T ransLash Imagines Trans Futures
We are story architects; building narratives to advance trans stories, culture, histories, and healing. We are conversation starters, documentarians, and activists who are committed to helping trans people in the United States and, ultimately, around the world to make sense of the advancements––and the backlash––which are happening simultaneously right now.
Despite the risky social environment and historic levels of violence, trans people are moving forward and becoming more of ourselves with each passing day. Telling stories which advance understanding, knowledge and empathy by emphasizing personal narratives of courage, resilience and quiet bravery are what we are all about.
O UR MISSION
9 out of 10 people say they don’t know a trans person. We believe that ignorance fuels fear, hate and violence both within individuals and institutions. That’s why TransLash—a trans-led project—uses the power of personal stories to dissolve the lack of knowledge at the heart of trans erasure. Our goal is to shift the cultural understanding of what it means to be transgender in order to foster social inclusion and reduce anti-trans hostility.
That is why TransLash is committed to creating an integrated and healthy society for trans, two-spirit, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. Our work seeks to create a world in which all forms of gender expression have equal rights, protections, and opportunities, as well as the ability to live freely and openly in all forms. That is why we also value self-expression through media art, music, dance, the written word, and technology.
OUR TEAM
CREATOR & PRODUCER
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IMARA JONES
Imara Jones is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist, intersectional-news producer, and creator of TransLash, which was featured in The Guardian’s coverage of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Imara is currently a Soros Equality Fellow and chaired the first-ever UN High Level Meeting on Gender Diversity.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
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RUBY FLUDZINSKI
Ruby Fludzinski is an experienced media professional passionate about storytelling at the intersection of politics, social justice, and history. She has helped produce numerous short films, documentary mini-series, and most recently a feature documentary about the aftermath of sexual assault called HOLD ME RIGHT by filmmaker Danijela Stajnfeld. She has coordinated post-production edits for feature length pieces and pitched content that has aired on ABC News and A&E Networks. She most recently worked in creative development at production companies Big Beach and Archer Gray.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
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MONTANA THOMAS
EDITOR
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NIELS DACHLER
Niels Dachler is a key TransLash production team member. Follow Niels on LinkedIn.
CONSULTING PRODUCER
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EUGENIA HARVEY
Eugenia Harvey is a veteran broadcast journalist who left her mark on ABC News’ “PrimeTime Live”, CBS’ 48 Hours, and has been an Executive Producer at CNN, BET, and PBS’ WGBH-produced show, Third Rail with OZY. She is Executive Producer and Project Director of the Multi-Platform Initiatives at WNET, a public television station that operates in the New York metropolitan area.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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BJ WILLIAMS-EL
BJ Williams-El is a digital cinematographer, documentarian, and philanthropist. A native of Washington, DC, he started his media production career path at Morehouse College. Learn more on his website.
CONSULTING DIGITAL STRATEGIST
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DANIELA CAPISTRANO
Daniela Capistrano is the Founder/CEO of DCAP MEDIA LLC, and specializes in digital strategy, audience development, branding, and strategic partnerships. She is based in New Orleans, where she is on the board of the New Orleans Film Society. Prior to pivoting into entrepreneurship, Daniela was a Senior Producer with Current TV and MTV News. Follow her on Twitter at @dcap and @dcapmedia.
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NEWSLETTER
@BET, if yall claim to be bout Black liberation, where is your commitment to the Black trans community? Your silence speaks volumes! ... #BlackTransLivesMatter https://twitter.com/imarajones/status/1290287804090421248
It's (been) time for an end to trans erasure and transphobia at @BET. My trans siblings and I have penned this community letter to demand radical change so that #BlackTransLivesMatter at the network.
Please read and share: https://medium.com/@imarajones/black-trans-community-sends-open-letter-to-bet-501713073f63