UNDER MY SKIN, the dramatic independent feature starring four non-binary actors in its ensemble cast, will receive its World Premiere at Raindance Film Festival tonight, 29th of October. The screening, that will be followed by a Q&A with some of the filmmakers and cast, will take place at 6.30pm and there will be a repeat screening at 2pm on Saturday 31st October. You can find full details here.
Liv Hewson (they/them) (Santa Clarita Diet, Bombshell, Top of the Lake) is nominated for ‘Best Performance’ at the Festival for their role in Under My Skin.
The story follows Denny, a free spirit and artist who falls for Ryan, a strait-laced lawyer. When Denny questions gender, their love is tested. The lead character, Denny, is played by four different actors who identify as non-binary, or trans non-binary: Hewson, Bobbi Salvor Menuez (Nocturnal Animals, I Love Dick, Transparent) and newcomers Lex Ryan, Chloe Freeman. Alex Russell (Chronicle, Carrie, SWAT) and Alexis Denisof (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Avengers) also star.
The film marks the feature debut of Australian writer-director David O’Donnell, and an Australian producing team headed by Raynen O’Keefe and Russell. Cinematographer is kiwi lenser Jacqueline Fitzgerald. Composer is Melbourne musician, Evelyn Ida Morris.
“At this point in history, the casting of trans, gender-diverse and non-binary characters with people of lived experience, is not only a social responsibility of film-making, but is also a moral imperative in the task of uplifting trans and gender-diverse stories, voices, and representation,” said Raynen, who also identifies as trans and non-binary.
SYNOPSIS: Denny (they/them), a free-spirited artist falls for Ryan, a strait-laced lawyer climbing the corporate ladder. Young love ensues, but when Denny begins to explore gender, Ryan’s ingrained values are challenged. As Denny finds they can no longer ignore their true self, pressures and tensions mount with Ryan, and the couple seek to negotiate the shifting sands.
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