Matt Mead

2024, 25′
Dir Ira Putilova
DOP Matt Mead

Four members of a queer martial art club “Bender Defenders” in East London get together to celebrate their existence through conversations about the beauty of anger, the importance of trans and non-binary people in sports and joy as the main tool of resistance.

I shot this as part of a small crew over several individual days:
– an interclub tournament
– a group interview in the boxing ring
– a movement workshop day in a studio
– a fundraiser event

Some of my favourite shots are from the movement day, capturing strength, warmth and intimacy.
As a non-binary trans person this project had special personal resonance for me and I’m proud of being part of creating a safe space for the participants.