Masc is the debut feature by Bertil Nilsson about Robin (Joshua Griffin), a queer, autistic man caught between different ideas of masculinity. An intimate, and oftentimes funny, journey of self-discovery and missteps as he transforms his appearance and mannerisms to fit in. English / 83 mins / UK.
International Festivals & Sales: MoreThan Films, morethan@morethan-films.com
Festivals
WORLD PREMIERE - Nominated: Platform Prize at Toronto International Film Festival 2026 (also TIFF Next Wave Select)
Winner: Special Mention (First Feature Competition) at BFI London Film Festival
Official Selections:
NewFest New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Stockholm International Film Festival
Press
TIFF Reviews: Variety, Screen Daily, The Hollywood Reporter, Cineuropa, The Contending
Articles: Deadline, QueertyAccolades
Masc is longlisted for 4 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): Joshua Griffin - Breakthrough Performance, Bertil Nilsson - Best Debut Director/Best Debut Screenwriter/The Raindance Maverick Award.
Masc was previously selected for the BFI and British Council GREAT 8 Cannes showcase.
Cast: Joshua Griffin, Ed White, Tega Alexander, Reece King, Lincoln Conway, Robbie Bellekom and Hi Ching
Director/Producer: Bertil Nilsson
Screenplay: Bertil Nilsson
Story: Bertil Nilsson & Joshua Griffin
Production Company: Duktiga
International Sales Agent: MoreThan Films
Executive Producer: Joanne Michael
Editor: Anna Meller
Composer: Daniel Sonabend
Sound Design & Mix: Ines Adriana
Choreographer: Harry Price
Casting Director: Hannah Ashby Ward
Costume Designer: Nico Carmandaye