Genre: Short Film

Synopsis

XANH is a short-film that explores clothing as a form of liberation. Xanh’s (they/them) mother is a seamstress who polices Xanh’s gender presentation through the creation of feminine clothes. As their mom continuously criticizes their wardrobe, Xanh experiences nightmares that pushes them to search for peace within.

BTS

Director | Screenwriter

Sal Tran

Producers

Tracy Nguyen & Xanh Tran

Assistant Director

Alex Lee

Director of Photography

Melinda James

Wardrobe

Nancy Tran

Audio

Mioi Hanoka & Lien Do

2019

Queer & Trans Asian Screening @ USC
Queer & Trans Asian Short Film Screening @ VSCO
5th Annual Queer Film Festival @ Santa Clara University
Toronto 519 Trans Film Fest

2018

13th Annual Seattle Trans Film Festival: Translations
Queer & Trans Asian Short Film Screening @ NYC Project Robot
Kearny Street Workshop: APAture Re:Place Film Screening
QTPOC Hurting & Healing Films by Sal Tran @ Pomona College
Guard(en) DC Queer Artist Showcase @ Anacostia Arts Center
QTViet Showcase: Thriving Diaspora, Living Beyond the Binary @ La Pena Cultural Center
NQAPIA National Conference LGBTQ API Film Screening
WOKE digital film screening

2017

San Francisco Trans Film Festival @ Roxie Theater