Acting Straight

Jordy in Transitland

Jordy is on the brink of her physical transition. Especially now, wandering in the realm between man and woman, she feels that the dichotomy is more poignant than ever. Must she conform herself to fit in? And what is the price for doing so? A modern, raw fairytale as a poetic protest against today's parochialism.

Endless bullying - Daan's story

This moving documentary tells the story of Daan, a cheerful and talented boy who left life at the age of sixteen after a school career in which he was systematically excluded. Former classmates organize a reunion to investigate how things got to this point. They discover that many other students also felt unsafe in the classroom. Meanwhile, Daan's sister Julia, who, like Daan, loves theater, is working on her self-confidence. And Daan's group of friends, where he could finally be himself, looks back on the time they spent with him.

Please Hate Me

Short Dick Man

In Short Dick Man, Matthijs explores why he has been burdened by the crippling insecurity about the size of his penis all his life, causing him to avoid situations like urinals, locker rooms and dating. In an ultimate attempt to accept his body, he goes to therapy, revisits painful memories and seeks confrontation. Gradually, he discovers that the problem is bigger than himself.

Framing the Other