Boy Meets Girl
“A timeless yet timely film about the cross-currents of love and friendship . . . The cast is first-rate, especially Hendley, a transgender actress making a memorable debut, and Welch, whose warmth, “down-home” charm and deft comic timing are a pleasure” – Los Angeles Times
Eric Schaeffer’s new film, Boy Meets Girl is a poignant, sexy, romantic coming of age comedy about three twenty year-olds living in Kentucky. Robby (Michael Welch, Twilight) and his best friend since childhood, Ricky (Michelle Hendley), a gorgeous transgender girl, have never dated. Lamenting the lack of eligible bachelors, Ricky considers dating a girl. In walks Francesca (Alex Turshen), a beautiful young debutante waiting for her Marine fiance to return from the war. Ricky and Francesca strike up a friendship, and maybe a little more, which forces Robby to face his true feelings for Ricky. This is a sex/human positive modern fable and identification with its story crosses all gender and sexual orientation lines.
Awards & Press Quotes
THIS JUST IN – JANUARY 27. BOY MEETS GIRL has been nominated for the GLAAD award of OUTSTANDING FILM in a limited release. Congratulations.
WINNER – Jury Award, Best Feature
Bloomington Pride Film Festival
WINNER – Audience Award, Best Feature
Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival
WINNER – Audience Award, Best Feature
Teaneck International Film Festival
WINNER – Best Feature
Iris Prize Festival
WINNER – Jury Award, Best Feature
Memphis Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
WINNER – Audience Awards: Best Feature, Best Actress (Michelle Hendley), Best Supporting Actress (Alexandra Trushen)
FilmOut San Diego
WINNER! – Festival Awards: Best Feature, Best Actor, Best Actress (Michelle Hendley, tie), Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenwriting
FilmOut San Diego
WINNER – Programming Award: Outstanding Emerging Talent, Michelle Hendley
FilmOut San Diego
| “Funny and touching!” – The Hollywood Reporter |
| “Admirably one of a kind!” – Village Voice |
| “Sweet, funny… sassy and affecting.” – Edge New York |
| “Transgender rom-com ‘Boy Meets Girl’ ahead of curve” – NY Post.com |
| “The film has got an undeniable spirit all its own… daring, new, and exciting…” – Indiewire.com |
| “This transgender tale is one near-constant and winning surprise… with deep charm and human insight…”– Film Journal |
| “Poignant!” – The Advocate.com |
| “It’s a ground-breaking coming-of-age romantic comedy” – Examiner.com |
| “Sweet, funny… sassy and affecting.” – Edge New York |
