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Trans Rights are Human Rights

"We are all affected by discrimination in some form on another. The transgender community in my eyes never gets a chance to shine, and is often times ridiculed as well as misjudged" said Christopher Annino Director of "Trans Rights are Human Rights".

Annino has spent his life standing up for the transgender community. Annino's reason for this dedication in helping the transgender community is he himself knows what it's like to be judged and ridiculed for being different "two people who I truly look up to GLAAD board member Lana Moore and supermodel/ author Caroline Cossey both of them are transgender women and all three have a special place in my heart. Caroline is one of my truest friends and I am still in disbelief I have the honor to talk to her. Caroline epitomizes true natural beauty both physical and in spiritual. She was the driving inspiration to do this documentary "Trans Rights are human rights" is her original quote" said Annino.

Another influential figure that is mentioned is Laverne Cox. CNN's Paula Lin, Folk singer Namoli Brennent, Tiffany Elizabeth from the All Transgender Rock Band Jodi Jolt and the Volt and Angelica Lace are featured in this documentary. "I am very thankful to know Angelica Lace who stars in this and Namoli Brennent who is an amazing musician. I did this documentary in the hopes that society will understand the transgender community better and see them as the beautiful people that they are."
As the film travels the film festivals we hope to expand and make it a feature.
This was part of an article they did recently on broadway world https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/article/Caroline-Cossey-Influenced-Documentary-TRANS-RIGHTS-ARE-HUMAN-Is-Up-For-Several-International-Awards-20181206
We are very happy to submit to the Indi Short Fest as your sister festival helped us a great deal.
It was shot in Connecticut and parts of Georgia.

  • Christopher Annino
    Director
    Waves, Picture Bowl , Silent Times
  • Christopher Annino
    Writer
  • Christopher Annino
    Producer
    Waves, Silent Times, Picture Bowl
  • Veronica Convery
    Producer
    Waves, Silent Times
  • Angelica Lace
    Key Cast
    "herself"
    Silent Times
  • Paula Lin
    Key Cast
    "herself"
    CBS
  • Namoli Brennet
    Key Cast
    "herself"
    Stealth, Out in the silence
  • Aimee Spicer
    Key Cast
    "herself"
  • Caroline Cossey
    SPECIAL THANKS TO
    James Bond: For Your Eyes Only
  • Lana Moore
    SPECIAL THANKS TO
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, LGBT, Transgender
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 3, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Iconic Film Festival

    Community Outreach Award
Director - Christopher Annino