13 minutes that'll wreck your whole afternoon—in the best way.
A trans rocker girl getting by with petty credit card fraud is left to question who she wants to be when her latest target surprises her with an unforeseen proposition.
Acting
Dana Aliya Levinson's eyes do more storytelling than most 2-hour films.
Direction
Zen Pace knows exactly when to hold and when to cut—ruthless precision.
Writing
Every line lands like a dare. No fat, all nerve.
Director
Zen Pace
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during a wave of trans-led indie cinema, Fraud exemplifies the shift from 'trans tragedy' narratives to messy, morally complex protagonists who get to be hot and fucked up at the same time.
The 13-minute runtime isn't a constraint—it's the point. Shira's entire existence is about quick scores, fast pivots, never staying anywhere long enough to be truly known. The film mirrors her rhythm.
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