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Writing & Casting Transgender Characters with Elayne Wylie

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SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 AT 2:00 PM PDT ONLINE (Limited space, register by buying a ticket)

Co-presented with Gender Justice League

Join us for a conversation about the impact and process of casting transgender characters with Elayne Wylie. The casting process should start in the conceptualization and writing, with an understanding of the history of representation in the medium. Panelists will explore the nuances of decisions filmmakers have to make throughout the writing and production process, and the impact of these choices on actors, productions, and audiences.

Guests include:

Isabel Sandoval, director and actress of opening night film, LINGUA FRANCA
Ann Thomas, Transgender Talent
Ash Navone, Women in Film Seattle

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Earlier Event: May 9
MARK
Later Event: May 10
SHORTS: ART & RESISTANCE