SHORTS: DYKE DRAMA!

Relationship drama, genre melodrama, coming out drama, and therapy-in-the-back-of-a-rideshare drama — you want drama, lesbians will give it to you. Whether you’re recovering from mommy issues, a burning unrequited touch, or a first date that seems to last for all eternity, this program welcomes you and your Lex date for an evening of delicious (entirely fictional and not your problem!) dyke chaos.


GIRLS AND THE PARTY
East Coast Premiere
Dir. Paloma Lopez, USA, 6 mins
In the midst of getting ready for a summer party with her group of girlfriends, Mercedes notices and questions her attraction for her best friend, Julia.


CAR THERAPY: UNCOUPLING
Dir. Jennelle Williams, USA, 7 mins
World Premiere
A college therapist who moonlights as a ride-sharing app driver meets a too turnt lesbian couple with too much tea (and other things!) to spill in the car.
Followed by a Q&A with Ash Saunders
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film


AIMEE VICTORIA
Dir. Chrystee Pharris, USA, 11 mins
Separated on their anniversary, Aimee shakes out of her self-imposed apathy as she finds a way to demonstrate her love to Victoria.
Followed by a Q&A with Writer Hannah Harmison
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film


DUET
Dir. Shae Xu, USA, 14 mins
An unspoken romance resurfaces when a high school music teacher reunites with an old colleague and decides to perform together as duet partners.


NOOR & LAYLA
Dir. Fawzia Mirza, Canada, 13 mins
New York State Premiere
Noor & Layla are breaking up. Is it the end of the road for these two Muslim women… or is it just the beginning?
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film


FIRST DATE
Dir. Meredith Alloway, USA, 4 mins
New York City Premiere
A perfect first date between two women turns from dream to nightmare when one of them realizes she’s been on this date before. Literally.
Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Producer Allyson Morgan
Closed Captioning will be available for the virtual screening of this film


PLAISIR
Dir. Molly Gilles, USA/France, 19 mins
A lonely American faces unrequited love on a farm commune in the south of France.

Presented in partnership with Dyke Beer and Dave's Lesbian Bar