robert and georgie | Producer and CINEmatographer

2024 | Independent Short Documentary                                                                        

Robert George Sanders is a Central St Martins fashion design graduate who is in a constant battle to both artistically define himself yet remain label free. He creates flamboyant and fantastical costumes that challenge our perception of gender - showcased in different landscapes from the Turner Contemporary in Margate to woods in Kent.

Through his designs, Robert explores his identity as an artist, a trans woman and a son. Mum Georgie has always empowered him to be true to himself, so when she’s given a health diagnosis, Robert turns to his art as a coping mechanism.

This award-winning film has premiered at festivals worldwide, including BAFTA-qualifying London Short Film Festival, BFI’s Reclaim the Frame, Sydney Short Film Festival and Docs Kyiv Fest, winning Best Documentary at the UK Fashion Film Festival. It is currently on tour internationally with the British Council.

CREDITS

Creations by Robert George Sanders

Directed and filmed by Clare Richards

Produced and filmed by Carla Grande

Edited by Tim Grabham

Composed by Samuel D. Loveless

Drone by Charlie Melville

Graded by Andrew Francis 

Sound by Church Road Recording Co.

FESTIVALS

London Short Film Festival | 2025 | BAFTA-Qualifying - London Premiere

BFI’s Reclaim the Frame | 2025 | International Women’s Day Showcase

UK Fashion Film Festival | 2024 | ‘Best Documentary’ Award Winner

Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival | 2025 | Australia

Kyiv International Short Film Festival | 2025 | Ukraine

Margate Film Festival | 2025 | UK

East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival | 2025 | UK

GAZE International LGBTQAI Film Festival 2024 | 2024 | Dublin, Ireland - World Premiere

Folkestone Documentary Festival | 2024 | UK Premiere