Based on the lived experiences of co-writers and co-directors Anto(n) Astudillo and Kelley Van Dilla, “Green Castles” highlights the issues facing trans immigrant communities, such as income inequality, access to public health (gender-affirming care). It also presents a look at the individualized experience of the pandemic, in a world in which everyone and everything is interconnected, like plants and humans. The film also celebrates its characters, telling an uplifting story of self-realization and growth.

“Green Castles” is the first collaboration between Anto(n) and Kelley as they build a new community of trans, non-binary and queer filmmakers practicing a cinematic modality that centers interpersonal and inter-community care, health, and healing.

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For our production and post-production team, we are prioritized working with Trans+, Queer and BIPOC artists! Above all, this film is a testament to collaboration between trans and queer artists in an open and safe space, and the relevance of its making also reflects the possibility of independent film-making within our communities.

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