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Activism in every step - or in every flip. This story is about finding identity through skating. It is about personal growth, inspiration and hope. Transgender Andrea/Andrew grew up facing severe bullying, outcasting and exclusion. Through skating, they build resilience, self-awareness and empowerment; it goes beyond street occupation, helping one unleash their true self. But it is not just about them. They teach transgender kids searching for their place in the world, as well as migrant kids searching for their sense of belonging in Barcelona. Ramp by ramp, flip by flip, they take concrete steps for a world where human rights are realised in full, where kids can be who they want to be, where everyone can belong.

  • OTOXO Productions
    Producer
  • Andrea Wilshusen
    Key Cast
  • Rosie Williams
    Director
  • Omar Samy
    Director
  • Myrna Santibañez
    Director
  • Tiffany Shakespeare
    Director
  • Mariana Oliveira
    Director
  • Delia Malaut
    Director
  • Swasti Jain
    Director
  • Lacielle Galipeau
    Director
  • Tom Garner
    Director
  • John English
    Director
  • Jenny Dinwoodie
    Director
  • Nirman Chowdhury
    Director
  • Pavel Cherkasov
    Director
  • Cecilia Butini
    Director
  • Evi Aftralou
    Director
  • Gael Crutzen
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    LGTBQI+, transgender, feminism, documentary, short, activism, skating
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 28, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Otoxo Productions
  • Otoxo July Shorts 2022 Screening
    Barcelona
    Spain
    July 28, 2022
    World Premiere
    VIP event
  • Roze Filmdagen LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2023
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    March 23, 2023
    Dutch Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Kolibri Film Festival for Children 2022
    La Paz and others
    Bolivia, Plurinational State of
    October 20, 2022
    Latin American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Femifilms
    Sitges
    Spain
    September 9, 2023
    Finalist
  • Resistimos
    Ciudad del Mexico
    Mexico
    August 23, 2023
  • Queer film festival Utrecht
    Utrecht
    Netherlands
    September 5, 2023
    Best shorts from Roze Filmdagen
  • International Queer Festival Playa del Carmen
    Playa del Carmen
    Mexico
    June 23, 2023
    Mexico
  • FilmPride
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
    July 30, 2023
    UK
  • IPAS - Independent Political/Activism Short Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    October 15, 2023
    Greece
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Rosie Williams, Omar Samy, Myrna Santibañez, Tiffany Shakespeare, Mariana Oliveira, Delia Malaut, Swasti Jain, Lacielle Galipeau, Tom Garner, John English, Jenny Dinwoodie, Nirman Chowdhury, Pavel Cherkasov, Cecilia Butini, Evi Aftralou, Gael Crutzen

We are a group of 16 people from 12 nationalities across the world who co-produced, co-directed, co-filmed and co-edited the film. Our participation is equally shared. We are 12 students and 4 staff members of OTOXO Productions.

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Director Statement

OTOXO Productions is an award winning documentary production company, founded in 2008 and based in Barcelona. We create character focused, narrative driven documentaries about contemporary social issues. Through our films we hope to raise the sound of unheard voices and shed a light on unseen faces.