Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend, in association with One
More Lesbian (OML), have announced the official selection of lesbian-themed
projects that will be screened at this year’s “Dinah Film Festival.”
The Fest, which debuted last year to immense success, is
set to return this year again at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel on Friday, April
4 at 8:00pm offering attendees the chance to preview a slew of unique and
original programs.
We attended the first film festival in 2013, and were privileged to see the premier of Second Shot.
The film festival is even bigger this year.
The 2014 Dinah Film Festival will showcase five web series,
and present three exclusive world-premieres featuring a short film, a
documentary and an exclusive advanced trailer.
The categories are as follows:
WEB SERIES
Dyke Central is an
Oakland-based dramedy that centers around 30-something butch roommates Alex and
Gin. Surrounded by a diverse group of friends who guide, challenge and support
them, Alex and Gin struggle to adapt to change and create balance in their
lives without losing themselves.
#Hashtag: friend Me.
Follow Me. Like Me. Fall for Me. #Hashtag follows the love lives of
two technology-obsessed friends in Chicago. From Instagram seduction to
inappropriate selfies, Twitter over sharing to OKCupid dating, Liv and Skylar
are about to learn the real-life consequences of over-indulgence in the virtual
world. The show stars Marnie Alton (Exs & Ohs, Cowgirl Up), stand up
comedian Caitlin Berg and actress/writer Laura Zak.
Kiss Her I’m Famous
(Season 2) is an intelligent satire created by Filmmaker Rolla Selbak (Three
Veils), starring Tracy Ryerson (The Real L-Word) and Ilea
Matthews, and featuring Noureen DeWulf (Anger Management). The show
follows two hilarious and clueless
characters Jen and Mandy who aim to create a celebrity sex tape to launch them
into fame. In Season 2, this sex tape
is…leaked!
Little Horribles is a
new web series that follows a single lesbian (Amy Rubin) as she navigates her
thirties in Los Angeles. The show, created by Amy Rubin recently made Variety’s
list of “Top Ten Best Web Series of 2013” impressively ranking at # 4.
Nikki & Nora: follows New Orleans locals Nikki Beaumont (Liz
Vassey) and Nora Delany (Christina Cox) as they juggle the inner-workings of
their personal lives with their roles as private investigators in America's
oldest party town.
SHORT FILM
Secrets and Toys is a
delightful short film where a surprise visit, a bumbling bestie, and many years
of tight-lipped deception cause EVERYONE'S ish to hit the fan. The chaos caused
in this comedy of errors is full of sexy moments and tons of laughter. Secrets
and Toys will warm your heart as you root for the lovers to make it through the
storm.
Starring Dalila Ali Rajah (Cherry Bomb, Grey's Anatomy, New
Girl), Shelli Boone (Saints and Sinners, Entourage), Diane Sellers (Rules of
Engagement, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Darryl Stephens (Noah's Arc,
Hot Guys with Guns), Doug Spearman (Noah's Arc, Old Dogs & New Tricks),
Jill Bennett (Second Shot, Dante's Cove), among others.
DOCUMENTARY
God-Des and She Documentary follows the music duo God-Des and She as they
return to their mid-west roots to attend a family function and to perform at a
pride concert. The duo talk about how they came to collaborate, their
family and what their 2006 performance on The L Word has meant to their
career. A hip-hop/pop/soul duo bred in the Midwest, God Des & She now
play to packed venues all over the world from New York to Sweden.
TRAILER (Exclusive
premiere)
Girl Gets Girl is a feature
film from the creators of the popular Chica Busca Chica (Girl Seeks Girl)
series. A romantic comedy that tells the story of Nines, the restless
lady-killer, coming back home from the States. Nines has tried to reinvent
herself in Miami but it hasn´t worked as she expected. Nine years after leaving
Spain she decides to go back home and win Carmen´s heart. The only problem?
Carmen is straight and lives with Mónica the woman Nines left their wedding
day. The film is directed by Sonia Sebastian. Stars include Celia
Freijeiro, MarÃa Botto and Adriana Torrebejano
The Dinah Shore Film Festival was launched last year as a
way to promote the work of talented independent filmmakers and to show a
glimpse of lesbian culture. Supporting filmmakers and film is important
for Club Skirts’ founder and producer Mariah Hanson.
“I was thrilled with the success of last year's film festival.
We've expanded the format to include a wider variety of all types of films and
are donating 100% of the proceeds to our filmmakers,” says Hanson. “I know this
will eventually become one of the more popular events at The Dinah. We plan to
continue to offer more wide ranged programming so that women from all
backgrounds and interests can experience the lesbian pride and visibility of
The Dinah.”
The Dinah Film Festival is a two-hour event. A special Q&A
with the filmmakers will follow the screening. 100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to all
participating independent filmmakers.
Tickets $15 in advance. $20 at the door.
The highly anticipated opening of new Ku venue 'She' happens tonight. The queue is already round the corner. 
The owners and managers have done a very successful and elegant job of shedding the basement feel, the former decor, and the Candy feel to create a new welcoming and relaxed bar space.
A complete renovation including a new layout, complete with DJ booth, a separated quiet space ideal for "talking", and a mature take on interior design gives something new to offer for women who perhaps have felt in recent years there wasn't a venue for them.
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