25 Random Things I Did During My Big Fat Lesbian Depression
(Writer-Director-Actor, HD, 10:55, 2009)
After getting the shaft in an unbelievable break up, a lesbian reveals her enlightened, yet hysterical road to recovery.
Directed By Dorothy Arzner: Scenes from the Directors Lab
(Writer-Director, 35mm, 15:00, 2008)
Five scenes from the feature script, Directed By Dorothy Arzner, were filmed as part of the FILM INDEPENDENT Directors Lab. The screenplay chronicles the extraordinary life of Dorothy Arzner, the star-making director of more studio features than any female in history, the first female member of the Director’s Guild of America, and the inventor of the boom microphone. Moving like a shark from the silent era through the golden age of cinema, Dorothy was embraced by men because she was “just one of the boys” and by women, especially those who frequented Alla Nazimova’s lesbian pool parties.
I Just Want to Be Alone: The Trailer
(Director-Camera, 16mm, 3:00, 2006)
Can two people who drive each other crazy ultimately find themselves crazy in love?
A Woman Reported
(Director, 35mm, 5:00, 2004)
A fractured narrative that lyrically illustrates a woman’s imaginary journey from the violent hands of hate crime attackers into the safety of her girlfriend’s arms, inspired by the Ambrose Bierce short film, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Sundance Film Festival 2004, aired on Logo Network and PBS. Distributed by Wolfe Video.
Size ‘em Up
(Writer-Director, 35mm, 15:00, 2002)
A light-hearted coming of age story that follows a young tomboy into an old-fashioned lingerie shop where she finds herself in the unlikely hands of the “bra ladies” who help her discover new ideas about breasts, femininity, sexuality, and how to improve her soccer game. Sao Paulo International Short Film Festival, Boston International Women’s Film Festival, aired on Showtime, WE Channel, and IFC.
Straight Down the Aisle: Confessions of Lesbian Bridesmaids
(Director-Producer-Camera-Editor, video, 20:00, 2000)
Documentary that examines the ubiquitous role of the bridesmaid from a lesbian perspective. As a woman who is legally excluded from the social, cultural, and economic privileges guaranteed by the institution of marriage, the lesbian’s performance as bridesmaid is fraught with contradictions.
Best Short Documentary: Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
Virgin of the Sea
(Writer-Director-Producer-Camera-Editor, super 8mm/16mm, 30:00, 1997)
Experimental narrative, employing hand-processed and cross-processed 16mm techniques and super 8mm footage, about a mermaid’s journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening that offers an alternative interpretation to the historical, patriarchal framework of the fairytale. George Eastman House, Women In the Director’s Chair Film Festival.
Sensations I
(Director-Camera-Editor, super8mm/16mm, 2:00, 1995)
An excerpt of Joseph Sheridan LeFanu’s 1871 novel, Carmilla, is read by a voyeuristic lesbian vampire.
That’s Amore
(Writer-Director-Camera-Editor, super8mm/16mm/video, 8:30, 1995)
Meeting a stranger in a pizzeria begins one woman’s quest to understand the true nature of desire.
Venice Corners
(Writer-Director-Camera-Editor, super8mm/16mm/video, 13:30, 1995)
The road is used as a metaphor for the mileage of a relationship between two close friends.
She’s No Stranger
(Writer-Director-Camera-Editor, super 8mm/16mm/video, 4:30, 1994)
An experimental narrative that follows a woman on a journey driven by infatuation, curiosity and sexual appetite in search of love.
