Under My Skin(2020) 【TESTED】

: Shot in just 15 days on a modest budget of $180,000, the film premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in 2020. Critical Reception

(2020) is a groundbreaking independent drama that explores the complexities of gender identity within the framework of a modern romance. Written and directed by David O’Donnell , the film is particularly noted for its innovative casting of four different non-binary actors to portray the protagonist, Denny. Plot Overview Under My Skin(2020)

: By casting non-binary actors in a non-binary role, the film aims for a level of sensitivity and authenticity often missing from mainstream "boy-meets-girl" tropes. : Shot in just 15 days on a

The story follows , a free-spirited artist and musician, who falls for Ryan (played by Alex Russell), a conventional and straight-laced lawyer. As their relationship deepens, Denny begins to more overtly explore their gender identity, challenging Ryan’s ingrained social values and expectations. The film focuses on the emotional "disconnect" between personal truth and social acceptability, testing whether love can survive such a profound transformation. Key Features Plot Overview : By casting non-binary actors in

: Liv Hewson received a nomination for Best Performance at Raindance, while the film itself earned an AACTA Award nomination for Best Indie Film.

: To represent the shifting interiority and fluidity of the trans/genderqueer experience, four non-binary actors play Denny at various stages: Liv Hewson , Kylo Freeman , Lex Ryan , and Bobbi Salvör Menuez .