About: An intimate look at the journey of professional athlete Cal Calamia, a transgender marathon runner who's advocating for inclusion in the running world.
This short documentary delves into Cal's journey, from their upbringing in a conservative suburb to their decision to come out as transmasculine and begin hormone therapy. It explores Cal's profound struggles with mental health and how they ultimately found the support necessary to survive and eventually go on to dominate the nonbinary category in major marathons, as well as become an advocate for transgender rights .
This film is part of the #WellBeings "Out of the Dark" docuseries showcasing the inspiring personal stories of influential youth activists in the mental health space. Each episode takes an in depth look at the struggles each overcame, the impact of their work, and their continued mental health journeys. Learn more at https://wellbeings.org/outofthedark
Director Biography - Tom Mason, Sarah Klein
Redglass Pictures has excelled in creating cinematic short-form documentaries and site-specific media installations for nearly two decades lead by Sarah Klein and Tom Mason.At Redglass, we hold a deep reverence for the art of storytelling and firmly believe in its profound and lasting influence on individuals and communities. Our experience has taught us a fundamental truth: films do not need to be long to make a significant impact.Throughout our careers, we have been unwavering in our commitment to distilling significant stories and ideas into poignant short-form films and media experiences that resonate profoundly with our audiences.Sarah Klein (she/they)Redglass co-founder Sarah Klein is an award-winning producer and director. Her early credits include the HBO documentary, Hard as Nails and the Arte film, The Good Mother. Redglass Pictures was formed in 2006 and since then, Klein has co-directed and produced many notable projects, including History of Memory for HP, and a series of short films for Ken Burns’ Cancer:
The Emperor of Maladies, which won a DuPont Award. Among the many hats she wears at Redglass, Klein leads creative development and production. She has had the honor of interviewing: The Obamas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Kerry, Michael Chabon, Warren Buffett, and JJ Abrams, to name a few.
Tom Mason (he, him)
Tom Mason is the co-founder of Redglass, and in addition to co-directing and producing films with Klein, also serves as the principal of photography and post production. Mason’s cinematic approach to shorts comes from his deep roots in film and still photography, which he studied at Syracuse University. After receiving an Alexia Grant, Mason spent a year documenting the world of Russian adoption agencies. Some the projects he has co-directed at Redglass include George Saunders: On Story and Ken Burns: On Story with the Atlantic, and How To Win An Election for The New York Times.