Documentary web series about the experiences of 10 trans people.

Interview with Writer/Director Izaskun Arandia

Congratulations! Why did you make your film?

Because I wanted the public to learn about the different trans experiences, and cis people like myself to realize how privileged we are. To give trans people a platform to express themselves and tell the world their experiences.

Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?

Because you can learn about the trans community and different trans experiences with a very positive, uplifting message, in a short, attractive format.

How do personal and universal themes work in your film?

- The personal experiences of our protagonists, all different.
- The universal things that all protagonists have in common such as dreams, fears, family, bullying, love, and overcoming struggles.

How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?

Yes, most definitely. The project started being a documentary about a transvestite friend of mine and during the development process, getting to know different people, we realized that the project had to be about the trans experience.

What type of feedback have you received so far?

It's been overwhelming. People love it and comment on how much they have learnt watching it. I believe it has also been positive for our protagonists, as it has given them a platform to express themselves.

Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?

It has surprised me as I didn't expect it to be so positive.

What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?

More visibility for the webseries.

Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?

The project is now finished so we are mainly looking for distributors, sales agents, film festival directors

What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?

I would like it to be watched all over the world and for the general public to feel more empathetic towards trans people.

What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?

- How important is gender (and how you feel about it) in your daily life? Why?
- Would you date a trans person? If the answer is no, why not?

Would you like to add anything else?

I had my short film Night Shift on your website and it was a great experience. Thank you!

What other projects are the key creatives developing or working on now?

-I'm editing my feature documentary My Way Out about the legendary trans dance club in London, and its founder Vicky Lee
-I'm producing a short animation by two young female filmmakers about motherhood and the pressures that women have suffered (from family and society) for generations.

Interview: August 2021

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Ni Naiz Naizena (I am who I am)

Length:

web series

Writer/Director/Producer

IZASKUN ARANDIA
After directing 3 short films, this is the first web series as a director for writer/producer Izaskun Arandia. Having always been interested in social issues and human rights, she has spent the last 5 years learning about the experiences of many trans people. She collects 10 different stories in this web series in an empathetic attempt to give a platform to those less privileged voices.

Key cast:

Aitzole Araneta, Victor Viruta, Graham Bell Tornado, Alice Diez, Kimberly Zambrano, Victor Alvarado, Eder Iturralde, Fergi Barahona, Josebe Iturrioz

Looking for:

film festival directors, distributors

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/izarfilms

Instagram:

http://instagram.com/izarfilms

Twitter

https://twitter.com/nnaizena

Hashtags used:

#ninaiznaizena

More info:

www.izarfilms.com