kink & kinship

A collection of works that celebrate the special sense of community our kinks tend to engender.

lenny waller memorial

Directed by Mark Scherman,2011, USA, 8 minutes.
A tribute to one of underground New York City’s true originals, Lenny Waller … a pioneer in the Leather, Fetish and BDSM communities.

the transsexual dominatrix

Directed by Shawna Virago, 2011, USA, 4 minutes. Shawna Virago wails on her six-string, doling out lyrical pleasure-pain in a new leather anthem.

so pomo

Directed by Kalil Cohen, 2011, USA, 4 minutes.
The pomosexual impulse celebrates queer desire and subverts the notion of fixed sexual and gender identities … all to a snappy beat!

sisterhood of the sash: imsl at 25

Directed by Princess Kali, 2011, USA, 37 minutes.
An annual contest that upholds the sexiness and strength of Leatherwomen, their accomplishments and acts of service, International Ms Leather recently celebrated its 25th year. To commemorate, former IMsL titleholders gathered to cheer on the 2011 contestants and share their memories about the event’s history and reflect on the diversity, evolution and progress of its community.

high: a black party symphony

Directed by Bunny Z, 2011, USA, 25 minutes.
Filmed in March 2011 at RITES XXXII: The Black Party, captures the erotic spectacle and performances for which the annual New York bacchanal is known. » trailer

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Photo Credits:
“Sisterhood of the Sash,” Janet Ryan/2011
“Lenny Walker Memorial,” Efrain Gonzales/2010

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screenings:

» cinekink: las vegas – june 9 @ 3 pm
» cinekink: pdx – august 5 @ 7 pm
» cinekink: los angeles – october 12 @ 7:30 pm
» cinekink: chicago – november 17 @ 6 pm
» cinekink: dc – november 24 @ 6 pm

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