Alon talks about his new film Transfixed, activism and action, walking in the shoes of others and how it can help us to understand the world in a new and more inclusive way.
Film Synopsis
Martine Stonehouse and John Gelmon are middle-aged underdogs, living with Asperger Syndrome. Despite their social challenges, both dream of getting married, but straight-identifying John refuses to tie the knot until transsexual Martine gets gender reassignment surgery. Will Martine and John find the happiness together that they deserve?
Alon Kol has worked in film and television for seven years as a director and editor. He recently directed the “Holy Threads” episode of The Naked Archaeologist for the History Channel. Kol has written, directed and edited his own award-winning films, which have been shown on television and at numerous festivals. He is also a senior film editor who has edited for broadcasters such as Vision TV, History US, and National Geographic.
Transfixed is a feature independent documentary film produced with the financial support of the Canada Council, the Toronto Arts Council, the Council of the Ontario Arts and the National Film Board of Canada.
Biography
Alon Kol has worked in film and television for seven years as a director and editor. He recently directed the “Holy Threads” episode of The Naked Archaeologist for the History Channel.
Kol has written, directed and edited his own award-winning films, which have been shown on television and at numerous festivals.
He is also a senior film editor who has edited for broadcasters such as Vision TV, History US, and National Geographic.
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