Actor Paapa Essiedu (right) stars in the short thriller, ‘Femme,’ which was co-written and directed by first-time filmmaker, Ng Choon Ping and Sam H. Freeman. Unapologetically confronting toxic masculinity and wholeheartedly embracing being labeled as the title femme gay man, is a powerful motivator for the strong willed and determined anti-hero in the new short film, ‘Femme.’ The main character of Jordan, who’s played by acclaimed Shakespearean theater actor, Paapa Essiedu, fearlessly strives to overcome the hyper-masculine fantasies that are often celebrated in societies around the world. Through his bold protagonist, the British performer shows that the queer voice is just as important, and needs to be recognized just as much, as the masculinity that often takes prevalence in movies.