Episode 18: Sam Berliner

Sam Berliner (https://smrths.com/SB_DatingMisdventures_FB) is a genderqueer / trans graduate film student at San Francisco State University working towards his MFA. Sam graduated from Smith College in 2005 with a BA in Film & Theater, moved soon thereafter to the Bay Area to crew on a documentary film, and decided to never leave. In his nonexistent free time, he enjoys sailing on San Francisco Bay and playing the bass guitar. Sam's goal as a filmmaker is to provide a positive voice for the trans, genderqueer, androgynous & gender-fluid folks not yet represented on screen, documenting our history, serving as a call to action to be recognized and respected by society at large, and forcing our culture to evolve. Smarthouse Creative's Brad Wilke sits down with Sam Berliner, director of Three Dollar Bill Cienma's Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival, to talk about Berliner's work at the festival, his own filmmaking career, how he connects with his audience, and what to see at this year's Translations (May 3-12 in Seattle). They also cover Berliner's efforts building an IRL community at Translations and the importance of trans education & allyship via partnerships, panels, workshops and screenings. You can check out Sam's Facebook page here: https://smrths.com/SB_FB You can check out the Translations Film Festival website here: https://translationsfilmfest.org/ Visit Sam’s current projects "Dating Sucks: A Genderqueer Misadventure" and "FLOAT" here: https://smrths.com/SB_DatingMisdventures_FB https://smrths.com/SB_Float TAMP music by Dude York.