She's The He by Siobhan McCarthy
Before graduation, Ethan and Alex pose as trans women in a last ditch effort to quell gay rumors. It's all a joke until Ethan realizes: she really is trans. The two must reckon with their changing friendship, coming out, and coming-of-age. She's The He is a tribute to the iconic, larger-than-life films of the aughts, but this time, queer characters are front and center. This film is meant to defang harmful rhetoric and show the humanity and joy of being trans.
Streaming/Award/Fest Info:
Film Independent 2026 Spirit Awards Nominee for Breakthrough Performance (Misha Osherovich)
Special Jury Award & Audience Award at Newfest 2025, Refocus FilmScene Iowa Film Festival 2025, and more
World Premiere at SXSW 2025; International Premeries at BFI London Film Festival 2025; FICValdivia 2025; Melbourne Queer & Mardi Gras 2025; and more
Currently on its festival circuit. Distribution TBA
Wonderland Magazine: Behind She's the He
Wonderland Magazine BFI London Teaser IG Exclusive
Variety: How Trans Coming-of-Age Comedy 'She's The He' Plays on Locker Room Hysteria
Variety: 21 Buzzy SXSW Premieres
Credits:
Director/Writer: Siobhan McCarthy
Producers: Vic Brandt, Halley Albert
Cast: Misha Osherovich, Nico Carney, Suzanne Cryer, Malia Pyles, Mark Indelicato,
Tatiana Ringsby, Emmett Preciado, Aparna Nancherla, Kyle Butenhoff