Short Life Stories

Music - Single

2024

Bensimon Byrne, Toronto, ON
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It can take years for a transgender person to begin their true life and be their authentic self. But a rising tide of violence and hate in Canada and globally is making trans lives even shorter. White Ribbon believes that people want to better understand the transgender community, so we created Short Life Stories to help build empathy and support. The film offers a glimpse into the trans experience, the bravery of it, the obstacles they overcome, and the nuances of their lives.

Chief Creative Officer: Joseph Bonnici
Executive Creative Director: Debbie Chan
Creative Director: David Mueller
Associate Creative Director: Ana Segurajauregui Sanchez
Art Director: Nina Hang
Writer: Ana Segurajauregui Sanchez
Producer: Katie Link
Account Manager: Pat Martini, Kayla Metcalfe, Rachel Romu, Samantha Sartor, Sreeja Sasidharan
Program Director: Oliver Glover
Account Director: Cole Douglas
Senior Account Manager: Olutunu Oyelola
Media Agency Planner: Karin Julman, Athena Bantis
Associate Director of Social Content: Rebecca Milner
Production House: Westside Studio
Director: Angie Bird
Executive Producer: Amanda Morrison
Producer: Michelle Woodward
Director of Photography: Daniel Grant
1st AD: Chris Ross
1st AC: Carine Zahner
2nd AC: Ashley Mach
Wardrobe Designer: Richard Autio
Makeup Artist: Alanna Fennell
Location Manager: Alex Panavas
Casting: Jigsaw
Editing Company: School
Editor: Izzy Ehrlich
Assistant Editor: Zhenya Dolzikov
Post-Production: Yumi Suyama
Post-Production Company: AlterEgo
Colourist: Eric Whipp
Producer: Spencer Butt
Visual Effects: FortYork
Online Editor: Melissa Vasiliev
Online Producer: Valerie Moss
Sound Designer: Oso Audio
Performer: Hannah Grace
Audio Creative Director: Daenen Bramberger, Harry Knazan
Sound Production: Lauren Dobbie, Jane Heath
Client: White Ribbon

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