Private Project

SOAK

In a series of interviews 'Soak' uses moving and still images to explore masculinity through a queer lens.

  • Desdemona Dallas
    Director
  • Tony Doubek
    Composer
  • Vira Byramji
    Audio Engineer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 22, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
    San Francisco, CA
    United States
    November 13, 2022
    World Premier
  • Reelout Queer Film Festival
    Kingston, ON
    Canada
    January 29, 2023
    International Premier
Director Biography - Desdemona Dallas

Desdemona Dallas is a non-binary photographer and filmmaker based in New York City. Their photography work has been exhibited in galleries across America. During the pandemic their photographic studies were replaced with explorations into the film world. 'Soak' is their first short film project and directorial debut. Currently they are in post-production on their second short film 'No Justice, Find Peace' a reflexive documentary on the NYPD's mishandling of sexual assault cases. Their films explore the humanistic desire for community alongside the individual investigation of identity.

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Director Statement

‘Soak’ is a photography and film project that seeks to portray trans, gender non-conforming and queer bodies in an intimate space. More than just a film, ‘Soak’ is a safe container of collaboration and exploration, where both subject and filmmaker converse about topics around gender. Stripped of everything that may outwardly confirm their gender, individuals are given the space to explore the internal aspects of masculinity and femininity.