Transproofed!

I recently had the pleasure of contributing in a very small way to a short film starring Calpernia Adams and Andrea James titled Transproofed.  You may recognize those two lovely ladies from LOGO's reality dating show Transamerican Love Story.  My good friend Michael Crispen art directed the project and placed some of my artwork into Calpernia's character's home.

Above is the dazzling Calpernia in a scene which features a male display mannequin which I painted from head to toe.  Longtime readers of my blog may recognize that mannequin from a posting nearly a year ago.  Goodness gracious, times flies..... Please click on the that link to have a look at him in all his glory.

Here's a synopsis of the film:
Ava (Calpernia Addams) is a transsexual woman who has recently completed her transition. Her friend and mentor Joyce (Andrea James) has long advised her to get her apartment “transproofed,” a slang term for hiding all the evidence that she’s trans.

In Ava’s case, that’s a tall order: Ava came up through the club scene as a showgirl, and both Ava and her apartment are vibrant, sexy, and full of clues.

Ava calls Joyce for a last-minute transproofing because her hot new boyfriend Mike (Joel Lambert) is coming over for dinner that night. Joyce races over to help Ava give the place an ‘Extreme Ho Makeover’ more in Joyce’s aesthetic: plain and non-descript. Joyce reminds Ava that passing as female means blending in and not drawing attention to yourself. Both Ava and her apartment are garish and flashy (hello... my mannequin!), and the two set to work making it look like a drab straight girl’s apartment.

Set to the pulsing club single “Next,” they go from room to room, leaving no stone unturned: closets, medicine cabinets, bookshelves, and even the fridge. As Ava watches more and more of who she is being hidden from view, she starts to have second thoughts about how much she is willing to sacrifice to live “stealth,” where no one knows she is trans.

Will Ava be able to walk away from everything that made her who she is and start fresh? Or will she risk losing another guy she really likes by telling him she’s trans?

I had the great pleasure of spending some time with Calpernia and Andrea and they both are two of the warmest and most gracious gals you could ever meet.  I, unfortunately, didn't get any quality time with that hottie on the right Joel.  Bummer. There is always the premier though this summer. :)

Again, hope you all will check out Transproofed for more photos, blog entries, and fun stuff.  And while you're at it, absolutely have a look at Calpernia's fun website.  Thanks!

Comments

[Jeff]

Wow this is fantastic! Congratulations. I enjoyed Transamerican Love Story with Calpernia and Andrea. Yikes Joel Lambert is painfully gorgeous! I look forward to Transproofed!

[Maggie]

I love the picture of your Jennifer, I see a little bit of much younger Vicki in her eyes. Your current mannequin is fantastic, I can't imagine how you were able to draw all of those faces with such detail on the body parts. You must be so excited to have your art in the film, I can't wait to see it. I checked out Calernia's web site beautiful woman on the inside and out.

[Maggie]

oops my letter "p" did not appear in Calpernia's name sorry.

[Gina]

MAJOR congrats on your artwork being featured in a wonderful sounding short film! I'll definitely check it out!!!!!!!

Again, major congrats from one of your biggest fans <3

xoxos,
-Gina

[Anthony]

I'd recognize that mannequin anywhere! I loved that photo set too!

[Gilmore]

Thanks Jeff, Maggie, Gina, and Anthony for your nice comments. It's a thrill seeing my painted mannequin in their film--- wonder if he can get a SAG card out of that? :)

On the flip, I had someone named ButtNugget (nice, huh?) leave an especially cruel comment on this posting. I'm fine if a reader has a problem with something I've written or drawn--- bring on the criticism. However ButtNugget's comment were nothing but mean spiritedness aimed at the cast of this film. That person went on to say that they guessed I wouldn't "approve" their comment and called me a chicken. I tried sending an email to the address he or she left, but it was returned. It seems ButtNugget that not only are you using a fake name but also giving a false email address. Suppose that would make you the chicken. And a douchebag. Congrats! Oh you were right about me not approving your comment. Yea for you.

---Me

[Maggie]

Gilmore,
As Dwight from RHOA would say "we'll just pray for him". Sounds like "Turd stuck in his ass" has some issues in his closet.

[DoodleWhore.com]

More Joel! He's a dreamboat!

[Vern]

As much as I poke around here hoping for a Martini update I still manage to miss so much! Just saw this.
Transproofed looks like so much fun and the cast is gorgeous-especially the amazing mannequin you've created Gilmore!
He was made to be in pictures!
Have a lovely Valentines day with your Honey Bunny!
XOXOX
Vern

[Anthony]

That Buttnugget guy was just being jealous of you and your talent. We love you and your work!

[Aman Chaudhary]

OMG! I know Andrea and Michael! I will have to check this out. Congratulations!! :o)