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Synopsis

An illustrated conversation with women of the baby-boomer generation on the influence non-binary identities have on their perception of their own womanhood.

She/Her is a poetic, experimental documentary that dares to explore the relationship that older women, 55 - 65 years old, have with their gender identity. It is set to compliment the thoughts that filmmaker Imogen Lister has about their own gender identity, demonstrating how these relationships are not very different between generations. The doc serves to break down a traditional narrative in an experimental style, embracing the abstract themes that the film addresses. Using stop motion animation, and a heavy audiocentric score, She/Her subverts the traditional documentary style by using repetition and exploring the film as a transformative process.

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Our People

​Cheri Greenidge (she/her) - Cinematographer

Cheri is a confident cinematographer with the skills to back it up. She is highly dedicated to her craft and a true professional. 

​"I’ve never really given much thought to my gender since I have never given power to the box I tick or let it control my actions and interests. At the end of the day I’m Cheri whether I’m being perceived as a woman or not."

Imogen J Lister (they/she) - Director

Imogen brings a strong passion and experimental spirit to the filmmaking process. They are unafraid to adapt and change, allowing the film to evolve naturally.

"For me, gender is a big construct of ideas created by the development of society. Gender is used as labels to categorize individuals, and I find it interesting how much we've found personal identity in something that I consider to be such a construct. Gender to me is so much more than just the labels. There's a strong connection to identity and I think my relationship with gender has so much to do with this strong contradiction of it, in a general sense, being nothing, but also so very important for identity. I think for me, personally, it relates stronger to the former of those two things. However, I recognize for others there is more relationship with the latter."

Octavio Couto (he/him) - Producer

Octavio is a producer who knows how to keep everyone in line while keeping the crew morale high. Anything that needs to get done, Octavio will make sure it happens!

​"Gender to me is a small part of what makes a person. There’s too much focus on that instead of the other amazing things that make us unique. People shouldn’t be defined by a colour or set of clothes, but by our skills, activities, and personalities :)"

Jasmine McLaughlin (she/her) - Location Sound/Sound Editor

Jasmine was our soundie on the ground, huddled in a corner, making sure the sound quality was top notch. 

​"Hello everyone! I am so excited to be a part of this crew. Gender to me is who I was born as. I am proud to be a girl and don’t feel the need to identify otherwise. Cant wait for everyone to see this project! <3"

Sabrina Nguyen (she/her) - Production Assistant

Sabrina is one of those people behind the curtain, a jack-of-all-trades, that the film couldn't have been completed without! Whether to set up, slate, or whatever was needed, Sabrina was there.

​​"It is something I've only recently thought about. But I like knowing that you don't have to tie yourself to a specific gender, you can embrace your individuality."

Megan Bradshaw (she/her) - Social Media

Megan is taking to social media for the very first time with this project. She is eager to learn from experience and is having a great time so far!

​"Gender to me is a highly individual experience. There’s no one right way to define who you are, it’s about whatever feels right to you and what makes you happy. I’m still learning and reassessing my understanding of gender all the time, which is why I’m glad to have opportunities like this doc to continue that journey."

Sage Durrant (she/her) - Assistant Editor

On top of assistant editing, Sage was on-set taking on a little bit of everything, including setting up equipment and downloading the footage for the editor. Her dedication shines through in everything she does. 

​​"To me, gender is a part of identity and how people present themselves. I pride myself on being acceptive and supportive of my friends and family and the way they identify. Gender can mean many different things, and for me, it’s important to listen and learn about everyone’s meanings."

Rachael Huibers (she/her) - Editor

Racheal Huibers is a talented video editor who takes problem-solving head on. Editing a documentary is a huge undertaking, and she's handled the challenge with ease. 

​"Gender to me is very subjective. The need to feel comfy in your own skin is such a priority in the well-being of daily life yet it’s constantly overlooked, ignored, and can even be shamed. As the editor of this documentary, I am hoping to piece together this magnificent message to show others that it is okay to be exactly who you are and there are others who know exactly how you feel <3"

Brandon Wickson (he/him) - Lighting and Grip

​Brandon is always ready to jump in and help whenever he can. His kindness and humble nature make him a wonderful person to work with. 

"I honestly don't know what gender means to me yet, still figuring that shit out bruh."

Sam Koabel (he/him) - Location Sound/Production Assistant

Dani Meisner (they/them) - Composer/Post-Sound Editor

Sam is an amazingly talented helping hand to have on a production. He brought an energy and enthusiasm to the set that was infectious!

"To me, gender is a form of personal human expression that can be important to the way that one perceives themselves, or the way that they would like to be perceived by others. It cannot be accurately defined in a singular way, as it exists on its own spectrum from person to person. It is also not something that can be forced onto others. Simply put, gender is title that is completely yours."

Dani is a passionate and dedicated composer and post-sound editor. They helped develop the soundscape of the film, giving it its own unique flair and adding to the overall viewing experience.

"For me gender is a tool. When I think about my personal identity it’s constantly changing and developing in different directions, using gender and the way society perceives it allows me to create an expression that makes me feel comfortable when I walk through the world. A way I can signal to others how I feel on the inside."