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for heroes?
heroes holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).