Snee, Patrick

1995

Donald expresses his distress about Michael's leaving in a series of letters he sends to Michael's new address before Michael has even left.

Sanchez, Ricardo

1995

Popularity has a satirical take on 50's health films.

Wentzy, James

1995

A forceful and moving documentary that courageously documents a bold new movement within AIDS activism that rejects the notion that one should die of AIDS quietly and peacefully.

Bishop, Mari

1995

Movement, poetry and song combine to reflect the fluidity and art of spinning rope.

Rubio, Ryan X.

1995

A nostalgic Super-8 memory piece on sexual innocence, family, friendship, and the impact of the movies.

Ozon, Francois

1995

French director François Ozon, whose latest features CRIMINAL LOVERS and WATER DROPS ON BURNING ROCKS premiere in this year's Festival, was previously known for his daring and inventive shorts. In Ozon's 1995 LA PETITE MORT, a young gay photographer is tormented by a photo of himself as a baby. After the death of his father a box of family photos reveals a startling truth. A SUMMER DRESS (SFILGFF 1997) is the story of Frederick and his holiday encounter with a stranger on the beach, which further complicates his already ambivalent teenage sexuality. Also set in a holiday locale, SEE THE SEA tells the dark and provocative story of Sasha, a young mother awaiting the return of her husband. Her solitude is broken by the appearance of Tatiana, a brooding backpacker who asks to camp outside her cottage. Sasha grows increasingly fascinated with her mysterious visitor whose demeanor gradually becomes more ominous as she insinuates herself into Sasha’s home.

Robinson, Jeff

1995

A young man’s hopeless search for the love of his life through the personals.

Milena, Miguel

1995

Paula falls in love with her neighbor, but one day she discovers that he has a "boyfriend." When she hears them laughing at her, she starts preparing her revenge. A bright and snappy film from Spain, Paula seeks revenge after discovering her neighbor has a boyfriend.

Udelson, Lisa

1995

A hilarious comedy that puts an unexpected twist on a typical suburban bridal shower. A lesbian couple who are trying to have a baby attend this traditional heterosexual ritual, and leave with a very special party favor.Winner of the 1995 San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Audience Award for Best Short Film.

DeFume, Bavo

1995

A locker room is the setting for a seventeen year old's homoerotic meditation on stardom in Particularly Now, In Spring.