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Who I Am Now (2022)

Bombito Productions

Creative Scotland & LEAP

Who I Am Now is a 10 minute drama animation hybrid,

supported by Creative Scotland's Create: Inclusion Fund and LEAP Sports Scotland.

Synopsis

When Tariq’s older brother arrives from Egypt - the first time he’s seen him since he came to the UK and since his transition - he’s forced to confront his complicated feelings about family. Denise, his friend, a fellow trans refugee and teammate, shares her own story about friends and family. A film about the family we're born into and the families we make from our friends.

Based on an idea by Zan Scott & Adam Kashmiry.
Starring Adam Kashmiry (Ghostlight, Adam) & Talisa Garcia (Willow, Baptiste, The Girlfriend Experience).
Animation by Holly Summerson.

Written by Michael Lee Richardson

Produced by Reece Cargan at Bombito Productions​​

News and Reviews:

Glasgow Short Film Festival reveal 2023 programme
The Skinny Website

Aesthetica Alumni: Edinburgh International Film Festival 2022
Aesthetica Website

Scottish Talent and settings in this year's programme as part of Scotland's Year of Stories 2022

Edinburgh Film Festival Website


Who I Am Now Secures funding

Create:Inclusion Fund

Festivals & Screenings

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2022 | *Nominated for The McLaren Award*

SQIFF Mini-series 2022

Glasgow Film Theatre at Bonjour 2022

Official Selection British Shorts Festival Berlin 2023

BAFTA qualifying competition Glasgow Short Film Festival 2023

Official Selection Leeds Queer Film Festival 2023

Screening as part of The Offside Project

Official Selection Gaze LGBT Film Festival 2023

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