Boy Meets Girl (2014)

Michelle Hendley, Alexandra Turshen and Michael Welch star in writer/director Eric Schaeffer's 2014 romantic dramedy BOY MEETS GIRL.

BOY MEETS GIRL

2014. USA.

 Director: Eric Schaeffer

Screenplay: Eric Schaeffer

 Starring: Michelle Hendley, Alexandra Turshen, Michael Welch, Michael Galante, Randall Newsome, Joseph Ricci, Elizabeth Ward Land & Christopher McHale

Michelle Hendley was cast as the lead in BOY MEETS GIRL after Schaeffer found her video blogs on YouTube, where she discussed her life and experiences as a trans woman. The script had already been penned before the two met, but Hendley had input on the story and dialogue to help bring an authenticity to the film.

In a 2015 interview with “The Mary Sue,” Hendley stated that part of what drew her to the project was that it was an uplifting story with a happy ending:

“We’ve seen a lot of stories about tragedy and loss, which is of course a reality for a good majority for trans people. It is very real for my transgendered brothers and sisters. But for me, I grew up in a very supportive family and community, and I wanted to show that it is possible. You can transition and still have your tribe and find love. And I just think it is important to show positive stories, because there are so many misunderstandings about what trans life is.”

You can find BOY MEETS GIRL streaming on Prime (USA/UK) & Kanopy (USA), for rent/purchase on AppleTV (Canada/USA) & Amazon (USA/UK), and also available on DVD.