“A wonderful collection that should be included in every lesbian’s film library.” —CherryGrrl.com

“A must-have collection.” — Feminist Review

This wonderfully entertaining batch of lesbian short films (curated by film historian Jenni Olson) showcases long unavailable film festival favorites and pioneering works including  the glossy British lesbian coming-out fantasy Rosebud, and the multiple Audience-Award winning tale of lesbian life, love and the pursuit of non-monogamy, Maid of Honor!

Rosebud 14 mins. Great Britain, 1991 Dir. Cheryl Farthing
The hottest lesbian coming out story you’ve ever seen. This shiny, sexy, colorful British short is packed with voyeurism, cruising, and cute girls. What more could you ask for? Starring popular British TV star Julie Graham (William and Mary, Bonekickers).

Central Park 9 mins, USA, 1994, b&w Dir. Sande Zeig
Official Selection at top International Festivals: Sundance, Berlin, Toronto and more!
A lush erotic encounter between two beautiful women who make love in a rowboat — in New York’s Central Park! From Sande Zeig, director of The Girl. No dialogue.

Reservation (Reservaat) 10 mins. The Netherlands, 1988, b&w Dir. Clara van Gool
Two stunning women dance an exquisitely sensuous tango in a public park in this remarkably beautiful short film. No dialogue.

Regarde Moi 5 mins. France, 2003 Dirs. Sylvie Ballyot & Beatrice Kordon
This atmospheric mini-seduction drama follows two beautiful French women who meet at a sidewalk café. What are they going to do together in that cheap Parisian hotel room? In French with English subtitles.

Rispondetemi 15 mins, Canada, 1992 Dir. Lea Pool
From Lea Pool (Lost & Delirious) comes this aching brink of death drama that tells the story of a lifetime in fifteen breathtaking cinematic minutes. In French with English subtitles.

Why I’ll Never Trust You (In 200 Words or Less) 12 mins. Canada, 1995 Dir. Cassandra Nicolaou
Two lovers linger one afternoon in bed in this sexy tale of lust and mistrust by talented filmmaker Cassandra Nicolaou (Show Me).

Maid of Honor 25 mins. USA 1999 Dir. Jennifer Arnold
Official Sundance Selection; Best Short Film: Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival; Best Short Film: Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
A hip, young lesbian couple questions their commitment to non-monogamy at the wedding of an ex-girlfriend in this film festival favorite. A true lesbian classic, beautifully made with a hot cast and a great story.

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• Curator's notes by lesbian archivist and historian Jenni Olson