Nowadays Original / Waiting List

The wait to see a gender specialist can be up to 7 years. In that time, tens of thousands of people are being denied the opportunity to live their lives authentically. It’s time to end the wait.

Created amidst heightened political vilification of trans people, ‘Waiting List’ is a passion project from Nowadays, written and directed by Phoebe Brooks. Our film follows a young trans woman taking the first steps in seeking gender-affirming healthcare, only to find the future she could have had slipping through her fingers, as she faces rejection from the system.

Collaborating with trans-led charity Gendered Intelligence for the release, the film was widely shared online and honoured with a Shiny Award, serving as a powerful testament to the importance of raising awareness and the urgent need for change.