BEING ANNE: Conversation of Transformation

From humble beginnings in Thailand, this inspiring story follows the journey of a person who encounters incredible difficulty, but is able to transform pain into power... and power into leadership... defying all expectations and triumphing over the past.

  • Linda Shayne
    Director
  • Linda Shayne
    Writer
  • Linda Shayne
    Producer
  • Anne Jakrajutatip
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    transgender, women, human rights, documentary, short, inspirational, drama
  • Runtime:
    34 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 10, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Thailand
  • Country of Filming:
    Thailand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K Alexis
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Luleå International Film Festival
    Luleå
    Sweden
    June 11, 2023
    Finalist - Best Feature Documentary
  • Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival
    Providence, Rhode Island
    United States
    August 7, 2023
    Semi-Finalist
  • International Film Festival The Hague
    The Hague
    Netherlands
    Official Selection
  • Angeles Documentaries
    Los Angeles
    United States
    WINNER Best Documentary - Interviews
Director Biography - Linda Shayne

Linda Shayne graduated from UC Berkeley, worked in mental hospitals and has written articles about San Quentin Prison ex-offenders, before she became a writer and director in film and TV. Shayne has written movies for IMAGINE, SHOWTIME and DISNEY and directed for PARAMOUNT, NICKELODEON and WARNER BROS. Shayne created a dramedy TV series to film in Thailand and adapted a WW2 book for a Swiss producer.

American/Canadian, dual citizen, Linda Shayne created a dramedy TV series for QUINCY JONES and QDE, two animated TV series for WARNER BROS. and in 2022 Shayne created a dramedy TV series to film in Asia. Shayne is an award-winning writer director. Shayne won a Best Feature Screenplay award for her newest crime thriller at the FLORENCE FILM AWARDS in 2022, and she won Best Thriller award at HRIFF 2022, a Best Director award at the FREEDOM FESTIVAL in 2019 as well as a Top 10 Feature Screenplay Finalist at CINEQUEST 2020. Shayne developed a dramatic film for MUSE ENT. of Montreal and X-FILME of Germany and she wrote a romantic comedy for PATRIOT ENTERTAINMENT of Los Angeles.

Shayne first directed a film starring Ned Beatty, Neil Patrick Harris, Thora Birch and Shelley Winters. PURPLE PEOPLE EATER garnered actress Thora Birch a Youth in Film Award. Shayne also directed UNDERCOVER KID release by WARNER BROS. and aired on HBO Family and she directed LITTLE GHOST for KUSHNER-LOCKE, released by PARAMOUNT. Shayne won a TELLY AWARD for her writing on the HARD HAT HARRY kids’ series and she recently wrote a children’s book that was illustrated by Emmy Award winning animator, Art Leonardi. Shayne wrote the English translation of Dord Krstic’s non-fiction book: “Mileva and Albert Einstein: Their Love and Scientific Collaboration” sold at the Einstein Museum House in Switzerland.

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Director Statement

Filmmaking is one of the most evocative collaborative arts, with endless possibilities... challenging at every turn, with considerations of budget, time, weather and synergy.
We celebrate the power of survival... and transformation... from pain to power - in our film. As a writer, director, I strive to give voice to those who are usually not heard. We had a local and diverse crew and cast (Thai, Korean-Thai, Chinese-Thai, white, Hill Tribes-Thai, white, straight, gay and transgender). We had a crew and cast of over 50% women, including a female director/writer, a female line producer, one female editor, a female post production producer and the subject of the documentary is a person is a transwoman.

With a modest budget, we filmed in Thailand and did post-production in Bangkok. The documentary reveals Anne's journey and she bravely opens up revealing the depths of her soul . This film is meant to provoke thought, discussion and ultimately understanding. Thank you.