The documentary film Tchindas, directed by Marc Serena and Pablo Garcia Perez de Lara, had its world premiere at Outfest Los Angeles festival, winning a Grand Jury special mention. The jury awarded the authors for a brilliant and masterfully directed intimate portrayal of Cape Verde’s brave transgender community.

The Hollywood Reporter described Tchindas as a beautifully made vérité chronicle of painstaking preparations for the São Vicente carnival, taking place on the second most inhabited Cape Verde island.

Check out more information about the film on the official website.