It’s true. Your transition never really ends. As you age, grow, and learn, you will continue to transform and transition. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast I had the privilege to sit down with actor, writer, producer, and editor, Shaan Dasani. Shaan discusses his career and how his Trans identity is integrated into his work. He also shares some advice for Trans actors. There are just so many good topics within this episode so I hope you enjoy it!
We talk:
How the name Shaan chose him - 7:01
Cultural narratives in having sons vs daughters - 14:15
Acceptance from grandparents - 22:29
How Shaan’s Trans identity is integrated into his work - 34:51
Advice for Trans actors - 51:34
Click here for transcript!
References
Agents of Change Film
Ep. #33 Why It's Important For Us to Tell Our Own Stories with D’Lo
UN Climate Change Conference - United Arab Emirates
OTV
Read more about our guest in his bio below:
Shaan Dasani is a multifaceted actor, writer, producer & director. With an MFA in Film Production from Chapman University, he has produced over 30 short films and music videos. As an actor, he has starred in commercials for Google, Uber, and on TV in shows like Criminal Minds and Fox’s 9-1-1. His current penned project in which he also stars - AGENTS OF CHANGE - is a spy genre film about secret agents who fight environmental crime and showcases a queer and trans cast in a film that goes beyond identity to address broader social and political issues of our time.
Are you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here!
Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!
It’s true. Your transition never really ends. As you age, grow, and learn, you will continue to transform and transition. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast I had the privilege to sit down with actor, writer, producer, and editor, Shaan Dasani. Shaan discusses his career and how his Trans identity is integrated into his work. He also shares some advice for Trans actors. There are just so many good topics within this episode so I hope you enjoy it!
We talk:
How the name Shaan chose him - 7:01
Cultural narratives in having sons vs daughters - 14:15
Acceptance from grandparents - 22:29
How Shaan’s Trans identity is integrated into his work - 34:51
Advice for Trans actors - 51:34
Click here for transcript!
References
Agents of Change Film
Ep. #33 Why It's Important For Us to Tell Our Own Stories with D’Lo
UN Climate Change Conference - United Arab Emirates
OTV
Read more about our guest in his bio below:
Shaan Dasani is a multifaceted actor, writer, producer & director. With an MFA in Film Production from Chapman University, he has produced over 30 short films and music videos. As an actor, he has starred in commercials for Google, Uber, and on TV in shows like Criminal Minds and Fox’s 9-1-1. His current penned project in which he also stars - AGENTS OF CHANGE - is a spy genre film about secret agents who fight environmental crime and showcases a queer and trans cast in a film that goes beyond identity to address broader social and political issues of our time.
Are you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here!
Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!