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Title: By Any Other Name
Storyline: Set in rural Queensland, 'By Any Other Name' is a powerful short film exploring identity, memory, and transformation.
The story canters on Cooper, a trans-man who returns to his hometown years after disappearing as a teenager. Formerly known as Dianne, Cooper must confront a community that has mythologized his former self.
As he steps back into the past, he is forced to challenge rigid narratives and reclaim his truth. Meanwhile, Banjo - Dianne’s ex-boyfriend and the town’s junior sheriff finds his heroic image shaken as Cooper's return forces him to reckon with his own assumptions.
This trans western is a deeply emotional drama about queer courage and inner strength. Backed by Griffith Film School, the film will be shot across multiple blocks in 2025, offering performers meaningful, character-driven roles in a graduate-level cinematic production.
Where did this casting call come from?
Male 18 to 34
Cooper. A trans man returning to his rural hometown after running away as a teenager. Formerly Dianne. Must confront the town’s memory of who he was. Role is open to trans masc and gender-queer performers only
Male 18 to 34
Banjo. Dianne’s ex-boyfriend and now the town’s Junior Sheriff. Seen as the epitome of masculine charm and leadership. His worldview is challenged upon Cooper’s return
