Under My Skin(2020) Apr 2026
: Shot in just 15 days on a modest budget of $180,000, the film premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in 2020. Critical Reception
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 Under My Skin(2020)
: Critics from Film Threat (8/10) called it "utterly captivating," while others noted it provides a "powerfully eye-opening" look into gender dysmorphia. : Shot in just 15 days on a
: 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. The film focuses on the emotional "disconnect" between