SHORTS: DYKE NYTE

Dyke drama and lesbian longing abound in this eclectic program of eight sapphic shorts — from chaotic meet-cutes at Riis Beach to a newly out woman’s double date panic, a couple’s painting debate, and a fearless barrel racer’s return to love.

Join us after the screening for our annual Dyke Nyte Party, sponsored by HBO Max. This year’s event will be held at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar and Lounge (Moxy Times Square) – show your ticket from the screening to get a free drink!

“Girlfriend Girlfriend”
Dir. Sara Werner, 5 min, USA
A woman retreats to the recesses of her mind when her new co-worker asks her an intrusive question.

2 Girls Kissing
Dir. Noah Schamus, 8 min, USA
Naomi, a struggling director, tries to hold on to her nerves when her lead actress, who happens to be her girlfriend, won’t show up to set or pick up her phone. Hubris ensues.

Riis
Dir. Kendall Alex Payne, 13 min, USA
A hopeless romantic and their friends contrive a meet-cute at NYC’s queer beach, but chaos, dysphoria, and unexpected connections reshape their quest for love.

Happy Place
Dir. Sara Monge, 11 min, USA
After realizing she may want to date women, Anna goes to her roommate’s cousin’s lesbian engagement party in the hopes of figuring out her sexuality, but discovers something much more terrifying instead.

New Acquisition
Dir. Caledonia Abbey, 2 min, UK
A young couple debates keeping a painting up in their new apartment.

Seek No Favor
Dirs. Elle Clay & Leilah Weinraub, 12 min, USA
Low-key, anxiety-managing millennial Monroe Malone is trying to outrun last year’s job loss when she collides with a weave-snatching cartel led by Big Baby. After overhearing his plan to kidnap hair tech genius Camille J. Walker and steal her Infinite Track invention, Monroe jumps into action. The encounter is bound to leave him not untouched by blood.

Double Date
Dir. Hannah Wolf, 10 min, USA
A newly out middle-aged lesbian panics before a third date and impulsively hires a sex worker to help her prepare.

Calamity Jane
Dir. Robin Cloud, 17 min, USA
After a near fatal accident, a barrel racer must find the courage to ride again and open her heart to love.

This screening will be followed by a Q&A