Andrea James

Interviews

MTV News Asked The Experts To Explain Why The Labels We Use For Bruce Jenner Matter So Much

MTV News Asked The Experts To Explain Why The Labels We Use For Bruce Jenner Matter So Much

by kristina marusic 5/21/2015 “People used to describe sexual issues as sins,” producer and activist Andrea James told MTV News. “Then they described them as diseases. Now they describe them as traits (who you are) or behaviors (what you do).…

Is 'Transface' a Problem in Hollywood?

Is 'Transface' a Problem in Hollywood?

BY DANIEL REYNOLDS FEBRUARY 25 2015 James, who was also present at the Outfest event, said the issue of casting a trans actor is not so cut and dry as people make it out to be. “There are business realities…

Seattle: Interview with Alec Mapa and Andrea James

Seattle: Interview with Alec Mapa and Andrea James

Published on Oct 30, 2014 Interview with ALEC MAPA: BABY DADDY subject Alec Mapa and director Andrea James at the 2014 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.

Which LGBT Icon Deserves a Biopic?

Which LGBT Icon Deserves a Biopic?

BY DANIEL REYNOLDS JULY 09 2014 The Advocate asked the filmmakers at Outfest who their fantasy LGBT film subject might be — as well as who they would cast as the lead. Alec Mapa, played by Honey Boo Boo “I’d…

The 2014 Outfest Kicks Off with 'Meet the Filmmakers', A Series on Story & Challenges

The 2014 Outfest Kicks Off with 'Meet the Filmmakers', A Series on Story & Challenges

Micah Van Hove July 9, 2014 Outfest’s Director of Programming Kristin Pepe had this to say about the festival this year: In the year following spectacular LGBT civil rights advances across the country, the dynamic and fresh slate of 2014 NewFest…

Rebecca Juro Show interview

Rebecca Juro Show interview

Becky’s two guests add new perspectives on a transphobic video carried by Huffington Post. Andrea James, film producer, director, and trans woman sees humor in the video, but with reservations. Noah Michelson, Executive Editor of Gay Voices at Huffington Post…

Damiana Garcia interviews Andrea and Calpernia

Damiana Garcia interviews Andrea and Calpernia

Published on Apr 16, 2014 Damiana Garcia had a fascinating interview with the gorgeous and glam duo Calpernia Addams and Andrea James on the 2014 GLAAD Media Awards red carpet. They discussed the recent blog pieces they wrote for The…

Interview on 'The Heroines of My Life' blog

Interview on 'The Heroines of My Life' blog

Polish blogger Monika Kowalska has published her interview with me for her blog, The Heroines of My Life. Interview with Andrea James: Monika: Today it is my pleasure and honour to interview Andrea James, a very prolific American artist, writer, film producer, director,…

11 Transgender Stars Weigh In on Trans Images in Entertainment

11 Transgender Stars Weigh In on Trans Images in Entertainment

By Jethro Nededog on November 15, 2013 Andrea James, Writer, director, producer and transgender advocate 1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you? “My favorite fictional trans character is Ludo Fabre in Alain Berliner’s…