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: Liv Hewson received a nomination for Best Performance at Raindance, while the film itself earned an AACTA Award nomination for Best Indie Film.

: Shot in just 15 days on a modest budget of $180,000, the film premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in 2020. Critical Reception Under My Skin(2020)

(2020) is a groundbreaking independent drama that explores the complexities of gender identity within the framework of a modern romance. Written and directed by David O’Donnell , the film is particularly noted for its innovative casting of four different non-binary actors to portray the protagonist, Denny. Plot Overview : Liv Hewson received a nomination for Best

: Critics from Film Threat (8/10) called it "utterly captivating," while others noted it provides a "powerfully eye-opening" look into gender dysmorphia. Under My Skin(2020)