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Butch Jamie @ LI Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Cinema Arts Centre
Huntington, NY

Closing Night Film + Reception

In Person: Actor/Writer/Director Michelle Ehlen

Butch Jamie
A quirky, gender-bending comedy about an out-of-work lesbian actor willing to try almost anything for a role. Dressing up as "Femme Jamie" for auditions, struggling actress Jamie Klein (writer/director Michelle Ehlen) continually faces rejection as she fails to be a typical leading lady. Spurred on by her roommate Lola's successful cat actor, Jamie decides to take a different approach and audition as herself - aka "Butch Jamie." This ends up landing her a part as a man, and despite the offense that she takes in being offered a male role, she accepts. After transforming herself into "Male Jamie," Jamie's bitterness subsides as she starts to have fun gallivanting as her male alter ego. The plot thickens as Jamie unintentionally peaks the interests of Jill, a sexy yet straight woman on set. Michelle Ehlen won the L.A. Outfest Jury Award for Outstanding Actress. (Michelle Ehlen, USA, 2007, 84 min)

Preceded by:

Will You
Terry wants to ask Allison to marry her, but cant afford a ring. She sets up a rather elaborate hoax with her guitar-crooning friend Ben. When Bens focus shifts from their mission at hand to a potential love interest, mishaps and hilarity ensues. (Robert Gaston & Erin Greenwell; USA; 2006; 12 min)

Post-screening reception in the Sky Cafe sponsored by the Kim Schultze of Coldwell Banker, Stirrings and V2 Vodka. The V2 Vodka and Stirrings Festival Bar will feature our closing night signature drink Sugar Plum Fairy.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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