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Trans Male Media

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

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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.

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.

Luca Scarpelli, a Brazilian trans man, in the Brazilian Queer Eye show. He is outdoors, smiling happily, eyes closed. He has short, dark hair and dark facial hair. He is wearing a red jacket over a white t-shirt. His co-hosts are dancing around him, partly visible in the background, with a city visible in the blurred background.
Reality TV
2022
Brazil (Brasil)

Queer Eye (Brazil)

Luca Scarpelli, a Brazilian trans man, is among the five lifestyle coaches who aim to transform peoples' lives with makeovers, renovations, advice, and wardrobe changes.

Andrea, a teenage trans boy played by Italian actress Luana Giuliani, in the movie L'immensità. He is standing outdoors, wearing a collared, blue flannel shirt. He has light brown skin and short, brown hair. He is speaking. A caption visible in the image says, "Andrew." Trees are visible in the blurred background.
Film
2022
Italy (Repubblica Italiana), France (Française)

L'immensità

Andrea, a teenage trans boy played by Italian actress Luana Giuliani, tries to figure out his gender identity in this semi-autobiographical film, co-written and directed by Italian trans man Emanuele Crialese. He is called Andrew in the English version of this film.

Dan Avangard, a Latvian trans guy, sitting outdoors in a public park. He is sitting on grass, speaking to someone who is sitting near him, visible in the blurred foreground. He is a light-skinned man with blue eyes, an eyebrow piercing, and rainbow ear piercings. He is wearing a backwards blue cap, a black t-shirt, and shorts. He is smiling as he speaks. The person in the foreground is feminine with shoulder-length, wavy blonde hair, wearing a sleeveless white shirt. Trees, hedges, and a walking path are visible in the blurred background.
Interview
2022
Latvia (Latvijas Republika), Sweden (Sverige)

He is a TRANSGENDER ACTIVIST in LATVIA

Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Dan Avangard, a Latvian trans guy. Dan discusses initially identifying with lesbians, figuring out his trans identity, being an activist, being visible for early-transition Latvians, and his social-political aspirations.

Fred Rococo, a trans man played by American trans actor Murray Hill, in the show Somebody Somewhere. He is light-skinned with short, dark hair, slicked back. He has drawn a moustache on his face. He is wearing a chequered blue suit with a pink suit shirt and brown-rimmed glasses. He is holding up one fist, with gold rings and a gold bracelet.
Show
2022
United States of America

Somebody Somewhere

Fred Rococo, a trans man played by American trans actor Murray Hill, is an emcee and professor of agricultural sciences. He gets married to a woman in the show's second season. The series itself is a comedy that has been very well received, and does a wonderful job of humanising both cis men and trans men.

Cristian, a trans man played by Spanish actress Malena Alterio, in the show Espejo Espejo. He is visible in the blurred foreground, with the photograph focused on his reflection in the mirror. His reflection is a light-skinned, slender man with short, straight, brown hair and brown eyes. He is wearing a white jacket over a collared blue shirt. Pink toilet stalls are also visible in the mirror.
Film
2022
Spain (España)

Espejo, Espejo (Mirror, Mirror)

In a world where people have sentient reflections which can converse with their real-world counterparts, Cristian, a trans man played by Spanish actress Malena Alterio, tries to figure out his gender identity. Pol, a trans man played by trans male actor Iván Vigara, is the first person Cristian comes out to. Ariel, a non-binary person played by non-binary person Eli Sajaz Hinestrosa, has a minor role in the film.

Fredrik Stillerud, a Norwegian-Swedish transman, standing outdoors. He is looking directly at the viewer and smiling happily. He is light-skinned with blue eyes and a ginger beard. He is wearing a white beanie with an indiscernible logo on it. He is wearing a collared light brown coat over a zipped-up blue jacket. A brick building can be seen in the background.
Interview
2022
Sweden (Sverige), Norway (Kongeriket Norge)

He is a QUEER DOULA

Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Fredrik Stillerud, a Norwegian-Swedish transman, about his work as a fertility doula, a teacher, and an advocate. He also discusses his desire to carry a pregnancy, shares his thoughts on the healthcare system, and emphasises the importance of self-determination while pregnant.

Nico Fernández de Velasco Viveros, a trans male character played by trans actor Ander Puig,  in Élite. He is light-skinned, with short, black, straight hair, shaved on the sides. He is wearing a school uniform. The uniform includes a white collared shirt, a red-and-blue jacket, and a red-and-white tie. He is wearing a black nose septum ring. He is smiling happily. There is a green wall visible in the blurred background.
Show
2022
Spain (España)

Élite (S6-8)

Nico Fernández de Velasco Viveros, a teenage trans man played by Spanish trans male actor Ander Puig, stars in three seasons of this Spanish show.

A still from the animated film Pete, showing a young gender non-conforming kid looking up at their mother with loving eyes. Both are light-skinned with ginger hair. The kid is wearing a blue shirt and a blue gap. Their mother is wearing a yellow shirt and a necklace.
Animated Film, Short Film
2022
United States of America

Pete

Bret Parker, an American Pixar artist, depicts the gender non-conforming childhood of her American wife Pete Barma (they/them) in this gorgeous animated short film.

Joel, a teenage trans boy played by Spanish trans male actor Ander Puig, standing indoors and looking at a teenage girl. The pair are both light-skinned, with Joel having short, dark hair, and the girl having shoulder-length brown hair. The pair are smiling at each other.
Show
2022
Spain (España)

Ser o no ser (To Be or Not to Be)

Joel, a teenage trans boy played by Spanish trans male actor Ander Puig, is non-disclosing at a new high school, where he attends acting class and grows close with other teenagers.

Joonatan, a Finnish trans guy, standing outdoors. He is bald and light-skinned, with blue eyes and a ginger beard. He is wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a button-down, floral pattern shirt, and is wearing a backpack. Trees and flowers are visible in the background.
Interview
2022
Finland (Suomen)

The BEST THINGS about being TRANS (Finland)

Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Joonatan, a Finnish trans guy. He discusses his work, activism, and transition, and describes the difficult process of transitioning in Finland. He emphasises his good his life is, how happy transitioning has made him, how much he loves his trans community.

Ryuki, a Japanese trans man who works at a Kabukichō host club, standing next to his girlfriend and looking at a fish tank. Ryuki is wearing a white jacket over a collared white shirt, has dyed blond hair, and is wearing make-up. His girlfriend is wearing a fur jacket and has long, black hair. The pair are in a dark room, lit by blue and purple and yellow lights.
Documentary, Interview, Short Film
2022
Japan (日本)

The Floating World

Ryuki, a Japanese trans man who works at a Kabukichō host club, discusses the impact of the industry on his mental health, and the mental health of his female clients.

Barney Guttman, a teenage trans boy voiced by American trans male actor Zach Barack, in the animated series Dead End. He is fist-bumping with his friend. He has short brown hair, partly dyed bright blue. He is wearing a collared yellow shirt over a purple t-shirt, and red trousers. He has pierced ears.
Animated Show
2022
United States of America

Dead End: Paranormal Park

Barney Guttman, a teenage trans boy voiced by American trans male actor Zach Barack, explores friendships, crushes on other boys, and battles supernatural forces in this animated series.

Elijah and Billy in the show Bros Before, played by trans actors Radcliffe Adler and Marten Katze, embracing closely and looking into each other's eyes. One trans man, with curly ginger hair, has a tattooed arm and is wearing a green singlet. The other trans man, with curly dyed blond hair, is shirtless and has multiple tattoos. Both have stubble and are light-skinned. Black and white photos and posters are visible on the blue wall in the background.
Short Film
2022
United States of America

Bros Before

Two trans men, played by American trans actors Radcliffe Adler and Marten Katze, become involved in a love triangle in this indie short film.

Jesse Sullivan, a trans man, in the documentary My Transparent Life. He is walking outdoors and adjusting his dark sunglasses. He has short, black hair, light skin, and a tattooed neck. He is wearing a patterned black sweater and silver chain necklaces.
Documentary
2022
United States of America

My Transparent Life

Jesse Sullivan, an American trans man, is interviewed in this documentary, which purports to answer the question, "Is being trans a choice or are trans people really born in the wrong body?"

A light-skinned trans man biting down on the cap of a needle to remove it, before doing his testosterone injection. This is a film still from the short film Imagine a Body. He has blond facial hair and is wearing black-rimmed glasses. He is indoors, lit by blue light.
Experimental Film, Short Film
2022
United States of America

Imagine a Body (The Second Puberty of Trans Men)

Trans men are interviewed about the changes they have experienced on testosterone.

An Iranian trans man in the film This Is Not Me, standing outdoors. He is wearing black female clothing, including a black hijab. He is also wearing black-rimmed glasses and a black backpack. His skin is light brown, and he is frowning slightly as he speaks. A vine-covered wall is visible in the background, along with buildings.
Documentary
2022
Iran (ایران)

This Is Not Me

Shervin and Saman, two Iranian trans men, are filmed alongside their families as they try to transition.

Melvin Gerbrandt, a trans man played by Canadian non-binary actor August Winter, in the film Women Talking. He is standing in a barn, looking to the side with a nervous or serious expression. He is light-skinned with short, brown hair, wearing a brown flannel shirt.
Film
2022
United States of America, Canada

Women Talking

Melvin Gerbrandt, a trans man played by Canadian non-binary actor August Winter, lives in an ultraconservative Mennonite community where sexual abuse is rampant.

The cover of Dear Society by Kanzaki Shin, displayed alongside pages from the manga.
Manga
2022
Japan (日本)

拝啓, 世間様 (Dear Society)

Tachibana Kanesho, a trans male photographer, reflects on his life during his wedding to a woman, remembering his struggles and appreciating how far he has come.

Raúl Cocolotl, a trans boy voiced by American trans voice actor Sam Zelaya, in the animated show Wendell and Wild. He has light brown skin, dark brown hair, and dark brown eyes. He is wearing a blue suit jacket over a white collared shirt, with a red tie. He is holding a notebook with an illustration of monsters on it.
Animated Film
2022
United States of America

Wendell & Wild

Raúl Cocolotl, a trans boy voiced by American trans voice actor Sam Zelaya, is a main character in this teen-focused supernatural drama.

Simon Stranne, a disabled trans man with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, sitting indoors. He is light-skinned with blue eyes and medium-length, blond hair. He is wearing a white t-shirt and wire-rimmed glasses. There is a microphone clipped to his collar. He is smiling happily. A dining room can be seen in the blurred background, including several chairs and a table with a floral tablecloth on it.
Interview
2022
Sweden (Sverige)

He is a TRANS DISABLED MAN

Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Simon Stranne, a disabled trans man with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. He discusses how his disability impacts daily life, and how it impacted chest binding, as well as the empowerment and pride it has given him. He also describes the importance of art and Christianity in his life.

A trans man named Malcolm, played by trans actor Mack Bayda, standing outdoors and having a conversation with Otto, played by Tom Hanks. Malcolm is wearing a black coat and a green scarf. He is light-skinned, with short, curly, black hair.
Film
2022
United States of America

A Man Called Otto

Malcolm, a trans man played by American trans male actor Mack Bayda, is taken in by the film's protagonist after being kicked out of home.

Jamison Green and Jaden Fields, both trans, sitting on a couch together. Jamison is a light-skinned elderly trans man, whereas Jaden is a darker-skinned younger trans man. Jamison is wearing a collared, button-down purple shirt and dark grey trousers; he is bald, with white facial hair. Jaden is wearing a dark, patterned, collared, button-down shirt and blue trousers, and has dark facial hair. The pair are smiling happily at each other.
Interview
2022
United States of America

Older Trans Guy Talks to Younger Trans Guy

Jamison Green, a 73-year-old American trans male pioneer, has a conversation with Jaden Fields, a 31-year-old American trans man. They discuss their experiences, transitions, and hopes for the future.

Mridul Dudeja, an Indian transman, sitting indoors. He has short, dark hair with grey streaks, and light brown skin. He is wearing dark-rimmed glasses and a button-down, dark blue shirt. Patterned red curtains can be seen in the blurred background.
Interview
2021
India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya)

Life Of A Transperson In India | Meeting A Transman & Transwoman

Mridul Dudeja, an Indian transman, is interviewed about his experiences and transition.

Bobby, a trans man played by English trans male actor Pete MacHale, in the short film In The Name of the Father. He is sitting outdoors, a rock wall visible in the blurred background. He is light-skinned and blue-eyed with short, black hair. He is looking up with a stern or serious expression.
Short Film
2021
England

In the Name of the Father

Bobby, a trans man played by English trans male actor Pete MacHale and actor Saoirse Wren Beckner, searches for his father's spirit after the man drowns at sea.

Kei, a trans man played by Japanese trans male actor Chihaya Kadota, in the short film Between Us. He is walking in a hot springs, holding a towel to his chest, looking into the distance with a neutral or stressed expression. He has damp, black, short hair.
Short Film
2021
Japan (日本), Australia

Between Us

Kei, a trans man played by Japanese trans male actor Chihaya Kadota, finds that he has different goals to his non-binary partner Erin, played by Australian non-binary actor Mariella Kai (alternatively referred to as Kai Pacey). Kei wishes to live in rural Japan, whereas Erin wants to live in Tokyo city.

Adam Kashmiry, an Egyptian-Scottish trans man in the film Adam. He is standing indoors. A lesbian woman named Amira, played by Rehanna MacDonald, is standing in front of him, hands on his shoulders, looking into his eyes and smiling. She is wearing a head scarf and has long, dark hair. He has short, dark hair and a neutral expression.
Theatre, Film
2021
Egypt (مِصر‎), Scotland, Iraq (ٱلْعِرَاق)

Adam

Adam Kashmiry, an Egyptian-Scottish trans man, plays himself alongside Iraqi-English actress Yasmin Al-Khudhairi. Adam experiences sexual abuse and discrimination in Egypt, has a short-lived relationship with an Egyptian lesbian woman, is made homeless by his father, and seeks asylum in Scotland. After being mistreated by immigration officials and stuck in legal limbo for almost two years, he is finally granted permanent asylum in Scotland.

A brown-skinned Indian trans man sitting indoors, looking up at the viewer, smiling happily. He has brown eyes and short, black hair. He is wearing a red t-shirt.
Documentary
2021
India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya)

Meet the All-Trans Men Football Team From India

Indian trans male footballers are interviewed about their lives and love of sport, and the importance of Ya_All FC, a team comprised solely of trans men.

Three images displayed side-by-side. The left image shows Finlay Games, a middle-aged, light-skinned trans man, sitting indoors, wearing a white dressing gown; he is smiling happily, and has receding grey hair, and a grey beard. The middle image shows the cover of a book titled TOP TO BOTTOM by Finlay Games, with text displayed in white text against a soft green gradient. The right image shows Finlay Games walking outdoors, looking into the distance with a neutral expression, wearing a collared blue shirt over a white t-shirt, the street visible in the blurred background.
Book (Non-Fiction)
2021
England

Top to Bottom: A Memoir and Personal Guide Through Phalloplasty

This is the memoir of Finlay Games, an English trans man, detailing his phalloplasty experience. He also discusses his transition overall, his sexual orientation, and his relationships.

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