Come To My Window

WOMEN’S MIXED COMEDY AND DRAMA SHORTS

Arrre You Free Tonight? (Directed by Em Millilng, Romantic Comedy/Animated, U.S.) – A delightful 2D animated film following Captain Marcel Estime and her archrival & romantic interest, Pirate Captain Francesca la Rosa, aka Frankie. The pirates board Marcel’s ship, and the pair engage in a heated sword fight that reveals unexpected desires and connections that two enemies shouldn’t have.

Church Girl (Directed by Bessie Fong, Drama, U.S.) – Olivia, a Filipino lesbian, pretends to be Christian to impress her non-binary crush, finding herself at Bushwick’s oldest queer Bible study. Can they agree to disagree on God, or is He a total dealbreaker?

The Late in Life Guide to Modern Lesbianism (Directed by Emelie Claxton & Molly Rangel, Docu-Comedy, U.S.) – The return of Ashley Gianni (last year’s crowd favorite, “Sorority”)! Congratulations on finally coming out! Equal parts orientation, indoctrination, and camp, this satirical 90s corporate training video onboards “late-in-lifers” with everything you didn’t know you needed to survive modern-day lesbianism. Please adjust your VCR tracking.

Lola’s Got the Blues (Directed by Daniel Moreno, Romantic Musical Comedy, U.S.) – On a slow Sunday afternoon in a quiet record store, shy & soft-spoken Lola finds her day upended by Lucy, a bright, bold regular who moves through life like a song. As music fills the air, Lucy’s spontaneous dancing draws Lola out of the shadows, sparking an unexpected connection. A tender, poetic film about quiet crushes, small acts of courage, and the power of music to bring people together.

Love in Process (Directed by Rey Tang, Drama, U.S.) – Exploring the hidden lesbian love story of a 1970s photo, a young woman finds the courage to embrace her own identity and love for a new romantic interest, leading to a poignant journey of self-acceptance and understanding.

Meet the Friends (Directed by C. Denise, Drama, U.S.) – Krys lives by a simple, self-preserving code: charm, conquer, and never, ever get close, but when she meets Felicia, a woman whose wit & beauty is matched only by her disarming sincerity, Krys is both captivated and faced with a choice. Just as they are on the verge of intimacy, Felicia firmly requests that before they take things further, she’d like Krys to meet her closest friends.

Mr. Darcy & Me (Directed by Rana Liu, Romantic Comedy/Drama, Canada) – What happens when a Jane Austen-obsessed lesbian accidentally drunk texts her ex? PANIC! Well, gay panic, to be precise. The only thing left to do: Turn to her imaginary friend, Mr. Darcy. Yes, that Mr. Darcy.

Nice Jewish Girl (Directed by Carly Brand, Comedy/Drama, Australia) – A young schoolgirl experiences a sexual awakening in this deft mix of light comedy and drama, complete with an in-your-face ending that left us smiling ear-to-ear.

Ronita Rambo (Directed by Michael Dossier, Comedy, U.S.) – Ronita Rambo, the sharp-tongued waitress of a rural Missouri diner – we had memories Polly Hollidays’s eternal Flo – has everyone’s order memorized – but not a clue how to text her new crush. Enlisting the help of two gay teens, she takes an unexpected leap toward love and authenticity.

Sprouts (Directed by Ken White, Romantic Comedy/Drama, U.S.) – Just say it!!! When a young woman is asked to set her best friend up on a date, she must find a way break the news that the love interest in question is herself.