My Mama, A Man Short Film Out Now

Director Helena Middleton’s mum had a list of 60 things she wanted to do before she turned 60. Top of that list: ‘be a ‘man’ for a day.

When Julie was a child she was desperate to be a boy, but when she hit adolescence she felt she lost that boy inside of her. With the help of her daughter, Julie is introduced to the drag king scene in the UK and discovers a new persona of her own, Willy Foraday.

MY MAMA, A MAN is an opportunity of self discovery for both mother and daughter. Through the experience Julie has the chance to connect to the boy inside her that she lost so many years ago, leaving her emotional, euphoric and with a refreshed idea on how the world should be. 

I added my drag king alter ego Izzy Aman, to the mix.

The film, by Spinster Films, was produced by @rosanaghhhh and @EdytheWoolley

DoP was Beatriz Sastre, Edited by Simon Whitehead, composer was @TomCTmusic with an original track feat @Sam_Brookes

Assistant producer was Qila Gill, Art direction by @RubySpencerPugh