On November 6, you can tune in from anywhere you please for three hours of independent film from six women filmmakers in the Texas South, curated by bbatx and supported by our friends at Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Screening a combination of shorts and feature films, the night’s showcase will span from experimental to comedic to documentary—and everything will start right at 7 PM CT. Whether you host the livestream in your living room or your backyard, tickets are $10 and all are welcome.
Continue scrolling to meet the night’s lineup and reserve your virtual ticket.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
A three-hour curated presentation of gorgeous independent films
Access to the film livestream archive for at least one week
A complimentary festival care package, available for local pick-up in Austin, Texas <3
A special staycation code for a two-night stay at The Line Hotel Austin during the launch of Creative Medicine on November 6 and 7
— THE LINEUP —
Building the American Dream—a feature documentary from eight-time, Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Chelsea Hernandez—follows three immigrant families who are rising up to seek justice and equality in an industry rife with exploitation.
Lovebites—a film by Chinwe Okorie, currently distributing with Issa Rae Presents—follows one disorienting day in a young Black woman’s relationship with her boyfriend. The arthouse film employs split screens and a chilling audiovisual environment to raise questions about the nature of modern dating culture. The film depicts a Black twenty-something who just can’t seem to stay on the same page as her boyfriend, or even herself. Cat (Khali Sykes) has a mission to accomplish, and the audience is left to find out what it is until the very end of the film. Ukairo Ukairo stars alongside Sykes as her boyfriend, Chidi.
SEEDS, a debut work by Austin-based filmmaker and photographer Emily Basma, is a 16mm short film retelling of the Greek myth of Persephone through the lens of an American Tall Tale. The focus of the story is shifted to Persephone, allowing her the autonomy to decide her own fate.
An Uncomfortable Woman, a short film from writer, director and producer Meghan Ross, is a dark comedy short film about Dylan, a 33-year-old woman experiencing a transitional period of her life. After the sudden death of her mother followed by the end of her long-term engagement, Dylan becomes obsessed with a foreboding thought: Don’t all bad things happen in threes? Sensing another tragedy lurks around the corner, Dylan must navigate her fear of being alone, the male species, and an unwanted house party, all while armed with questionable yet endearing support from her childhood best friend. (This screening will mark An Uncomfortable Woman’s Texas premiere.)
The Cheap Seats, a film by award-winning filmmaker and producer Brittany Reeber, is currently screening virtually around the country. Funded by the Austin Film Society, Kodak and American Documentary, it explores a real life psychic community in central Florida through a narrative approach that blends fact with fiction.
Hello, Tim—a short work by award-winning filmmaker and Youtuber Evelyn From The Internets—chronicles a young woman participates in a documentary to explain the cautious relationship she has with the government agent she believes is tapping her devices. Hello, Tim premiered at Buffer Festival 2019 in Toronto, Canada and won the "Excellence In Comedy" award.
— HOW TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET —
All tickets for our virtual film showcase are $10. Links to view the livestream on November 7 will be delivered via email.
50% of all ticket proceeds benefit our partners at the DAWA Fund, a safety net and emergency fund for artists and creatives of color experiencing short-term crisis. To donate to bbatx when you checkout, you can name your own ticket price.
— VIRTUAL ACCESSIBILITY NOTES —
This event will occur online and requires Wi-Fi to attend. Closed captioning will be provided. A link to the livestream will be sent at least 24 hours in advance. If you need accommodations, you can let us know by emailing thebabes@bossbabes.org.
— BEHIND THIS SERIES —
creative medicine is a virtual and open air series, produced by bbatx, a little nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. We amplify women and nonbinary creatives, small business owners and leaders. We put on conferences, festivals and workshops to share resources and create spaces of support. We’re essentially a low-pressure learning community for people looking to grow. And all are welcome—our programs are attended by 20,000+ community members per year (including you!). Learn more and get involved at bossbabes.org.
creative medicine has been made possible by our virtual events partner Tito’s Handmade Vodka, as well as our open-air partners at The Line Hotel Austin. Our supporting partners include Giant Noise, The Creative Fund and The Austin Chronicle. You can learn more at bossbabes.org/creativemedicine.