The Ladies Guide to NewFest

From “L Word” clones around the world (South Africa, Spain) to women’s basketball to black/womyn narratives, NewFest 2009 showcased a diverse roster of contemporary lesbian cinema.

On Sunday, NewFest welcomed the ladies in a special Women’s Night screening of The Baby Formula, a witty mockumentary about the misadventures of lesbian parenthood. Along with the films, we served up conversations and cocktails at the Logo Lounge mixer. Cheers, chicas!

All photos Twilla Duncan (c) 2009

You can still catch a strong lineup of women’s films at NewFest 2009! Today, Tuesday, June 9, we screen black./womyn.: conversations with lesbians of african descent at 5pm in SVA 2.

On Wednesday, June 10, we screen Ghosted, a haunting love story from director Monika Treut.

Ghosted (Germany, 2009, 89 mins)

Hamburg artist Sophie travels to Taipei for an art show produced in her murdered girlfriend’s honor. Sophie encounters Mei-Li, a pushy and seductive journalist investigating Ai-Ling’s death. While still in love with Ai-Ling and confused by her lust for Mei-Li, Sophie flees and Mei-Li follows. As the attraction goes stronger, Sophie comes to a startling discovery that changes everything she knows about Ai-Ling’s death.

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