Elaine Fuentes

Two lesbian lovers and their friend visit Redondo Beach on a December night.

A young woman passes time during her flight from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

A young woman observes the wear and tear of her old family home while moving.

A teenager documents their family dog during her final months.

Cellphone videos and photographs document the transition from boyhood to womanhood.

A young trans woman breaks up a wooden pallet and reflects on her past.

A plea for on-screen representation of transgender intimacy.

Another day in the life of a depressed teenager as they make it through their day, trying to feel okay while burdened by their own self-hatred.

A teenager aspires to make a film during the pandemic. They reflect on their depression and nostalgia by documenting old places from their past.

Two transgender lovers lay in bed and slowly embrace each other.

A young Elaine (Nigel) is coached by her father in kart racing and drumming. Home movies and GoPro footage document the complicated relationship between the two family members.

Elaine asks college students to describe God to someone who has never been introduced to the concept, as well as explain the significance of the Christian cross as a symbol. At home, Elaine haphazardly plays with a consumer product she bought.

A graphic exploration of the undesired effects of testosterone on a young transgender woman's (pre-HRT) body.

Andrea Ambrose is a young woman living in South Central, she meets a young prostitute and forms a connection.

A young filmmaker navigates her transition while living in an abusive household. Personal videos document several years of isolation as she says goodbye to old friends and welcomes new ones she meets online.

Each day of 2024 is represented by one minute of footage. Two transgender filmmakers in a long-distance relationship document their personal lives for an entire year as a form of therapy. The project forces the couple to examine who they are as individuals, lovers, and artists in a world that threatens their existence.