Olson, Jenni

1994

Jenni Olson shows us just what "butch" means in 30 seconds.

Miller-Monzon, John

1994

Hal sings "Is you is, or, is you ain't my baby?" Geoff packs his bags and leaves. Julian moves in and seduces Hal's broken heart with his Calvin Klein good looks and Grandma's chicken soup, while stealing money and turning tricks in Hal's big beautiful Victorian bed. In this artfully shot short film full of shady comebacks and dramatic profiles, everyone looks good in their underwear and thinks everyone else is a whore. Amusingly melancholy, Some of These Days is what we all imagine our break-ups and make-ups would be if thrown up on the big screen.

Esta, A.J.

1994

Onodera, Midi

1994

Alex Koyama is an obsessed filmmaker who can think of nothing but the exploitation film she is making about the pleasure and pain of tattooing. In response to an ad she has placed in a tattoo magazine, she receives an enticing letter from young transgendered Chris. The letter describes the sexual pleasure one can experience while being tattooed; this intrigues Alex and she hires Chris as a production assistant, but more importantly as a potential research source for her film. Instantly enamored with Alex, Chris misinterprets all the attention and falls desperately in love. Alex enjoys this new infatuation and dismisses the warnings of her neglected girlfriend, Montana. Alex continues to provoke Chris, who is in the process of coming to terms with a sexuality that is not accepted by the mainstream. Chris’s efforts at communication are misinterpreted by Alex, who sees Chris as delusional. Finally pushed to the limit by Alex’s selfishness, Chris is forced to commit a desperate act in order to regain Alex’s attentions. Set amongst the downtown urban art world of Toronto, Midi Onodera’s stylish thriller attempts to break down preconceived notions of sexuality and gender. Also produced by Mehernaz Lentin.

Hetherman, Margaret

1994

A young nun must come to terms with her sister's sexuality.

Cartagena, Chiqui

1994

Drafted in 1967, Perry Watkins served 15 years in the U.S. Army as an openly gay man. He was discharged in 1982 under the provisions that ban homosexuals from serving in the armed forces. With the help of the ACLU, Sgt. Watkins won his case after nine years in court. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in his favor, making Watkins the first gay officer to defeat the ban against gays in the military.Chiqui Cartagena's funny, vivid, and astute documentary is a rare, affirming experience. Cartagena asks all the right questions: Why has Watkins' precedent-making case not been embraced by the gay community? Why has the black community not celebrated his struggle and success? Thankfully, Watkins himself, a charismatic figure, is on hand to set the record straight. Winner of the 1994 San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Audience Award for Best Video.

Kelly, Joe

1994

A degenerate drag queen humiliation trip to hell (not for the queasy).

Seidler, Tamsin Orion

1994

Three lesbians who have lesbian mothers discuss the emotional and psychological intricacies of their relationships.

Baby, Maniac

1994

A video of multiple orgasm in the ghetto by Baby Maniac (a.k.a. Shu Lea Cheang and Jane Castle).

Leite, Duda

1994

An exposé of Saõ Paulo's gay club scene.