>Taking place in beautiful British Columbia over this long weekend, Thursday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 6th, the Victoria Erotica Festival of Film & Arts is a traditional springtime celebration welcoming la dolce vita back into our lives.
And we’ll be there, with kinky films in tow!
Friday & Sunday
7 pm – Twisted Knickers
9 pm – The Best of CineKink
The event also features workshops, an art exhibit, performances, a not-to-be-missed MasquErotica gala and a special keynote speech by Betty Dodson.
Please feel free to forward this info to any of your friends north (then west) of the border. And, if you’re anywhere nearby, do stop in for our first international appearances!
More info: Victoria Erotica Festival
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“Twisted Knickers”
Friday, May 4 – 7 pm @ Ambrosia
Sunday, May 6 – 7 pm @ Cinecenta
A comedic collection of slightly off-kilter shorts curated by CineKink’s co-founder and director, Lisa Vandever.
PORNOGRAPHIC APATHETIC
Directed by T. Arthur Cottam, USA, 5 minutes
Sex like you’ve never seen it.
POLLY WALLY
Directed by Kirby Ferguson, Canada, 4 minutes
The sweet story of a polyamorous guy just searching for his non-monogamous queen.
OPEN
Directed by Teale Failla, USA, 12 minutes
With intersecting timelines, an open relationship turns the lives of three women into a whirlwind of betrayal, bingo and sex toys.
SULLIVAN’S LAST CALL
Directed by Francesca Rizzo, USA, 18 minutes
A sexy little film about…celibacy.
MAID OF HONOR
Directed by Matt Morillo, USA, 25 minutes
A charming ladies’ man sets out to score with the maid of honor, who’s on a romantic rebound and seemingly easy prey. But she’s got some erotic scenarios of her own in mind.
TRADITIONAL FAMILY VAMPIRES
Directed by Bob Poirier, USA, 15 minutes
A family of right wing vampires comes across some particularly “unsavory” prey.
“The Best of CineKink”
Friday, May 4 – 9 pm @ Ambrosia
Sunday, May 6 – 9 pm @ Cinecenta
A special screening of the latest hot shorts from CineKink, “the really alternative film festival.” The jury-awarded offerings in this kinky showcase include:
Best Documentary Short
WANT
Directed by Loree Erickson, Canada, 9 minutes.
Explicit images merge with everyday moments for a different – and sexy – view of disability.
Honorable Best Mention
DO YOU TAKE IT?
Directed by Kirby Ferguson, Canada, 3 minutes.
The Wet Spots ask that crucial, musical question…
Honorable Best Mention
HONEY AND BUNNY
Directed by Eva Midgley, UK, 10 minutes.
One lovely afternoon, in a place not far from you, Honey and Bunny embark on an exciting adventure.
Best Narrative Short (tie)
guy101
Directed by Ian Gouldstone, UK, 8 minutes.
A man hears a story about a hitchhiker from the other side of the Internet.
Best Narrative Short (tie)
HITCHCOCKED
Directed by David Young, USA, 8 minutes.
A hot casual-sex encounter stirs up some surprising truths about love, life, online-dating…and danger.
Best Experimental Short
FILTHY FOOD
Directed by T. Arthur Cottam, USA, 5 minutes.
Eat it. Lick it. Suck it. Swallow it. Relax, it’s just food.
Honorable Best Mention
HOT AND BOTHERED: FEMINIST PORNOGRAPHY
Directed by Becky Goldberg, USA, 37 minutes.
An empowering look at some of the women committed to making and supporting pornography that includes their feminist values, going up against stereotypes and sexism to get what they want. Interviews include Greta Christina, Nina Hartley, Sharon Mitchell and Tristan Taormino.