Award-winning indie adult filmmaker Erika Lust arrives to the adult entertainment capital of the world to present her pioneering and provocative alternative to mainstream porn.

XConfessions:
Erika Lust in Los Angeles
Erotic Short Films, Director Q&A + Live Performances

Saturday March 24, 7 PM – 11 PM
Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Avenue
Q&A with Erika Lust hosted by Shan Boodram

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Filmmaker Erika Lust will premiere an exclusive director’s cut of her award-winning XConfessions series—your fantasies brought to life through beautiful short films. Join us for a night of sexy performances and intimate conversation on Saturday March 24, 7 PM at the legendary Mack Sennett Studios, 1215 Bates Avenue, in the Silver Lake neighborhood.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A hosted by clinical sexologist and lifestyle personality Shan Boodram. Enjoy luscious cocktails and a complimentary welcome drink; live beats by DJ Cocodisco; and erotic performances by S Factor pole dancers. All tickets include one-month access to XConfessions.com. This event is presented by European indie progressive organization Berlin Film Society, in partnership with Safe Movement​—providing a #safespace dedicated to empowering women to respect themselves, protect themselves, be safe, and feel safe.

ERIKA LUST ON EQUALITY, INCLUSION, AND EMPOWERMENT

In the wake of #MeToo, #TimesUp, and so many horrifying stories about sexual abuse and harassment, Erika brings her progressive message about female desire and sexual agency to LA. We are experiencing a societal shift, giving women a sense of power to demand change, take complete ownership over their bodies, and move toward a safer, sex-positive culture. As a leader in the ethical adult cinema movement, Erika’s cutting-edge representation of women’s pleasure and sex on screen challenges the unchecked misogynistic attitudes, racist categorizations, and degrading narratives of mass-produced, mainstream pornography. Her films are as inclusive as they are stylish and sexy, and make consent and communication a priority—on the screen and behind the camera.

ABOUT ERIKA LUST & XCONFESSIONS

Erika Lust is an acclaimed indie adult filmmaker who creates sex-positive, ethical erotic cinema that portrays sexually intelligent narratives, relatable characters, and realistic hot sex. Her story was featured in the first episode of Netflix’s documentary series Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On (“Women on Top”), directed by Rashida Jones. In 2015, Erika gave her essential TEDx talk “It’s Time for Porn to Change.’ Erika’s groundbreaking XConfessions project is the first crowdsourced erotic film series in the history of adult cinema. Every month, she picks two anonymous fantasies shared on XConfessions.com and turns them into captivating, explicit short films. Erika’s revolutionary cinema reflects her views on sex as a healthy, natural part of life worth celebrating. She frequently writes about sex workers’ rights, feminist issues, women in pop culture, net neutrality, and how to have #thepornconversation. With more than 100 short films, Erika also produces and finances female guest directors, supporting burgeoning talent across the globe. She defends the importance of having women behind the camera in all key positions.

ABOUT BERLIN FILM SOCIETY

Berlin Film Society organizes unique events featuring thought-provoking and alternative cinema from around the world, championing the next generation of filmmaking talent. Their programming includes forgotten masterpieces, New Wave classics, and film festival exclusives. They have built a reputation for providing a platform for films that may be otherwise overlooked. Berlin Film Society regularly organizes Q&As with the most exciting and innovative directors out there, including several award-winning US filmmakers such as Sean Baker (Tangerine), Joshua Oppenheimer (The Act of Killing) and Roger Ross Williams (Life, Animated). They have previously premiered Erika Lust’s films in Berlin.
*This event contains adult content. Guests must be over 21 years old and will be required to present valid ID.*