The Sundance Institute has announced the six artists participating in the 2025 Trans Possibilities Intensive, aimed at empowering transgender storytellers of color.
Sundance Institute Announces 2025 Trans Possibilities Intensive Fellows
EXCLUSIVE: The Sundance Institute has revealed the six artists selected for the 2025 edition of its Trans Possibilities Intensive, which will be held online from July 28–30.
Empowering Transgender Storytellers of Color
Now in its fourth year, the intensive aims to uplift transgender storytellers of color as they develop their projects in a supportive community. This year’s fellows include Logan Alcosiba, Chica Andrade, Rraine Henson, Jameson P. Murray, Jess Waters, and Grace Zhang.
Program Highlights
During the program, fellows will engage in discussions led by trans creatives, participate in fireside chats with their creative advisors, and tackle essential craft areas through group exercises and specialized workshops. They will closely collaborate with seasoned advisors such as Rhys Ernst (Adam), Luis De Filippis (Something You Said Last Night), Éri Sarmet (Vollúpya), and Mars Verrone (Union).
Conclusion of the Intensive
The intensive will culminate in a public conversation streaming on Sundance Collab at 10 a.m. PT on July 30. In addition to the online sessions, fellows will receive project-based grants and tailored creative and professional development opportunities. This year, the Institute received a record number of nominations, highlighting the growing interest in trans-led projects.
“I established this program because I understand that community is essential for both storytelling and being trans,” said Moi Santos, the Institute’s Manager of Equity, Impact, and Belonging. “The Trans Possibilities Intensive embodies this principle by creating intentional, sustainable, and collaborative opportunities. Our fellows and their projects reflect the vital gender diversity that trans storytellers bring to our world.”
Meet the 2025 Fellows
Logan Alcosiba (Writer) with Leaving Flowers (U.S.A.): Inspired by the Native Hawaiian legend of ‘Ōhi’a and Lehua, a māhūwahine confronts familial loss and her longing for ‘ohana.
Chica Andrade (Director) with House Of Hilton (Brazil): After two decades away, the director returns home to find her transgender friends murdered, reigniting her fight for dignity and change.
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Rraine Hanson (Writer-Director) with Transcend (Jamaica): A grieving father and his transmasculine son reflect on their summer memories, finding solace in each other.
Jameson P. Murray (Writer-Director) with The Starter (U.S.A.): The trans son of a retired NBA champion battles for a spot on his high school team, drawing unwanted attention and national controversy.
Jess Waters (Writer-Director) with Tank (U.S.A.): Overwhelmed by debt and gender dysphoria, Tank discovers power through small-time robberies while navigating their identity.
Grace Zhang (Writer-Director) with 20X8 (U.S.A.): This Buddhist cyberpunk family drama explores three generations of a Chinese immigrant family in search of their own utopia.
Learn more about this year’s fellows and their projects below.
