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Country: United States, Language: English

Archived Short Film Trailer: NOT YET REVIEWED | 2007 | 2008 | 2009

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This collection contains six lesbian-themed short films, including genre- and style-spanning stories of tomboys and tough girls, hilarious scenarios, intimate observations, and heartbreaking moments of truth.

The Piper by Abbe Robinson

The Uninvited by Louise Runge

Sarang Songby Tamika Miller

This Boy by Amy Burt

Shugar Shank by Meredyth Wilson

Cose Bella by Fiona Mackenzie

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High Heels on Wheels Leslie Sloan and Donna Cassyd
“Let’s put it this way. My whole team, except one lady, was gay.”
This wonderful crash-bang overview of women’s roller derby shines the spotlight on how queer this fun-filled sport truly was, as a half-dozen popular roller derby stars reminisce about being out and proud back in the late 60s and early 70s. 11 min.

Peace Talk Jenifer Malmqvist
Official Selection: 2007 Sundance Film Festival
Little Jonna and her friend Emilie like to play war together. But they also like to play love. This exquisite film deftly portrays the tender joy of a childhood crush, the pain of Mom’s disapproval, and the wordless determination to follow your heart. 15 min. In Swedish with English subtitles.

Private Life Abbe Robinson
Grand Prize Winner: 2007 PlanetOut Short Movie Awards
Rising British actress Lucy Liemann (The Bourne Ultimatum, MindFlesh) gives a stand-out performance as Ruth, a closeted factory paymaster who steals away to meet her lover Maggie at a Manchester bar in this gorgeously atmospheric 1950s period piece. 16 min.

Last Exit Nicola Marsh
The real reason girls go to the bathroom in pairs!
Out and proud Cody (the stunning Maryfrances Careccia) still has some feelings for her ex-girlfriend Heather (Lindsey Girardot) in this fresh, intimate drama. Unfortunately, Heather doesn’t want to leave her husband and Cody’s current squeeze Jessica (Chloe Conger) has had enough. 12 min.

Brooklyn’s Bridge To Jordan Tina Mabry
When Brooklyn Green’s (Jossie Thacker) partner Leilani (Fylicia Renee King) ends up in the hospital after a devastating car accident Brooklyn copes with homophobia on all fronts: she’s not allowed into the ICU, Leilani’s brother takes over her healthcare decisions and claims custody of her son Jordan. This intense family drama is the directorial debut of talented screenwriter Tina Mabry (Itty Bitty Titty Committee). 20 min.

Triple Minority Amber Sharp
Clair (Ruth Ricks) has survived growing up as a gay black woman in a religious family. Now that she’s all grown up and living with her white partner, Rebecca (Kathleen Davison) can she reconcile with her parents? This outstanding coming out drama from newcomer writer-director Amber Sharp offers up a devastating portrait of how religious intolerance can split a family apart. 15 min.

Such Great Joy Michelle Kramer
Audience Award for Best Short Film: Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Megan (Laura Esposito) brings her girlfriend Christina (Gina Galicia) home for a family Shabbat dinner with the intention of announcing their engagement. But coming out is hard to do in this wacky, and ultimately poignant, comedy of errors. 15 min.

Family Reunion Isold Uggadottir
Official Selection: 2007 Sundance Film Festival
When cool young Icelandic dyke Katrin (the irresistible Adalbjorg Arnadottir) has to leave her home in New York City to visit her family in Iceland, she’s worried sick about how they’ll respond to the news that she’s a lesbian. She has no idea that her family is about to reveal a secret of their own. 25 min. In Icelandic with English subtitles.

Plus, special bonus extra feature!
NCLR At 30 (11 mins., 2007, USA) Director: Melissa Regan
A powerful portrait of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, NCLR At 30 is guaranteed to inspire you, and move you to tears, with its uplifting sprint through thirty years of lesbian history! What were you doing in 1977?

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In Twilight's Shadow
2008, 12 mins. USA Directed by T.M. Scorzafava
A vampire (Natasha Alam, The Women) awakens to rescue her mortal lover in this spectacularly well-produced short film from award-winning director TM Scorzafava (Gillery's Little Secret).

Commitment Ceremony
2008, 5 mins. USA Directed by Erin Greenwell & Julie Goldman
Uber-talented Julie Goldman (Big Gay Sketch Show, Big Dreams in Little Hope) co-stars with fellow lesbian comedienne Kate McKinnon in this hilarious musical diatribe on marriage equality.

Happy Birthday
2008, 14 mins. USA & Canada Directed by Roberta Marie Munroe
A hilarious butch/femme role-reversal tale of two couples, two birthdays and two sex toys! Stars include Julie Goldman (Big Gay Sketch Show), Deak Evgenikos (Itty Bitty Titty Committee) and Yolonda Ross (Stranger Inside) and Lisa Branch (Law and Order, Soul Food).

Long Ago
2007, 14 mins. USA Directed by Christy Wegener
Sexy bartender Maddie (Stef Willen) is surrounded by available women at the lesbian bar, but why can t she get a girl? Her friends break it to her that she needs to get over her ex-girlfriend and the rat-tail hair accessory has got to go!

Late
2008, 7 mins. USA Directed by Guinevere Turner
This eloquent, poignant portrait discovers a woman as it explores the walls of her apartment and eavesdrops on the messages being left on her answering machine.

Congratulations Daisy Graham
2007, 15 mins. Canada Directed by Cassandra Nicolaou
Daisy Graham faces her moment of truth in this dark, heart-rending drama about a small town high school teacher and her longtime partner. This touching day-in-the-life tale will surely make you cry (and even laugh) before the story ends. WINNER, Best Short Film, Philadelphia Int'l GLBT Festival.

Dandelion Fall
2008, 14 mins. USA Directed by Lauren Wolkstein
Like a lesbian Midnight Cowboy, blonde street musician Billie answers Manhattan realtor Bella s every desire. But Billie is looking for love. Co-stars Breeda Wool and Alexis Clemente have major hot chemistry in this film festival fave!

The Insomniacs
2007, 11 mins. USA Directed by Kami Chisholm
Skyler Cooper stars as an insomniac looking for sleep, and maybe a sympathetic fellow lesbian night owl.