A transgender woman in esports has claimed top honors at the first-ever ESI Film Festival for her inspiring short documentary about her rise to success–and her dedication to leveling the playing field by championing equality in the competitive gaming arena.
Pro gamer Emma “Emzii” Rose showed her experience of being a transgender gamer–and many of the challenges that she faced due to who she is–in the 14-minute documentaryThe short film explores how gaming helped her come to terms with who she is–and how it became a platform for incredible personal triumph.claim a silver medal at the first-ever European Games Esports Championships, celebrated the “champions of cinema across gaming and esports.
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Emzii, who claimed the ESI Film Festival’s top prize of £5,000 , wasn’t the only story celebrated and rewarded in the celebration. Taking second place–and £3,000 –waspro-turned-esports host Jacob “Pimp” Winneche, exploring his past struggles with physical and mental health., a documentary directed by Emily E. Crawford that shows how three people with mood and anxiety disorders use gaming as a “powerful tool for self-care.
All three winners have received invites to attend Bafta’s Games Sessions Open Day in April, which will celebrate the nominees of its annual Games Awards. Entries for next year’s Bafta ceremony, which takes place on April 11, are now open–