VESSELS
short film, 2015
Written and directed by Arkasha Stevenson
Produced by Halee Bernard
Cinematography by Marianne Williams
Production design by Andrea Arce Duval
Edited by Steph Zenee Perez
A young transgender woman considers a dangerous operation that may be her only option in gaining a more feminine body.
Awards
Vimeo Staff Pick / available online (2019)
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (2017) - Best Editing
San Diego Film Week (2017) - Best Drama / Narrative Short
Mexico International Film Festival (2016) - Golden Palm Award: Best Student Film
FilmOut San Diego (2016) - Best Short
Iris Prize Festival (2015) - Iris Prize
IndieFEST Film Awards (2015) - Award of Merit
With support from Panavision and Light Iron.
Original microscopy photographed with assistance from UCLA Medical and Veteran's Hospital West LA.