... is a first dramatic film for both producer Diana Wilson and writer/director Sheila Jordan. Diana’s previous credits include the hour-long documentary 100% Woman and the multiple award-winning NFB feature documentary Being Caribou. Sheila’s previous credits include the award-winning docuemtnary No Surrender and the long-running television series Aboriginal Voices.

Kathleen’s Closet features Genie award-winning actress Babz Chula (Dirty, The Last Wedding), Sarah Kanter (Evelyn: The Cutest Evil Dead Girl), and Aleks Paunovic (Seven Times Lucky). Shot by CSC award-winning cinematographer Larry Lynn (Histoire de Pen, See Grace Fly), edited by Gemini-award-winner Lara Mazur (Da Vinci’s Inquest, Suddenly Naked), composed by Leo award-winner Dennis Burke (Being Caribou, See Grace Fly) and sound designed by Genie award-winner Gael MacLean (Lotus Eaters, Angel Square).

Kathleen’s Closet is one of five winners of the 2004 NSI ZeD Drama Prize competition. It will be broadcast nationally on CBC ZeD beginning November 1, 2005. The film was shot entirely on beautiful Pender Island, BC.

Running time: 13 minutes
Format: Digibeta (shot on Super 16mm)
Sound: Dolby stereo

Produced by Artemis Dreams Productions Ltd., and SeeingHumanPictures.

New Flashes!

KATHLEEN'S CLOSET NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE

Kathleen's Closet is now on-line. Download Kathleen's Closet from CineClix!

PENDER ISLAND PREMIERE

Kathleen's Closet Pender Island Premiere at the Community Hall on March 4th, 2006 with 140 people in attendance! The Kathleen's Closet screening raised $1000 to go towards the cancer fund for Genie-Award winning actress Babz Chula who plays Kathleen. Thank you Pender Island!

FESTIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

The Women in Film Festival, BC in association with the Women in Film and Television International Short Film Showcase wishes to congratulate Sheila Jordan, writer/director of "Kathleen's Closet" who won the WIFVV Outstanding Woman in Her Field Award, in addition to The Cold Reading Series Award for Best Screenplay. Kathleen's Closet also wins The Cineclix fast track distribution agreement Award. Kathleen's Closet was co-produced by WIFVV member Diana Wilson.

Festival News!

Inside Out: Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival, May 18 - 28, 2006

The 21st Turin International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: April 20 - 27, 2006

Hinbio biodagar: Reykjavik, Iceland March 16 - 26, 2006

16th Melbourne Queer Film Festival: March 2 - 12, 2006

Post Alley Film Festival: Seattle WA, February 25, 2006

Mix Brazil - 13th Cinema and Video Festival of Sexual Diversity:

• Sao Paulo, Nov. 10 - 20, 2005
• Porto Alegre, Nov. 22 - 27,2005
• Brasilia, Nov. 30 - Dec. 11, 2005
• Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 6 - 18, 2005

Madrid's International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: Nov. 3 - 13, 2005

Verzaubert: German Gay and Lesbian film festival which tours 4 German
cities. It is the largest event of its kind in Europe:

• Munchen, Nov. 9 - 16, 2005
• Koln, Nov. 16 - 23, 2005
• Frankfurt, Nov. 16 - 23, 2005
• Berlin, Nov. 23 - Dec. 4, 2005

Reeling: the 24th Chicago International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Nov.
3 - 12 (Kathleen's Closet) screens on October 12, 2005)

Image + Nation: Le Festival International De Cinema LGBT De Montreal; Nov. 3 - 13, 2005

Cineffable: Paris International Feminist and Lesbian Film Festival; Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2005

Reel Affirmations Film Festival: Washington DC Oct. 13 - 22, 2005

Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: Oct. 5 - 9, 2005
(plays Friday Oct 21 with Sevigne)

Austin International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: Sept. 30 - Oct. 8, 2005

5th Annual Gimli Film Festival: July 26 - 30, 2005

Newfest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: June 6 - 10, 2005; NYC

Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival: May 26 - 29, 2005. Kathleen's Closet nominated for a Golden Sheaf award in the Drama category!

Dawson City Film Festival 2005: tied for the ZED People's Choice Honourable Mention.

NSI Film Exchange: Kathleen's Closet premieres and Sheila's eyes almost pop out seeing it on the big screen.