sofi MX

This film has been made in an endeavour to convey the complexities of forming identities. It intends to help counter the stereotype that queer individuals "wake up one morning and realise they're queer"and educate cis-gender and heterosexual viewers on the kinds of feelings that people experience when they are questioning their prescribed identities.

The project Sofi MX was realised with the help of Kimberley Ubendran and Emma Lewis, the Social Anthropology department at the University of Kent, and with the greatest thanks to Sofi who was so willing to be involved.

"People should just be..." - sofi

More about Sofi

Sofi is a languages student, studying in the UK. Born in Venezuela, she has lived in the UK now for four years and plans to stay after graduation.

More about Freya

Freya is a social anthropology student. As a cisgender, heterosexual woman, Freya tries to be an ally to queer individuals.

Filmmaking process

The footage was shot across four days, and is predominantly hand held. Filmed and edited solely by Freya, with contributions made by Sofi on what to film and thoughts given on edits.

Reflections

The process of making this film was highly enjoyable for both Freya and Sofi. It was a collaborative process, although Freya maintained most of the creative control over the project.