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2024 ONE Screen - Craft
Short Life Stories
Agency Bensimon Byrne / Toronto
Client White Ribbon
Category
Music Composition
Annual ID
SCR24_CR009
In 2023, White Ribbon, an organization dedicated to educating men and boys about gender-based violence, expanded its focus to address the growing threat of transphobia in Canada. Alarmingly, 70% of trans youth report experiencing sexual harassment or violence. For many in the trans community, the threat of violence feels less like a possibility and more like an inevitability.
Globally, the trans community is plagued by a devastating number of stories of violence and murder. In Canada, an ongoing debate surrounds school boards invoking the notwithstanding clause, questioning whether students have the right to live as their authentic selves without educators notifying their parents.
Working alongside long-time partner Egale, a 2SLGBTQ+ organization, the idea began to take shape. We gained a deeper understanding of T-Day (Transition Day, or Testosterone Day for those transitioning to male-presenting), the moment when a trans person begins living openly as their true self.
This reality is deeply melancholic, as societal pressures and the threat of discrimination often prevent trans youth from feeling comfortable living as their true selves until much later in life. This is compounded by the disproportionate levels of violence and murder they face, meaning that once they do transition, their already short lives can be tragically cut even shorter.
On November 13th, we launched Short Life Stories, a film that tells the story of Vivian, a fictional character inspired by the many trans individuals who have tragically fallen victim to violence and murder. The film follows key events in her life, focusing on her outward transition. Moments of joy and empowerment with friends and loved ones are starkly juxtaposed with the looming threat of discrimination and hate, ultimately culminating in her tragic murder. The film featured real trans actors and was produced by a team largely led by members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
Globally, the trans community is plagued by a devastating number of stories of violence and murder. In Canada, an ongoing debate surrounds school boards invoking the notwithstanding clause, questioning whether students have the right to live as their authentic selves without educators notifying their parents.
Working alongside long-time partner Egale, a 2SLGBTQ+ organization, the idea began to take shape. We gained a deeper understanding of T-Day (Transition Day, or Testosterone Day for those transitioning to male-presenting), the moment when a trans person begins living openly as their true self.
This reality is deeply melancholic, as societal pressures and the threat of discrimination often prevent trans youth from feeling comfortable living as their true selves until much later in life. This is compounded by the disproportionate levels of violence and murder they face, meaning that once they do transition, their already short lives can be tragically cut even shorter.
On November 13th, we launched Short Life Stories, a film that tells the story of Vivian, a fictional character inspired by the many trans individuals who have tragically fallen victim to violence and murder. The film follows key events in her life, focusing on her outward transition. Moments of joy and empowerment with friends and loved ones are starkly juxtaposed with the looming threat of discrimination and hate, ultimately culminating in her tragic murder. The film featured real trans actors and was produced by a team largely led by members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
2024 Awards
ONE Screen Winner
Credits
Agency
Bensimon Byrne / Toronto
Art Director
Nina Hang
Associate Creative Director
Ana Segurajauregui Sanchez
Chief Creative Officer
Joseph Bonnici
Group Creative Director
David Mueller
Director
Angie Bird
Director of Photography
Daniel Grant
Editor
Izzy Ehrlich
Executive Creative Director
Debbie Chan
Producer
Jane Heath
Katie Link
Lauren Dobbie
Michelle Woodward
Spencer Butt
Yumi Suyama
Executive Producer
Amanda Morrison
1st AC
Carine Zahner
1st AD
Chris Ross
2nd AC
Ashley Mach
Account Manager
Cole Douglas
Kayla Metcalfe
Rachel Romu
Samantha Sartor
Sreeja Sasidharan
Associate Director of Social Content
Rebecca Milner
Business Lead
Pat Martini
Colorist
Eric Whipp
Digital Media Planner
Athena Bantis
Editing Assistant
Zhenya Dolzikov
Location Manager
Alex Panavas
Makeup Artist
Alanna Fennell
Media Planner
Karin Julman
Musician (Cover of "Praise You")
Hannah Grace
Online Artist
Melissa Vasiliev
Online Producer
Valerie Moss
Program Director
Oliver Glover
Senior Account Manager
Olutunu Oyelola
Sound Design Creative Director
Daenen Bramberger
Harry Knazan
Wardrobe Designer
Richard Autio
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