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!
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.
Director Biography - Connor Kurth, Thomas Ireton
Connor Kurth: An avid film lover since youth, Connor began working on sets ranging from feature productions and television to commercial and music video work since he was 19. After graduating with a BA in Film Production and Management, Connor relocated to Los Angeles where he has since had the opportunity to work hands on producing television and commercial projects. Always looking for a creative challenge, Connor continues to transition into narrative work with the intent of telling diverse stories with and about the LGBT community.
Thomas Ireton: Thomas’ home was a melting pot of three different cultures and languages. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan to an Irish-American/Japanese father and Filipina mother, he grew up avidly watching movies and TV shows with his family, which opened his eyes to pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Thomas’ passion for entertaining people led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Film and Television Production, and Theatre, at LMU. He wrote, produced and co-directed LMU’s first narrative short film shot in Tokyo, To Have and to Hold.
- Year2021
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorConnor Kurth & Thomas Ireton
- ScreenwriterJen O'Malley & Thomas Ireton
- ProducerJen O'Malley & Thomas Ireton
- CastMarycarmen Lopez, Sophie Oda
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!
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.
Director Biography - Connor Kurth, Thomas Ireton
Connor Kurth: An avid film lover since youth, Connor began working on sets ranging from feature productions and television to commercial and music video work since he was 19. After graduating with a BA in Film Production and Management, Connor relocated to Los Angeles where he has since had the opportunity to work hands on producing television and commercial projects. Always looking for a creative challenge, Connor continues to transition into narrative work with the intent of telling diverse stories with and about the LGBT community.
Thomas Ireton: Thomas’ home was a melting pot of three different cultures and languages. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan to an Irish-American/Japanese father and Filipina mother, he grew up avidly watching movies and TV shows with his family, which opened his eyes to pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Thomas’ passion for entertaining people led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Film and Television Production, and Theatre, at LMU. He wrote, produced and co-directed LMU’s first narrative short film shot in Tokyo, To Have and to Hold.
- Year2021
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina Premiere
- DirectorConnor Kurth & Thomas Ireton
- ScreenwriterJen O'Malley & Thomas Ireton
- ProducerJen O'Malley & Thomas Ireton
- CastMarycarmen Lopez, Sophie Oda