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Trans Male Media

Media featuring trans men and trans boys, from documentary subjects to fictional characters.

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Julian Melson, a 60-year-old American trans man, sitting indoors on a couch. He is wearing a collared blue shirt and black-rimmed glasses. He is light-skinned and bald, with a grey handlebar moustache. He is gesturing as he speaks.
Interview
2026
United States of America

Becoming the Man I Always Knew I Was | Julian Melson

Julian Melson, a 60-year-old American trans man, is interviewed alongside his best friend and ex-wife. He discusses growing up as a tomboy, experiencing dysphoria, having an accepting family, and overcoming substance use disorder.

Seu Franco, a Brazilian, mature-aged trans man sitting on a beach, smiling happily and looking into the distance. He has brown skin and brown eyes. He has short, partly-shaved black and grey hair. He has a couple of faded tattoos on his arm. His top surgery scars are visible. The beach is visible in the blurred background.
Interview
2025
Brazil (Brasil)

LGBT+60: Seu Franco, A 67-Year-Old Trans Man

Seu Franco, a 67-year-old Brazilian trans man, is interviewed about his life, transition, and aspirations. He discusses having a mastectomy one year ago, being inspired by trans male trailblazer João W. Nery, and pursuing his manhood in defiance of both family and partners.

Cis men David and Sindre with Kris, a trans man; three European gay men in the documentary Fatherhood. All are light-skinned with shaved heads and facial hair, gathered together around a hospital bed, Kris holding the throuple's new baby.
Documentary
2025
Norway (Kongeriket Norge), Iceland (Ísland), Germany (Deutschland)

Fatherhood

Kris, a Norwegian trans man in a multi-partner relationship with gay men David and Sindre, decides to carry a pregnancy.

Alex Dempsey, a trans male police officer played by Canadian non-binary actor Mae Martin, in the show Wayward. He is a light-skinned man with short brown hair dyed with blond tips. He is wearing a white singlet. He is looking at his blonde wife with a serious expression.
Show
2025
Canada

Wayward

Alex Dempsey, a trans male police officer played by Canadian non-binary actor Mae Martin, moves to his pregnant wife's hometown and quickly realises that it is a deeply troubled place.

Azad, a trans man, and his partner Nora, a cis woman, in the film Between Dreams and Hope. The pair are standing outdoors, looking at each other, smiling happily. Azad has short, dark hair and is wearing a dark coat. Nora has shoulder-length, dark hair, and is wearing a fluffy white hat and a fluffy white coat. There are strings of light in the blurred background.
Film
2025
Iran (ایران)

Between Dreams and Hope

Azad, a trans man played by Iranian actress Fereshteh Hosseini, travels to a remote village with his girlfriend to get his father's legal permission to medically transition.

Taash, a non-binary character voiced by American non-binary actor Jin Maley. Taash has light blue skin, large horns, and is wearing gold-gilded armour and jewellery. They are looking into the distance with a neutral expression.
Game
2024
Fictional Location, United States of America

Dragon Age: Veilguard

In this fantasy roleplaying game, players are Rook, a hero working to save the world. Rook can be made canonically trans during character creation. There is a non-binary main character, a non-binary main antagonist, and several trans minor characters.

Zaid, an Afghan teenager played by Iranian actress Sadaf Asgari, in the short film Na Marei. He is sitting in the front seat of a bus, looking into the distance with a neutral or focused expression. He is wearing a yellow hoodie underneath a brightly-coloured jacket, the jacket comprised of purple, blue, and white stripes. He has short, black hair, light brown skin, and dark brown eyes. A desert landscape is visible in the blurred background, through the windows of the bus.
Short Film
2024
Afghanistan (افغانستان), Iran (ایران)

Na Marei (The Invisible)

Zaid, an Afghan teenager played by Iranian actress Sadaf Asgari, lives and works as a man for his family (bacha posh). He finds that his identity goes deeper than this masquerade, however, and is unwilling to return to a female life when his mother demands that he get married. Determined to keep his secret girlfriend and finish his entrance exams, he tries to continue life as a man.

Ahmad, a trans male character played by Iranian-American trans man Aden Hakimi, sitting indoors and reading a sexual health pamphlet about sex with trans men
Experimental Film, Film, Documentary
2024
United States of America, Iran (ایران)

Desire Lines

Ahmad, a trans man played by Iranian-American trans man Aden Hakimi, begins exploring his attraction to men alongside other trans actors, including Theo Germaine and Em Modaff.

Francis, a middle-aged Russian man living in Spain, standing indoors with his hands on his hips. He is wearing blue jeans and has a tattoo on his chest. His top surgery scars are visible and he has dyed blond hair. He is light-skinned. This is a film still from the documentary Being Transgender in Russia.
Documentary, Short Film
2024
Russia (Россия), Spain (España)

Being Transgender in Russia

Francis, a 47-year-old Russian trans man living in Spain, is interviewed about his transition, family, and experiences of discrimination. Trans and gender-diverse rights in Russia are also discussed.

Radha, a child played by Indian actress Mrunal Kashid, in the film Holy Curse. They are standing outdoors, looking up at a person in the blurred foreground. They have brown skin and short, wavy brown hair, tied back. They are wearing a white dress and holding a doll. Captions in the image read, "Are you a boy?" The ground, covered in fallen brown leafs, is visible in the blurred background.
Short Film
2024
India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya)

Holy Curse

Radha, a child played by Indian actress Mrunal Kashid, does not feel like a girl and presents in a masculine manner. In response, Radha's family come to believe that the child is possessed by a male spirit, and must therefore be cleansed with a religious ritual. Snigdha Kapoor, the director, was inspired by personal childhood experiences and by Devdutt Pattanaik’s Shikhandi.

A father, a light-skinned trans man, standing outdoors and holding his daughter. The pair are both smiling happily. He has short, black hair and is wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a black coat. His daughter has long, light brown hair and is wearing a black puffer jacket.
Interview
2024
United States of America

I Became A Trans Dad At 15

Nev, an eighteen-year-old American trans man, discusses becoming a father to his girlfriend's child when he was only fifteen, also discussing the support he received from his late mother and how his own father has also come to support him.

Frankie, a pregnant Kiwi trans man standing indoors, looking lovingly at their male partner. The background of the image is plain light brown. Frankie is wearing a dark blue t-shirt, has a shaved head, and light skin.
Documentary
2024
New Zealand (Aotearoa)

Trans and Pregnant

Frankie, a Kiwi trans man, is filmed throughout a pregnancy journey which includes miscarrying, trying again, and eventually giving birth to a healthy baby.

Feña, a trans man played by non-binary actor Lío Mehiel, in the film Mutt. He is sitting outdoors, wearing a white singlet, looking at someone in the blurred foreground. He has light brown skin, wavy dark short hair, and is wearing a band-aid on his forehead.
Film
2023
United States of America

Mutt

Feña, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Lío Mehiel, reconnects with his father, straight ex-boyfriend, and estranged sister after transitioning.

A Czech trans man named Marvin, sitting with his husband and children at a beach, in the documentary A Happy Man (2023). Marvin is wearing a blue cap and a black t-shirt. His husband is wearing a blue cap and a grey t-shirt. The sea is visible in the blurred background. Marvin is looking at his husband with a neutral or happy expression.
Documentary
2023
Sweden (Sverige), Czech Republic (Česká Republika)

A Happy Man

Marvin, a trans man, moves from the Czech Republic to Sweden with his family, and begins his transition.

The title screen of the game Baldur's Gate 3, showing central fantasy characters posing against a swirling sky background, a tentacled ship visible in the distance.
Game
2023
Fictional Location, Belgium (België), England

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3, a fantasy roleplaying game, allows players to be a woman, a man, or non-binary, with two body types available, and genital options independent of body type or gender.

Jagrit, a trans male Indian lawyer, sitting indoors. He is wearing a collared light yellow shirt, and has a microphone clipped to his shirt. He is smiling happily and looking directly at the viewer. He has light brown skin, short black hair, and hazel eyes. A concrete stairwell can be seen in the background. He is sitting on the steps.
Interview
2023
India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya), Sweden (Sverige)

He is a TRANSMAN from INDIA

Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Jagrit, a trans male Indian lawyer. He discusses his supportive family, Hindu beliefs, accepting workplace, having top surgery, and his goals for the future. On the day of the interview, he had his first testosterone injection.

Eddy Leroy, a trans man played by French actress Catherine Frot, in the movie Un homme heureux. He is standing outdoors at night, lit by a warm orange glow, looking at someone in the blurred foreground. He is light-skinned with short, dark hair, wearing a black jacket over a white collared shirt.
Film
2023
France (Française)

Un homme heureux (A Happy Man)

Eddy Leroy, a trans man played by French actress Catherine Frot, comes out to his bigoted husband after decades of marriage. Two trans male actors have minor roles.

Kirby, a trans man played by trans actor Eisa Al-Shamma, in the short film (In)convenience. He is standing indoors in a convenience store, smiling slightly. He has light brown skin, dark brown eyes, and short brown hair. He is wearing a grey hoodie over a white shirt.
Short Film
2023
United States of America

(In)convenience

Kirby, a trans man played by trans actor Eisa Al-Shamma, has been on testosterone for a few months, but is still menstruating. He develops a crush on the cashier who works at the store where he buys tampons.

James Ford, a light-skinned American trans man, in the show Next in Fashion. He is sitting before a light blue background, wearing a yellow sweater with grey stripes on it, and wearing gold chain necklaces. He has blue eyes, wavy ginger hair, and ginger stubble. He is smiling slightly.
Reality TV
2023
United States of America

Next in Fashion (S2)

James Ford, an American trans male fashion designer, competes with other designers in this fashion-focused competitive reality TV show.

Sam, a bisexual trans man played by Canadian trans actor Elliot page, in the film Close to You. He is lying in bed, looking into the distance with a neutral or depressed expression. His top surgery scars are visible. He is light-skinned with short, dark brown hair.
Film
2023
Canada

Close to You

Sam, a bisexual trans man played by Canadian trans actor Elliot Page, returns to his hometown for his father's birthday, encountering his former best friend along the way.

Cullen Row, a trans man played by American trans male actor Tyler DiChiara, in the show Gotham Knights. He is standing indoors and looking at his sister in the blurred foreground, smiling happily. He is light-skinned with short, dark hair.
Show
2023
United States of America

Gotham Knights

Cullen Row, a trans man played by American trans male actor Tyler DiChiara, is a superhero who works to clear his name after being arrested for the murder of Batman.

Finlay Games, a trans man, in Naked Education. He is waking down the street, looking into the distance. He is a light-skinned, plus size man with balding brown hair and a brown beard. He is wearing a blue collared shirt over a white t-shirt.
Reality TV
2023
England

Naked Education (S01E03)

Finlay Games, a British trans man, stars in episode 3 of this body positive series. He shows his post-phalloplasty and post-mastectomy body for the education of Lucian, a younger British trans man, and viewers. He shares his story and answers questions about how phalloplasty operations work.

Tosiek, a trans man played by Polish non-binary actor Alin Szewczyk, in the film Fanfic. He is standing in a bathroom, cutting his long blond hair with a pair of scissors. He is wearing a green t-shirt with an illustration on it. Green tiles and clutter can be seen in the blurred background.
Film
2023
Poland (Polska)

Fanfik (Fanfic)

Tosiek, a trans man played by Polish non-binary actor Alin Szewczyk, navigates school, romance, mental illness, and harassment as he figures out his identity.

Trevon, a dark-skinned trans man in the documentary Beyond The Aggressives. He is leaning against railing, looking out over a river with a neutral expression. He is wearing a blue silk head scarf tied around his head, and a white t-shirt. He has short, dark hair and dark brown eyes. The background of the photo shows a bridge, a light blue sky, and city buildings in the far distance.
Documentary
2023
United States of America, Hong Kong (香港 )

Beyond the Aggressives: 25 Years Later

American trans man Octavio Sanders, Hongkonger-American trans man Chin Tsui, American trans man Trevon Haynes, and masculine-of-centre American boi Kisha Batista are filmed decades after appearing in The Aggressives (2005).

A Two Spirit trans man named Hucpiga , also named Tyler LaMere, sitting indoors. He has light brown skin, long black hair, and brown eyes. He has partly-shaved eyebrows and is wearing subtle makeup, along with a septum nose ring. He is wearing a chain choker necklnce, a flannel shirt, and a necklace. He is looking into the distance with a neutral expression.
Interview
2023
United States of America

Two Spirit: A Spiritual Identity and a Reclamation

A Two-Spirit, neurodivergent teenager named Hucpiga (AKA Tyler LaMere) discusses his identity, culture, and experiences of gender.

Leo, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Bobbi Salvör Menuez, in the film Summer Solstice. He is sitting outdoors, looking up at the sky with a neutral expression. He is wearing a dark grey t-shirt and has short ginger hair and freckles.
Film
2023
United States of America

Summer Solstice

Leo, an aspiring trans male actor played by American non-binary actor Bobbi Salvör Menuez, reconnects with an old friend.

Charley Burton, a 63-year-old American trans man, sitting indoors. He has light brown skin and short, dark hair. He has dark grey facial hair. He is wearing black-rimmed glasses, a collared brown shirt, and a patterned bow tie. He is grinning happily, hands folded in his lap.
Interview
2023
United States of America

Charley Burton

Charley Burton, a 63-year-old American trans man, is interviewed about his life, transition, sobriety, relationships, authorship, and advocacy. He discusses surviving sexual abuse, substance use disorder, suicidal ideation, depression, and conversion therapy.

Tien Neo Eamas, a 55-year-old Singaporean-Canadian transman, standing indoors beside two other trans or gender non-conforming people, all three individuals smiling happily. He is an older man with a lined face, light brown skin, dark brown eyes, and short, black hair. He is wearing a silver chain necklace and a dark purple collared shirt. The person on his left is a younger Asian person with short, black hair, dark brown eyes, and light skin, wearing a collared black shirt and several silver earrings. The person on his right is a light-skinned person with medium-length dark brown hair and dark brown eyes, wearing a brown corduroy jacket over a white t-shirt.
Interview
2023
Singapore (சிங்கப்பூர் 新加坡), Canada

Tien: Becoming Queer Joy

Tien Neo Eamas, a 55-year-old Singaporean-Canadian transman, discusses growing up in a fundamentalist Christian family, recognising himself in another trans man of colour, being the first Asian trans man to come out in Vancouver, enduring racialised expectations of manhood, overcoming hatred and abuse, attempting suicide, and finally finding joy both in himself and in his community.

Kai, an Aboriginal Australian Brotherboy trans man, in the short documentary I Am Kai. He is standing in a dark room, with the background of the photo being darkness. He has short, shaved brown hair, and a long brown beard. He has white ceremonial paint on his face. He is looking directly at the viewer with a firm, proud gaze.
Documentary, Short Film
2023
Australia

I Am Kai

Kai, a Brotherboy trans man, is interviewed alongside his family, discussing his culture, identity, transition, and goals.

Ja'Mel Ashely Ware, a Black trans man sitting indoors, wearing a peach yellow t-shirt. He is bald, with a black beard. He is sitting next to his partner, a feminine Black gay man with long, braided black hair, wearing a multicoloured patterned t-shirt. The background of the image is an orange and purple gradient.
Reality TV
2023
United States of America

TRANSworld Atlanta

Several American trans men are interviewed alongside their partners while on a couples' retreat. These men include Ja'Mel Ashely Ware, who has discussed his pregnancy journey publicly, Malik Brown, Shon Jackson, and Nick Devereux.

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