Search Weight Loss Topics:




Nov 17

Student from Rainhill honoured at The Into Film Awards – St Helens Star

Testosterone Comments Off on Student from Rainhill honoured at The Into Film Awards – St Helens Star

A MAN who made a documentary about his first year on testosterone during his transition has won a national filmmakingaward.

Ben Hodge, from Rainhill, faced difficulty and bullying after coming out as trans.

However last year, as he started transitioning, he filmed his journey in a documentary called 1 year: A letter to my 14 year old self.

The film shows the highs and lows of Ben finding himself and thoughts throughout the process.

His film has now been shortlisted for the Best Documentary Category of the Into Film Awards sponsored by The National Lottery.

The Into Film Awards were due to take place on March 18 at Londons ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, however due to coronavirus it took place online and was hosted by David Walliams OBE.

Ben, 20, took the Best Documentary prize for his film.

He said: "I can't believe that my film which started out as an idea for a Facebook post has made it this far. It's truly an honour.

"Something I think that is important to note is that no two LGBT+ experiences are the same.

"But I hope that by sharing my experiences, I can open some level of understanding and tolerance in my audience.

Bens film sees him writing a letter to his younger self about the myriad of ways his life has improved in the last five years, and also charts his first year on testosterone as he transitions to becoming the person he truly is.

Ben is currently studying Media & Performance at the University of Salford and is an amateur filmmaker and theatre creator with a particular interest in stories regarding LGBTQ+ experiences.

Ben before his transition

He also has an interest in stand-up comedy, drawing on his experiences as an openly gay transgender man to make light of things that otherwise might not be discussed.

This has taken him around the country, from Manchester all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe.

1 Year has been screened across the globe, from a UNICEF talk about youth filmmaking and creating empathy in Kathmandu, Nepal to the Geelong Pride Film Festival in Australia and a current LGBT+ History Month exhibition at the University of Salford.

Ben is currently making a film about St Helens and how the closing of the mining industry affected the town and culture.

He wants to screen the final product in a community cinema.

The Into Film Awards celebrate exceptional talent from children and young people aged 5 19 years old who have demonstrated impressive achievements in filmmaking and film reviewing.

Host for the 2020 Awards, David Walliams said: I love the Into Film Awards because it gives the opportunity to young people, from all kinds of backgrounds, to be a part of the film industry.

"As an actor, these young people are the future, and you want them to give you a job one day!

"Anything that encourages creativity is important, we have an amazing film industry in this country which is often ignored by politicians and we need to support it.

"Into Film is an amazing charity."

For more information intofilm.org/Awards

The rest is here:
Student from Rainhill honoured at The Into Film Awards - St Helens Star

Related Posts

    Your Full Name

    Your Email

    Your Phone Number

    Select your age (30+ only)

    Select Your US State

    Program Choice

    Confirm over 30 years old

    Yes

    Confirm that you resident in USA

    Yes

    This is a Serious Inquiry

    Yes

    Message:



    matomo tracker