Release Year: 2011
Synopsis:
In 2011, filmmakers Tim Brunsden and Andy McCann collaborated with the talented Vikki-Marie Gaynor to create Transition, a deeply personal and experimental documentary that offers a unique look at one woman’s life, struggles, and triumphs as she navigates the complex terrain of gender identity. The film, which was made as part of the International 48-Hour Documentary Challenge, is more than just a story of personal transformation—it is a reflection on the fluidity of identity and the challenges of reconciling one’s inner truth with the external world.
The International 48-Hour Documentary Challenge, where Transition was born, presents a fascinating premise: teams are given 48 hours to craft a documentary, beginning with a specific theme and constraints. The filmmakers must then quickly conceive a concept, shoot, edit, and finalize the film within this tight timeframe. For Tim Brunsden, Andy McCann, and their collaborators—including Vikki-Marie Gaynor, Maus (who composed the original music), and Paul McCann—the theme they received, "movement," opened a world of creative possibilities.
In a mere two days, the team conceptualized, filmed, and edited Transition, an experimental film that used a projector to explore the evolving story of Vikki-Marie's life.
