Synopsis: Birthday Boy follows a transgender boy, Alex, as he experiences bullying at a private all girls school. He lives a double life in online games, where he feels he can express his true identity.
About the Filmmaker: Leo Lebeau is a British Director, Writer and Producer with a passion for Queer stories. Leo graduated in 2020 from The National Film and Television School in London UK, where he was awarded both BAFTA and Prince William Scholarships for his studies. As a result, he is currently being mentored by the Emmy winning Executive Producer of Fleabag, Lydia Hampson.
Details
| Released: | 2021 |
| Runtime: | 20 Mins |
| Director: | Leo Lebeau |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Key Cast: | Sebastian Emmerson, Ted Reilly, Selma Alkaff, Hannah McIver, Jaina Brock, Paul Keating, Katie Pattinson & Bex Hainsworth |
| Writers & Producers: | James Bell & Leo Lebeau |
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