Modern trans entertainment content also thrives in the world of independent film and digital series. Projects like Tangerine, filmed entirely on iPhones, brought a raw, unfiltered look at the lives of trans sex workers in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, shows like Euphoria and The Umbrella Academy have integrated trans characters (and actors like Hunter Schafer and Elliot Page) into storylines where their gender identity is a part of their character, but not the entirety of their plot. This "post-transition" storytelling allows for characters who are allowed to be messy, heroic, romantic, and human without their transness being the only thing the audience sees.
Historically, transgender characters have been relegated to the fringes of popular media, often being portrayed in a stereotypical or stigmatizing way. However, with the rise of trans activism and advocacy, there has been a growing push for more authentic and nuanced representations of trans individuals. Tranny Xxx