Divine Affirmation

A short experimental film celebrating and reaffirming trans beauty, joy, and bodies.
The downloadable link can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDwtWj06JQBELPOq_9kjHwKzjee_1dqH/view?usp=drive_link

  • Stella Vincenza Racca
    Director
  • Theodore Zachariah
    Director
  • Theodore Zachariah
    Key Cast
  • Bee Topp
    Key Cast
  • Sonny Ramdhanie
    Key Cast
  • Malakai Michaelis
    Key Cast
  • Stella Racca
    Cinematographer
  • Stella Racca
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    queer, trans, lgbtq, experimental, ftm, mtf
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 16, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:2
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - York University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Stella Vincenza Racca, Theodore Zachariah

Stella Racca (she/they) is a young queer filmmaker based in Toronto, Canada. She graduated summa cum laude from York University in 2023 with a BFA in Film Production and a minor in Human Rights and Equity. They are passionate about telling stories from a queer perspective.

Her work has screened at the Gender Equity in Media Festival in Vancouver, BIPOC International Film Festival, Prague International Film Festival, YOUKI International Youth Media Festival, and Cinestesia Fest. Their work as a cinematographer screened at Inside Out in 2024.

Theodore Zachariah (he/they) is a young queer and trans artist based in Toronto. He is known for regularly hosting Trans Night, a radical and inclusive event for trans and nonbinary people and allies. They are a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for queer and trans liberation, education, and social outreach.

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