In October 2018 , Deadline Hollywood announced that newcomer Leyna Bloom will star opposite Fionn Whitehead in Danielle Lessovitz 's first feature film '' Port Authority , '' which is backed by executive producer Martin Scorsese . '' Port Authority '' tells a love story that begins at the New York City transportation center and dives into the kiki ballroom scene . On April 18 , 2019 , the 2019 Cannes Film Festival announced that '' Port Authority '' will compete in the '' Un Certain Regard '' competition . It will be the first film in the festival ’s 72-year history to feature a trans woman of color in a leading role
2019 Cannes Film Festival
2019 Cannes Film Festival
Leyna Bloom