Here is a 97-minute collection of lesbian shorts from around the world.
CYNTHIA: A dinner party with old friends takes a shocking turn as wounds are exposed, revelations are made, and the past resurfaces. Over one tense evening, Cynthia learns that some things can never be unsaid. An emotionally bold and uplifting story about truth, love and finding the strength to move on.
FROM A TO Q: Here is the story of 22 year old Alex who wakes suddenly from a dream where she's intimate with Kayla. Only problem is: Kayla happens to be Alex's best friend and Alex has never been with a girl before. She now has to navigate through her new found feelings, all the while trying really hard not to mess up the friendship she's had since she was 5.
FAKE: A photographer rejects a fake smile from her model. But the girl holds on to it as to her true identity. Tension rises, and secretly, an experience of initiation begins... A film 94% positive to the Bechdel test.
MONEY CAT: When a financially-strapped couple encounters a mysterious Money Cat, one of them touts it as a good luck charm while the other remains a skeptic. They’re both surprised when good fortune seemingly befalls them, but everything comes with a price.
UNCLE ZSIGA: Here is a contemplation on the possibility of forgiveness. Regretful of the past, an old Hungarian man, after fifteen years, musters up the courage to emigrate to America to confront his long-lost daughter. Is he able to forgive himself?
I JUST WISH YOU TOLD ME: Jessie and Karen have been a same sex couple for thirteen years. When Karen goes into surgery and unexpectedly dies, a traumatized Jessie can’t make sense of it. In her search, Jessie discovers hidden truths that disrupt and shake her confidence in their entire relationship. Based on a true story, I Just Wish You Told Me, shows how betrayals in long term relationships, can lead to wounds that never heal.
REAL: A tiny film webseries exploring deafness, love, and the lengths we go to find it. These tiny film follows Lauren as she navigates relationships and connection in a world of complex communication.
NORTH CAROLINA PREMIERE!
Jessie and Karen have been a same sex couple for thirteen years. When Karen goes into surgery and unexpectedly dies, a traumatized Jessie can’t make sense of it. In her search, Jessie discovers hidden truths that disrupt and shake her confidence in their entire relationship. Based on a true story, I Just Wish You Told Me, shows how betrayals in long term relationships, can lead to wounds that never heal.
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Director Biography - Michelle C. Bonilla
Michelle is a proud Chicana writer, actor, producer, and now director, born and raised in Hollywood, CA. She grew up next door to an original munchkin from “The Wizard of Oz” and, it was here where she learned about the magic of filmmaking, television, and ultimately, her love for acting and directing.
Along with her 29-year career in film and television, with more than 170 credits to her name, she is an avid supporter of LGBTQ rights and advocacy. She has used her skills as a writer and producer to create projects such as her short film “Slip Away” about substance abuse and its effect on a lesbian Latina relationship. By dealing with the very real social and domestic issues of alcoholism and drug abuse, the film empowered gay Latinas to choose themselves over living in situations that too often take away their self-worth and esteem. “Slip Away” went on to screen at numerous film festivals around the world. Michelle is also the co-creator, producer, and writer of the comedy web series "Failing Upwards", which was chosen by ABC News as "A web series to watch".
- Year2021
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorMichelle C. Bonilla
- ScreenwriterMichelle C. Bonilla
- ProducerMichelle C. Bonilla & Kelly Pendygraft
- CastMichelle C. Bonilla, Dana Goldberg, Jennifer Christopher, Susie Geiser, Juliette Jeffers, Elizabeth Pan, Dennis Mencia
- CinematographerAllie Schultz
- EditorEvelyn Osborne
Here is a 97-minute collection of lesbian shorts from around the world.
CYNTHIA: A dinner party with old friends takes a shocking turn as wounds are exposed, revelations are made, and the past resurfaces. Over one tense evening, Cynthia learns that some things can never be unsaid. An emotionally bold and uplifting story about truth, love and finding the strength to move on.
FROM A TO Q: Here is the story of 22 year old Alex who wakes suddenly from a dream where she's intimate with Kayla. Only problem is: Kayla happens to be Alex's best friend and Alex has never been with a girl before. She now has to navigate through her new found feelings, all the while trying really hard not to mess up the friendship she's had since she was 5.
FAKE: A photographer rejects a fake smile from her model. But the girl holds on to it as to her true identity. Tension rises, and secretly, an experience of initiation begins... A film 94% positive to the Bechdel test.
MONEY CAT: When a financially-strapped couple encounters a mysterious Money Cat, one of them touts it as a good luck charm while the other remains a skeptic. They’re both surprised when good fortune seemingly befalls them, but everything comes with a price.
UNCLE ZSIGA: Here is a contemplation on the possibility of forgiveness. Regretful of the past, an old Hungarian man, after fifteen years, musters up the courage to emigrate to America to confront his long-lost daughter. Is he able to forgive himself?
I JUST WISH YOU TOLD ME: Jessie and Karen have been a same sex couple for thirteen years. When Karen goes into surgery and unexpectedly dies, a traumatized Jessie can’t make sense of it. In her search, Jessie discovers hidden truths that disrupt and shake her confidence in their entire relationship. Based on a true story, I Just Wish You Told Me, shows how betrayals in long term relationships, can lead to wounds that never heal.
REAL: A tiny film webseries exploring deafness, love, and the lengths we go to find it. These tiny film follows Lauren as she navigates relationships and connection in a world of complex communication.
NORTH CAROLINA PREMIERE!
Jessie and Karen have been a same sex couple for thirteen years. When Karen goes into surgery and unexpectedly dies, a traumatized Jessie can’t make sense of it. In her search, Jessie discovers hidden truths that disrupt and shake her confidence in their entire relationship. Based on a true story, I Just Wish You Told Me, shows how betrayals in long term relationships, can lead to wounds that never heal.
FACEBOOK: Click Here
Director Biography - Michelle C. Bonilla
Michelle is a proud Chicana writer, actor, producer, and now director, born and raised in Hollywood, CA. She grew up next door to an original munchkin from “The Wizard of Oz” and, it was here where she learned about the magic of filmmaking, television, and ultimately, her love for acting and directing.
Along with her 29-year career in film and television, with more than 170 credits to her name, she is an avid supporter of LGBTQ rights and advocacy. She has used her skills as a writer and producer to create projects such as her short film “Slip Away” about substance abuse and its effect on a lesbian Latina relationship. By dealing with the very real social and domestic issues of alcoholism and drug abuse, the film empowered gay Latinas to choose themselves over living in situations that too often take away their self-worth and esteem. “Slip Away” went on to screen at numerous film festivals around the world. Michelle is also the co-creator, producer, and writer of the comedy web series "Failing Upwards", which was chosen by ABC News as "A web series to watch".
- Year2021
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorMichelle C. Bonilla
- ScreenwriterMichelle C. Bonilla
- ProducerMichelle C. Bonilla & Kelly Pendygraft
- CastMichelle C. Bonilla, Dana Goldberg, Jennifer Christopher, Susie Geiser, Juliette Jeffers, Elizabeth Pan, Dennis Mencia
- CinematographerAllie Schultz
- EditorEvelyn Osborne