Gendered Intelligence and Nowadays with Auspicious Group

‘Waiting List’, directed by Phoebe Brooks, is a short film that highlights the challenges faced by a young trans woman waiting for genderaffirming care. Produced by Nowadays as part of the Originals initiative, the film uses realism combined with strong visuals and sound design to engage a broad audience. Created in partnership with the charity Gendered Intelligence, the film was intended to reach beyond LGBTQ+ circles, offering a universal narrative of isolation and delayed hope.

Produced on a small budget of less than £2,000, it was later used by Gendered Intelligence for advocacy. The film has won multiple awards, including the Grand Prix at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, and has been used in outreach and training. Judges praised the “impactful film” as “demonstrating the power of storytelling”.