Dear Wes… Part 1 / the pledge

🏳️‍⚧️ A Trans Matters Worldwide Film

🕊️ Shot and cut by Jess Crooks
🎬 Part one of our two part documentary project

“Dear Wes...” is a personal letter from the UK’s transgender community. In part one / the pledge, we meet trans adults, trans kids, and the people who are fighting for their cause. They share their hopes, fears, and the promises they’re making to themselves and each other in the face of rising hostility and erasure.

This film was made in solidarity with the next generation and with every trans person who deserves a future worth dreaming of.

🎥 Filmed in March 2025
📍 Shot across London
💬 Featuring interviews with trans people of all ages

This film would not have been possible without our Kickstarter Backers.

Produced by Jess Crooks, Jemma Rowlston, Raphaelle Sanis and Ray Lavery

Camera Operator: A . Natalie Jones

Gaffer: Sol Ji Park

Sound Recordist: Imogen Lidbetter

Sound Editor: Hattie Burns

Production Assistants: Rachel Bottomley and Jay Monaghan

Runner: Milo Copp

Music by:
jasmine4.t
Davghter
Audiio.com

The film-makers would like to thank:
The Good Law Project
Trans Kids Deserve Better
The Atlas Lens Co.
Atomos
Mermaids
Amnesty UK
Anne Health