best of cinekink / 2018

A collection of award-winning shorts deemed the year’s best from CineKink, “the kinky film festival!”

asian man, white woman

Can’t a guy just get a little fantasy time?
Directed by and stars Woody Fu, 2017, USA, 2 minutes.
best comedy short

don’t call me

Dick, Cunt, Asshole… why are those words insults, when these body parts are so magnificent? Directed by Olympe De G., France, 3 minutes. Stars Bishop Black, Rooster and Heidi Switch.
best experimental short

cruising elsewhere

Whatever happened to Wohler Beach? Oral histories and spectral pornography resurrect memories of a once legendary gay beach. Directed by Ryan White, 2017, USA, 13 minutes.
best experimental short

f*ck yes: threesome

There are really loving (and hot) ways to handle a partner’s change in mood. This is just one. Directed by Jessica King, 2018, USA, 3 minutes. Stars Daniel Kyri and Carlton McBeth.
best digital series

yes campaign

A whimsical, sex-positive look at the many wonderful ways we can say “Yes” to each other. Inspired by the recent marriage equality vote in Australia, a celebration of acceptance and consent. Directed by Ms. Naughty, Australia, 2017, 8 minutes. Features Jiz Lee, Sadie Lune, Lilith Jovian, Dante Dionys, Bishop Black, Rooster X-Ray, Kali Sudhra, Parker Marx, KAy Garnellen, Luke, Dion De Rossi, Leo, Nichole, and Lina Bembe.
best advocacy short

library hours

A recent widow named Camille falls into a strange, long-distance courtship with a librarian named Delphine, her dead husband’s first wife. A love story about books and bondage. Directed by Jim Vendiola, 2017, USA, 11 minutes. Stars Cam Damage and Melissa Vento. » watch trailer
honorable best mention

queen kong

A smartly-dressed man and woman are trying to have sex behind a tree. In the distance is the music of a party. She’s beautiful and he’s too drunk and the persistent ringing of his phone breaks the mood. The interlude goes unconsummated, until Queen Kong steps in.
Directed by Monica Strambini, 2016, Italy, 20 minutes. Stars Valentina Nappi, Luca Lionello and Janina Rudenska.
best dramatic short

morning after

After a long time abroad, a young man returns home and reunites with friends. A sensual game amongst them forces him to confront deep conflicts that lead to a powerful awakening.
Directed by Patricia Chica, 2017, Canada, 15 minutes. Stars Thomas Vallières, Kristian Hodko, Zoé De Grand Maison, Joey Scarpellino and Jordana Lajoie. » watch trailer
honorable best mention

writing in bed

A mean case of writer’s block and noisy roommates make it very hard for Parker to get any work done. But when a rowdy and tipsy Aaron stumbles into her room late at night, she finds herself drawn to an inspiring distraction. Directed by Shine Louise Houston, 2017, USA, 19 minutes. Stars Ingrid Mouth and Tommy Pistol.
» watch trailer
honorable best mention

screenings:

» cinekink: oakland – august 10 @ 9:30 pm

» cinekink: pdx – august 16 @ 7 pm

» cinekink: chicago – November 17 @ 6 pm

» cinekink: seattle – November 24 @ 9 pm

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program note

The ‘Best of CineKink’ program may vary slightly from city to city, depending on time available and a few other variables, but we plan to include all when we can!
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We’re currently booking tour appearances for the 2018 season. If you know of a theater or event that might like to host us, please drop us a line for more information!
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