Wayward

Wayward is a teen drama, about exploring and challenging boundaries in search for identity. Alex's identity as a tomboy is challenged from within and by her peers. She is 14 years old and her body is undergoing changes, yet she continues to insist on the tomboy identity.

Director Kira Richards Hansen lives in Denmark and has directed multi-award-winning short films and music videos. She studied film directing in England (BA Hons., at the Arts University Bournemouth) and holds a master's degree in Film Studies from the University of Copenhagen. Kira lived in London for 10 years, working both as a performance and installation artist and in the fashion and advertising industries, before moving back to Denmark. Her debut feature film project (“Hot Ice”) has received support from The Danish Film Institute and is currently in the early stages of development. Filmography “Genkendelsen” / “The Recognition”, 2015, 28 min., DK - In post-production. Produced by Firelane Pictures & 1606 ApS, with support by The Danish Film Institute/ Film Workshop “Rodløs” / “Wayward”, 2014, 19 min., DK. Produced by Gammeltoft Aps, with support by The Danish Film Institute/ New Danish Screen and selected for the internal competition at Clermont- Ferrand and won "Best Nordic Short Film Award" at Nordic Panorama 2014 “Fucking Tøs” / “Damn Girl”, 2013, 14 min., DK. Produced by Firelane Pictures, with support by The Danish Film Institute/Film Workshop, and won 9 festival awards, including "Best short film" at BUFF 2013.

Best Nordic Short Film Award 2014  – Nordic Panorama (Malmø, Sweden)

Freestyle Award – Mo&Friese Children Short Film Festival (Hamburg, Germany)

The Night Award – Festival international Signes de Nuit (Paris, France)

Jury Award – Best Narrative Short – Annapolis Film Festival (Annapolis, USA)

Scotiabank Award for Best Foreign Film – Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival (Toronto, Canada)