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ReVULVAlution |
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Shame is a lie.
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ReVULVAlution is a short documentary that explores female sexuality and the importance of sexual education. In our culture, sex is almost exclusively focused on the enjoyment of men, while women are encouraged to see sex as shameful. This shame stems from a non-existence of any acknowledgement of the woman sexual experience or journey. It’s important to create an open dialogue about sex to make it less shameful and scary for young girls and women. Every time a woman has sex or explores her sexuality on her own for her own pleasure, that is absolutely revolutionary. That is an act that pushes away the ideology that women exist for reproduction and for men’s pleasure, that sex is given to men. Women who prioritize her sexual needs, prioritize herself. Veronica Kazoleas was a psychologist studying female sexuality, and found that women don’t always feel empowered to fully express themselves in the bedroom, saying “There’s still this underlying notion that women can’t want sex, that it’s something that’s given to men.” Then she opened The Nookie Shop in downtown Toronto. A sex shop by a woman made for women, as well as a safe place for women to learn about sex and their desires without feeling pressured to be sexy or solely educated about men’s pleasure, but for their own. knowledge and education for women, and be a supportive area to learn about their sexuality. We wanted to create a film that aims to fight the stigma around female sexuality, and we believe we have.
THE FILM
THE NOOKIE SHOP
Welcome to The Nookie; a sensual store for women, by women.
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THE FAMOUS NOOKIE QUOTE SIGN
It's okay to sleep together on the first date. |
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THE (DREAM) TEAM
Jessica Gould - Director/Writer
Jessica is a third year student at Sheridan in the film and television program. She believes it is best to combine her passion of filmmaking with her passion of fighting social stigma. 
Emily Jenkins - Assistant Camera
Emily Jenkins is a third year BFTV student at Sheridan College, specializing in directing and cinematography. In the future, she hopes to continue to create films and push her boundaries as a filmmaker. She is excited to be creating a film that brings attention to a very cool local business! Working as the 1st AC, she is very excited to help bring this film to life! |
Leslie McPherson - Director/DOP
Leslie McPherson is generally just an okay person. Currently in her third year of Sheridan’s Bachelor of Film and Television program, Leslie intends to graduate, and has hopes of maybe having a real job one day. Wish her luck! 
Sofia Notte - Picture Editor
Sofia is a third year Sheridan College BFTV student, specializing in post-production and transmedia. In the future, she hopes to work for a post-production house and make an impact in the commercial editing industry. Sofia believes in the empowerment of women and telling a visually compelling story to inspire her audience. |
Hailey Tsolakis - Producer
Hailey Tsolakis is in her fourth year of BFTV and has never worked on anything quite like this. Shes proud to take part in a project that tries to destigmatise sex education and sexual pleasure, especially for women. It's a bonus that the whole crew is also equally passionate and collaborative, and makes the hard producing work worth it. 
Antonio Da Silva - Writer/Transmedia
Antonio is also a third year Sheridan College student studying film and television, and specializing writing and directing. In the future, he hopes to one day be able to make feature film that people will, hopefully, enjoy. He believes that supporting platforms where women can share their stories is essential in empowering women. |
UNSOLICITED SET PICS
CALL IN (ONLINE!)Our operators are standing (relatively close) by.
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