MY BEST FRIEND

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Acclaimed Emmy Award winning LGBTQ+ Director Elina Street Releases New Short Film, My Best Friend, a journey from Friendship to Love.

[New York, 02/16/24] – Gately Production Services, an independent film production company committed to amplifying diverse and impactful stories, in association with the culturally groundbreaking publication GO Magazine, are proud to announce the release of Elina Street’s short film, My Best Friend. This poignant story of love transcending the boundaries of friendship follows the path of two women who dare to explore the depths of their relationship and face a new challenge of love.

New from Emmy Award winning Director Elina Street, who's best known for her work on the GLAAD-Award winning documentary series The Lesbian Bar Project, this short film delves into themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the boundaries of relationships. The film was a recipient of the 2024 New York State Council of the Arts Grant, which champions diversity in the arts across New York. My Best Friend invites audiences to witness an authentic LGBTQ+ love story of two friends transcending and challenging the bounds of friendship.

Synopsis: Clara is reeling from a breakup and goes on a staycation with her best friend Léa. The two friends unexpectedly sleep with each other, challenging the constraints of platonic friendship and the true depths of intimacy.

Key Cast and Crew:

Marie Zabukovec as Clara
Lana Boy as Léa
Written and Directed by Elina Street
Produced by Maxwell Gately
Cinematography by Alexa Carroll

The crew was predominately made up of women and LGBTQ-identified filmmakers, an intention that Street had planned for early on.

“Creating a film about queer female intimacy with a queer female lead team was a dream come true,” Elina shared, “My goal as a director is to create a space where my actors can feel vulnerable in a safe environment. I also wanted to cultivate a healthy set in order to elevate their performances in the most organic way.”

My Best Friend premiered at BFI - FLARE: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival in March 2024. 

The Tribeca Festival, one of New York City’s most prestigious annual film festivals since 2002, will host the US Premiere of My Best Friend for multiple screenings in June 2024. Elina Street will be in attendance to select screenings for a Q&A. more info: https://tribecafilm.com/films/my-best-friend-2024

Provincetown Film Festival will show My Best Friend for select screenings in June 2024. Elina Street will be in attendance to select screenings for a Q&A. more info: https://www.provincetownfilm.org/films/my-best-friend/

Palm Springs Internations Short Film Society Shortfest will host My Best Friend for a screening in June 2024. Elina Street will be in attendance for a Q&A.

Frameline will host My Best Friend for a screening in June 2024. Elina Street will be in attendance for a Q&A. more info: https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline48/my-best-friend

Additional screenings and distribution details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Contact Information:

For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:

Maxwell Gately - Producer - maxwell@gatelyproductionservices.com