Step on It
Faculty Mentor Information
Ryan Cannon (Mentor), Boise State University
Abstract
“STEP ON IT” is a short film that focuses on young trans people while providing appropriate representation. The film follows two trans characters as they embark on a spontaneous road trip after an accidental theft. The audience joins them in the car as they run from town to town as the characters get to know each other and open up about their struggles being trans. This film is not about two queer people coming out or is a sob story about either but rather it shows that trans people are humans just like everyone else. The audience gets to know and love the characters outside of their gender identity before the film delves into their hardships as trans people. It showcases two trans actors as well as being written, directed, and edited by a trans person. “STEP ON IT” touches the hearts of people while staying lighthearted and comedic.
Step on It
“STEP ON IT” is a short film that focuses on young trans people while providing appropriate representation. The film follows two trans characters as they embark on a spontaneous road trip after an accidental theft. The audience joins them in the car as they run from town to town as the characters get to know each other and open up about their struggles being trans. This film is not about two queer people coming out or is a sob story about either but rather it shows that trans people are humans just like everyone else. The audience gets to know and love the characters outside of their gender identity before the film delves into their hardships as trans people. It showcases two trans actors as well as being written, directed, and edited by a trans person. “STEP ON IT” touches the hearts of people while staying lighthearted and comedic.