Every person is a principle | Official Short Film.
Luna, a transgender adolescent, embarks on a clandestine journey of hormone replacement therapy, hidden from her parents and the watchful eyes of the church. A transformative daydream during a religious service ignites a spark of self-acceptance. Five years later, her path intertwines with that of her dearest friend, Lilith.
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Thiala Vasconcelos ForteDirector
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PadmateoDirector
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Thiala Vasconcelos ForteWriter
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PadmateoWriter
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Thiala Vasconcelos ForteProducer
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Thiala ForteKey Cast"Luna"Actress Principal
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Agatá TeodoroKey Cast"Lilith"Supporting Actress
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Jomir GomesKey Cast"Church Pastor"Pastor Moabe
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Emilly AlmeidaKey CastExtra
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:16 minutes
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Completion Date:July 30, 2024
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Production Budget:3,000,000 BRL
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Country of Origin:Brazil
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Country of Filming:Brazil
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Language:Portuguese
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Shooting Format:MP4
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Padmateo lives and works between Jequié and Salvador (BA). She has a postgraduate degree in Curatorship and Criticism from PUC - SP, a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from the Federal University of Bahia and an undergraduate degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of Salvador. Her research encompasses studies of the invisible and phantasmagorias as a method of emancipation of the spirit and non-binary transits. She has occupied the Museum of Contemporary Art of Bahia and Casa1145 with the solo exhibition Fantasmagorias Brxsil. She was the curator of the XI Salão da Escola de Belas Artes UFBA. She has traveled nationally at events such as the 26th Tiradentes Film Festival (MG), Mostra Verbo (Galeria Vermelho (SP) and CHÃO SLZ (MA), Projections Project at Casa da Escada Colorida (RJ), Parada 7 at the Hélio Oiticica Municipal Art Center (RJ), IX EBA Hall, at the Cañizares Gallery in Salvador (BA). An essayist, she is the editor-in-chief of the magazine Do Hiato, Litígio and recently one of the winners of the Serrote Essays contest at the Moreira Salles Institute (SP), with publication in Serrote Magazine.
Thiala Forte is a trans woman who stands out as a cultural producer, actress, screenwriter and medical student at the State University of Bahia. Her career is marked by pioneering, being the first trans woman to study medicine in the history of Jequié and the surrounding region, in addition to being the first to work as an audiovisual director in the city. Starting her career in the cultural area, Thiala began writing public notices under the Paulo Gustavo and Aldir Blanc Laws, and was approved for all of the proposals she submitted. With creativity and dedication, she has established herself as a versatile and innovative professional. She worked as the general producer of the band Atravestis for over a year, during which time she contributed to significant moments, such as the band's first trio at the 20th LGBT Parade in Salvador, in 2023, and its participation in the Salvador Carnival alongside singer Xamã, in 2024. Thiala is also co-creator of Coletivo Sol, a project that has been moving the cultural scene of Jequié since 2019 with electronic music events, promoting spaces for diversity and art in the region. Her story inspires transformation and reaffirms the power of occupying spaces that, until then, seemed unattainable.
Every Person is a Principle is a bold and necessary short film that sheds light on an urgent and painful issue: the growing wave of “detransition” motivated by fear. This fear, often fueled by religious pressure and the fear of losing family affection, has led many trans people to abandon their gender affirmation journeys, resulting, in countless cases, in extreme suffering and even suicide.
The film courageously uses art as an instrument of education and social transformation, denouncing this form of violence and challenging its normalization in Brazilian society. Although it is a drama, Every Person is a Principle carries a message of hope, showing that true happiness comes from self-acceptance. The short film reinforces that, while institutions such as the church often deny this happiness to trans people, it is in acceptance and coexistence with their peers that they can find belonging and fulfillment.