Understanding Myself as an Amphibian(2026)
Understanding Myself as an Amphibian Synopsis
This queer ecology documentary explores the sexual diversity of the wildlife around us. Director May Matchim draws connections between these incredible species and her own journey accepting her Transness. The title is a reference to the green frog, an amphibian which is able to change its sex as it matures. This film includes a variety of animal and plant subjects, including same-sex bird parents raising chicks together, and a group of salamanders that's entirely female. It also examines the exclusionary attitudes in biology and conservation throughout time, and how these attitudes have influenced our understanding of animal behaviour.
Understanding Myself as an Amphibian (2026) is a documentary film directed by May Matchim, released on May 3, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Aino Pihlak, Dr Ahmed Allahwala, Dr. Cate Sandilands and Danny Ko.
- Director:
- May Matchim
- Writers:
- May Matchim
- Cinematographer:
- Kat Zoumboulakis
- Production:
- Hermit Thrush Productions
- Budget:
- $30,000
- Status:
- Released
Understanding Myself as an Amphibian (2026) Trailer
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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by May Matchim, written by May Matchim.
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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Understanding Myself as an Amphibian?
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The main cast of Understanding Myself as an Amphibian (2026) includes Aino Pihlak, Dr Ahmed Allahwala, Dr. Cate Sandilands, Danny Ko and Karyn Anderson. The film was directed by May Matchim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Understanding Myself as an Amphibian released?
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Understanding Myself as an Amphibian was released on May 3, 2026 and runs for 1h 3m.
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