Trans P.I.

While recovering after her unspecified surgery, Michelle receives a call for her services as a private investigator. A mother distraught over her missing daughter talks Michelle into helping her. Michelle, with a photo of the girl and a list of leads, travels around town to get info to find the girl. However, every lead she talks to seems more interested in her gender identity than actually sharing what they know.

  • Jayve Fleming
    Director
  • Jayve Fleming
    Writer
  • Jayve Fleming
    Producer
  • Jayve Fleming
    Key Cast
    "Melissa"
    Clay Fields, The Devil's Muse, Telephone World (as Eric Fleming)
  • Olivia Barash
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
    Repo Man, Tuff Turf
  • Dennis Woodruff
    Key Cast
    "Contact D"
    Spaceman, The Ruining
  • Eric Spudic
    Key Cast
    "Big Guy"
    Night of the Tommyknockers, Supercroc
  • Olive Purnell
    Key Cast
    "Alana"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    comedy, satire, film noir, social commentary, human rights, politics
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jayve Fleming

Jayve Fleming is a transgender woman living in Pasadena, California. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Jayve went to school with longtime friend and business partner Ramzi Abed. Jayve helped produce and acted in Ramzi’s many projects with their production company Bloodshot Pictures, now based in Pasadena, California. Inspired by her favorite directors, the Coen brothers, David Lynch, Wes Anderson, and David Fincher, Jayve proudly presents her writing and directing debut.

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Director Statement

This short film is a humorously exaggerated take on my experiences with customers as a rideshare driver. My intention is to encourage the film industry to reassess how they portray trans women in cinema and TV.