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I Am Skylar

Rachel Bower
2019 | 15 min

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I Am Skylar is the emotionally compelling story of an articulate 14-year-old girl who is thoughtfully defining her future and the woman she is to become. Surrounded by a family and a community who show her unconditional love as she follows her personal path, Skylar faces the complexities of being a transgender girl on the cusp of puberty with refreshing honesty and unshakeable dignity.

Awards and distinctions

  • 1st Prize in the Documentary Short Film category - Children's Jury.
    International Children's Film Festival, Chicago
    2020
  • 2nd Prize in the Documentary Short Film category - Professional Jury
    International Children's Film Festival, Chicago
    2020
  • Best Documentary Short Film
    Children's Film Festival, Seattle
    2020
  • Best Short Film Award
    Common Good Film Festival, La Verne
    2020
  • Best Documentary
    Silver Wave Film Festival, Fredericton
    2019
  • Best Atlantic Short Documentary
    FIN: Atlantic International Film Festival, Halifax
    2019