FOX FISHER

Film-maker, Trans Campaigner and Artist. Life after My Transsexual Summer (Ch4). Co-founder of My Genderation / Lucky Tooth Films. Advisor to All About Trans. Patron for LGBT Switchboard. Co-creator of Trans Pride Brighton. Co-founder of Trans Acting course.

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This is the book I wish had existed when I was growing up. This is why Owl and I created the Trans Teen Survival Guide, for all young trans people and those supporting them. 

The name comes from the super popular tumblr site of the same name, which Christina Bentley and a few others set up. Last year, she gave us permission to make it the title of the book. Sadly and heartbreakingly, Chrissi took her life about four months ago. We are so sad and miss so much. She lives on in those she met, this book, posts, vlogs and My Genderation films. 

This positive and informative book is completely trans-led and is suitable for anyone supporting young trans people, and most importantly, trans teens. <3

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So excited that my parter Owl and I are hosting Reykjavik Pride today, introducing everyone on the march as they come past. I’ll be doing the introductions in English, and Owl will be speaking in Icelandic. This is such a great honour. What makes #ReykjavikPride one of the most special pride events in the world is that no corporations or advertisements are allowed in the parade. It’s fully grassroots led by the community, for the community. Here’s to queer solidarity and culture!

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The Trans Teen Survival Guide will be released on 21st September 2018. We’re having a book launch on the 24th September at Waterstones on Totenham Court Road, London. The book was named after the tumblr resource and is dedicated to our friend Chrissy Bentley, who moderated the site. 

She took her life earlier this year and we miss her so much. 

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There’s already been some activity around the book including review sites like Net Galley and Good Reads.  You can pre-order the book on Amazon. We’d love if you could take the time to give us a positive review after it’s released on 21st September. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this book. 

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We’ve been working on a feature length documentary which will be released online in late 2018. It’s all about being non-binary through the perspective of a couple in love, having a protest wedding. We also cover our interview with Piers Morgan  and the viral thread on twitter #ThisIsWhatNonBinaryLooksLike as a direct consequence of being on Good Morning Britain. 

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I’ve been invited as a keynote speaker to this Penguin Pride event on the 5th July. Thrilled there’s so much more available than the usual Pride celebrations. If you can make it, get your ticket here: www.Penguin.com/Pride

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It’s been less than a week since Owl and I went on Good Morning Britain to chat to Piers Morgan about non-binary issues. I also wrote a response on Huffpost. Lots of good has already come out of this, particularly starting the hashtag #ThisIsWhatNonBinaryLooksLike which trended on twitter.

Buy the kid’s book Are You A Boy Or Are You A Girl at all books stores and Amazon. 

Contact me on Twitter and Instagram

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This is true account of what it was like trying to access treatment 45 years ago in the UK. After I took part in My Transsexual Summer, an older trans guy contacted me, because he was isolated and lonely after his best friend (also a trans woman) died, aged 83. This is a story relayed to me about this older trans guy and his best friend, who would travel up to Inverness in Scotland to see a sympathetic doctor. If you want to learn more about Tranpa’s story please checkout our short film on My Genderation. 

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A new film by myself and Owl. 

Intimate words and images from a trans couple in love.

Enjoy :) 

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The 31st of March marks Transgender Day of Visibility. My Genderation worked with the wonderful Juno Roche to create this intimate film about the stigma and invisibility of trans people who have HIV.

When it comes down to trans people with HIV, there is a lack of data gathered on the number of people who are trans and HIV. There needs to be more changes to how we gather data and how we reach out to the community. We need to be able to help and support the community in a respectful and a meaningful way.

Film by Fox Fisher and Owl for My Genderation. Speaker and contributor: Juno Roche.

www.mygenderation.com www.facebook.com/mygenderation

Juno: www.justjuno.com www.twitter.com/justjuno

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For Trans Day of Visibility, VICE have featured some of the many portraits I’ve gathered of awesome trans people in the UK, during the past 5 years of creating My Genderation films. Here’s to the next 5 years! 

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Proud to be part of a huge campaign rolling out on Stonewall today for Trans Day of Visibility, featuring some incredibly inspiring trans people. And you may also notice my ugly mug! 

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Some press about our Non Binary doc ‘Fox & Owl Can’t Get Married’ which we are in the midst of filming.  A story about our protest wedding ceremony was also in Morgunblaðið (an Icelandic newspaper)

It’s been a interesting journey! If you define as non binary and live in the UK, please fill in our short survey, so we can try and make change here, for ID to be recognised and so that NB people can marry as such.

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We’ve had quite a few horrible comments over the past 10 months. Here’s a video response. 

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The best thing about being nominated for OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO LGBT+ LIFE for the British LGBT Awards 2017, is that I don’t have to bug you to vote for me. It’s a panel of judges. Thanks so much for your support over the past 6 years of activism. Have a peek and vote for your favourite campaigners and influencers.

Bio: Fox Fisher (MA) is an artist, film-maker and campaigner. After taking part in C4’s My Transsexual Summer, Fox set up My Genderation and has made 50+ short films, which has been endorsed by the BBC, C4 and the NHS (Choices & E-Learning). Fox promotes trans matters through TV appearances: ITV This Morning Breakfast TV (2011), BBC Inside Out (2012), Arte Europa (2013) BBC Victoria Derbyshire (2016). He is an advisor to All About Trans, and facilitated interactions w/ BBC, Daily Mail, Sun & Observer, to discuss representation in media. Fox co-created comedy Heartichoke and worked with Will Young on music video Brave Man, casting a trans lead. Fox plays the role of Jake Greenleaf  (a gay transman) in Radio 4’s book adaptations of Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City and stars as Blake in mini-series As We Are. Fox co-created the Trans Acting course at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, is a script consultant for BBC Eastenders' trans storylines. He is Patron for LGBT Switchboard and co-creator of Children’s book: Are You A Boy Or Are You A Girl? and co-creator of Trans Pride Brighton (2013+). 

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We just started a new documentary project, teaming up with an all-female production team to make a film on being Non-binary! This project will last a few weeks and the final edit, a half-hour film will be ready to view in a few months time. You can also support us by contributing to or sharing our crowdfunder. Thanks so much!

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Why we are saying No to transphobic Germaine Greer speaking in our city, at the Brighton Dome, for Women’s Day. 

Full updates here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/fox-fisher/petion-updates-say-no-to-transphobe-germaine-greer-speaking-at-international-wom/1638406309796120

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Owl and I have been advocating for sex & relationship eduction in all UK school on LGBT+ issues. Currently only about 40% of UK schools offer sex & relationship eduction. 95% weren’t taught about LGBT+ relationships in school and 97% didn’t discuss gender identity / trans issues. This must change!!