Still Me | Non-Binary Short Film (MASKED Part 2)

From the filmmakers of 'MASKED', 'Still Me' follows the story of a non-binary teenager (Bailey). After coming to terms with their identity it's time for them to come out at school and navigate what this means for their social life. However, this proves harder than they anticipate and Bailey is faced with a choice between social ridicule or the closet. Luckily, Bailey makes a new friend named Zach.
‘Still me’ - Starring Alanah Parkin (The Grand Scheme, Blackwood) & Kelsie Adelaide (MASKED, Flunk)
'Still Me' was created in conjunction with the Knox Rainbow Youth Action Group. The project is proudly supported & funded by Knox City Council, YACVic & the Victorian State Government.
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[@ajjackson1345]

Thankyou for this film.

[@Iquit111]

Gret short keep up the good work

[@LuannOsbourne]

thank you

[@Peanut_And_Jelly]

as a gender-fluid this really gave me some courage

[@jnipper81]

Is this related to masked, the trans film? As a nonbinary myself i really enjoyed this

[@sushilovermf]

the acting is so good omg, the way they portray anxiety attacks is so realistic

[@ebonystave8035]

That part got me, I actually teared up a little.

[@the_zster_official]

Yeah. So realistic.

[@Samnatural]

@@the_zster_official is that sarcasm?

[@the_zster_official]

@@Samnatural no

[@astridroseby]

@@ebonystave8035 Teared up a lot over here. So realistic, such amazing acting. Took me right back to my teens when my anxiety was through the roof.

[@nataszaptak1179]

When they asked "why does my gender matter" I broke down. I really wish all that shit was easier. Thank you for making me feel valid again

[@the_alien_1239]

I wish that it was easier too, I hope you’re doing ok and I’m really glad that this makes you feel valid because you completely are ❤️

[@raspreetlamba8493]

Honestly I am a huge fan of LBGTQ+ community even though I am straight ....I really dream of becoming one of the greatest LBGTQ+ activist because I feel that they are a part of us and not different

[@polarcorpuscle2941]

Man, you people have been sold up shit creek on a lie. Your gender identity doesn't matter, but you've been tricked into thinking that you need to obsess over it and create all these smoke and mirror costumes and theatrics in pursuit of some unatainable complete validation. You shouldn't be wasting one second of your time on God's earth worrying that because you like something that isn't completely gender typical that that means you have to go on this wild hunt for more labels to apply to yourself. No, you're not special in that. Plenty of men and women like gender atypical things without engaging in this bizarre theatrical production of gender identity.

[@onyxtheowl24]

@@godseed7984 well sometimes people don’t like themselves. They can’t make themselves feel valid. So they need others to tell them they are. But. We all are valid. If it’s not hurting anyone. Why should it matter? We should focus on having fun in life and making sure we enjoy it while it lasts. We only get one and we should enjoy who we are. Even if people think it’s a mental illness or unnatural or stupid or whatever they want to call others. But really. We’re all just people trying to understand ourselves on this big blue and green rock and that’s all.

[@Alexonyl98]

@@polarcorpuscle2941 lol you don't get the point because you don't feel what others feel. There are tomboys and feminine men but there are people that don't fit into those categories either. Some people don't feel gender. They're just making themselves more comfortable by being their selves. This overly binary system makes people uncomfortable.

[@waytoobiased]

Zach looks so more comfy in himself here holy cow

[@MomentumStudiosAU]

We love ✨Character Development✨ here

[@Millie-um2bi]

That was one of my favourite parts

[@capincn3312]

ye i love that

[@PetMama1313]

Zach is adorable. Also very nice, I hope the people playing these roles have a good life. If they are themselves what they portray here, I hope that they find the support of others they need.

[@Millie-um2bi]

@@PetMama1313 from the interviews posted they seem really happy!

[@TON-mr6qk]

I remember when I was in gym and they said "Boys on the left and girls on the right" I went up to the gym teacher and said "I'm non-binary" and he's like "Oh alright! Non-binary people in the middle!" I was about to cry because of how sweet that was :)

[@waytoobiased]

the good ending

[@LUM1CAPOLYPSE]

@TON 618, Oh my good how brave they are! I would never ever be brave enough to do that.

[@nbmoleminer5051]

God I wish someone'd opened my eyes to that being an option when I was little don't get me wrong it's not like I'm old I'm only in my twenties but still can't help but wonder about what I missed out on sometimes.....sad sigh

[@Dogpool23]

🥹🥹 that’s so sweet

[@desaliasisation]

@@nbmoleminer5051 never too late!! if it feels right, go for it

[@Edenthesorrowful]

Man I've missed Zach. And Bailey is an amazing new addition to this wonderful LGBTQ+ world. Both people truly are amazing. I look foward to whatever new plans you have in store for your videos. I can happily say that I would send and show these to my friends who would relate and love these as much as I did.

[@MomentumStudiosAU]

What a dream team 🌈

[@Edenthesorrowful]

@@MomentumStudiosAU exactly

[@alllittlethingzz]

I remember Zach he’s looks so cool now!!

[@Edenthesorrowful]

@Isabelle Myzer Zach is from the previous short film made by this Channel. The short film that Zach is featured in is called Masked. It's a great video if you ever decided watch it.

[@midloran]

Wonderful?

[@moojuice9614]

zach’s voice is just,, goals, man. goals. it’s so gender-ambiguous, i want to sound like that so bad

[@graceylake5541]

Love your own sound it’s healthy

[@tireddude9750]

He does sound so cool

[@wrencastillo4459]

Same!!! I try os hard to attempt to make my voice sound like that’s but it still sounds way too girly *sob *

[@nskdhekahgfd]

Yep me to

[@devon4357]

SAME

[@nyxmain9086]

This was filmed at the school I’m attending and since I identify as non-binary and only now after being out for months are people starting to accept me, this video is so impactful. Honestly, the lgbtq+ club there has made me so happy and I know this is just a story but I’m happy for Bailey, they deserve the world 💛🤍💜🖤

[@MomentumStudiosAU]

This is so cool to hear! Want to join one of those groups for real? Knox Youth Services runs heaps of fun LGBTQIA+ groups just like the one featured in Still Me. You never know, you might even recognise some of them from the film! www.knox.vic.gov.au/our-services/children-family-and-community-services/youth-and-teenagers/youth-services/lgbtiq-young-people

[@the_alien_1239]

I’m so happy for you! I’m glad the club makes you happy and yh I just hope you’re doing alright :))

[@daisychain3007]

Despite the anguish that non-binary, gay or other people suffer, they are lucky to have the LGBTQ community. At least, they know that they are not alone and that there are always people there to listen to them and sympathise with them. Not so long ago, LGBTQ groups did not exist and people who were non-binary and not heterosexual would be told to pull themselves together and be quiet.

[@necrommne]

@@alext2963 what the fuck is a shcool

[@TaxMan1776]

Ahaha

[@itsthejavavoid]

I love how the mom is so supportive of Bailey. The anxiety scenes hit way too hard, it’s so realistically portrayed. This is amazing.

[@zangoloid]

"I'm not a girl. And I'm not a boy. But I'm still me. Why does my gender matter?" ...and then i started crying

[@Unimportant_lifeform]

I think we all did

[@ΚωνσταντίναΑποστόλου-ω9ε]

Yessssss.. and the title of the movie is so my 💘 is making me feel so warm and safety. 💛🤍💜🖤 Like my world 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

[@bexthet-rex]

I literally started crying when they said “I’m Bailey” and everyone just accepted it and continued talking it was so sweet 😭

[@ChrissyTheMusicFreak]

AYO A FELLOW TMF FAN-?

[@bexthet-rex]

@@ChrissyTheMusicFreak HIIII!!

[@ChrissyTheMusicFreak]

@@bexthet-rex HAI

[@violamae7090]

I really related to Zach in the last film, so seeing him so much more comfortable in his own skin here and able to support others gives me hope for my own future. It’s been a rough summer, struggling against my family’s rejection of my nonconformity-this as a follow up to the other gives me hope that it won’t always be this struggle.

[@Daniellelp921]

Ur family probably just doesn’t understand. I was born in ‘81 and I have a 19 year old daughter who falls in this category. The reason I’m even watching this is to learn and understand. I admit I’m struggling but I’m trying for my kid. Give ur family time. They will come around. Keep being you. Your happiness is what important.

[@browniesnofrownies4843]

@@Daniellelp921 thank you for being a supporting parent and trying to learn! I'm not non-binary, but I am a part of the (L)GBTQIA+ community, and seeing comments like yours really make my day.

[@Daniellelp921]

@@browniesnofrownies4843 Aw thank you for saying that.

[@the_alien_1239]

I’m sorry you had to go through that, I’m really glad this gave you hope, I’m always here under this comment if you need to talk. So much love to you, from myself (i use they/them pronouns btw)

[@Daniellelp921]

@@the_alien_1239 I don’t understand they/them. Can you explain it to me? I’m not being mean. I really want to know. How can one person be they? I just don’t understand the reasoning I guess. If I ask my daughter anything (about anything lol) she just tells me I’m old and won’t understand. Well I am old and I don’t understand so help me please…

[@olivejustice1180]

As an Enby, I can confirm, the separating boys and girls thing is HELL. I've even gotten bad panic attacks in P.E for it at school, and had speed-walk to the restroom, just to cry. I'm glad that there's been more representation of Non Binary people, and it's good representation. Wish I could've had this kind of representation for when I was a kid :')

[@the_alien_1239]

I’m so glad that there’s good representation now too and it’s more talked about in school environments. I got to a “girl’s” school (it’s called that but there are some people that are non-binary and transmasc there) so I don’t have to go through the separating thing but I know how hard that must be. All of my teachers just say “ladies”, “girls” and just tons of gendered terms and it’s a bit difficult. Tbh my school is not that bad with homophobia+transphobia (apart from a few instances) and half of the school would fight you for it. I hope you’re doing ok ❤️ I’m sorry you had to go through a bad school experience, I hope you’re doing better now

[@midloran]

What is Enby? When these names will end

[@midloran]

@jules ☆ What is homophobic? Nobody uses this word where I live

[@ravenwithcall8527]

In my P.E class I was put in a group called the ‘mixed group’ which is for both female and male groups and, my gosh the group was a life saver because two weeks after being put into I grew the courage to finally use they/them pronouns. But I hope the best for you.

[@ravenwithcall8527]

@@tennisthelegend Do you understand us non-binary people? We have to deal with groups separated by binary gender while us non-binaries don’t have the option to have our own groups for our gender most of the time. So how about you do some research instead of shoving your head into the unknown would you?

[@MomentumStudiosAU]

Was it worth the wait? Let us know what you thought of 'Still Me' below! 🌈

[@leoniepapke4591]

YES

[@PapasFilms]

Yes! Is a part 3 too much to ask for? …probably

[@gemsling]

Loved it. Can you add a link to kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3OaXeum5arfM0 in the description for newcomers who haven't yet seen Masked?

[@merrynbean]

loved it so much! also so great to see Zach doing so well aww 🥺😍😍

[@iloveu6693]

Yessss

[@MKA929]

as a 29 y.o who went to school when they/them pronouns weren't around, I gotta say it really warms my heart to see younger people having a better understanding of their identity and sticking with that even when it gets hard. Good on you if this is you - I completely support you!

[@tireddude9750]

God perfect timing my sibling just came out to me as non-binary when this posted! I’m a transguy. I’m my sibling biggest supporter currently so I’m planning on getting them a flag and pins. I sent them the link of the short today.

[@samjelley6020]

So happy they have you as a sib!! Let us know what they thought of the film!! :))

[@tireddude9750]

@@samjelley6020 they loved it! They’re considering a name change so I’ll try my best to help them be comfortable

[@beansoda2772]

@@tireddude9750 nice pfp

[@tireddude9750]

@@beansoda2772 thanks, you too

[@lounielouna7556]

Ur the most amazing brother!

[@supershurinova]

The acting for the panic attack was way too good. The way they cried and talked was so accurate, and im speaking from personal experience here.

[@lgbtpride7167]

Bailey: *feels comfortable in the group* Me a bisexual in a homophobic city: damn I felt like that just at pride month

[@DinosaurNick]

Same though! I'm a bisexual demigirl in a homophobic transphobic town

[@justyourlocalcommeterd1986]

ikr?? i live in a homophobic COUNTRY.

[@Cation_bibliophile]

@@justyourlocalcommeterd1986 what is it

[@Dalisa516]

Me too! I'm lesbian and genderfluid but still closeted. I (secretly) went to my first Pride this June and I seriously never felt more at home, safe and respected. When I went to Pride everyone was so friendly to me and literally EVERY SINGLE PERSON I met there (even if we only briefly talked) asked me for my pronouns and used all of them. I've never felt so valid in my life! I hope I can regain that feeling when I move out of my hometown and come out :)

[@lgbtpride7167]

@@Dalisa516 I really know how you felt! The pride parade is the best place ever to feel valid and happy!

[@d16devotion]

when the teacher said "let's get all the boys over one side and all girls over the other" I was literally shivering... like I'm not non-binary but trans and if it happened to me one day... I have no idea where should I go... I'm trans man so I would love to go on the boys side but no one knows I'm trans yet...

[@Frannces]

Me too, I’m a closeted genderqueer person.

[@jogle9013]

In that situation you have to "use the bathroom" because "you're on your period" that way you have an excuse to not go to the girls side

[@alext2963]

You should go whever your penis tells you to go. If you have one, go over with the boys. You can't change what you are. Non binary is a made up term. It's like saying I don't believe in air, so it doesn't exist. Like it or not, you are what you are.

[@linzihan]

i literally felt the panic rising up my chest and like oh my god. i’ve been in those situations before where they ask boys and girls to separate and it fucks me up (also a trans guy)

[@kimmel636]

I hated when teachers did this

[@victorj.d.crowley577]

My skin began to crawl. I felt their pain. I'm genderfluid, and my pronouns are He/Him and They/Them. I feel what they had been feeling, no fitting in anywhere. Ridicule thick on your shoulders. Your eyes go dark. You feel the world hit you in the neck. It feels like nobody cares about you. When the truth is, there is always someone who will stand up for you. Make you believe in yourself. And who you are is never something you should be killed for. To hurt is to know that pain. The pain of people crushing your identity. Only because they feel entitled. And to feel separate from the world. I just want them to know, I understand completely.

[@allisonmccall1421]

I hope things get better for you, glad ur still here

[@Rre-u1k]

My friend deals with these things... I cried for how unfair it was and I how I couldn't help him and the pain they had.

[@serenitysubs933]

i don't get it, it's just a sex you were born with, society overcomplicates it

[@midloran]

You're a man and an alien?

[@midloran]

@jules ☆ I won't.

[@undergroundsequence]

This is so relatable. I hate it when teachers divide people based on masculine and feminine genders and assume my gender identity. It really makes me anxious and pissed and the main character portrayed the anxiety so accurately! Love this film!

[@fluffles803]

It's still practical for some lessons though

[@buzzer3659]

@@fluffles803 yeah really annoying as an enby though.

[@fluffles803]

@@buzzer3659 what is enby

[@buzzer3659]

@@fluffles803 a person who identifies as nonbinary

[@ravenwithcall8527]

You could try put non binary pins or pins with your pronouns onto whatever sort of clothing you can apply it to. This will really help if people know the flag or see the pronouns. If you can’t get it yourself try find a friend who can buy it for you. Hope this helps!

[@nate24]

the way Zach helped Bailey ground during anxiety attack >>>

[@miokono]

for the toilet situation it is bloody annoying when there’s only men or women’s bathrooms I just tend to use women’s as they’re normally more clean and have bins so it’s better when it’s that time of the month, but I’m lucky that I’m not that bothered about it but for other non binary it can be very upsetting and invalidating ( sorry I’m crap at explaining lmao )

[@user-fh8rg5et5n]

ur not bad at explaining x and as another enby myself i get u

[@micheledix2616]

You did pretty well, though 👍

[@user-fh8rg5et5n]

@꧁Rain꧂ I luv ur pfp!!

[@romangreek1595]

I relate to that I tend to use the "men's" as my school isn't to excepting when it comes to bathrooms

[@ophelian4646]

I live in Sweden and most public toilets are non-genderal (can you say that?) and I as a woman don't want to meet a man in there. I came up with this idea to have two different rooms but one fore *Men* and the other for *Everybody else* I got this idea when a debate occurred where "men" were afraid of meeting LGBT, transgender or transvestite at the toilet. And some LGBT people didn't feel comfortable to use either toilets. I would be comfortable in using the *Everybody else* for sure and LGBT, trans- or non binary people would be welcome too. My experience is that It's mostly "men" that have issues about LGBT-people, I think. "men" means in this case heterosexual men (that refuses to think twice about this matter).

[@bookwitch6791]

I love how Zach uses the technique "Name three things...", it's really helpfull, I sometimes use it as well.

[@VOLL.11]

I can use it as rarely or I don't know. I'm glad my gender doesn't feel fully female,I'm demigirl :)

[@aimeebaldwin5600]

I wish it worked for me. I've tried so many times.

[@xenomane]

The acting in Masked was awesome so I've been excited for this, and it's great. I love that Zach came back in this film as well, comfortable being himself and also able to help others like Bailey. Non-binary people need to be recognised, so well done for helping get the message out with this epic film 👏👏

[@Hello-og3kv]

Being trans masc and a gay kid in a homophobic and transphobic public school is rlly hard but knowing that other ppl know what this feeling is like is just such a relief and it makes me realise that I rlly am not alone

[@gamingmoviepro9270]

Yes we’re here for you and we know how it’s feels love you ❤️

[@daisychain3007]

No, Hello, you are not alone, but you were alone in that homophobic and transphobic school.

[@ChrissyTheMusicFreak]

I am bisexual genderfluid kid that goes to a homophobic school, I was trans once, I was really open about it in school and my name was Lucas, and one day, A teacher told a transphobic kid and he started telling everyone. I cried and cried for 10 minutes straight.

[@alext2963]

maybe if you could learn to spell the word "really"

[@ilovecats21]

@@ChrissyTheMusicFreak how can you stop being trans?

[@purplealpaca9278]

I came out to my mom as a demigirl yesterday and she supported and accepted me

[@raven-mi2yv]

yay!

[@Skye1421]

So glad!!

[@m1l076]

Ik this is late but I'm happy for you!

[@Demytybo]

I'm glad she did! I'm also a demigirl, but my parents are homophobic so I don't think I can come out with them

[@barrysteakfriessimp_real]

yippee!!!!

[@rachelcox682]

What saddens me most is the portrayal of the school. I’m quite sure this may well reflect what horrors still happen in many places, but I work in a school in which we are respectful of all genders and have supported children transitioning and expressing their identity beyond the binary. I wish it was the case everywhere. Great film. Should be shown at every school in staff training.

[@zombifiedlamp4154]

At my school everyone is friendly regarding the LGBTQ community too, both teachers and students. I wish it was like that for others, I hate that other people don't get that luxury.

[@francisissleepy5300]

My school is pretty much like this,,, theres a few good teachers but other than them its hell

[@h0rn3d_h1st0r1an]

Seeing Zach helping Bailey just made me feel little tingly it was really wholesome seeing how far he has progressed from MASKED.

[@HeHe-du4le]

I’m a trans boy who is also going through the process of coming out. I’m actually going to go to my first session of a support group for trans folks next week, I’m looking forward to meet ppl like me!

[@taliahoteit]

i'm so happy for u!

[@loefotopoulos4069]

OH MY GOD IT'S ZACH !!!!!! i love that you guys are expanding this universe, incredible. thank you

[@karensalynch9740]

As a 44 yo bi demiwoman, this made me cry all the way through. As a therapist working with the queer community, I could see using parts of this in sessions to show how to effectively use mindfulness and the importance of having community. This was so well done.

[@emmafeickert8855]

This is the sequel I didn't know I needed! I'm a nonbinary/genderfluid person, and I saw the first video when I was questioning my identity. Now, almost 2 years after, I know who I am and this really spoke to me. I wanted to cry after seeing Zach being so comfortable in himself, and I just hope that I can be like him one day for someone like Bailey.

[@marlowwolf2831]

I love how the teacher was so chill when Bailey said their new name I'm not transgender but I have gone by a different name before and it hurts so much when people don't get it

[@dasoxymoron2801]

You think she was chill? I think she just didn't care, I mean, she did it wrong all the time

[@marlowwolf2831]

@@samrose3570 Yeah makes sense

[@daisychain3007]

@@samrose3570 At least, the teacher did not scold her. Not so long ago, she would have.

[@itsthejavavoid]

School for me is almost out, so I’m planning on going by my new name (Jay) in school starting next year.

[@sallygoldner2302]

soggy eyes from the mid-50s trans woman in this corner of the internet. Film, story and presentation beautiful on every angle.

[@noone-ks9ce]

Lots of love for you ma'am, as a young gender-questioning person 🖤

[@sallygoldner2302]

@@noone-ks9ce thank you

[@em-pr5jv]

Sending all my love to you girl! ❤️

[@EchoTense01]

Hope you have a great life madam! :D

[@plutolunaplays]

Have a great life, Sally!

[@EstherHunt-p6d]

I'm agender and that pressure of when teachers split up boys and girls is REAL I was kind of freaking out in my senior year I came out and that happened and my gay af freshman friend stood in the middle of the room with me, he was a weirdo but it made me feel so much better, standing there shaking from head to toe with the teacher looking at both of us. I didn't change my name in real life, but online I go by Ray, and it's going great. I'm so grateful to have so many people there for me

[@linzihan]

fuck i just realised that zach is the same zach form masked out and THATS why it’s a sequel

[@DinosaurNick]

ikr it was awesome seeing Zach again, I was wonderig what happened to him after the ending of Masked

[@furry5568]

Zach gives me more comfort than the people I know irl

[@this_user_is_nonhumann]

Same

[@axiom2472]

I saw this yesterday and I liked it and it also made me sad. We didn't have this kind of support when I was a kid and it felt unrealistic to me. Today I got invited to a weekend meet up of a new local enby support group by a fellow friend who saw me struggling.😭😭😭 ty

[@johnsmithferdinand1404]

Diese Videos sind für mich als Mensch, als Freund, als Liebender, unglaublich wichtig und wertvoll. Mir kommen die Tränen wenn ich das sehe. Ich kann hier gar nicht hinschreiben was ich fühle. Aber eins kann ich euch sagen. Ich Wünsche allen Menschen alles Gute!!!

[@itsantoniaaa9200]

@karmasdoor you spelled it right :D

[@marinameilenstein]

Toller Kommentar :)

[@strange_game_2972]

4:28 I felt this on such a high level, I used to be in a very conservative school, a lot of girls made fun of me for the way I dressed since i dressed pretty "boish", they called me all mean things behind my back and spread rumours that im lesbian which I wasn't. So overtime I started changing myself to fit in the point was i never did, and I never will. The moment I moved schools i realised how amazing it feels to just be myself again without being judged

[@o_ykii]

As a non-binary, I love the representation, really! (Sorry for bad English, I'm Brazilian and I use google translator)

[@labyrinthine444]

dw babe, your english is fine.

[@_scientistjeongyeon]

@@labyrinthine444 how would they know what dw means

[@labyrinthine444]

@@_scientistjeongyeon idk man, i just assumed they did.

[@raven-mi2yv]

Sé algo de portugués. tu ingles esta bien lo hiciste bien jaja

[@o_ykii]

@@_scientistjeongyeon i think its something like "dont worry"? by the context

[@zenmama365]

I think this video is a cool representation of how a lot of nonbinary people really are emerging like never before with confidence and vigor.

[@johnreyjangao7029]

true

[@nicholasshoffner1809]

I'm not sure I'll ever understand non-binary, or gender fluidity, and other stuff in the realm of that. But this was a great film that shows just let people be who they want to be. It doesn't affect anyone else to let someone be who they want to. The hardest thing for me to wrap my head around is the fact that they/them is typically used as a plural.

[@flimsyflame1251]

Yeah, English really isn't formed well for the nonbinary pronouns. But people do use they/them to refer to one person (obviously not as often as they are for plural). You probably do it unconsciously sometimes. (Maybe think of when you reference to a friends teacher, a lot of people immediately go to they/them cus teaching has become a lot more open to other genders. It is hard to see tho because so many occupations are still often viewed as gendered) Honestly a good way to practice it is to refer to everyone who you see, and who you don’t know the pronouns of as they/them. So if you see a person on the street wearing a nice dress and you think “oh wow, she’s got a nice dress on” just correct yourself and go “they’ve got a nice dress on” It’s one of those things that gets better the more you use it. I’m so glad for you though!! Just because a lot of people who don’t understand it fully go to invalidate it. Its really refreshing to see someone be accepting and not so difficult around it. As for non-binary, it’s just someone who doesn’t fit well within the gender binary. There’s this other thing called being Agender that could also be described as that, but I think that a good way to visualize it is think of a scale. Women on one side Men on the other. A non-binary person sits right in the middle (this is for gender identity btw, not how people express themselves). Agender is just some point completely off the scale. Obviously scales aren’t the best way of explaining it, but it helped me. Someone being gender-fluid just means that their gender identity changes. It can be kinda complicated to understand, but you’ve got the respect part down. Just don’t judge what people wear/do, and use the correct pronouns. You’ll be all set. Also thanks again for being really accepting. It’s so nice to see. (And a bit of disclaimer, but I don’t really know all too much about this stuff despite being a part of the community, so I may be wrong about it)

[@caitlin7221]

This was so good! You got some great actors too!

[@MomentumStudiosAU]

Alanah Parkin and Kelsie Adelaide are very talented!

[@caitlin7221]

@@MomentumStudiosAU they really are!!

[@melody0007]

If this had come out while i was still in high school it would have been such a huge comfort, a signal that everything was okay. Still now, really grateful this is out there for the kids that still are in school and others as well. Amazing production!!!!

[@MomentumStudiosAU]

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[@deliavazquez9095]

What...oh man. .I have class at that time

[@MomentumStudiosAU]

@@deliavazquez9095 dont worry, it'll be waiting for you after class 🌈

[@GlowingGhostie]

I can feel this on a personal level, I’m non-binary and this is just the way things are for us, but my anxiety and depression got so bad that I tried suicide as a last resort, but it didn’t work, what I got out of it was a trip to the grippy socks, after that I had a talk with my school they have agreed to use they/them pronouns and use my preferred name. I just love this so much❤ Edit: I stared crying from this.

[@SolftLuna123456789]

i hope you are better now, im so happy to hear that your school started respecting your pronouns and name

[@MrNathanounet]

it brought me tears! As a FTM for 13 years now, I can easily relate to how Bailey felt! Some LGBT's associations really helped me. Now it's my turn to help others in our situation, and I settle my own association! YOU are not alone! ps: I am French, so excuse my English

[@72bd]

as a nonbinary person myself, i could absolutely relate to this even though i haven't yet come out to my classmates or extended family. its so irritating to have to conform to binary genders when that's what everyone knows you as, especially at school. i personally haven't changed my name even though its fairly masculine, simply because i havent found a gender-neutral name that i thought suited me or was similar enough to my given name. it just feels like youre limited to a society that can't accept you for who you are and i hate it. the general public needs to start recognising non-binary people more.

[@JasonT850]

OK so as a Conservative the question Bailey asked "Why does my gender matter" hit me hard. They are right. Gender does not matter and it never should. People are who people are. I cannot actually fathom using "They/Them" pronouns when speaking to someone but I will use their name instead. I will accept someone for who they are. No one should ever have to feel like they are alone. The far right and the far left have done way to much damage. My only and biggest issue is our children. Children should never be forced to pick a gender and the parents should never involve themselves into the child being a gender that the parents want. A parent should only be there to offer a safe place for their child to explore who they are and come to their own determination and the parent to just accept it and love their child regardless. My son came to me and told me one time that he doesn't feel that he's attracted to either gender and then later on he told me he is attracted to both. I accept that. He is my son, and I love him. His best friend she identifies as Queer, and I accept that. Some people need to realize before they say ANYTHING to someone who has gender dysphoria that they have feelings too and when it all comes down to it, they are human. We are an imperfect machine and we all need to love and accept each other, no matter what. Just an opinion from one guy.

[@gummo1830]

"my names Emily" "are you though?" THIS

[@riverd3698]

the "boys on one side girls on other" be like: gender binary: *goes to one side* gender fluid: *running around* neutrois: *stands in middle* multigender: *becomes slime and spreads out on the whole agender (me lol): i guess im dismissed

[@Endo9319]

I feel like Agender might leave the area, curl into a ball, walk in circles, walk aimlessly, or do something else.

[@riverd3698]

@@Endo9319 starting to eat garlic bread 😅

[@vardets1032]

im pretty sure they mean your biological gender

[@Endo9319]

@@riverd3698 Garlic bread?

[@gwen.2515]

@@vardets1032 what about intersex people

[@quint7227]

I saw this short film several months ago and it opened a whole new world for me. It made me realize how I am trans nonbinary and I finally decided to go on t. Thank you for making this film! I'm now four months on t and I've never felt better!

[@michaeljameshardinge5846]

Ohhhh Boy has this been a long time coming 🏳️‍🌈👏

[@robinthepunk]

This is such a wonderful message. Every Wednesday, my school goes to the ymca, and we decide who goes in what car by their gender, which sucks as a nonbinary person. Love this, and it made me cry a bit

[@LPdedicated]

I relate to this so much! Especially in girl vs. boy exercises in school. My Teachers were SO awesome though (even though I had not even come out yet)! They would make the class divide themselves into male and female + whatever I felt like. I could choose whatever I wanted. I will never forget that!

[@7000Leafs.]

Your Teachers are awesome.. 💙💜🌸🌌🐤

[@finnister9366]

I’m gonna be honest, this story is amazing.. from a trans male that is still young, naive, and with an entirely homophonic/transphobic family..I love this, especially the misgendering and dead naming (I don’t love it but I understand it.), I used to be A certain name now, I’m Finn.. It’s for sure hard when teachers misgender, or dead name me and others. The amount of times I’ve cried because I’ve been confused, or unsure, or had a panic attack because of this, is insane. I couldn’t imagine a teacher doing that. I feel so bad for Bailey, they shouldn’t have to deal with that.. nobody should. Sometimes I do wonder if people think of me weirdly, or think I’m insane because of my mind knowing im something else than what I was born. But I want everyone reading this to know, your not alone. We are all together somehow and someway, in our hearts we are connected and are here for eachother when nobody can be. I love you all no matter what, im always here for everyone.. -Finn, trans, and happy. :)

[@m.s.4748]

Amazing! But I had to stop every few minutes to cry because I could relate that much... I'm not shure, but I think I'm nonbinary, too.

[@richellelim2959]

You got this!

[@iamestrela]

me too...

[@cedarflower]

Idk I think I might be too. I was sure I was a girl but now I don't know

[@fauziajasia2548]

How does it feel and how are you sure? Can you explain your inner feelings in details? I want to know...also do such non binary people really get anxiety attacks as shown here? Did you get those or know others like that??

[@user-uk4it6iw4i]

@@fauziajasia2548 i would also like to know that!!

[@feraltrashgoose]

This was great as a nonbianary person this was really accurate especially the part where the teacher split up the class.We should really teach teachers to not do this type of stuff.I'm still closeted so I still let people use she/her and my name Emily(I also don't have a new name yet though)and it's kind of awkward but I'm gonna come out soon I think.All my friends know though!

[@viisasihminen9025]

Name suggestion! Moth, Cloud, Ash

[@elektra121]

"We should really teach teachers not to do this kind of stuff" - they do, now. I myself have split between "girls" and "boys" in years before sometimes, but I had a continued education training on how to better support *trans and *inter students and now I know how harmful such things can be.

[@zalfanyurfianto3504]

how about alex?

[@Elvisfan12345]

I love how Zack helped Bailey through their panic attack!!!!!!!!!! Most people walk past me and give me strange looks it's nice to know that I'm not alone for once

[@saskiaontheinternet882]

i have so much gender envy for zach-

[@tireddude9750]

Sameeee

[@theotherrat]

Yup, same

[@binghamguevara6814]

What do you mean by gender envy?

[@leeriches8841]

'Gender envy?' Good grief, that's a new one.

[@lauzia6098]

@@leeriches8841 It’s not really, you just haven’t seen that term used before.

[@Coolgirl_ig_]

“I’m [deadbame].” “Are you though” That Hit hard.

[@originalhazelgreene]

Support groups (casual ones) made all the difference for me. This was back in the 90s when most of us were still closeted and you couldn't always find an ally just by looking around. We've come a long way but still a ways to go. Hold the line, kids 🌈

[@kodag.2009]

Liked how this film portrays the anxiety and confusion of being nonbinary in a binary society. The part where the teacher wants to divide up the class by boys and girls is brilliantly accurate to various situations nonbinary persons find themselves in daily. I do think it is helpful , would like to see portrayed more often those who are out as nonbinary (Zach and their friends for example) not always androgynous or genderfluid in appearance. Only because it seems this confuses people accepting themselves as nonbinary that you have to look that part or others cannot accept/understand your gender identity. Society overall should be educated that not all who identify as nonbinary look a stereotypical way, not all feel the need to use gender neutral bathrooms. These things are individual because we are all our own selves. Altogether though a great film to share. Thanks!

[@abih1986]

Gender doesn't matter. Nobody truthfully cares.

[@charli4385]

It's actually very sweet and sad.I am also a non-binary, but alas, I have not yet found those who can accept and support me.I hope for the best!!

[@ENDER_THE_ARTIST]

Heeeyyy now you found one! :D

[@alllittlethingzz]

You’ll find them soon don’t worry to a non binary person to another you’ll find people who accept you

[@cakes271]

This means a lot to me as a non-binary person. Thank you ❤

[@VOLL.11]

Aww,that's kind.

[@josephbelisle5792]

Honestly, who does this hurt? How much does it cost anyone to use respective pronouns? How much does it cost anyone to respect how anyone identifies? Its not an effing choice. It's part of who we are. Each and every one of us. It is recognizing the reality of humanity. How much does is cost to give up preconceived notions on gender and sex? It's just a little effort. It's just a little bit of love. I cant stand not to take the time and effort to respect another person's particular gender. It's worth it. It makes a better world for everyone.

[@canovanthecanman]

Exactly! You are who you are, and self expression is a fundamental part of one’s identity. Nobody can change that, and if it was a choice, why go through the effort to make it harder on yourself?

[@alexwood3459]

I was really impressed with how supportive the kids at my school were -I'm a teacher and I teach in a conservative area. I hope the support I see for the trans and non-binary kids from their peers is something that all kids get to experience and practice. I've noticed a big difference in attitudes in even just the last three years at the school.

[@emilyblair9147]

I cried so much at the end..when there was people that finally accepted them. It made me realize how bad I want that and how scary it is to face, especially when your alone...thats when the doughts are the strongest..when you feel like not just an outcast, but when some people treat you like your sick or something. This was very touching to me and made me realize even more things about who I am. Perfection 🥰

[@PogoDarnexx]

Glad to see Zack in this helping them out!

[@alllittlethingzz]

I love how Zach is back and how Bailey made a new friend as well, I want to show this beautiful film to my pride alliance club next week at college!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[@spicyevan5203]

I love this so much. I really do. As a nonbinary individual it is pretty tough. But I'm glad that I know that there are hotlines to call if anything and even clubs for support. I am proud to be a Nonbinary person. Because in the end, I'm still me.

[@Frannces]

Same, I’m closeted though.

[@katrinagibson2123]

Ever since i was little i knew i was nonbinary i just didn't know the words to say it. It took so much courage to finally comeout in high school and even then im not fully out for the fear of coming fully out. I thought no one would understand till i met counselor they are trans and ive never felt seen till then.

[@megatronhasfallen8459]

Man, gender dysphoria is the worst, but you just gotta keep going, keep pushing through it. Don't do what I did and just give up on the search for truth of self, stay on that journey of searching until you find who you think you are. Don't take what other people think or say into account, because at the end of the day, who gives a shit what their thoughts are? It's YOUR life. YOUR gender (or lack thereof). I hope to anyone who may see this that is going through the struggle of gender dysphoria that you find yourself soon. Have courage, stay strong. I believe in you ❤

[@megatronhasfallen8459]

Also I felt the need to say this but who else thinks Zack is really attractive? XD

[@aceofbranches]

I saw the first video around a year ago, before I was out (nonbinary/demiboy, they/he pronouns please) and seeing Zach in this video literally made me start crying. He looks so much happier now and it's beautiful If anyone wants free hugs I'm here

[@MattIsConfused]

Definitely worth the wait- I wanna be friends with zach 😭

[@joannelyn2474]

This film is ground-breaking, as was the first film. The title reaches out to everyone, regardless of 'who' that person is, and how they identify. Meaningful content. Thank you for bringing it to a wider audience xx

[@3L3CTR4H34RT]

I saw the thing at the start that said "From the creators of Masked" and I'm like "Oh cool!" And then it literally took me the entire short film AND reading through the comments that Zach is the same kid, like how does it take THAT long for me to get it-

[@confuzledartist3225]

I realized that it was Zack from Masked when I saw a comment about it, so I feel you. I'm quite bad at facial recognition, lol

[@alexcameron9555]

i just stumbled upon this and was extremely surprised to see this was filmed at my old highschool. i was there in 2011,2012 and 2015...during that time i realised i was non-binary and started to socially transition. it was at that highschool i got mocked and threatened because of my expression. seeing this is helping me really see how much things have actually changed for the better since i was there. still a ways to go but damn. so much better. thank you for this.

[@VillagerCometh]

It’s so nice seeing Zach is now doing well and not only that, he’s helping others who were lost like he once was ^_^

[@sssophie9292]

That wave of acceptance when they casually say welcome Bailey and smile, and they smile back 🥺

[@TomteMiley]

This one had me in tears... Great work y'all!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@midloran]

In tears lmao

[@SB-iy9vn]

sure it did

[@mrsir3658]

HOLY SHIT ZACH'S NEW HAIRSTYLE IS ON FIRE

[@PapasFilms]

wow… amazing! Is it too much to ask for a part 3?

[@hopelikedogs8973]

I just f*cking cried 'cause it's so comprehensible...

[@ryn2844]

Hell I'm not even a minute in and I relate so hard to that coming out panic that i'm crying already.

[@Lost_Emopo]

I know this was posted 2 years ago and I'm late to the party so to speak, but I had to say something. I am a teenager questioning their gender identity and struggling a lot with it but I'm nearly 100% sure I'm not cis. My dead/birthname is Emily too and when I saw that I got rather emotional. This really touched me and made me feel seen. Thank you 💗

[@ENDER_THE_ARTIST]

I support you mate! I hope you find out who you really are and find a good name if you want to change your other name!

[@scottdistefano9019]

Congratulations team beautifully compelling and heartfelt! Amazing work and awesome performances, go Alanah!!!!

[@zenmama365]

Explaining that they are still themselves even after dealing with school bullies is very relevant to me. I like this video.

[@cocobear20]

This may be the case but not all non-binary people feel uncomfortable wearing a dress, just remember you're all valid!

[@dasoxymoron2801]

Thanks.

[@Crispyfried-pickles]

The part with the LGBTQ club is so heartwarming, I'm Pansexual and at school, there's this boy that said all LGBTQ people should die/burn, and it made me feel a bit offended. Also when we were starting dance class he called me a Lesbian. Just because I have a heavy preference for women wouldn't make me a Lesbian. Even thought I'm not Enby, I really like this short film. Sorry of any of this has nothing to do with the film

[@noah.161]

The struggle is real! Respect pronouns, respect names, respect people!

[@Wandererofrealmz]

@intriguing Woman Is it really hard to respect someone’s identity tho, that doesn’t need to be earned, if you can’t respect how someone identifies, that says a lot about your maturity level.

[@bamb3928]

@intriguing Woman we grant everyone basic respect. We don’t go around disrespecting people because they didn’t earn it. Respecting someone as a fellow human is not something you have to earn. Respect people’s pronouns because it’s part of that basic respect we give everyone.

[@ottolandin]

we need unisex bathrooms, ones we can all use. and gender neutral locker rooms where people don't harm or judge us.

[@vatsalguruvayurappan9724]

the main character's role made me feel so uncomfortable and resistive to my tears coming out. because i know how real it is. experienced this since ive been a small child. although i didnt get the panic attacks at the moments they did because i had gotten very good at conforming to being the male i was expected to be. chose not to question and think on my own as i already faced the scolding and shouts from parents for being even a bit inquisitive and critical. ive been an excellent people pleaser. dated people of the opposite sex in the past. experimented with clothes and felt a dysphoria for my own body. been completely homophobic for the sole purpose of not being outcast by my male friends. been bullied from my 2nd or 3rd grade to high school throughout. along with that trying to keep up with a dysfunctional family which i was just playing along with as their ideal son. i came out to myself first in 2020 all thanks to my ex who's also queer. i really, really cannot thank her enough for the way she helped me open up. the freedom i faced when i lived abroad for rhe first time for my masters put my soul into a complete rut. i did not know how to embrace and conquer my goals in that freedom because i never took the chance to even TRY freedom. i CRIED at the part where bailey introduced themselves to the queer group with the half anxiety half hope sensation written across her face. snd when they greeted her back, i broke down again. Ever since i chose to even see my queer side and the queer world with a little love and acceptance, my life took a complete turn. i had my FIRST pride last year and i dont remember the last time i felt just HAPPY and ME. i am trying my best to eliminate the internalized homophobia one day at a time. its so TOUGH as it is a complete resistance to my whole life until this point. this film is to the heart, real as it could get. thank you so so much for making this. wishes from India. 🙏

[@cancel29]

no bc this is such accurate representation of not only being non binary but also the anxiety that comes with not fitting in or feeling like an outcast. just the way they breathe and laugh and everything it feels so real and yea I just have nothing more to say than I love this! glad they found a place where they felt comfortable in the end

[@kibble24]

I've been out of school for many years but I can't tell you how much I needed this. Thanks for making this, for all of us, from the kids to the late bloomers.

[@forestdweller3210]

So well made and so well acted. I don't mind admitting this made me quite emotional, especially when Zach introducted Bailey to the group. Very thought provoking.

[@amybaker9533]

I absolutely love this!!! Being an 11 year old and being Bisexual myself, this channel is awesome. Im glad you have stuff like this because it influences younger LGBTQ+ members to be themselves and to love themselves!!! Thanks for this amazing film!! BTW the acting is SOOOO good. 😊😁 ❤💛💚💙💜

[@MamaEdaIsMyReligion]

Zach has grown sm since the first part omg. i love this