"CRUSH" Award-Winning Trans Short Film (2022)

A transgender teen reconnects with his childhood best friend.
Winner: BEST SHORT Believe Psychology Film Festival 2023
BEST SCREENPLAY Scout Film Festival 2022
BEST SCREENPLAY Official Trans Pride Brighton Annual Film Event 2022
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Broadcast Education Awards 2021

[@CosmicRetriever]

When I first saw his parents I was like oh no are they going to be transphobic!? I was SO relieved when I found out his parents were accepting of him! I wish all trans children had accepting parents. That truly makes a difference.

[@glowfish937]

I wish mine were too

[@CosmicRetriever]

wishing you the best.@@glowfish937

[@CosmicRetriever]

@@glowfish937 I hope you're doing well.

[@LeonardoMonteiro-sw6oj]

"You know spiderman is trans, right?" BOY, COME HERE WITH AN EXPLANATION. I WANNA HEAE

[@Zero-cx9wh]

RIGHT

[@kovu9880]

THERE IS NO LOGICAL WAY PETER PARKER IS NOT A TRANSGENDER MAN

[@CosmicKitten67]

EZPLAIIIINNN PLSSS

[@LemonadeBuddy]

I EVEN SEARCHED IT UP AND ITS NOT TRUE THEY GASLIT USSSSS

[@_pokki_]

like i'm _100%_ sure he's right but everyone who says that has a 3 page thesis on why and i wanna see his

[@user-fu7io1xw9r]

The part where Eli was getting ready was funny

[@LeoMakesStupidThings]

"You girls oops I mean you guys" He understood:3

[@CosmicKitten67]

Can we take a minute to appreciate his parents? It’s so amazing how hard they’re trying. It really warms my heart.

[@green_its_not_a_creative_color]

Eli trying to skate is my life in a nutshell 💀

[@Plytapuspoetliz]

I go by Eli and this hurt as no one accepts me and my parents are religious nondenominational and they think my whole being is sinful and that I’m going to hell to a point where my mom said I could kill myself. It makes me happy seeing how others are accepted but makes me really sad like what did I do to have the parents I have

[@-b-g-]

Hey. I’m a Christ-follower. I just wanna let you know that I love you so much (Light hearted way) I have no idea who you are but I 100% support you. Because truth is the Bible says to love others as you love yourself. Please don’t be discouraged and know there’s people who truly love and accept you

[@crow_moriondo]

Gods overarching message is really just to Love Thy Neighbor, so it isn’t a sin. Even if it somehow was, Jesus was also against judging others for their sins (again, being trans is not a sin, this is just a supplementary point) so the logic your parents follow make sense either way. There will always be an online community here for you and your friends as well. You’re valid ❤

[@lovebirdwillingten]

I'm trans and I go by Casper but I'm also a Christian and so are my parents. They've made it clear that they are trans phobic and homophobic so I don't know if we share the same amount of pain but I'm going through something similar. I don't know a lot about you (obviously haha) but I fully support you and I really hope you're safer now or in the future

[@clairemann2]

I’m so sorry my love. No one should ever treat you like that. I accept you and I love you always ❤❤❤❤

[@clairemann2]

@@lovebirdwillingtenI wanted to let you know that you aren’t alone either. I’m so proud of you and you are so wonderful ❤❤❤ Keep on rocking!!

[@ffawn]

made me cry. i'm gonna show this to my trans friends.

[@nicolehellman1663]

I’ve been WAITIN for this one!!!! Absolutely beautiful, Hunter.

[@melwasf0und]

this deserves so many more views

[@courtneyhittle]

What a beautiful film!! And I loved the original music!

[@spamstarzz]

The dialogue is so great on this film! Great work.

[@_sushiisdead]

Im rooting for him man. But i wished he stood up for himself, like seriously bro you just gonna take that? Just gonna let them disrespect you? Toughen tf up and stand up to them

[@SStrawberrybean]

6:19 what song is this? :)

[@Amelia.penny_2011]

Wait is spiderman trans??????????😮

[@QCaid]

AWWW I love thissss

[@kovu9880]

The WAY Mal pushed Adam was so funny.

[@Kantstoner]

Wow this was so good!

[@remibotch9313]

LOVED THIS!!!!

[@CosmicKitten67]

THE EXISTENTIALISM MY GOSH

[@2022streetbobwheelies]

If you watch this video . Make sure you hit the like button

[@d-sideoflife6318]

❤great film

[@Goastts]

Omg it's so nice

[@Lyricsmusictoons2]

Good short ❤😊

[@kathymcbride2425]

your friends cool too xx

[@Plonker_Productions]

The dialogue needs a little work at some points and some bits need to be directed a little better but I love the concept and the story is good

[@myintkhine6639]

So beautiful

[@elyanemoisan7848]

Rip Garrett

[@Alyssa-vl6lj]

aww this is so cute ❤

[@emvk2002]

This was so amazing to watch! The ending made me cry and the scene in the bedroom just felt so personal, despite me being cisgender. Hopefully, people like Ty and Adam grow up and see others who aren't just like them as... *drumroll* ...normal people. Huh. Great job on this project

[@kathymcbride2425]

happy ending you keep lifting those weights you will end up like superman

[@user-mk6ds1fx5w]

Transfodia, mmm, more please! I was banned from studdy chat today. Just decause I'm trans and admin heard some rummors. She also banned 3 peolpe - 2 bi girls and my friend, who has undeservedly bad reputation. I thought, she was normal.

[@Carmel_Duckie]

Am I the only one that is confused about the views vrs likes?

[@kathymcbride2425]

ouch are you ok man

[@reginaldgalluzzo5093]

'Promo sm' 👏

[@pickleair]

bro im a transmasc person who goes by eli. wild