Morning Routine - Directed by Zaq Latino

Project Type: Short Film

Project Title: morning routine

Brief Synopsis: As dawn breaks, Zaq embarks on the delicate ritual of starting their day. But in every mirror, every shadow, looms a presence both familiar and unsettling: their true self. What begins as a simple attempt to tackle the mundane morning routine spirals into a surreal struggle, where every step forward is met with resistance—not from the world outside, but from the complex, unrelenting force within. Between the tedium of toothpaste and black tea, Zaq wrestles with the weight of authenticity and the impossible demands of conformity. A sharp, satirical twist on the glossy "morning routine" craze, 'morning routine' dives into the unspoken battle between self-expression and societal norms. It’s a vibrant, poignant allegory of trans empowerment, showing that sometimes the hardest part of the day isn’t waking up—it’s showing up as yourself.