Andrea Wing is the founder and CEO of BuskFilms, a new website where you can watch lesbian themed movies right from your computer. Prior to starting BuskFilms, she worked as a director and producer in the film and video industry. Her passion and leadership have been paramount to the development of all things Busk.
Andrea, tell me about your website Buskfilms.com.
BuskFilms.com is a video-on-demand site for lesbian film. We curate a wide range of shorts and features from around the world. We work directly with filmmakers to make their films available for rent on our site and then share the revenue from the rentals with them. Not only do we offer our community the chance to see high quality lesbian films; we also put money back into the pockets of filmmakers.
There are so many fantastic films that go through the festival circuit each year and many of these films end up getting lost or shelved. Busk is the new home for these films. Our stories deserve a platform to be heard.
The site is more than just a place to watch movies. Tell us about other features of buskfilms.com.
Well if you don’t already know us, we like to talk. A lot. We tackle a range of issues through our blog and interview some of the most interesting characters in our community. Tegan Quin just did an interview for Busk, which was really exciting and we chatted with the fantastic singer/songwriter Chris Pureka. I promise we don’t just interview rockstars.
We also work with film festivals around the world to showcase their programs. One of the neat things about this is that there’s usually a free film that the festival wants our users to see. We also have a FREE FILMS section on our site that has lots of great shorts.
We love to hear your questions and comments and encourage people to be vocal, either on our site directly or through our Facebook page or Twitter. We’re there, just come and find us!
A quintessential date is “dinner and a movie.” Why does a movie make a great date?
Besides being a perfect reason to be in a dark room with someone you like, you can also tell a lot about someone by what film they choose to see. For instance, if someone wanted to bring me on a date (hint, hint), please make sure the budget of the film is under 100 million dollars, and Tom Cruise isn’t in it. If it’s a good film, you’ll also need to go out after for stiff drink or a piece of pie to discuss it.
What makes a movie a good date movie?
This is so subjective but I would say something that inspires dialogue long after the film has ended. You want to know if your date sees beyond the pretty pictures on the screen. What’s the director trying to say? Another good date movie is a film that’s so incredibly twisted you need to spend the next three weeks or three dates unraveling the storyline.
What lesbian films would you recommend for someone going on a date with a new love interest?
Sticking to my theory above I would have to say:
1. Four Minutes: http://buskfilms.com/films/four-minutes/
2. Loving Annabelle: http://buskfilms.com/films/loving-annabelle/
3. Itty Bitty Titty Committee: http://buskfilms.com/films/itty-bitty-titty-committee/
4. My Summer Of Love: http://lesbianlife.about.com/od/lesbianmoviereviews/fr/MySummerofLove.htm
5. High Art http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139362/
What are some of your most popular films on buskfilms.com?
1. Lady Pochoir: http://buskfilms.com/films/lady-pochoir/
2. She’s A Boy I Knew: http://buskfilms.com/films/shes-a-boy-i-knew/
3. Next Door: http://buskfilms.com/films/next-door/
4. Elena Undone: http://buskfilms.com/films/elena-undone/
5. A Marine Story: http://buskfilms.com/films/a-marine-story/
What is your favorite lesbian date movie?
How about I tell you about my most recent? We just picked up Tegan & Sara’s new 3-part film Get Along, which is an amazing snapshot of the band on and off tour. (http://buskfilms.com/films/tegan-sara-get-along/) Luckily I caught it in the theatre and really, there was really nothing better than rocking out to my favorite indie duo with someone I fancy. Oh by the way, if you want to watch this film on Busk you are going to need to be in Canada (or come visit) as we currently only have the rights to stream the film there.
