Boys on the Inside
The feature documentary film Boys on the Inside follows Christina, Sebastian, and Sarah as they discover their ‘boy’ identity while in women’s prison. Now on the outside they come together to face the long-term impact of incarceration as Latinx butch and trans masculine survivors, reclaiming their narratives through recovery and healing. A film 18 years in the making.
Director/Producer Elliat Graney-Saucke (she/they) is a White queer femme documentary filmmaker, educator, and organizer who has produced award-winning media for over 25 years in 10+ countries. Their work applies a queer lens to themes of immigration, incarceration, gender and racial identity, creative expression, and political histories. Past films include 20+ short films such as The Resilience of King Khazm (SIFF/Alaska Airlines) and the feature documentary Travel Queeries, which premiered at BFI London in 2009 and toured 13 countries. Elliat currently teaches Foundations of Documentary Storytelling at the University of Washington and is running queer/trans art activation Children of Shelly’s Leg. Recognitions include SIFF Grant for Courageous Documentary Filmmaking, Artist Trust Fellowship / Millay Artist Retreat and grants from King County 4Culture, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture and Puffin Foundation.
Artist Support Program 2026: Boi Podcast – stud and trans-masculine stories about recovery and life beyond prison expanding upon the documentary Boys on the Inside.
