Synopsis:
Young Tom finds himself caught in a 1960s-style “future” world where everyone undergoes The Transformation.
Our Review:
The strength of this short film is in its to drive home a point without the need to stretch the narratives or cling to story conventions. The theme is as relevant today as they were in the sixties. The film brings together the bygone period with the futuristic science fiction in an interesting mix. The performances are great and the dynamic between these characters felt authentic and each performer seemed to be enlivened by the other.
Director Biography - Jed Bell
Jed Bell is a trans filmmaker and MFA student in Cinema at San Francisco State University. His previous five short narrative films have won multiple awards and traveled the world on the festival circuit. His last film “Dropping Penny”—a comedy about trans dog-walkers—screened in festivals from Melbourne to San Francisco to Stockholm.
Director Statement Is it time, now, for trans artists to talk about our own fears, phobias, and shameful tantrums? “The Number 12” climbs inside a trans man’s nightmares and stays there. Trans actor and performance artist Marval Rex plays Peter, a calm and confident young trans man who has physically transitioned. His friend Tom, played by transmasculine actor Lex Ryan, is not so sure what he wants and how to get it. By the end, he makes his choice.
Credits
Jed Bell Director Dropping Penny, Crash, Drive Thru
Jed Bell Writer
Andy Bydalek Producer
Molly Stuart Producer
Antonia Crane Producer
Lex Ryan Key Cast "Tom" The L Word: Generation Q
Andy Bydalek Editor
Specifications
Project Type: Short, Student
Genres: Trans, LGBT, Queer, Sci-fi, Horror
Runtime: 12 minutes 30 seconds
Completion Date: May 6, 2022
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio: 1.85
Film Color: Black & White and Color
First-time Filmmaker: No
Student Project: Yes - San Francisco State University
