Second Skin

First Person, Second Skin

From surrender and loss to sex work and latex, these five shorts touch on the ways we cope, reclaim ourselves and find belonging. An intimate, sometimes irreverent look at identity, resilience and the freedom to feel at home in our own skin.

Serenity Prayer
Are you ready to surrender?
Directed by Faith Marek, USA, 2 minutes.

Lea
A woman grieving the loss of her mother copes and finds solace in a unique way.
Directed by John Puma, USA, 16 minutes. Stars Louisa Erlich, Julio Lourido and Jill Lord.
Writer: John Puma
Producers: John Puma, Louisa Erlich, Mitch Camarda

Sorry, No Refunds
After an ex-husband leaves Mia questioning her worth, she returns to the strip club, not just for money, but to reclaim and celebrate her identity.
Directed by Marissa Dimitrion and Aaron Dworetzky, USA, 13 minutes. Stars Marguerite Duval.
Producers: Marissa Dimitrion, Aaron Dworetzky, Sophie Greensite

F-cking Sober
Finding levity in the darkest of situations, gender queer adult film star Brooke Johnson chronicles their journey from a Christian boarding school to struggling with addiction as a young adult to finding their niche – and sobriety – as an extreme BDSM film star.
Directed by Em Vaughn, USA, 25 minutes.
Producers: Jacob Akira Okada and Em Vaughn

Second Skin
A deeply personal look at the world of latex and rubber kink, focusing on identity, self-expression, and body positivity. Through the experiences of Marika and Douglas, pioneering figures in latex creations, and Indica and Ivy, a biracial queer couple, the film challenges conventional perceptions of kink, unveiling a vibrant, loving, and creative community.
Directed by Ash Joelle Kreis, USA, 36 minutes.
Producers: Philip Krei and Mike Cacioppo.

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date & time:
Saturday, November 14 – 3:15 PM
+ virtual encores
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location:
The Center
208 W. 13th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues), NYC
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admission:
$20 general admission
advance only: $15/seniors & students; $12/CineKink members
18 and over only

In-person tickets or
a festival package via Elevent.
Virtual pass: coming soon!

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